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US CFTC Chairman Selig Announces Senior Staff Appointments
Between 20 January and 2 March 2026, US CFTC appointed senior staff members. On 20 January 2026, the first round of staff appointments was announced.
US CFTC Enforcement Division Issues Prediction Markets Advisory
On 25 February 2026, the US CFTC’s Division of Enforcement issued an Advisory on Enforcement Authority over Event Contracts following the public release …
US CFTC Reaffirms Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets in Ninth Circuit Filing
On 17 February 2026, the US CFTC filed an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. v. State of Nevada.
US CFTC Withdraws Event Contracts Rule Proposal and Staff Sports Event Contracts Advisory
On 04 February 2026, the US CFTC formally withdrew the notice of proposed rulemaking titled “Event Contracts” that had been published on 10 June 2024 vide CFTC Staff Letter 26-04.
US CFTC and US SEC Hold Joint Harmonisation Event on Crypto Regulation
On 26 January 2026, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (US CFTC) and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) announced a joint public event titled “SEC – CFTC Harmonisation: U.S. Financial Leadership in the Crypto Era.”
US CFTC Launches Innovation Advisory Committee and Appoints 35 Member Panel
On 12 January 2026, United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig officially launched the Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC), renamed from the former Technology Advisory Committee and seeking nominations for additional IAC membership.
United States Securities and Exchange Commission under Data Protection & Examinations to Host Hybrid Outreach Event on Regulation S-P Compliance for Small Firms
On 9 January 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced a hybrid compliance outreach event focused on helping small registered firms implement recent amendments to Regulation S-P, the SEC’s core investor data protection and privacy rule.
United States Securities and Exchange Commission: Paul Tzur and David Morrell Appointed Deputy Directors of the US SEC Division of Enforcement
On 12 January 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced the appointment of Paul H. Tzur and David M. Morrell as Deputy Directors of the Division of Enforcement.
United States SEC Proposes Updated “Small Entity” Thresholds Under Regulatory Flexibility Act
On 7 January 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed amendments to its rules defining “small entities” for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The proposal covers registered investment companies, investment advisers, and business development companies.
Monetary Authority of Singapore Sets Regulatory Direction for Equity Market Liquidity, Listings, and Cross-Border Integration at STI 60th Anniversary
On 5 January 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore articulated a regulatory and market-development stance at the Straits Times Index 60th Anniversary celebration. The opening remarks were delivered by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development and Deputy Chairman of MAS, at an event hosted by the Singapore Exchange. MAS emphasised liquidity as a supervisory and market-quality priority.
United States SEC Leadership Issues Statement on Departure of Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw
On 2 January 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission acknowledged the conclusion of Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw’s term of service. The statement was jointly delivered by Chairman Paul S. Atkins, Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, and Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda which recognised more than a decade of public service at the US SEC, which highlighted her commitment to investor protection and market integrity, along with her disciplined approach to regulatory decision making.
United States SEC–FINRA–MSRB Announce Joint Virtual Compliance Outreach for Municipal Market Professionals on 21 January 2026
The United States regulatory authorities announced a joint virtual compliance outreach programme for municipal market professionals. The initiative is led by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC), in collaboration with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB).
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