CFTC wants whistleblowers to help thwart carbon markets fraud
By 
Jeff Dale2023-06-21T16:08:00
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued an alert Tuesday regarding the identification and reporting of potential fraud or manipulation in carbon markets.
The alert aims to assist the public in recognizing and reporting potential violations of the Commodity Exchange Act connected to fraud or manipulation in carbon markets.
CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam emphasized the importance of maintaining integrity and trust in carbon markets by detecting and addressing fraud and manipulation.
THIS IS MEMBERS-ONLY CONTENT
You are not logged in and do not have access to members-only content.
If you are already a registered user or a member, SIGN IN now.
Related articles
-
News BriefCFTC proposes guidance for voluntary carbon credits
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission promoted the need for developing high-integrity voluntary carbon markets in publishing proposed guidance for the listing of voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts.
-
News BriefCFTC: ‘Majority’ of FY23 whistleblower cases related to crypto fraud
Most of the whistleblower tips received by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in fiscal year 2023 related to fraud and misappropriation of crypto/digital assets.
-
PremiumCFTC commissioner: Three ways to address climate-related financial risks
Christy Goldsmith Romero, a commissioner with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, recommended three action items to help the agency and regulated entities “measure, understand, and address climate-related financial risk.”
More from Regulatory Policy
-
ArticleU.K. listed companies must adapt to new sustainability reporting regime by 2027
Sustainability reporting rules for U.K. listed companies are set to change. The U.K. financial regulator has launched a consultation laying out its proposals, which aim to align the reporting regime with the international ISSB standards.
-
ArticleU.K. ‘buy now pay later’ regulation signals end of ‘Wild West’ fintech loans system
Firms offering “buy now, pay later” financing will become part of the regulated financial services sector in the U.K. from July 15. Compliance teams must act now to ensure they are ready to introduce rules and establish creditworthiness assessment processes, adapt systems, and change data processes before the deadline.
-
ArticleNew EU rules will force companies to come clean on pay
New rules that will be introduced this June will require companies based in the European Union (EU) to explain why some workers are paid more money for the same job and remedy any “unjustified” discrepancies.