US Derivatives Regulator Clears Faster Payouts for Tipster Awards Under US$5 Million

US, CFTC speeds up whistleblower awards under US$5 million

The US CFTC will speed up whistleblower payouts under $5 million by automatically awarding 30% of penalties, improving efficiency and incentivising reports. Read more at straitstimes.com.

US derivatives regulator clears faster payouts for tipster awards under US$5 million

It plans to automatically award successful whistle-blowers 30% of any enforcement penalties collected Read more at The Business Times.

CFTC proposes rule on whistleblower awards, creating presumption of maximum payouts on smaller claims

The proposed rule could incentivize more whistleblowers to come forward, potentially increasing enforcement actions and regulatory compliance.