On Sep. 16, 2026, CFTC published final rule related to whistleblower award determinations in the federal register; final rule effective on Oct. 16, 2026.
On Jun. 11, CFTC proposed rule on whistleblower awards of $5mn or less.
CFTC published notice of proposed rulemaking to amend whistleblower rules in 17 CFR Part 165.
To improve efficiency, transparency, predictability of whistleblower claims’ processing.
Modeled on 17 CFR 240.21F-6(c) with intent to harmonize SEC and CFTC rules.
Proposed Amendments
Provides for 30% presumption for whistleblower awards of $5mn or less.
CFTC is also incorporating technical corrections to the whistleblower rules to update regulatory references to reflect the Whistleblower Office’s (WBO’s) move in 2025.
Consultation
Comments due 30 days after publication in federal register.
Jun. 15, 2026 CFTC Federal Register
On Jun. 15, 2026, CFTC published proposed rule to amend whistleblower awards determinations in the federal register; comments must be received by Jul. 15, 2026.
Sep. 2026 CFTC Final Rule
On Sep. 11, 2026, CFTC issued final rule to amend whistleblower award determination.
Commission is adopting new rule 165.9(d) as proposed.
Final rule will become effective 30 days after its publication in the federal register.
Sep. 16, 2026 CFTC Federal Register
On Sep. 16, 2026, CFTC published final rule related to whistleblower award determinations in the federal register; final rule effective on Oct. 16, 2026.
