U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is a government agency tasked with promoting the integrity, resilience, and vibrancy of the U.S. derivatives markets through regulation. Its core functions include the oversight of trading and advisory committees, with a mission to protect market participants and ensure the stability of the financial system.

The commission operates primarily within the United States, maintaining its headquarters in Washington, D.C., alongside offices in Chicago, Kansas City, and New York. While its regulatory footprint is focused on the U.S. derivatives market, the agency maintains a distributed workforce spanning five countries, including the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Japan, and Germany.