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In Record Day, CFTC Issues Four Whistleblower Award Orders Totaling $4.5 Million

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The orders awarded seven individual whistleblowers, who included victims of fraud, employees and market participants. Whistleblowers provide information from a variety of vantage points that helps preserve market integrity and fairness,” said Director of Enforcement Ian McGinley.

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Whistleblowers Play Crucial Role in SEC’s Record Enforcement Year

Whistleblower Network News

As demonstrated by this year’s results, the Division helps promote the integrity of our capital markets to benefit investors and issuers alike.” Furthermore the SEC highlighted its heightened enforcement efforts around Rule 21F17(a) which prohibits market participants from impeding individuals from blowing the whistle to the Commission.