CFTC Names DJ Hennes Director of Market Participants Division
CFTC Chairman Selig announced DJ Hennes as Director of the Market Participants Division.
Hennes brings experience advising CFTC intermediaries on governance, risk, compliance, and enforcement, including crypto and prediction markets. The appointment may influence supervisory priorities for FCMs, swap dealers, and similar registrants.
Leadership changes at the intermediary supervision division can shift exam focus and policy emphasis.
Action Required
Update regulator stakeholder maps and prepare for potential shifts in intermediary supervision priorities.
Division leadership shapes intermediary supervision and policy direction; relevant for FCMs, swap dealers, and crypto-active firms.
Note new MPD director; refresh regulator engagement strategy and track early policy signals on crypto and prediction market intermediaries.
“CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig announced DJ Hennes will serve as director of the Market Participants Division, bringing experience advising CFTC intermediaries on governance, risk, compliance, enforcement, crypto assets, and prediction markets.”