January 6, 2026
Foley Viewpoints
Shifting Enforcement Priorities at the CFTC and the SEC
Under the new administration, priorities have shifted at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly with the enforcement divisions at both agencies — which had faced widespread internal and external criticism. Both the CFTC and SEC are undergoing structural changes as a shift away from regulation through enforcement. This article discusses these developments in detail.
