Number: RS21401
Title: Regulation of Energy Derivatives
Authors: Mark Jickling, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: A number of bills before the 110th Congress would give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) enhanced authority to regulate certain energy trades on markets other than the regulated futures exchanges. H.R. 2419 (the Farm Bill), enacted as P.L. 110-234 on May 22, 2008, over the President's veto, will impose exchange-like regulations on electronic over-the-counter markets trading contracts that play a significant role in setting energy prices. This report analyzes the development of energy derivatives regulation.
Pages: 6
Date: July 7, 2008