CFTC appoints DJ Hennes as Director of Market Participants Division
The CFTC has appointed DJ Hennes as the new Director of the Market Participants Division. Hennes brings extensive experience from KPMG and Promontory, focusing on governance, risk, and compliance. He will oversee key intermediaries in the US derivatives markets, including swap dealers and trading advisors.
- ▪DJ Hennes has been appointed as the Director of the Market Participants Division at the CFTC.
- ▪His appointment is effective May 18, 2026, following a decision by CFTC Chairman Selig.
- ▪Hennes previously worked as a managing director at KPMG, specializing in governance, risk, and compliance.
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<img src="https://static.cryptobriefing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/18155212/cftc-names-dj-hennes-as-new-director-of-market-participants--1-800x420.jpeg" alt="CFTC appoints DJ Hennes as Director of Market Participants Division" class="w-full aspect-[19/10] object-cover" /> CFTC appoints DJ Hennes as Director of Market Participants Division The derivatives regulator taps a KPMG and Promontory veteran with crypto and prediction markets experience to oversee swap dealers, FCMs, and trading advisors. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 18, 2026 The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission just installed a new gatekeeper for one of its most consequential divisions.
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