Rostin Behnam
Rostin Behnam is an American lawyer and government official who currently serves as a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. On January 21, 2021, Behnam assumed the role of Acting Chairman following President Joe Biden's inauguration.[1] His term expired on April 13, 2021. He was renominated for a new term through April 13, 2026 and is pending senate approval. He was also nominated by President Biden to be the permanent chairman. He is expected to increase regulation of the Wall Street derivatives market.[2] Prior to his service at the CFTC, Behnam was senior counsel to U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow. He has also practiced law in New York City and worked at the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General.[3][4]
Rostin Behnam | |
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| Acting Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission | |
| Assumed office January 21, 2021 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Heath Tarbert |
| Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission | |
| Assumed office September 6, 2017 | |
| President | Donald Trump Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Mark P. Wetjen |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Georgetown University Syracuse University College of Law |
References
- "CFTC Names Rostin Behnam Acting Chairman". CFTC.gov. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- "Biden Said to Pick Behnam as Top U.S. Derivatives Regulator". Bloomberg.com. 2021-08-13. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
- "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". The White House. July 17, 2017. Archived from the original on 9 August 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - "PN746 — Rostin Behnam — Commodity Futures Trading Commission". Congress.gov. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
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