<p>This week on CFTC Talks, we speak with CFTC Director of Enforcement Jamie McDonald on the record number of cases his division brought against traders who utilize spoofing to manipulate market prices. Why joint prosecution has been one driver: "There's no deterrent effect like the prospect of criminal prosecution in the appropriate case." (36:06)</p>

This week on CFTC Talks, we speak with CFTC Director of Enforcement Jamie McDonald on the record number of cases his division brought against traders who utilize spoofing to manipulate market prices. Why joint prosecution has been one driver: "There's no deterrent effect like the prospect of criminal prosecution in the appropriate case." (36:06)

CFTC Talks EP072: CFTC Jamie McDonald

The purpose of CFTC Talks is to provide information about the commodity markets, futures trading and other information about conditions in this country and abroad that affect the markets.  Our goal is to talk about and get information on all things impacting these markets.  We're going to talk with a wide range of experts in the markets:  government agencies and offices, exchanges and clearing houses, authors and researchers, and market participants.  Please listen to the introductory podcast to get more information on why we're doing this and to listen to an important disclaimer about the podcast.

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The purpose of CFTC Talks is to provide information about the commodity markets, futures trading and other information about conditions in this country and abroad that affect the markets. Our goal is to talk about and get information on all things impacting these markets. We're going to talk with a wide range of experts in the markets: government agencies and offices, exchanges and clearing houses, authors and researchers, and market participants. Please listen to the introductory podcast to get more information on why we're doing this and to listen to an important disclaimer about the podcast.

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CFTC Talks EP072: CFTC Jamie McDonald

CFTC Talks EP072: CFTC Jamie McDonald