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Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000‌‍‍‍‍​​​​‍‍‍​‍​‌​​‍‍‍‌‍‌

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Law deregulating over-the-counter derivatives
Tracked:Law deregulating over-the-counter derivatives · 3 documented connections
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→ Gary Gensler person
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Gensler was key Treasury official shepherding CFMA through Congress
← Larry Summers person
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Promoted derivatives deregulation, then earned millions in post-government private sector roles
← Phil Gramm person
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Senator who pushed for stronger language barring CFTC and SEC from derivatives regulation
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Primary Source Congress passed Commodity Futures Modernization Act in December 2000, which 'e‌‍‍‍‍​​​​‍‍‍​‍​‌​​‍‍‍‌‍‌ffectively shielded OTC derivatives from virtually all regulation or oversight'
Date: 2000-12-21 Added: 16 Apr 2026 ↗ SOURCE: Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission report
Primary Source Commodity Futures Modernization Act signed into law on ‌‍‍‍‍​​​​‍‍‍​‍​‌​​‍‍‍‌‍‌December 21, 2000, exempting derivatives from regulation
Date: 2000-12-21 Added: 16 Apr 2026 ↗ SOURCE: Congressional record and Wikipedia
All Connections (3)
→ Gary Gensler person
advocacy confirmed
Gensler was key Treasury official shepherding CFMA through Congress
← Larry Summers person
advocacy_and_benefit confirmed
Promoted derivatives deregulation, then earned millions in post-government private sector roles
← Phil Gramm person
sponsor confirmed
Senator who pushed for stronger language barring CFTC and SEC from derivatives regulation
Sources (2)
2000-12-21 ↗ Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission report web_search Processed
2000-12-21 ↗ Congressional record and Wikipedia web_search Processed