Washington, DC – The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) Division of Enforcement has closed the investigation that was publicly confirmed in September 2008 concerning silver markets. The Division of Enforcement is not recommending charges to the Commission in that investigation. For law enforcement and confidentiality reasons, the CFTC only rarely comments publicly on whether it has opened or closed any particular investigation. Nonetheless, given that this particular investigation was confirmed in September 2008, the CFTC deemed it appropriate to inform the public that the investigation is no longer ongoing. Based upon the law and evidence as they exist at this time, there is not a viable basis to bring an enforcement action with respect to any firm or its employees related to our investigation of silver markets. LINK...
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As we discussed on Gold Radio Cafe in 2011, nothing will be done because there is an Executive Order that was issued by Reagan in 1988 that allows for the "Working Group in Financial Markets" to manipulate the markets to maintain confidence and stability in the US economy. Before anything can be done to enable FREE markets, this Executive Order has to be removed and a return to a Glass-Steagall type of regulation. Otherwise we have to live with it and do our best to survive. BK
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As we discussed on Gold Radio Cafe in 2011, nothing will be done because there is an Executive Order that was issued by Reagan in 1988 that allows for the "Working Group in Financial Markets" to manipulate the markets to maintain confidence and stability in the US economy. Before anything can be done to enable FREE markets, this Executive Order has to be removed and a return to a Glass-Steagall type of regulation. Otherwise we have to live with it and do our best to survive. BK
From Wikipedia:
As established by Executive Order 12631, the Working Group on Financial Markets has three Purposes and Functions.
(a) Recognizing the goals of enhancing the integrity, efficiency, orderliness, and competitiveness of our Nation's financial markets and maintaining investor confidence, the Working Group shall identify and consider:
(a) Recognizing the goals of enhancing the integrity, efficiency, orderliness, and competitiveness of our Nation's financial markets and maintaining investor confidence, the Working Group shall identify and consider:
- (1) the major issues raised by the numerous studies on the events in the financial markets surrounding October 19, 1987*, and any of those recommendations that have the potential to achieve the goals noted above; and
- (2) the actions, including governmental actions under existing laws and regulations (such as policy coordination and contingency planning), that are appropriate to carry out these recommendations.
(b) The Working Group shall consult, as appropriate, with representatives of the various exchanges, clearinghouses, self-regulatory bodies, and with major market participants to determine private sector solutions wherever possible.
(c) The Working Group shall report to the President initially within 60 days (and periodically thereafter) on its progress and, if appropriate, its views on any recommended legislative changes.[1][2]
(c) The Working Group shall report to the President initially within 60 days (and periodically thereafter) on its progress and, if appropriate, its views on any recommended legislative changes.[1][2]
