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Gary Gensler: CFTC performs vital functions and it is critical that all of its mandates are preserved, even as the demands on our…

On the recordFebruary 24, 2009
CFTC performs vital functions and it is critical that all of its mandates are preserved, even as the demands on our regulatory agencies expand. A merger makes sense only if it enhances our ability to carry out the important task with which the CFTC is entrusted. Thus, I would not consider a merger simply for merger's sake.
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Gary Gensler
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Gensler emphasizes the importance of CFTC's functions and cautious approach to potential mergers.

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