FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken today made the following statement on the successful Senate confirmation of Dr. Heath Tarbert to serve as Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
“FIA congratulates Heath Tarbert on his confirmation. We look forward to working with him as he takes the helm of a dynamic agency that oversees the derivatives marketplace. Dr. Tarbert is an experienced public service professional who will bring a combination of legal, industry and government knowledge to the CFTC.”