CFTC Chair Hires New Senior Counsel

CFTC Chair J. Christopher Giancarlo named Matthew A. Daigler as Senior Counsel. In his new role, Mr. Daigler's responsibilities will include advising the Chair on the CFTC's agenda for swaps regulation reform.

Prior to joining the CFTC, Mr. Daigler was an Associate at Allen & Overy LLP. He previously served the SEC as Senior Special Counsel for two offices within the Division of Trading and Markets.

Mr. Giancarlo noted Mr. Daigler's "extensive work" on issues related to the Dodd-Frank Act and cross-border matters.