CFTC Names New Director of the Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight

CFTC Chair J. Christopher Giancarlo appointed Matthew B. Kulkin to be Director of the Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight. Mr. Kulkin most recently was a partner at Steptoe & Johnson LLP, where he advised financial market participants on legislative and regulatory issues. He is co-chair of the DC Bar Derivatives, Securitization and Project Finance Committee.