The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed David Miller as its Director of Enforcement, as well as Alan Brubaker as the Commission’s Director of the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs.
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig spoke on Miller’s appointment, having said, “I am delighted to welcome David to the CFTC. He brings to the Commission decades of experience as a federal prosecutor and white-collar defense attorney, with a proven track record of defending market participants against the novel legal theories of overzealous regulators and plaintiffs.
“He will play a critical role in ensuring the division is focused on its core purpose of policing fraud, abuse and manipulation rather than setting policy. I thank Paul Hayeck for his service since June 2025 as acting director of enforcement. I am very pleased he will continue serving the Commission as chief of the Enforcement Division’s Complex Fraud Task Force, rooting out bad actors who engage in fraud, market manipulation and abusive trading practices.”
Miller currently oversees a private practice assisting in white-collar defense, government and internal investigations and commodities and securities enforcement, while Brubaker most recently served as a senior advisor to Kentucky Congressman James Comer.
“I am honored and thrilled to join the CFTC at this exciting and transformative time. I am grateful for the trust and confidence that Chairman Selig has placed in me and thank him for appointing me to this critical role,” Miller said.
“Under Chairman Selig’s leadership, I look forward to working closely with the talented Commission staff to advance the Chairman’s mission of fostering innovation and protecting the integrity of US markets, including from fraud, abuse and manipulation.”
Selig described Brubaker as a “strong asset” for the CFTC as it continues to work with Congress to “drive forward free market, pro-innovation policies that secure America as the leader in financial markets and cutting-edge technologies.”
Brubaker spoke on the new appointment, having said, “I am excited to join Chairman Selig and the incredible team he's building at the CFTC. Agriculture is arguably one of the most critical sectors of our economy and I’m excited to help ensure America’s farmers, ranchers and food suppliers have fair and liquid markets for managing their global risk.
“As America’s financial markets continue to evolve, I look forward to helping position the CFTC to have the tools and resources necessary to usher in the next Golden Age for America's financial markets and push forward a pro-innovation agenda."
Miller also worked as an assistant US attorney in the Southern District of New York, mainly as part of the Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force which offered a chance to work with CFTC enforcement staff.
Sporttrade submitted designated contract market and derivatives clearing organization applications to the CFTC on February 4, anticipating regulatory and licensing approval in 2026
