Insights from Braden Perry on Tyson Foods’ Legal Case in KC
Investigate Midwest recently quoted Braden Perry, among other experts, in an article regarding Tyson Foods and their $1.5 million fine for controlling an illegal share of the futures market for soybean meal. For the last five years, Tyson Foods reported incorrect numbers and failed to maintain the required documentation of its market activities. This resulted in a $1.5 million fine from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Former CFTC attorney, Braden Perry commented on the issue, stating that the fine is one of the largest for position limit violations in recent history.
“It’s somewhat unusual that the CFTC brought the charges, although it’s happened before, and primarily for repeat offenders,” Perry said. “It’s a signal that the CFTC will take reporting and recordkeeping seriously.”
To read this article in full: https://investigatemidwest.org/2021/08/27/tyson-foods-fined-1-5-million-for-exceeding-the-legal-share-of-the-soybean-meal-marketplace/
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