Key facts
- The CFTC will remain in its current headquarters and has scrapped plans to move into SEC offices.
- The agency intends to sign a new five-year lease at its existing location.
- The decision not to pursue the move was made in April.
- The CFTC cited space needs for a growing workforce and the desire to avoid disruption as reasons for staying.
- The agency's current lease was set to expire next year.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has decided to remain in its current headquarters, abandoning a previously explored plan to move its staff into the offices of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The agency announced its intention to award a new five-year lease to its current landlord, according to a contract procurement notice.