2.11 Regulation of futures Regulation is designed to protect the public interest Regulators try to prevent questionable trading practices by either individuals on the floor of the exchange or outside groups Options Futures, and other Derivatives, 5th edition C 2002 by John C. HullOptions, Futures, and Other Derivatives, 5th edition © 2002 by John C. Hull 2.11 Regulation of Futures • Regulation is designed to protect the public interest • Regulators try to prevent questionable trading practices by either individuals on the floor of the exchange or outside groups