CFTC staff provided no-action relief to floor traders from counting certain swaps towards the de minimis threshold for purposes of determining whether registration as a "swap dealer" is required.

A bank settled SEC charges in connection with overcharging mutual funds and registered investment company clients for expenses relating to the custody of client assets.

The FDIC created a new division that will be responsible for supervising and monitoring banks with total assets greater than $100 billion, as well as complex financial institutions.

The FTC reminded market participants to ensure that persons do not serve as officers or directors of competing companies during restructurings or acquisitions.