The FDIC provided a list of forward-looking credit metrics that banks should monitor as part of an effective credit management information system.

The National Futures Association reminded members about certain obligations for commodity pool operators / commodity trading advisors who are exempt from CFTC registration.

An FDIC Credit and Consumer Products Survey suggests that risk is increasing in the industry, "as reflected by more frequent reports of credit concentrations, increases in potentially volatile funding sources, and more out-of-area lending."

U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Pat Roberts and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow expressed support for CFTC Chair Giancarlo's strong commitment to the CFTC-European Commission Equivalence Agreement.