The CFTC Division of Clearing and Risk granted no-action relief to CME Clearing Europe Limited from certain registration submission requirements.

The SEC named Stephanie Avakian and Steven Peikin as Co-Directors of the Division of Enforcement.

In remarks before the 36th Annual SEC and Financial Reporting Institute Conference, SEC Chief Accountant Wesley Bricker emphasized the importance of effective financial reporting and auditor independence.

FINRA issued a Regulatory Notice to remind members of rule changes implemented in December 2016. The changes address disruptive trading and quoting activity.

CFTC Acting Chair J. Christopher Giancarlo testified before a House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Commission's 2018 Budget Request.