The U.S. Treasury Department issued a Report to Congress on recent developments in international economic and exchange rate policies. The Report contains a "Monitoring List" identifying major trading partners whose currency practices "merit close attention."

The SEC approved a minor rule violation plan for securities exchange ISE Mercury, LLC. The new plan limits sanctions to a maximum of $2,500 for certain rule violations.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board promoted Nanette Lawson to Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

The CFTC Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight extended time-limited no-action relief to swap dealers subject to both U.S. and European margin requirements for uncleared swaps. The relief was extended from May 8, 2017 until November 7, 2017.

The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation reported "strong operating and financial performance" for 2016 and set strategic priorities for the future.