The SEC adopted amendments and guidance concerning regulatory reporting and public dissemination of security-based swap transactions. The final amendments were published in the Federal Register.

The CFTC adopted a proposed Order to: (i) allow Federal Reserve Banks to hold the customer funds of systemically important derivatives clearing organizations; and (ii) exempt such banks from legal liability under the CEA.

The CFTC requested comment on proposed amendments that apply to reports to be filed by futures commission merchants, swap dealers and major swap participants. The comment request was published in the Federal Register.

The FINRA proposal will make the Alternative Display Facility available to member firms for trade reporting only.

The GAO determined that the CFPB completed the necessary steps for soliciting, considering and incorporating input from small business review panels as to "rulemaking efforts that are expected to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities."