This is an updated version of the Delta Strategy Group's implementation timeline as well as a revised version of the timeline reflecting estimated dates for the trading mandate with an explanation of the various steps. See: Implementation Timeline; Trading Timeline. Related News Items: Timeline for CFTC Implementation of Key Provisions of Dodd-Frank (Provided by Delta Strategy Group) (May 31, 2013); Core Principles and Other Requirements for Swap Execution Facilities (Final Rule; Fed. Reg. Version) (June 4, 2013); and Process for a Designated Contract Market or Swap Execution Facility to Make

On May 31, 2013, the NYSE filed a rule proposal to revise the manner by which the Exchange will phase out its liquidity replenishment points ("LRPs") functionality in connection with the implementation of the Limit Up/Limit Down Plan (the "Plan"). LRPs are predetermined price points that moderate volatility by temporarily converting the NYSE's electronic market to an auction market when an LPR is reached and residual interest of the executing order would result in a locked or crossed market or the bid or offer is quoted beyond the revised LRP in that security. Barrentine Comment: The NYSE, at

The CFTC is adopting regulations that establish a process for a designated contract market ("DCM") or swap execution facility ("SEF") to make a swap subject to the trade execution requirement pursuant to the Commodity Exchange Act ("CEA" ). The Commission is also adopting regulations to establish a schedule to phase in compliance with the trade execution requirement. The schedule will provide additional time for compliance with this requirement. Effective Date: August 5, 2013. See: 78 FR 33606. See also:Core Principles and Other Requirements for Swap Execution Facilities (Final Rule; Fed. Reg

The International Organization of Securities Commissions ("IOSCO") launched an Investor Education Gateway on its website. This new online tool is part of IOSCO's broader investor education initiative, and aims to enhance the sharing of investor education information among IOSCO members and the public. The information contains online investor education materials from many of IOSCO's members, as well as published IOSCO reports and presentations regarding investor education. See: Press Release.

The CFTC is adopting new rules, guidance, and acceptable practices for swap execution facilities. The final rules, guidance, and acceptable practices, which apply to the registration and operation of a new type of regulated entity named a swap execution facility (‘‘SEF’’), implement the Dodd-Frank Act’s new statutory framework that, among other requirements, adds a new Section 5h to the Commodity Exchange Act concerning the registration and operation of SEFs, and adds a new Section 2(h)(8) concerning the execution of swaps on SEFs. Effective Dates: August 5, 2013, with the exception of Rule 37