CFTC’s Scott O’Malia Calls for a Plan of Action on Swap Data
BROKER-DEALER - FINRA Releases Targeted Examination Letter for No Commission Brokers - On February 20, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) released a targeted examination letter requesting that certain...more
BROKER-DEALER - SEC Extends Compliance Date for Regulation NMS Changes - The Securities and Exchange Commission has extended the compliance dates for amendments to Rule 606 of Regulation National Market System (NMS)...more
Regulatory Developments: DOL Releases Transcripts of Fiduciary Standard Hearings - The Department of Labor (DOL) has released the transcripts of the hearings held by the agency in August on its proposed fiduciary...more
Regulatory Developments - CFTC Issues Proposed Amendments to Swap Data Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for Cleared Swaps: On Aug. 19 the CFTC announced that it had voted to propose amendments to existing...more
In this issue: - FINRA Issues Annual Regulatory and Examination Priorities Letter for 2014 - CFTC Makes Comparability Determinations for Substituted Compliance Purposes - CFTC Issues No-Action Relief from...more