The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency reported on risks facing the federal banking system that include credit, operational, strategic, compliance and interest rate risks.

The Alternative Reference Rates Committee requested an exception from initial margin requirements for certain benchmark reform-related transactions.

ISDA, SIFMA, SIFMA AMG and the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry called on regulators to make changes to uncleared derivatives margin requirements under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation.

The MSRB is requesting feedback on ethical standards and disclosure obligations for financial advisors to issuers of municipal securities.

The NFA Board of Directors approved an annual dues surcharge for specific member firms engaged in swaps activities.

The U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York restored the broad scope of avoidance protections available to parties in certain financial contracts.

SEC Office of Investor Advocate staff provided guidance for financial firms and professionals on ways to protect senior investors from financial exploitation.

SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce advised regulators to consider market-based, rather than legislative, solutions for socioeconomic issues.

ISDA initiated two new consultations related to amending certain floating rate options that reference interbank offered rates.

OFAC designated several Mexican officials, individuals and entities for corrupt activities pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act and Executive Order.