The SEC adopted a final rule establishing recordkeeping, reporting and notification requirements for broker dealers and security-based swap dealers.

CFTC Commissioner Dawn Stump encouraged regulatory coordination on CCP oversight, swap data reporting and the CFTC's cross-border guidance.

The SEC, CFTC and UK Financial Conduct Authority urged market participants to address the risks posed by "opportunistic strategies" in the credit derivatives markets.

In a recent address, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce emphasized the importance of cross-border swaps regulatory harmonization.

U.S. prudential regulators proposed amendments to rules governing margin requirements for uncleared swaps and security-based swaps.

The CFTC extended the comment deadline for two proposals concerning amendments to rules for cross-border derivatives clearing organizations.

In a joint statement, the CFTC and the European Commission reaffirmed their commitment to "transatlantic cooperation" among regulators and to implement G20 reforms to the derivatives market.

ISDA issued a set of legal guidelines for smart derivatives contracts intended to aid the development of collateral management technology.

NFA updated its FAQs to address recently amended swaps proficiency requirements.

The Futures Industry Association urged the CFTC to consider swap reporting initiatives "holistically" and not to consider verification requirements until it finalizes other, related measures.