The CFTC Divisions of Market Oversight and of Clearing and Risk issued no-action letters extending and modifying previously granted relief from the swap clearing and trade execution requirements for certain affiliated counterparties.

The CFTC added 21 names to a list of foreign entities that are not registered with the CFTC. These entities are suspected of soliciting and accepting funds from U.S. retail investors for trading in binary options or foreign currency.

In an Annual Report, the Financial Stability Oversight Council reviewed significant regulatory developments and made recommendations to bolster financial stability going forward.

The SEC announced SRO rule changes and proposals for the week of December 11 to December 15, 2017.