The CFTC Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight issued no-action relief regarding compliance by swap dealers with CFTC variation margin requirements.

SEC Co-Director of Enforcement Stephanie Avakian detailed the objectives of two enforcement initiatives, the Retail Strategy Task Force and the Cyber Unit.

SEC Commissioner Michael Piwowar affirmed the importance of equity market structure in promoting healthy markets and facilitating capital formation.

The CFTC Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight released two letters exempting commodity pool operators from providing periodic account statements and an annual report computed and presented pursuant to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.