The CFTC Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight granted relief from the annual report filing requirement for commodity pool operators of certain pools that operate as part of a master-feeder structure.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency provided banks with guidance on the forthcoming transition to a T+2 standard settlement cycle for securities transactions.

The CFTC Division of Clearing and Risk granted no-action relief to CME Clearing Europe Limited from certain registration submission requirements.

The SEC named Stephanie Avakian and Steven Peikin as Co-Directors of the Division of Enforcement.

In remarks before the 36th Annual SEC and Financial Reporting Institute Conference, SEC Chief Accountant Wesley Bricker emphasized the importance of effective financial reporting and auditor independence.