The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency published a new booklet in the Comptroller's Handbook that provides guidance regarding the risks associated with retail lending.

Republican Senators urged Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to stop the IRS from becoming a "conduit" for CFPB communications with the public.

The CFTC Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight granted relief to a commodity pool operator from the annual report filing requirement and the requirement that such reports contain audited annual financial statements.

The SEC Division of Corporation Finance granted an exemption to an investment company from certain tender offer requirements.

FINRA issued three regulatory notices and requested comments on (i) rules governing capital raising, (ii) proposed amendments for underwriting arrangements, and (iii) a proposed limited safe harbor from research rules for desk commentary.