The CFTC Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight granted relief allowing the transfer of customer-owned securities by a U.S. futures commission merchant to a foreign broker.

The NFA urged futures commission merchants and independent brokers to revise their anti-money laundering programs to reflect the most current information on jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies identified by the Financial Action Task Force.

FINRA reminded firms that they will be required to report transactions executed in U.S. Treasuries to TRACE beginning July 10, 2017.

At an upcoming meeting, the CFTC Market Risk Advisory Committee will consider Central Counterparty Risk Management Subcommittee recommendations, cybersecurity and performance in the derivatives market.

The SEC announced enforcement actions against twenty-seven individuals and entities in relation to stock promotion schemes, and cautioned investors to be skeptical of information and articles published on investment research websites.