The SEC Office of Investor Education and Advocacy published an investor bulletin outlining how the new "T+2" settlement cycle will affect certain transactions with brokerage firms.

The SEC announced a schedule for regional seminars on compliance that are intended to help chief compliance officers enhance programs at investment companies and investment advisory firms.

FINRA published answers to frequently asked questions that address issues concerning a new employee trading rule.

The SEC Division of Trading and Markets granted exemptive relief to Deutsche Bank from the prohibitions of Rules 101 and 102 under Regulation M in order for the bank and certain affiliates to conduct "ordinary-course" activities in connection with a rights offering.

The SEC approved a rule amendment that alters the settlement cycle from three business days after the trade date (T+3) to two business days (T+2). The amendment is expected to improve capital efficiency and reduce risk.