The CFTC fined a telemarketing firm and its owners for illegal off-exchange finance transactions in precious metals.

The CFTC issued Orders of Registration to three swap execution facilities.

FINRA proposed amendments to a number of rules that would reduce regulatory burdens associated with retail communications.

CFTC Commissioner J. Christopher Giancarlo warned the CFTC not to promote policies that "needlessly impinge" on farmers' ability to hedge against plummeting commodity prices.

The CFTC issued two orders against a bank and its affiliates for benchmark abuses, currency manipulation and attempting to file false reports. The combined orders levied $425 million in penalty charges.