FINRA encouraged firms to review their stop (or stop-loss) order practices, especially during volatile market conditions.

The Senate passed a resolution of disapproval blocking the Department of Labor's implementation of its "fiduciary" rule. The rule defines the term "fiduciary" and concerns conflicts of interest in retirement investment advice.

The SEC solicited comments on amendments to the Articles of Incorporation necessary for the implementation of the MSRB's newly adopted board membership requirements. The request for comments was published in the Federal Register.

The CFTC renewed the Charter of the Market Risk Advisory Committee The Notice of Renewal was published in the Federal Register.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau requested comments on a proposed rule prohibiting mandatory arbitration clauses that deny entire classes of consumers the chance to take companies to court. The request was published in the Federal Register.