GAO encouraged Congress to consider whether additional changes to the financial regulatory structure are needed to improve (i) the efficiency and effectiveness of oversight, (ii) the parity between consumer and investor protections, and (iii) the consistency of financial oversight for similar institutions, products, risks and services.

SEC Commissioners will publish a request for public comment on a proposed national market system plan to create a consolidated audit trail.

In its latest investor education podcast, FINRA offers guidance to investors on when to file complaints if they believe that salespersons, brokerage firms or other industry professionals have treated them unfairly. The podcast outlines four questions to consider before taking such an action.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau seeks further comment on a proposed report summarizing the testing of sample periodic statement forms for consumers in bankruptcy.

FinCEN Director Jennifer Shasky Calvery announced that she will vacate her position at the end of May.