The SEC approved an amendment to the Limit Up-Limit Down Plan intended to remove unnecessary trading pauses. The amendment will extend the pilot period until April 21, 2017.

The Futures Industry Association Principal Traders Group urged the CFTC to "protect innovation in markets" in its proposed regulation on automated trading by limiting access to algorithmic source code.

GAO issued a report on the collection and use of fines, penalties and forfeitures assessed against financial institutions for their violations of BSA/AML regulations, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and U.S. sanctions programs requirements.

U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara sent a letter to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists asking for information that could assist in a new criminal investigation concerning "matters to which the 'Panama Papers' are relevant."

Senator Elizabeth Warren raised concerns over what she called "the latest example" of the SEC's failure to "punish guilty parties, deter future wrongdoing, and protect investors."