The SEC extended the comment period for its Transfer Agent Regulations until April 14, 2016. The Notice was published in the Federal Register.

SEC Commissioner Kara M. Stein discussed future SEC efforts to bring transparency and accountability to the markets. At a recent conference, Commissioner Stein identified the most pressing initiatives: (i) exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"); (ii) proxy rules; (iii) market structure improvements; (iv) shortened "T+2" settlement cycle for securities transactions; and (v) the "private/public market divide."

The CFTC Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight and the Office of the Chief Economist will host a public roundtable to discuss a report on the Residual Interest Deadline on March 3, 2016 at 10:00 AM.

On February 25, 2016, the CFTC's Energy and Environmental Markets Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss (i) the CFTC Proposed Order providing exemptive relief from CEA requirements for transactions administered by regional transmission organizations, and (ii) the Swap Dealer "De Minimis" exception.

SIFMA called for financial services regulatory coordination to be fully covered in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership as a way to address market fragmentation.