FINRA extended the review period a FINRA proposed rule change to restructure quotation collection and dissemination for over-the-counter equity securities.

The NFA submitted to the CFTC a number of proposed amendments to its Bylaws concerning electronic voting and establishing Advisory Committees.

The SEC initiated proceedings to determine whether to approve an amended version of a FINRA proposal that would establish margin requirements for "to-be-announced" transactions.

The SEC adopted interim final amendments to its rules and forms to implement Sections 71003 and 84001 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (H.R. 22) that require the SEC to revise: (i) Forms S-1 and F-1 to permit emerging growth companies to omit financial information for certain historical periods; and (ii) Form S-1 to permit forward incorporation by reference for smaller reporting companies.

The SEC solicited comment on a FINRA and National Stock Exchange, Inc. ("NSX") proposed plan for the allocation of regulatory responsibilities ("17d-2 Plan") with respect to each party.