The SEC announced that the fee rates applicable to most securities transactions will be set at $21.80 per million dollars.

The CFTC Division of Clearing and Risk issued no-action relief from the swap clearing requirement to: (i) small bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies having consolidated assets of $10 billion or less; and (ii) Community Development Financial Institutions that have received a certification from the U.S. Department of the Treasury ("CDFIs").

FINRA reminded firms that they may not use the FINRA logo in any manner. However, a firm may refer to itself as a "FINRA Member Firm" or "Member of FINRA."

SIFMA expressed support for the Senior$afe Act of 2015. In a letter to Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Claire McCaskill (D-MO), SIFMA stated that the act would prevent financial exploitation and "better protect firms and advisors who are looking out for the best interest of their elder clients".

The SEC Office of Investor Education and Advocacy offered ten tips for investors. The tips are intended to help them make informed investing decisions and avoid common scams in 2016.