The CFTC has approved for publication in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that re-proposes adding certain provisions to Part 43 of the Commission's Regulations pertaining to block trades in swap contracts. View press release in full here(links externally to CFTC website).

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Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change to Amend Sections 4 and 6 of Schedule A to the FINRA By-Laws Regarding Fees Relating to the Central Registration Depository (SEC Release) View release in full here (links externally to SEC website).

The American Bankers Association, The Financial Services Roundtable, Futures Industry Association, International Swaps and Derivatives Association Inc., and Managed Funds Association, wrote this letter on behalf of its members with reporting obligations under Part 43 and Part 45 of the Regulations of the CFTC and other similarly situated persons, to request that the CFTC hold a public roundtable to consider issues related to reporting of trade data to multiple swap data repositories ("SDRs"). View letter in full here(links externally to MFA website).

This report provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Business Programs, Business and Industry (B&I) Guaranteed Loan Program. In fiscal year (FY) 2011, the B&I Guaranteed Loan Program provided federal loan guarantees on 511 commercial loans (totaling $1.4 billion) to rural businesses. The program helps lenders and borrowers improve, develop, or finance business, industry, and employment and improve the economic and environmental climate in rural communities. The program provides guarantees of 60, 70, or 80 percent, depending on loan size, with loans over $10