SEC Adopts Actions to Stand Up Security-Based Swap Regulatory Regime

The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted a package of rule amendments, guidance, and a related order to expand and improve the framework for regulating cross-border security-based swaps, including single-name credit default swaps.

SEC Announces Robert A. Marchman as Senior Policy Advisor on Diversity and Inclusion

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the appointment of Robert A. Marchman as Senior Policy Advisor on Diversity and Inclusion. In this newly created role within the SEC’s Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI), Mr. Marchman will focus on working with Commission divisions, offices, and advisory committees to develop and implement strategies to promote diversity and inclusion, both within the SEC and through external engagement with agency partners and market participants.

CFTC Approves One Final Rule and Two Proposed Rules at December 18 Open Meeting

At an open meeting, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved one final rule and two proposed rules.

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