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Actions by regulators and central banks such as the SEC, CFTC, FINRA, the Federal Reserve, Hong Kong's SFC and the HKMA: rules, enforcement, policy decisions and speeches.

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2 OctFriIssue 61–79 items
  1. Federal Reserve: Speeches51

    Fed Governor Jefferson Delivers Speech: U.S. Economic Resilience Persists, Upside Inflation Risks Dominate

    Fed Governor Jefferson delivered a speech at the University of Virginia, outlining his assessment of the U.S. economy and monetary policy. In the first half of this year, U.S. GDP grew at an annualized rate of 2.4%, roughly in line with the growth rate over the past two years, with AI-related investment being the main support for business investment. The unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in August, close to the maximum employment level.

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  2. SEC: Press Release54

    SEC proposes new rules clarifying crypto asset custody framework for investment advisers and funds

    On October 1, 2026, the SEC released proposed rules and amendments to establish a tailored framework for crypto asset custody by registered investment advisers, registered investment companies, and business development companies. The proposal updates custody rules under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, allowing self-custody of crypto assets under specific circumstances, while permitting state-chartered trust companies to serve as custodians of crypto assets for clients and regulated funds. The public comment period will open for 60 days after the proposal is formally published in the Federal Register.

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1 OctThu
  1. SEC: Press Release36

    The SEC's Division of Examinations released a new edition of the Exam Handbook.

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Examinations released the new edition of the SEC Exam Handbook: A Practical Guide on Process and Engagement on October 1, 2026, replacing and expanding the previous examination manual. The handbook provides clear guidance on examination processes nationwide, covering all stages from risk assessment to disposition letters, while offering practical preparation advice and compliance resources for registered entities, aiming to enhance the consistency and predictability of examination processes.

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  2. Federal Reserve: Speeches48

    Waller: The Data Version of Godzilla x Kong — FRED vs. AI

    Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller reviewed the history of FRED in a speech, calling it the most valuable public good built by the Federal Reserve. FRED now hosts over 850,000 data series and reached 18 million unique users in 2025. He also noted that AI introduces risks such as incorrect data citations and interpretive bias. FRED traffic is currently growing at an annual rate of 150%, with roughly half of visits coming from AI agents. FRED has launched the FRED MCP Connector, allowing users to retrieve data through their preferred AI agents.

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  3. Federal Reserve: Speeches47

    Fed Governor Lisa Cook: The Dual Mission in Rural America

    Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook delivered remarks at the first nationwide Investing in Rural America conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. She noted that rural labor markets broadly track national trends, but with lower labor force participation and slower employment growth than urban areas in recent years. Rural inflation has largely aligned with national trends, though cost-of-living increases outpaced urban areas during the post-pandemic recovery, with energy and housing costs as the primary sources of divergence.

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30 SeptWed
  1. Federal Reserve: Speeches43

    Fed Governor Waller: Payments in the Age of AI Agents

    Fed Governor Waller delivered a speech at the Sibos conference, focusing on the current state and potential impact of AI technology applications in the payments sector. He noted that AI can improve the efficiency of compliance screening for cross-border payments, optimize payment routing and foreign exchange conversion decisions, and also analyzed the two mainstream models and development prospects of agentic commerce driven by AI agents.

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22 SeptTue
  1. Federal Register: CFTC rules and notices24

    CFTC Proposes Extension of OTC Forex Information Collection Period and Seeks Public Comment

    The CFTC has issued a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) proposing to extend the information collection requirement for off-exchange foreign currency transactions, assigned number 3038-0062, which originates from Part 5 of the CFTC Regulations under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). The public may submit comments online via Regulations.gov, by mail, or in person by November 23, 2026. All comments must be submitted in English or accompanied by an English translation.

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17 SeptThu
  1. Federal Reserve: Monetary Policy39

    Federal Reserve Board and FOMC Release Economic Projections from September 15-16 FOMC Meeting

    The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee have released economic projections from the September 15-16 FOMC meeting, with related tables and charts published at 2:00 p.m. ET. The projection materials are available in PDF format, accompanied by accessible versions. Media inquiries can be directed to the designated email address or contact phone number.

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  2. Federal Reserve: Monetary Policy57

    The Federal Reserve's FOMC unanimously voted on September 16 to raise interest rates by 25 basis points, lifting the federal funds rate target range to 3.75%-4%.

    The Federal Reserve released its FOMC monetary policy statement on September 16, 2026, deciding by a unanimous vote of 12 in favor and 0 against to raise the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%, in support of the Federal Reserve's dual mandate objectives.

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26 AugWed
  1. Federal Reserve: Monetary Policy30

    Federal Reserve Board Releases Minutes of Discount Rate Meetings Held on July 20 and July 29, 2026

    On August 25, 2026, the Federal Reserve Board released the minutes of its discount rate meetings held on July 20 and July 29, 2026, covering the review and determination of the discount rate offered to depository institutions through the discount window. The process for setting this discount rate is independent of the Federal Open Market Committee's process for setting the target range for the federal funds rate.

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  2. FINRA: Regulatory Notices38

    FINRA Expands Scope of TRACE Non-Member Affiliate-Proprietary Trading Indicator

    FINRA has issued Regulatory Notice 26-16, amending TRACE rules to extend the proprietary trading indicator, previously applicable only to non-member affiliate transactions, to member affiliate transactions. The voluntary compliance period for this amendment begins August 31, 2026, with a mandatory effective date of August 2, 2027. The rule text is available in the FINRA Online Manual.

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20 AugThu
  1. Federal Reserve: Monetary Policy26

    Federal Reserve Releases Minutes of July 28-29, 2026 FOMC Meeting

    The Federal Reserve released the minutes of the July 28-29, 2026 FOMC monetary policy meeting on August 19, 2026. The minutes were prepared based on the economic and financial information available to the Committee at the time of the meeting. FOMC regular meeting minutes are typically released three weeks after the policy decision is made. The minutes are available on the Federal Reserve Board's website in both HTML and PDF formats.

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3 AugMon
  1. FINRA: Regulatory Notices29

    FINRA Issues Reminder Notice on 2026 Continuing Education Requirements

    FINRA has issued an informational notice reminding registered persons and firms to comply with continuing education requirements. The 2026 Regulatory Element training must be completed by December 31, 2026; registered persons who fail to complete it on time will be automatically marked as CE inactive. Firms may set internal completion deadlines earlier than the official deadline in FINRA Gateway, and can also schedule automatic notifications to remind registered persons. FINRA also provides the FLEX online content catalog and supporting tools to assist firms in developing written continuing education training plans.

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30 JulThu
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15 JulWed
  1. Federal Reserve: Monetary Policy31

    Federal Reserve Board Releases Minutes of Discount Rate Meetings Held on June 8 and June 17, 2026

    On July 14, 2026, the Federal Reserve Board released the minutes of its discount rate meetings held on June 8 and June 17, 2026, covering the review and determination of the discount rate offered to depository institutions through the discount window. The process for setting this discount rate is independent of the Federal Open Market Committee's process for setting the target range for the federal funds rate.

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9 JulThu
  1. FINRA: Regulatory Notices47

    FINRA Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Modernize Rule 2210 (Communications with the Public)

    FINRA has issued Regulatory Notice 26-14, seeking public comment on a proposal to modernize Rule 2210 (Communications with the Public). The proposal aims to replace the existing explicit requirement for pre-use approval by a principal with a modern, risk-based regulatory standard, while also simplifying the standards for retail communication filings and communications containing recommendations. Public comments must be submitted by September 11, 2026, and all received comments will be published on the FINRA website.

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7 JulTue
  1. FINRA: Regulatory Notices44

    FINRA Issues Regulatory Notice 26-13: Amends Rule 3210 to Add Exemption for Trump Accounts

    FINRA has amended Rule 3210 (Accounts at Other Broker-Dealers and Financial Institutions) to add an exemption for Trump Accounts established under Section 530A of the Internal Revenue Code, with the rule change effective June 17, 2026. Trump Accounts are special traditional IRAs established for eligible individuals under the age of 18. This exemption applies only to such accounts and their compliant investment transactions, and the revised text is attached as Appendix A to the notice.

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