EU retreats from its vow to defang credit rating agencies.

International agreement on margin rules for OTC trades is key, CFTC chair says.

International agreement on margin rules for OTC trades is key, CFTC chair says.

Proposed regulations also limit big firms ability to offer consulting.

Proposed regulations also limit big firms ability to offer consulting.

European Commission may expand companies' ability to ward off takeovers.

European Commission may expand companies' ability to ward off takeovers.

Shortfalls may undermine effort to use trade repositories to improve oversight.