Obscure change in derivatives contracts under development by ISDA would require a 'stay' preventing trading partners from calling in collateral when a bank nears failure.

Regulator was critical of agencys efforts to rein in global swaps market.

Industry lobbying group defends swaps trading by affiliates abroad from compliance with U.S. regulations.

Commissioners vote unanimously to extend agency's rules to trades made by foreign divisions of U.S. banks that are legally guaranteed by the parent company.

As Senate investigators consider risks of high-speed trading, SEC and CFTC prepare plans to rein in computerized and algorithmic trades.

Senate confirms three new commissioners, including a new chairman, to fill positions that have been vacant for six months.

Senate Democrats plan to vote next month to fill the three of five commissioner seats that are currently open.

CFTC is investigating to determine whether changes to derivatives contracts and corporate structures are designed to bypass Dodd-Frank.