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.

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.

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.

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.