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The Securities and Exchange Commission has released an amended order regarding the way non-U.S. security-based swap dealers and participants must report their financial and operational information when they are relying on certain compliance orders. This updated order, which replaces the 2021 version, requires these entities to file specific parts of the FOCUS Report using the SEC's eFOCUS system. The order clarifies filing deadlines, the type of financial information needed, and how this information should be formatted according to the involved entities' local accounting standards. Importantly, the updated guidance adjusts the required fields due to recent changes in reporting forms, ensuring consistency with both U.S. and international standards.

The Federal Reserve Board has finalized a rule that expands the definition of "financial institution" in Regulation EE, which is part of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991. This change is meant to enhance the netting protections under FDICIA, reduce systemic risk, and increase market efficiency. The new rule adds a variety of entities to the definition, including swap dealers, security-based swap dealers, and foreign central banks, among others. It also clarifies the activities-based test used to determine if an entity qualifies as a financial institution.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend an information collection under Rule 18a-10 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This rule allows certain security-based swap dealers to follow the Commodity Exchange Act rules instead of some SEC requirements, provided they meet specific conditions. Currently, there are two such swap dealers, and the estimated annual effort required by these firms totals around 11 hours due to decreased respondent numbers and certain tasks no longer being necessary. The public can submit comments on this request until January 21, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the collection of information required under Rule 15c3-4. This rule demands that certain broker-dealers and security-based swap dealers create and maintain a system of internal risk management controls. It is estimated that currently 17 firms must comply with this rule, with an additional 6 firms expected to join in the next three years, resulting in an annual burden of approximately 8,600 hours. The SEC is also inviting public comments on this information collection until January 21, 2025.