SEC proposes expansion of proxy voting disclosure reporting requirements. FTC institutes reforms in M&A investigatory processes. SEC requests comments on PCAOB's proposed framework to implement the "Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act." FIA outlines principles for cross-border regulation. Digital asset exchange settles CFTC charges for illegal off-exchange trading. Broker-dealer settles SEC charges for short sales violations. Swap dealer settles CFTC portfolio reconciliation, daily mark and reporting charges. FCM settles CFTC charges for supervisory lapses affecting customer accounts spurred by negative futures price event. Firm settles NYSE charges for failing to give notice of withdrawal as market maker. SEC institutes proceedings on FINRA proposed change to rule on financial exploitation of specified adults. Effective date set for FINRA rule imposing additional obligations on firms with a history of misconduct. NCUA extends comment period on use of digital assets by federally insured credit unions.