The Federal Reserve proposed updates to its anti-money laundering compliance framework that would align its rules with other banking regulators and require banks to focus resources on higher-risk customers and activities. The proposal would also raise the threshold for certain enforcement actions to "significant or systemic" compliance failures. The proposal is open for public comment for 60 days.

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Hedge funds returned 7.2% on average through June 30, marking their strongest first-half performance since 2021, according to PivotalPath. Technology-focused funds led with average returns of 27%, driven by gains in semiconductor stocks and AI-related investments. The results reflect a rebound from March volatility and renewed investor interest in the asset class.

Summary: The SEC released its 2026 Regulatory Flexibility Agenda, outlining planned rulemaking across digital assets, public company disclosure, broker-dealer regulation and market structure. The agenda includes "Regulation Crypto," a proposed crypto-specific rulemaking, as well as potential amendments related to broker-dealer capital, custody and recordkeeping rules; exchange rules; executive compensation disclosures; emerging company compliance burdens; and semiannual reporting for public companies. The full agenda is available on Reginfo.gov.