Company subsidiaries settle OFAC charges for violating Iran sanctions regulations. Investment adviser settles SEC charges for unsuitable investments in volatility-linked exchange-traded products. The President’s competition order – one week on.

Congressional task force hears from experts on digital identity infrastructure. U.S. government advises on risks associated with Hong Kong business operations. SEC Chair Gensler names policy advisors. Comment deadlines on rule proposals.

U.S. government launches new on-line resource to combat ransomware. FINRA adds retail communications to private placement filing requirements. Firm and principle settle FINRA charges for failing to retain business-related text messages. SEC Division of Examinations Director to depart, Acting Director named. NY Fed appoints new Head of Supervision.

SPAC parties settle SEC charges for misrepresentations and diligence failures. Website operator settles SEC charges for unlawfully touting digital assets. Firm settles SEC and NYAG charges for undisclosed conflicts of interest when recommending retirement program. Broker-dealer settles FINRA charges for systemic supervisory failures. CFTC staff follow-up on bank regulator LIBOR cessation guidance.

FRB, FDIC and OCC propose risk management guidance on third-party relationships. CFTC MRAC adopts "SOFR First" recommendation. U.S. warns businesses of potential risks for engaging with Xinjiang human rights violators. FinTech company settles CFPB charges for originating unauthorized loans. SEC OASB outlines strategic plan for 2021-2025. Delaware Supreme Court chides chancery for turning away stockholder’s claims without considering whether board’s interference with stockholder vote triggered Blasius’s compelling justification test.

FSB Chair Quarles and Treasury Secretary Yellen push for development of climate-related risk disclosure. Secretary Yellen says consensus is near on international corporate tax agreement. DOJ and Federal Maritime Commission to cooperate on antitrust enforcement. OFAC authorizes petroleum gas transactions involving Venezuelan Government, PdVSA.

Warren writes SEC on regulation of crypto exchanges, cites need to close gaps. SEC charges three with insider trading in connection with company "pivot" to blockchain. CFTC compliance deadline for amendments incorporating electronic trading risk principles. Federal Reserve Board comment deadline for debit card interchange fees and routing.

FINRA asks firms to disclose activities in digital assets. CFPB highlights findings from supervisory examinations. Comments are due on proposed FDIC rule prohibiting false advertising, misrepresentation of insured status, and misuse of the FDIC's name or logo.

SEC Chair Gensler questions marketing terms used for ESG funds. Firm settles NYSE charges of supervisory failures over “Market on Close” orders. CFPB warns CRAs on eviction data accuracy.

SEC Commissioner and CFTC Commissioner oppose new regulations on family offices. FINRA updates interpretations on minimum equity requirements for margin accounts. FDIC updates resources for revised brokered deposits regulation. Firm settles FINRA charges for supervisory violations. OCC reorganizes. FinCEN appoints first Chief Digital Currency Advisor.