OCC to reconsider final rule to "strengthen and modernize" Community Reinvestment Act regulations. Prudential regulators highlight agency challenges. Firm settles FINRA charges for suitability violations on the sale of ETPs. OFAC removes references to Sudan in sanctions regulations. FTC Chair urges Congress to restore agency authority to obtain equitable monetary relief.

SIFMA urges FINRA to reconsider extended settlement margin proposal. FDIC seeks comment on digital asset use by banks.

Treasury updates report to Congress on Hong Kong Autonomy Act. OCC reports on elevated risks for banks amid improving economic prospects. NASAA approves Model Act for states to establish restitution funds. OFAC extends authorization of securities transactions involving certain Communist Chinese military companies.

Global indices provider settles SEC charges for disclosure failures. MSRB seeks comment on amendments to dealer notification requirements. SEC to raise qualified client threshold for performance-based fees. Firm settles FINRA charges for OBA violations. GAO recommends CFPB assess impact from fair lending reorganization. OCC names new Deputy Comptroller and Chief Counsel. Comment deadline extended for banking agencies' request for information on AI.

SEC Commissioner identifies regulatory areas with "data gaps". FRB extends PPP exception for bank insiders. OFAC amends narcotics-related sanctions regulations.

FINRA highlights effective practices for protecting customer account information.

SEC staff warns of risks associated with investing in the bitcoin futures market. Broker-Dealer settles SEC charges for SAR filing failures. FDIC Chair highlights the importance of regulatory flexibility and innovation. FRB assesses current vulnerabilities to the financial system. Client & Friends Memo: COVID-19 Update: Decision Striking Down CDC Federal Eviction Moratorium Temporarily Stayed.

ARRC issues guide to published SOFR averages. FDIC reviews 2020 Credit and Market Risks.

Firm settles FINRA charges for inadequate oversight of credit and trading. Firm settles NYSE charges for sending competing orders on behalf of client. FDIC names Deputy Director for the Office of Innovation. Comment deadline set for FDIC-proposed rule to strengthen enforcement against misuse of FDIC name. Comment deadline set for banking agencies' proposal on tax allocation agreements.

FINRA proposes amendments to covered agency margin requirements. SEC grants first SBSDR registration. ARRC highlights "market indicators" for recommendations on forward-looking SOFR term rate. Firm settles FINRA charges for supervisory failures on variable annuity transactions. NY Attorney General seeks TRO against digital asset trading company. Treasury Secretary appoints OCC Acting Comptroller.

House Committee considers bills addressing GameStop and Archegos market events. ISDA publishes new U.S. renewable energy certificate annex. Firm settles FINRA charges for duplicative short-interest position reporting. OFAC issues FAQ on sanctioned Communist Chinese military company. Comment deadline set for SEC universal proxy card proposal.