Firm settles NYSE Arca and NYSE American charges for inaccurate order reporting. CFTC grants FBOT registration to MexDer. Cadwalader Clients & Friends Memo: COVID-19 Update: Governor Cuomo Extends Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium until August 31.

Firm settles NYSE American charges for incorrect short order marking. CFTC grants no-action relief to CX Clearinghouse from DCO-related regulations. Public company settles SEC charges for material misstatements. CFPB reports on mortgage forbearance and delinquencies.

FINRA proposes supplemental liquidity schedule. Global payments company settles OFAC charges for multiple sanctions violations. Firm settles FINRA charges for failing to detect unsuitable recommendations. SEC names Chief Economist and Director of DERA.

FINRA proposes applying its rules to security-based swaps. SEC Commissioners offer recommendations to improve access to capital. Eight companies settle SEC charges for late-filing form disclosure violations.

FinCEN reissues geographic targeting order for 12 metropolitan areas. CFTC renews no-action relief for certain DCOs from reporting obligations. FDIC Chair Jelena McWilliams promotes inclusion in the financial system. Cadwalader Partner Dorothy Mehta to address CPO/CTA/Investment Adviser issues at FIA’s Virtual Law & Compliance Division Conference.

SIFMA, ICI and DTCC outline next steps to shorten U.S. settlement cycle. SEC Commissioner Peirce cautions against prescribed ESG metrics. Reverse mortgage lender settles CFPB charges for misleading advertising. CFPB delays compliance date for amended rule on general qualified mortgage definition. SEC Director of enforcement resigns; agency names Acting Director.

Treasury Secretary Yellen welcomes new UK global anti-corruption sanctions regime. CME Group launches proprietary term SOFR reference rates. Council of Institutional Investors provides feedback to SEC on semiannual regulatory agenda. Banking agencies propose rule concerning income tax allocation agreements. Upcoming webinar entitled; “GameStop, Robinhood, and Regulation.”

House passes bill to establish CFTC-SEC digital assets working group. CFTC staff grants reporting relief for certain binary options. Firm settles FINRA charges for mishandling customer limit orders. Firm settles FINRA charges for flawed cost basis information. Supreme Court: FTC authority does not extend to equitable monetary relief.

Attorneys General urge Congress to invalidate OCC "true lender rule." CRS reviews SEC disclosure policy and practice on climate risk. Financial Services Committee passes racial equity, consumer protection and public company disclosure bills. FDIC proposes rule to strengthen enforcement against misuse of FDIC name. NASAA reviews 2020 regulatory actions, project group reports and COVID-19-related challenges. SEC names Director of Enforcement.

CFTC Commissioner advocates cross-border deference to strengthen central clearing. House passes bill to create SEC "senior investors taskforce." FINRA reminds members of requirements for client account arbitration agreements. Guidehouse publication: “Regulatory Outlook: Fair Housing in the Biden Administration.” Upcoming Webinar entitled; “GameStop, Robinhood, and Regulation.”