ARRC outlines key principles for recommending "forward-looking" rate. FINRA bars former research analyst for insider trading. Senator introduces bill to protect PII. SEC Chair Gensler appoints senior advisors.

CFTC Commissioner compares agency's regulatory and enforcement authority over bitcoin futures. DOL provides guidance on cybersecurity. OFAC extends wind-down authorization involving Belarusian entities. Steel manufacturer settles OFAC charges for Iranian sanctions violations. Gary Gensler sworn in as SEC Chair. CFPB sets comment deadline for proposal to delay debt collection regulations.

SEC reopens comment period on universal proxy card proposal. SEC reminds broker-dealers of obligations under Customer Protection Rule. CEO pleads guilty to FCPA violations. Broker-Dealer settles FINRA charges for inadequate AML program. CFTC refuses to comply with OCC subpoena. NYDFS establishes Office of Financial Inclusion and Empowerment.

CFTC Commissioner explains rejection of futures on NFL games. SEC Corporation Finance Acting Director addresses disclosure liability risk of SPACs. People's Bank of China confirms digital yuan's use for cross-border transactions. NASAA issues advisory on ESG investing. Effective date set for FRB rule on the role of supervisory guidance. SEC Office of the Whistleblower Chief to step down.

Senator Wyden to introduce mark-to-market bill later this year. SEC moves forward on UK-, French-substituted compliance determinations. ARRC commends signing of New York State LIBOR legislation. Firm settles FINRA charges for excessive commissions. Firm settles FINRA charges for failing to monitor employees' outside brokerage accounts. CFPB proposes new effective date for debt collection regulations.

CRS reviews role of "payment for order flow" in debate over "zero commissions". President Biden revokes Executive Order imposing sanctions against ICC. FINRA proposes extending relief on qualifying exam requirements. DTC proposes amendments to recovery and wind-down plan. OFAC issues new FAQs on Syria-related sanctions. SEC disapproves Nasdaq proposal to remove Beneficial Holders Rule for exchange-traded funds. Effective date set for form amendments under the "Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act".

New York State legalizes recreational marijuana. FSB prioritizes nonbank financial intermediation, Money market funds and cross-border payments for 2021. Firm settles FINRA charges for supervisory failures over information walls. IOSCO highlights new sustainability-focused technical expert group. Firm settles FINRA charges for failing to detect unsuitable recommendations. Comment deadline set for banking agencies' request for information on AI use.

SEC alerts broker-dealers to SAR compliance failures. Firms settle separate FINRA charges for supervisory failures over "alternative" mutual fund. ARRC provides model for using SOFR for ABS. Treasury participates in U.S.-EU joint financial regulatory forum.

ARRC details suggested fallback formula for USD LIBOR ICE swap rate. CFTC Commissioner argues unconstitutional statutory delegation under special rule for event contracts. Italian company settles OFAC charges for Iranian sanctions violations. Senate Banking Committee Leader reminds SEC to follow procedure on any ESG rulemaking. Firm settles FINRA charges for TRACE reporting violations. Financial regulators request feedback on AI and machine learning.

NYDFS vindicates Apple card in investigation on discrimination claims. Federal Reserve Board announces end of capital distribution restrictions for most banks. SEC 2021 exam priorities: climate change, Reg BI, disclosures and information security top the list. Senate confirms Wally Adeyemo as Deputy Secretary of the Treasury.