House passes bill to decriminalize marijuana. Congress passes "Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act." SEC Commissioner challenges Investor Advisory Committee on corporate disclosures. Global Financial Markets Association recommends public and private investments for transition to low-carbon economy.

SEC adopts framework to modernize fund valuation practices. Renowned litigation team joining Cadwalader from Boies Schiller. Treasury Secretary and FRB Chair testify on COVID-19 emergency lending programs. SIFMA recommends minor enhancements to SEC proposed amendments to CAT NMS plan. Broker-dealer settles FINRA charges for insufficient AML program testing.

SEC officials push back on ESG disclosure recommendations. NFA proposes new marketing requirement for swap dealers. CFPB issues No-Action Letter to lending platform's AI-driven underwriting model. CFTC reviews 2020 enforcement results. New York Attorney General finalizes rules to "modernize and streamline" securities filings. FINRA proposes extension of temporary COVID-19 related relief.

NASAA adopts model continuing education rule for advisers. FRB Chair Jerome Powell testifies on the impact of the CARES Act. CFTC extends relief for filing SEF compliance and financial reports. Cadwalader Financial Services attorney named to 2020 New York Rising Stars list.

ICE consults on end of USD LIBOR; U.S. and UK regulators respond. OFAC adds Chinese entity to SDN list. CFTC and Italian regulator enter agreement on cross-border derivatives activities. FRB extends expiration date for COVID-19 related lending facilities.

SEC proposes compensating certain gig workers with equity. SEC proposes expanding registration exemptions for "platform workers.” SEC and PCAOB officials decry inspection limitations on china-based audit firms. CFTC extends Brexit-related no-action relief. CFPB Director describes agency research on small business lending. NFA highlights regulatory developments for 2020. Firm settles FINRA charges for electronic correspondence failures. Firm settles FINRA charges for OATS reporting violations.

CFTC investigates trading in NYMEX crude oil futures contract. Structured Finance Association asks Treasury to go slow on Fannie and Freddie privatization. CFTC chair urges adherence to ISDA IBOR protocol. OCC proposes rule to ensure fair access to financial services. SEC provides guidance to EU-Based CCPs on registration and exemptions. SEC identifies investment risks associated with China-based issuers. CFPB amends rules concerning the disclosure of records and information.

SIFMA identifies challenges to operationalizing distributed ledger technology. Banking agencies provide relief to community banks affected by pandemic policies. NFA updates CPO registration exemption requirements. CFTC Chair touts benefits of self-regulation. FDIC proposes amendments to assessment regulations on deposit insurance.

CFTC codifies No-Action relief on SEF execution and package transactions. SEC Director Hinman highlights the utility of a principles-based approach to disclosure. OECD Working Group commends U.S. efforts to improve FCPA enforcement. SEC approves FINRA temporary rule change on remote inspections. Broker-Dealer settles NYSE Arca charges for reporting inaccurate origin codes.