SEC Officials focus on investor risk in emerging markets. Amazon settles OFAC sanctions violations. FINRA encourages firms to report digital assets-related activities. ARRC provides "systems and processes" transition aid for SOFR adoption.

SEC Commissioner Roisman shares "serious reservations" about mandating ESG disclosures. The Federal Reserve Board Vice Chair considers financial stability in the face of COVID-19. New York Fed Vice President Considers impact of Federal Reserve Board’s emergency lending facilities. CFTC lays out strategic priorities through 2024. A bank settles NYDFS charges for compliance failures in high profile case.

CFPB ratifies prior regulations. GAO surveys institutional investors on ESG disclosures. UK FCA grants first multilateral trading facility license to cryptocurrency exchange. SEC adopts final rule expediting routine requests for exemptive relief. Bank of England to publish SONIA compounded index. FinCEN alerts financial institutions to pandemic-related fraud.

FINRA provides guidance on marketing private placements to retail investors. FINRA updates margin rule interpretations. The CFPB proposes exemption from establishing escrow accounts for certain mortgage loans. The Small Business Administration and Treasury release PPP loan data. SIFMA commends bipartisan introduction of "LOCAL Infrastructure Act" to support municipal refinancing.

The Supreme Court holds that a "generic.com" name may function as a protectable trademark. FINRA provides guidance to firms on public communications concerning private placement offerings. DOJ charges doctor for fraudulently seeking millions in PPP loans. The Department of Justice seeks seizure of Iranian gasoil headed to Venezuela. NASAA requests input on proposal to create funds for victims of securities law violations. A biopharmaceutical company settles SEC charges for FCPA violations.

The second circuit denies challenge to Reg. BI. DOL proposes new exemption for investment advice fiduciaries. FSB urges continuing efforts on LIBOR transition. A broker-dealer fined for failing to retain emails. OCC highlights risks to federal banking system.

The Senate Banking Committee considers development of U.S. central bank digital currency. SEC Office of Investor Advocate publishes 2021 priorities. The Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to CFTC authority. SEC expands small broker-dealer exemption from risk assessment reporting. FINRA to adopt rule limiting associated persons acting for customer trusts. NYDFS reminds banking institutions of additional CRA obligations.

Supreme court finds CFPB structure unconstitutional. Trade associations recommend reforms to EU benchmarks regulation. SEC officials provide updates on pandemic relief. The Fed reports 2020 supervisory stress test results. CPMI-IOSCO recommends CCP default management auction practices. MSRB updates FAQs on COVID-19 regulatory relief. MSRB modifies rules to align with Regulation Best Interest.

CFTC proposes electronic trading principles and withdraws proposed Reg AT. CFTC prohibits "post-trade name give-up." SEC charges issuer, CEO, and lobbyist for cryptocurrency fraud. CFTC adopts amendment to inter-affiliate clearing rule.

SEC and DOJ sign MOU to enhance competition in securities industry. Prudential regulators adopt swap margin amendments. European presidency and parliament reach agreement on CCP recovery and resolution plans. FASB issues Q&A on application of GAAP taxonomy for disclosures. Agencies adopt amendments to Volcker Rule's "covered funds" provisions, and much more.