SIFMA urged the New Jersey Bureau of Securities to wait for Regulation Best Interest to be fully implemented before enacting a proposal that would impose state-specific fiduciary duties on broker-dealers.

OFAC sanctioned an international network of individuals and entities for involvement in the procurement of "critical" materials for Iran’s nuclear program.

IOSCO defended its 2018 Liquidity Risk Management recommendations for investment funds against recent criticism, reasserting that the recommendations offer regulators a "comprehensive framework" for liquidity risks in investment funds.

ISDA provided guidance on post-Brexit cross-border financial services for UK market participants.

A former portfolio manager settled CFTC charges for fraudulently mismarking swap valuations to increase his bonus.

OFAC designated two militia figures and two former Iraqi governors for human rights abuses and corruption that targeted persecuted religious communities in Iraq.

FINRA provided guidance for broker-dealers on (i) compliance with its private placement rules and (ii) filing requirements for public offerings.

CFTC Chair Heath P. Tarbert announced significant appointments.

Cabinet "Alerts" is an effective tool for tracking practice-specific regulatory and market developments.

Members of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services considered testimony on the potential impact of Facebook's proposed cryptocurrency on consumers, investors and the global financial system.