OFAC authorized certain transactions involving Ansarallah, an Iranian-backed armed militia fighting against the Yemeni Sunni government, through February 26, 2021.

NFA extended COVID-19-related relief with respect to (i) the oral communications recordkeeping requirements applicable to introducing brokers, and (ii) the time-stamping requirements for both IBs and futures commission merchants.

NFA reminded firms that January 31, 2021 is the compliance date for the associated persons of swap dealers and intermediaries to satisfy their Swaps Proficiency Requirements.

CFTC amendments that modify the application of minimum transfer amounts and update margin documentation requirements with respect to separately managed accounts were published in the Federal Register.