The CFTC and the Italian Companies and Exchange Commission entered into a Memorandum of Understanding concerning the supervision and oversight of derivatives-related activities between the United States and Italy.

OFAC designated the China National Electronic Import-Export Company to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List for the company's role in undermining Venezuelan democracy.

SEC and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board officials decried the continuing limitations on the PCAOB's ability to inspect the audit work and practices of PCAOB-registered audit firms in China.

The CFTC's Market Participants Division and Division of Market Oversight extended previously granted no-action relief aimed at ensuring regulatory continuity after the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union.

Final rule amendments to swap data reporting requirements under CFTC Rules Parts 43, 45, 46 and 49 were published in the Federal Register ( see 85 FR 75422, 85 FR 75503 and 85 FR 75601).