The CFTC Division of Enforcement "set forth" guidance for staff to consider when recommending civil monetary penalties in an enforcement action. The guidance will be included in the CFTC Enforcement Manual.

President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order directing federal agencies to rescind, modify, waive, or issue exemptions from any rules and regulations that may hinder economic recovery in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In separate publications, the Congressional Research Service provided information and analysis on COVID-19-related legal challenges, impacts on the U.S. economy, and China's actions since the outbreak.

The SEC designated FINRA as the organization to which all security-based swap entities must file their financial and operational (FOCUS) reports.

The CFTC Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight and Division of Market Oversight issued no-action relief for swaps margin and reporting requirements related to the sale of EU-listed warrants.