OFAC designated a subsidiary of a Russian state-controlled oil company for "operating in the oil sector of the Venezuela economy." In addition, OFAC amended several general licenses and two FAQs.

SIFMA, IIB, ISDA, and FIA recommended changes to CFTC-proposed cross-border regulations concerning registration thresholds and certain requirements applicable to swap dealers and major swap participants.

FINRA staff offered reassurances and recommendations for investors as the Coronavirus continues to spread and market volatility increases.

The California Attorney General proposed additional modifications to proposed regulations for the California Consumer Privacy Act. The Act went into effect on January 1, 2020, and will be enforced starting July 1, 2020.