NFA adopted rules establishing minimum capital requirements for member swap dealers that are not prudentially regulated. The rules go into effect October 6, 2021.

FINRA proposed a rule change that would extend from April 30, 2021 to August 31, 2021 the expiration date for temporary amendments that (i) provide relief to FINRA staff from certain enforcement and procedural requirements and (ii) allow virtual hearings.

The Federal Reserve Board compiled FAQs on existing interpretations from Orders, rulemakings, letters to institutions and other written and verbal guidance.

The SEC awarded over $500,000 to a whistleblower for providing original information that led to a successful enforcement and aided in stopping an ongoing fraudulent scheme.

Financial Stability Board Chair Randal K. Quarles identified nonbank financial intermediation, money market funds and cross-border payments as the FSB's priority areas for 2021.