The U.S. Senate confirmed Allison H. Lee as an SEC Commissioner, replacing former Commissioner Kara Stein.

OFAC designated Nicaraguan government officials for human rights abuses.

A broker-dealer agreed to settle FINRA charges of failing to identify and apply discounts for investors on Unit Investment Trust purchases.

An OFAC interim final rule updating the instructions for, and adding new requirements to, the Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations went into effect June 21, 2019. Written comments concerning the rule must be submitted on or before July 22, 2019.