OFAC designated Russian individuals and entities for the "detention, abuse and death" of Sergei Magnitsky and for human rights abuses in Chechnya.

FDIC Chair Jelena McWilliams "challenged" the agency to increase its efforts to understand and address "the needs of our communities and the banks that serve them."

In a monthly report, FINRA recapped disciplinary actions against member firms and individuals for violations of FINRA rules, MSRB rules and federal securities laws and rules.

SEC Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations Director Peter Driscoll urged firms to establish and maintain strong compliance programs that address AML, microcap securities, paying agents and cybersecurity.