Under Secretary of the U.S. Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Sigal Mandelker highlighted the Department's efforts to ensure that the Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism ("AML/CFT") framework is aligned to match the constantly-evolving nature of financial crime. In remarks at the ABA/ABA Financial Crimes Enforcement Conference, Ms. Mandelker focused on three broad Treasury efforts: (i) working with key stakeholders to bolster its AML/CFT regime (including by fostering private sector innovation), (ii) alleviating vulnerabilities associated with advancing

SEC Division of Enforcement Co-Director Steven Peikin discussed the importance of international cooperation for regulators in civil enforcement. In remarks at the IOSCO/Program on International Financial Systems-Harvard Law School Global Certificate Program for Regulators of Securities Markets, Mr. Peikin highlighted three areas where international cooperation is crucial for the SEC's enforcement program: initial coin offerings ("ICOs"), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") violations, and microcap and other securities fraud. He also urged the SEC to address the effects of the European Union

FINRA provided guidance on whether dates that securities markets unexpectedly close for business should be considered as either a regular business day or non-business day for purposes of broker-dealer financial, operational and reporting rules.

ISDA provided guidance on the operation of OTC derivatives transactions affected by the closure of certain U.S. markets on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.