💰MIAX Sapphire Introduces Non-Transaction Fees for Floor Participants
The MIAX Sapphire Options Exchange is set to implement a new Fee Schedule, introducing non-transaction fees for floor participants. Changes include one-time application fees, monthly participant fees, and various additional fees, aimed at shaping a competitive environment for options trading while enhancing operational efficiency.
Learn More⚛️NRC Semiannual Regulatory Agenda and Business Implications
We are publishing our semiannual regulatory agenda (the Agenda) in accordance with Public Law 96-354, "The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)," Executive Order (E.O.) 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review," E.O. 14219, "Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's `Department of Government Efficiency' Deregulatory Initiative," E.O. 14215, "Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies," and E.O. 14192, "Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation." The NRC's Agenda is a compilation of all rulemaking activities on which we have recently completed action or have proposed or are considering action. The NRC's Agenda was last issued online at the Office of Management and Budget's website at https:// www.reginfo.gov on December 13, 2024. This issuance of our Agenda contains information about rulemaking activities that are under development, completed, or canceled since the last agenda and a review of regulations with small business impacts under section 610 of the RFA.
Learn More💰IEX Proposes Fee Increase for Order Entry Ports
The SEC has published a notice regarding IEX's proposed rule to modify its fee schedule, specifically addressing the fees for logical order entry ports. The changes involve an increase in monthly fees and a reduction in the number of free ports available to members, effective October 1, 2025, subject to SEC approval.
Learn More💼Changes to Visa Services Fees for Diversity Visa Lottery Registration
The Department of State ("Department") proposes an adjustment to the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services of the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs ("Schedule of Fees" or "Schedule") to establish a $1 fee to register for the Diversity Visa lottery program. This change will more fairly place the burden of the lottery registration on individuals seeking the benefit of gaining access to the DV application process instead of charging only the small percentage of successful registrants for the costs associated with administering the lottery program for all registrants. To effect this change to the DV program, the Department is also amending its regulations to note that an electronic registration fee will be collected at the time of registration.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on ARK Venture Fund Exemption Application
The SEC issued a notice regarding ARK Venture Fund's application for exemptions under the Investment Company Act, seeking permission to allow registered closed-end investment companies to issue multiple classes of shares and impose various distribution fees. Interested parties may request a hearing on the application by a specified deadline.
Learn More🏕️Proposed Recreation Fees at Chugach National Forest Announced
The Chugach National Forest is proposing to establish two recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area.
Learn More💰Proposed Amendments to GEMX SQF Port Fees Impacting Market Makers
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding Nasdaq GEMX's proposed amendments to the pricing structure of its Specialized Quote Feed (SQF) Ports. These changes include new fee schedules for Market Makers, aiming to enhance trading capabilities while aligning with industry standards. The proposal emphasizes equity and non-discrimination among Market Makers using the platform.
Learn More🌲Prescott National Forest Proposed Recreation Fee Site Regulations
The Prescott National Forest is proposing to establish a recreation fee site. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee site would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the site. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area.
Learn More💲Nasdaq BX Proposes New Fees for SQF Ports and Purge Ports
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding Nasdaq BX, Inc.’s proposed amendments to its fee structures for SQF Ports and Purge Ports in the options market. The changes will affect the pricing for Market Makers, with tiered rates depending on the number of ports utilized, and are effective beginning January 1, 2026.
Learn More💹Cboe BZX Exchange Proposes Fees for All Cancels Report
The Cboe BZX Exchange has proposed the implementation of fees for its new All Cancels Report, aimed at enhancing market data services for trading participants. This report provides comprehensive insights into cancel behavior and messaging for market participants, effective from August 2025.
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