Notice 17 Apr 2025 finance, securities exchange, liquidity, cboe edga, trading fee schedule, market quality

📈Cboe EDGA Exchange Launches NBBO Setter Program for Market Quality

The Cboe EDGA Exchange has proposed a rule change to amend its Fee Schedule by introducing an NBBO Setter Program aimed at enhancing market quality in illiquid securities. This program features new fee code SS and a Definitions section for clarity, offering rebates to traders who set a better National Best Bid and Offer (NBBO). It emphasizes the need for competitive pricing in a dynamic market environment.

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Notice 17 Apr 2025 trading, finance, nasdaq, options, cryptocurrency, ethereum

💵Nasdaq Options Rule Change

The Nasdaq Stock Market is proposing to amend its rules to allow options trading on five Ethereum-related trusts. This change aims to align with approvals from other exchanges and establish specific position and exercise limits for these options, fostering a more integrated trading environment for crypto assets.

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Notice 17 Apr 2025 trading, regulation, finance, investment, cboe, options, exchanges, ethereum

📈Cboe BZX to List Options on Fidelity Ethereum Fund

The Cboe BZX Exchange has proposed a rule change to allow the listing and trading of options on the Fidelity Ethereum Fund, expanding options for investors dealing with Ethereum. This move aims to enhance market transparency and facilitate better trading strategies, including hedging opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital asset space.

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Rule 16 Apr 2025 regulations, finance, federal employees, claims, pensions, government employees, contributions, retirement, tsp, retirement savings

💰Final Rule on Late Contributions

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) adopts as final, without changes, the proposed rule permitting the TSP record keeper to calculate gains and losses on late contributions, makeup contributions, loan payments even when the total amount on a late payment record or total agency contributions on a current payment record is less than $1.00.

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Notice 16 Apr 2025 finance, securities, fees, clearinghouse, incentive programs

💵ICE Clear Credit Launches Client Volume Incentive Program

The SEC has announced ICE Clear Credit's proposed rule change to modify its fee schedule, introducing a Client Volume Incentive Program. This program will provide automatic tiered discounts based on clients' annual billed fees, encouraging increased engagement with credit default swap clearing services. The initiative aims to enhance market participation while maintaining equitable fees among all clients.

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Notice 15 Apr 2025 compliance, regulations, finance, securities, investment

💼SEC Notice on Investment Company Exemption for Share Classes

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a notice concerning an application from Monroe Capital BDC Advisors, LLC, seeking an exemption under the Investment Company Act to allow certain registered closed-end investment companies to issue multiple classes of shares with varying fees. Interested parties may request a hearing on this application.

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Notice 14 Apr 2025 compliance, regulation, finance, banking, treasury, fiscal service

💸Comment Request on EFT Payment Trace Information Collection

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the Trace Request for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payment; and Trace Request Direct Deposit.

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Notice 10 Apr 2025 compliance, regulation, finance, securities, investment, equity

📈Cboe EDGX Proposes Rule Change for Retail Equities Membership Program

The Cboe EDGX Exchange proposes a rule change to clarify the eligibility requirements for its Retail Equities Membership Program. The amendment specifies the timing of membership application approvals and aims to ensure uniformity in the process, facilitating better alignment with current practices. The update is intended to enhance clarity for potential program participants and remove outdated criteria.

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Notice 10 Apr 2025 compliance, regulation, small business, finance, investment, sba

📉KLH Capital Fund III License Surrender Impact on Small Business Funding

The Small Business Administration has declared the Small Business Investment Company license of KLH Capital Fund III, L.P. null and void. This action results from regulatory authority under the Small Business Investment Act, which can significantly affect the financial landscape for small businesses reliant on such investment companies.

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Notice 9 Apr 2025 trading, regulation, finance, securities, nyse, market structure

💹NYSE Proposes Rule Change to Amend Price List with New Routing Fees

The NYSE has filed a notice regarding a proposed rule change to amend its price list by adopting fees for orders routed via the Midpoint Ping strategy. The change, effective April 1, 2025, aims to enhance access to midpoint liquidity while promoting competition among exchanges.

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