📊Amendments to Rule 482 on Fund Advertising Disclosures
The Securities and Exchange Commission is revising Rule 482, which governs the advertising of securities by investment companies. The amendments aim to correct outdated references and align disclosure requirements for money market funds with updated regulations, ensuring investors receive balanced and accurate performance information in fund advertisements.
Learn More📈FINRA Proposes Rule Change for Non-Traded BDCs and IPO Access
The SEC published a notice regarding FINRA's proposed rule change to exempt certain business development companies (BDCs) from compliance with specific rules related to the purchase and sale of new issues. This change aims to enhance non-traded BDCs' ability to invest in initial public offerings, thereby increasing capital access for these entities and their investors while promoting market integrity.
Learn More🏦Federal Reserve Notice on Bank Holding Companies' Mergers and Acquisitions
The Federal Reserve System notice discusses applications for bank holding companies to form, acquire, or merge. It highlights the legal framework under the Bank Holding Company Act and invites public comments on these applications, ensuring transparency and compliance in the banking sector.
Learn More💰NIH Announces Closed Meetings for Grant Application Reviews
The Department of Health and Human Services announces closed meetings by the National Institutes of Health's Center for Scientific Review to evaluate grant applications in various clinical and scientific fields, emphasizing confidentiality and the protection of proprietary information during the reviews.
Learn More📊Railroad Retirement Board Meeting Notice
The Railroad Retirement Board announces a virtual meeting of the Actuarial Advisory Committee on April 22, 2025, to discuss the 2025 Annual Report assumptions for the Railroad Retirement Act. The public is invited to submit statements or attend the meeting, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder engagement in projecting retirement sustainability.
Learn More📈Proposed Rule Change for FLEX Options on Bitcoin ETFs
The SEC has initiated proceedings to review a proposed rule change allowing Nasdaq Phlx to offer FLEX options on shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. This change aims to enhance trading flexibility and risk management for market participants, incorporating specific position limits to prevent market manipulation and protect investors.
Learn More📈Proposed Rule Change for ETPs by NYSE Chicago Inc.
The Securities and Exchange Commission publishes a notice regarding the proposed rule change by NYSE Chicago Inc. to amend its trading and listing rules for Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs). This includes adaptations aligning with NYSE Arca's guidelines and aims to enhance market accessibility, clarity, and compliance within the exchange's operational framework.
Learn More📈SEC Extends Review for Ethereum ETF Options Trading Proposal
The SEC has announced a longer review period for a proposed rule change that would allow the listing and trading of options on the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF, Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, and Bitwise Ethereum ETF. This extension provides the Commission with additional time to consider the implications of the proposed rule change.
Learn More💰SEC Proposes Rule Change for Franklin Ethereum ETF to Allow Staking
The SEC is reviewing a proposed rule change from Cboe BZX Exchange to allow the Franklin Ethereum ETF to engage in staking ether. This amendment aims to enhance revenue generation for the Fund and improve investor returns, adapting to the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency investments.
Learn More💼SEC Announces Proposed Change to Connectivity Fee Schedule
The SEC has published a notice on a proposed rule change by NYSE American to amend its Connectivity Fee Schedule, mainly to reflect the name change of NYSE Chicago, Inc. to NYSE Texas, Inc. The Commission has designated the change as immediately effective, pending public comments.
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