🔓OFAC Notice
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons who have been removed from OFAC's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List).
Learn More🏦Regulatory Notice on Bank Holding Company Mergers and Acquisitions
The Federal Reserve System has issued a notice concerning the formations, acquisitions, and mergers of bank holding companies, inviting public comments on the applications. The notice details the processes involved and provides information on how to access related documents and submit any feedback on the applications.
Learn More📈NYSE American Proposes Changes to Auction Imbalance Information
The NYSE American has filed a proposed rule change to amend Rule 7.35E regarding the calculation of Auction Imbalance Information. This change aims to enhance the accuracy of trading signals by basing the imbalances on the Auction Reference Price instead of the Indicative Match Price, potentially improving the efficiency and quality of auctions on the exchange.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on Proposed Rule Change for Grayscale Ethereum ETFs
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a notice regarding the proposed rule change to amend the listing and trading of the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF. This change aims to allow staking of Ether held by the trusts, marking a significant development for cryptocurrency investment vehicles.
Learn More📈NYSE Texas Proposes Rule Change for Reserve Orders' Flexibility
The NYSE Texas proposes an amendment to Rule 7.31(d)(1)(A) to enable mixed lot sizes for Reserve Orders. This change aims to harmonize functionalities across markets, enhance liquidity, and enhance competitiveness by providing traders with greater flexibility in order submissions. The full effectiveness will be communicated later this year.
Learn More💹NYSE Proposes Rule Change for Reserve Order Quantity Flexibility
The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced the New York Stock Exchange's proposed amendment to Rule 7.31(d)(1)(A), which allows Reserve Orders to have mixed lot sizes. This change aims to harmonize functionalities across markets and enhance displayed liquidity, facilitating increased interaction among market participants.
Learn More🏦Change in Bank Control Notices by the Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve System has issued a notice regarding applications for acquiring shares of banks or bank holding companies under the Change in Bank Control Act. Public comment on these applications is invited until a specified deadline, ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance in banking ownership changes.
Learn More💳DOL Mandates Transition to Electronic Payments by 2025
This notice is to inform the public that effective September 30, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) will no longer accept paper checks as a form of payment, and DOL will not issue paper checks as payments, as directed in President Trump's Executive Order 14247, Modernizing Payments To and From America's Bank Account (E.O. 14247), to the extent permitted by law. This change is intended to improve efficiency in processing payments and reduce administrative burdens. DOL is committed to assisting the public during this transition period and encourages any affected parties to reach out with questions or concerns.
Learn More📈Nasdaq Proposes Rule 5703 for Class ETF Shares Trading
The document details a notice from the SEC regarding Nasdaq’s proposed Rule 5703, which aims to allow the generic listing and trading of Class ETF Shares. The proposed rule seeks to amend existing regulations, facilitating a more efficient process for ETF providers and enhancing market competition. The SEC is also soliciting comments on the rule change.
Learn More⚖️FINRA Accelerates Arbitration for Elderly and Health-Affected Parties
The FINRA proposed rule change aims to accelerate arbitration proceedings for parties aged 70 and over or those with specific health conditions. This initiative seeks to ensure that these individuals can participate meaningfully in the arbitration process, enhancing outcomes reflective of their claims while maintaining flexibility for arbitrators in scheduling and case management.
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