Notice 28 Jul 2025 compliance, treasury, financial regulation, sanctions, ofac, u.s.

🚫OFAC Sanctions Notice

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

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Notice 25 Jul 2025 compliance, banking, federal reserve, acquisitions, bank control, financial regulation

🏦Federal Reserve Change in Bank Control Notices Overview

The Federal Reserve announces applications for acquiring shares of banks and bank holding companies under the Change in Bank Control Act. Interested parties can comment on these applications, which will be publicly disclosed, affecting stakeholders in the banking sector. The notice details where to send comments and the regulatory procedures involved.

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Notice 25 Jul 2025 sec, nyse arca, financial regulation, etf, corporate governance, crypto index

📈SEC Approves NYSE Arca Rule Change for Bitwise Crypto ETF

The SEC has granted accelerated approval for NYSE Arca to list and trade shares of the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF. This proposal amends existing rules to enhance the definition and governance of Trust Units, potentially expanding investment in digital assets while ensuring investor protections remain in place.

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Notice 24 Jul 2025 trading, cboe, financial regulation, exchange fees, dedicated cores

💰Cboe BYX Proposes New Fee Structure for Dedicated Cores

The Cboe BYX Exchange has proposed an amendment to its fee schedule, introducing new charges for Dedicated Cores. This initiative aims to enhance trading capabilities by allowing users to utilize dedicated processing resources for lowered latency and improved performance, while also setting caps on usage to manage resources effectively.

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Notice 24 Jul 2025 securities, cboe, options trading, financial regulation, self-regulatory organizations, market efficiency

📈Cboe C2 Exchange Proposes Rule Change for Opening Options Process

The Cboe C2 Exchange has proposed a rule change to amend the opening process for exclusively listed index options, aiming to enhance efficiency and transparency by allowing earlier market openings under specific conditions, thereby benefiting market participants. The change addresses existing challenges in opening procedures, particularly in wide or non-existent markets.

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Rule 23 Jul 2025 compliance, financial regulation, sanctions, ofac, general licenses, russian foreign activities

⚖️OFAC Publishes Russian Harmful Activities Sanctions General Licenses

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing two general licenses (GLs) issued pursuant to the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations: GLs 55D and 115B, each of which was previously made available on OFAC's website.

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Notice 23 Jul 2025 compliance, securities, business operations, financial regulation, swap dealers

📊SEC Notice on Proposed Collection Under Rule 18a-4

The SEC is soliciting comments on the proposed collection of information per Rule 18a-4, which sets segregation and notification requirements for non-broker-dealer security-based swap dealers. This rule aims to enhance oversight and accountability in managing customer custodial responsibilities. Comments are invited on various aspects of the information collection.

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Notice 23 Jul 2025 financial regulation, fee schedule, securities trading, market competition, cboe edgx, trading volume

📈Cboe EDGX Proposes Changes to Fee Schedule for Trading Volume

The Cboe EDGX Exchange has filed a proposed rule change to amend its fee schedule, particularly focusing on trading volume tiers. This initiative aims to enhance competitiveness by adjusting criteria linked to trading activity while excluding subdollar volumes, potentially benefiting market participants through increased rebates and improved trading conditions.

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Notice 22 Jul 2025 compliance, sec, securities, financial regulation, finra, industry standards, granularity, timestamps

⏱️FINRA Proposes Rule Change for Timestamp Granularity Compliance

FINRA has filed a proposed rule change to extend the exemption on timestamp granularity requirements until April 8, 2030. This change aligns with an exemption granted by the SEC, allowing financial institutions to handle timestamp reporting more effectively without significant adjustments to their existing systems over the next five years.

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Notice 22 Jul 2025 trading, securities, cboe, fees, financial regulation, frequent trader program, rebate program

💰Cboe Exchange Fee Schedule Changes and Business Impact

The Cboe Exchange has announced a proposed change to its Fee Schedule aimed at enhancing its Frequent Trader Program and clarifying the criteria for its Floor Broker Sliding Scale Supplemental Rebate Program. This initiative seeks to simplify the rebate structure and promote increased trading volume, particularly for businesses utilizing sub-funds as part of a larger fund strategy.

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