🏦FDIC Notice
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation announces its intent to terminate the receivership of The National Republic Bank of Chicago. Following the completion of asset liquidation, the FDIC will issue final dividend payments to verified creditors. The termination will take effect no sooner than 30 days from the notice. Interested parties can submit written comments regarding this decision.
Learn More📈Extension of Compliance Dates for Treasury Securities Regulations
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission" or "SEC") is extending the compliance date for the amendments to the rules applicable to covered clearing agencies for U.S. Treasury securities ("U.S. Treasury securities CCAs"), which require that such covered clearing agencies have written policies and procedures reasonably designed to require that every direct participant of the covered clearing agency submit for clearance and settlement all eligible secondary market transactions in U.S. Treasury securities to which it is a counterparty and to identify and monitor its direct participants' submission of transactions for clearing, including how the U.S. Treasury securities CCA would address a failure to submit transactions, that were adopted on December 13, 2023. Specifically, the Commission is extending the compliance dates by one year, from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2026, for eligible cash market transactions, and from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027, for eligible repo transactions.
Learn More📄SEC Notices Extension Request for Rule 239 Compliance
The Securities and Exchange Commission has submitted a request for an extension of information collection under Rule 239, which provides exemptions for certain security-based swaps. The notice invites public comments on the relevance and burden of the information collection process to enhance its utility and minimize compliance costs for clearing agencies.
Learn More🏦Notice on Bank Holding Companies Formations and Acquisitions
The Federal Reserve System has published a notice concerning applications for the formation, acquisition, and merger of bank holding companies as per the Bank Holding Company Act. This includes information on how to access these applications and submit public comments on the proposed activities. The notice emphasizes transparency and public involvement in the regulatory process.
Learn More🚢OFAC Sanctions Impact on U.S. Businesses and Compliance Requirements
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons and vessels 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. The vessels placed on the SDN List have been identified as property in which a blocked person has an interest.
Learn More💳Marqeta Seeks Exemption from Investment Company Classification
Marqeta, Inc. has filed an application with the SEC seeking an order to be declared primarily engaged in a business other than investing in securities, focusing on its technology-based payment card issuing platform. The firm argues its operations do not align with the definition of an investment company as outlined in the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Learn More💰NYSE Arca Proposes Changes to Options Fee Schedule
The Securities and Exchange Commission announces a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca, Inc. to modify its Options Fee Schedule. This includes adjustments to customer incentive programs, aiming to enhance participation in options trading by lowering qualification thresholds. Interested parties may submit comments regarding the proposed changes.
Learn More🚫OFAC Sanctions Notice – Implications for Businesses and Compliance
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.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on iDirect Private Markets Fund Application for Exemption
This notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission details an application for exemption under the Investment Company Act of 1940 by iDirect Private Markets Fund and affiliates. It seeks permission to issue multiple classes of shares and impose various fees and charges, reflecting potential changes in investment fund operations and management practices.
Learn More💰OCC Proposes Changes to Master Repurchase Agreement for Liquidity
The Options Clearing Corporation has filed an advance notice regarding proposed amendments to a Master Repurchase Agreement, aimed at enhancing its liquidity facilities. These changes include modifications that would allow limited rehypothecation to expand funding sources and improve risk management in line with regulatory standards. The notice invites public comments concerning the proposed changes.
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