🚫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💰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💳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📈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.
Learn More♻️SEC Extends Approval Period for NYSE Arca Carbon Allowance Trust
The SEC has designated a longer period to decide on NYSE Arca's proposed rule change to list the COtwo Advisors Physical European Carbon Allowance Trust. This notice details the timeline for potential approval or disapproval, allowing for adequate consideration of the proposed changes.
Learn More⚖️Adjustment of Bankruptcy Dollar Amounts and Business Implications
The Judicial Conference of the United States issued a notice correcting dollar amounts applicable to bankruptcy cases. These corrections change financial thresholds that may influence bankruptcy filings and legal compliance for businesses, highlighting the importance of monitoring financial regulations to ensure accurate reporting and strategic financial planning.
Learn More❌OCC Withdraws Proposed Fee Rule Change Notice
The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding the Options Clearing Corporation's withdrawal of a proposed rule change to update its schedule of fees. The change would have increased per contract clearing fees and removed a flat transaction fee but was ultimately withdrawn before implementation.
Learn More📈Proposed Rule Change to Boost Bitcoin Options Trading Limits
The NYSE Arca proposes amendments to rules governing position and exercise limits for options on the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust and the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF. This change aims to increase limit thresholds and allow FLEX trading of these options, fostering a more competitive and liquid options market while mitigating potential manipulative practices.
Learn More🚫Department of State Sanctions Notice on Russian Activities
The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) based on the Department of State's determination, in consultation with other departments, as appropriate, that one or more applicable legal criteria of the Executive Order regarding blocking property with respect to specified harmful foreign activities of the Government of the Russian Federation 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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