Notice 15 Jul 2025 sec, regulations, investment, financial services, co-investment, business development companies

📈SEC Notice on Co-Investment Opportunity for Investment Companies

The SEC issued a notice regarding First Trust and other applicants seeking approval for co-investment in portfolio companies, potentially enabling joint transactions among investment companies. This notice outlines the procedural aspects and application details as required under the Investment Company Act of 1940, emphasizing compliance and regulatory requirements for involved parties.

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Notice 15 Jul 2025 regulation, securities, investment, financial services, nasdaq, cryptocurrency, avax

💹Nasdaq Proposes Trading Shares of Grayscale Avalanche Trust (AVAX)

The SEC is considering a proposed rule change from Nasdaq to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Avalanche Trust. This proposal, focusing on AVAX, raises essential regulatory questions and invites public comment to assess its alignment with securities regulations. The outcome may significantly affect the trading and investment landscape for digital assets.

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Notice 15 Jul 2025 sec, regulation, investment, financial services, business development, co-investment

📈SEC Application for Co-Investment Transactions Notice

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a notice regarding Ardian Access LLC's application for permission to conduct certain joint transactions involving registered closed-end management investment companies and affiliated entities. This notice includes filing details, applicant information, and potential for hearing requests from interested parties.

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Notice 15 Jul 2025 regulatory compliance, financial services, reporting requirements, securities and exchange commission, investment management

📈SEC Seeks Comments on Form 13F Compliance Requirements

The Securities and Exchange Commission is soliciting comments regarding the continuation of Form 13F, which requires institutional investment managers to file quarterly reports for U.S. exchange-traded equity securities. The notice outlines regulatory obligations tied to reporting, the methodologies for estimating compliance costs, and the implications of recent amendments affecting data submission practices.

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Notice 14 Jul 2025 compliance, regulations, securities, financial services, industry fees, auditing

💰Proposed Rule Change for CAT Fees Impacting Industry Members

The SEC is announcing a proposed rule change by NYSE Texas to establish fees for industry members to cover budgeted costs of the National Market System Plan for the Consolidated Audit Trail. The fee will replace a previous fee and is intended for a six-month period, impacting industry financial obligations significantly.

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Notice 14 Jul 2025 sec, regulation, financial services, nyse arca, bitcoin, etf, cryptocurrency, ethereum

💰SEC Proposal for In-Kind Transactions in Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding NYSE Arca's proposed amendments to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF and Ethereum ETF. This change aims to enhance trading efficiency and operational flexibility for Authorized Participants, fostering improved market dynamics for these cryptocurrency investment trusts.

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Notice 14 Jul 2025 compliance, sec, financial services, closed meeting, business implications, securities regulation, litigation

📈SEC Sunshine Act Closed Meeting – Business Implications Overview

The SEC has scheduled a closed meeting to discuss critical matters including injunctive actions and administrative proceedings. This session is restricted to select SEC officials and may alter future regulatory priorities, presenting potential implications for businesses involved in securities and compliance activities. Changes in meeting schedules will be posted on the SEC's website.

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Notice 14 Jul 2025 sec, regulatory compliance, securities, financial services, fees, cat

💰SEC Notice on NYSE CAT Fees for Industry Members in 2025

The SEC has published a notice regarding proposed rule changes by NYSE National to establish fees for Industry Members related to the budgeted costs of the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) for the period from July 1 to December 31, 2025. The notice seeks comments on these fee implementations, which will affect securities trading practices.

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Notice 11 Jul 2025 compliance, regulation, consumer protection, financial services, insurance sales, depository institutions

📋Consumer Protections for Insurance Sales by Depository Institutions

The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). In accordance with the requirements of the PRA, the OCC may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The OCC is soliciting comment concerning the renewal of its information collection titled, "Consumer Protections for Depository Institution Sales of Insurance." The OCC also is giving notice that it has sent the collection to OMB for review.

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Notice 11 Jul 2025 compliance, sec, regulations, financial services, fees, market, cat

💰Proposed CAT Fee Rule Changes Affect Industry Financials

The SEC has published a notice on a proposed rule change regarding the MIAX PEARL Exchange’s fee schedule for the Consolidated Audit Trail. The proposal aims to adjust fees for industry members based on budgeted costs for maintaining the national market system plan, impacting trading costs significantly.

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