Notice 18 Feb 2025 trading, regulatory compliance, financial services, digital assets, sekuritas

📈SEC Notice for Proposed VanEck Solana Trust Trading Rule Change

The SEC announces a proposed rule change allowing the Cboe BZX Exchange to list and trade shares of the VanEck Solana Trust under Commodity-Based Trust Shares. This initiative aims to enhance investor protection and improve market access for Solana, a decentralized digital asset, while ensuring compliance with existing regulations.

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Notice 14 Feb 2025 financial services, nonbanking activities, compliance, wafd, federal reserve, bank holding company act, regulation y

🏦Notice of Nonbanking Activity Proposals by Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve System has issued a notice regarding companies seeking to engage in permissible nonbanking activities under the Bank Holding Company Act. The notice provides information on public comments about these proposals and details specific activities that companies, such as WaFd, Inc., intend to pursue as they expand their services.

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Notice 14 Feb 2025 financial services, investment, acquisition, regulatory compliance, bank control, federal reserve

🏦Federal Reserve Change in Bank Control Notices Overview

The Federal Reserve announces changes regarding bank control notices, addressing acquisitions of bank shares under the Change in Bank Control Act. The document outlines the submission process for public comments and details relevant parties involved in the applications, providing insights for stakeholders in the financial sector.

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Notice 14 Feb 2025 financial services, regulation, bzx exchange, equity options, trading fees, cboe

💲Cboe BZX Exchange Announces New Trading Fees for Options

The Cboe BZX Exchange has filed a proposed rule change to introduce fees for Unitized Logical Ports and establish Average Daily Quote and Order fees on its equity options platform. This aims to enhance connectivity offerings and aligns with regulatory requirements, marking a significant operational adjustment for participating businesses.

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Notice 12 Feb 2025 securities, financial services, investment, compliance, regulation

📈SEC Notice on Exemption for Venerable Investment Advisers

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a notice regarding an application from Venerable Variable Insurance Trust and Venerable Investment Advisers, LLC. The application seeks exemption from specific regulations which would facilitate the amendment of subadvisory agreements without needing shareholder approval, thus reducing compliance burdens for the firm.

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Notice 12 Feb 2025 financial services, bitcoin trust, nasdaq, sec, investment regulation

💰Nasdaq Proposes In-Kind Transfers for iShares Bitcoin Trust

The SEC is considering a proposed rule change by Nasdaq to allow in-kind transfers of bitcoin for the iShares Bitcoin Trust, enhancing trading efficiency and flexibility in transactions. This amendment responds to the growing interest in crypto investments, enabling a streamlined process for Authorized Participants amid increasing market activity.

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Notice 12 Feb 2025 options trading, financial services, nasdaq, regulatory fee, compliance

📈Delay in Nasdaq Options Regulatory Fee Implementation Noticed

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a notice regarding Nasdaq's proposed rule change to delay the implementation of the new Options Regulatory Fee and revert to previous fee rates, impacting options traders and the broader financial market ecosystem through 2025.

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Notice 11 Feb 2025 market fees, securities, trading, regulations, financial services

💰Regulation Update

The SEC has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by the Investors Exchange LLC to amend its fee schedule by introducing a new rebate tier and revising fees for transactions priced above $1.00. The proposal aims for immediate effectiveness, and the Commission invites public comments.

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Notice 10 Feb 2025 financial services, memx, market regulations, sec, options trading

📈MEMX Proposes Changes to Options Trading Opening Procedures

MEMX LLC has filed a proposed rule change to amend its options trading opening procedures, aligning them more closely with the corresponding underlying securities' market operations. This change is designed to facilitate more effective trading practices and ensure synchronization with primary listing markets. The proposal is currently open for public comment.

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Notice 10 Feb 2025 mergers and acquisitions, financial services, federal reserve, regulation y, bank holding companies

🏦Federal Reserve Notice on Bank Holding Company Mergers and Acquisitions

The Federal Reserve System has issued a notice regarding applications for the formation, acquisition, and merger of bank holding companies under the Bank Holding Company Act. This includes public comments on these applications and identifies specific companies involved in proposed mergers, offering insight into regulatory processes within the banking industry.

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