📋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.
Learn More💰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.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on Wedbush Fund Exemption Application Analysis
The SEC issued a notice regarding an application from Wedbush Series Trust and Wedbush Fund Advisers, LLC for exemptions under the Investment Company Act of 1940. This would allow them to amend subadvisory agreements without needing shareholder approval and reduce specific disclosure requirements related to fees, subject to potential hearings.
Learn More📋NCUA Regulatory Review
As contemplated by the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996 (EGRPRA), the NCUA Board (Board) is voluntarily reviewing agency regulations to identify rules that are outdated, unnecessary, or unduly burdensome on federally insured credit unions. The NCUA is not statutorily required to undertake the EGRPRA review; however, the Board has elected to participate in the decennial review process. The NCUA divided its regulations into 10 categories outlined in the included chart. Over approximately 2 years, the NCUA is publishing four Federal Register documents each requesting comment on multiple categories of regulations. This second Federal Register document requests comment on regulations in the categories of "Agency Programs," "Capital," and "Consumer Protection." The NCUA will address the remaining five categories in the next two documents.
Learn More📄SEC Notice on DTC Settlement Service Guide Amendments
The SEC published a notice regarding the proposed rule change by The Depository Trust Company (DTC), which aims to amend its Settlement Service Guide. The changes involve technical adjustments to the Memo Segregation function and updates to DTC's mailing address, promoting accurate information and compliance for participants engaged in securities transactions.
Learn More💵Nasdaq GEMX Proposes Reduction of Options Regulatory Fee to $0.0009
Nasdaq GEMX proposes to reduce its Options Regulatory Fee from $0.0012 to $0.0009 per contract side, effective August 1, 2025, to align revenue with regulatory costs and ensure compliance with the Securities Exchange Act. This decision aims to alleviate financial burdens on market participants while maintaining adequate funding for regulatory oversight.
Learn More💰Implementation of CAT Fee 2025-2 by Miami International Securities Exchange
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding the filing of a proposed rule change by Miami International Securities Exchange to implement CAT Fee 2025-2. This fee is intended to cover the costs of maintaining the Consolidated Audit Trail, aiming to recover expenses incurred in the operational and regulatory frameworks for the period from July to December 2025.
Learn More🏦Federal Reserve Notice on Bank Holding Company Mergers & Acquisitions
The Federal Reserve System announces applications from companies seeking approval to become bank holding companies or acquire banks. The notice outlines the regulatory framework and encourages public comments regarding the applications. Interested parties are informed about the process and deadlines for submitting their views.
Learn More💰Cboe EDGX Announces New CAT Fees Impacting Industry Members
Cboe EDGX Exchange has filed a notice regarding a proposed rule change to establish fees for Industry Members connected to reasonably budgeted costs for the Consolidated Audit Trail. This change will apply from July through December 2025, emphasizing compliance and financial planning for affected businesses.
Learn More💰Proposed Rule Change on Fees for Industry Members Related to CAT
The SEC published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by the Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc., aiming to establish fees for Industry Members associated with the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) for the latter half of 2025. This notice invites public comments and details the regulatory framework surrounding CAT costs and fee structures.
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