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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Notice 7 Feb 2025 nyse arca, options trading, securities, fees, financial services, regulation

💰NYSE Arca Withdraws Proposed Waiver on Options Regulatory Fee

NYSE Arca, Inc. filed and subsequently withdrew a proposed rule change to waive the Options Regulatory Fee for December 2024. The proposal was temporarily suspended by the Securities and Exchange Commission, leading to its withdrawal, indicating ongoing scrutiny of trading fees and market operations.

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Notice 7 Feb 2025 exchange fees, cboe, securities, financial services, regulatory compliance

💰Cboe EDGX Proposes Amendments to Fee Schedule for Dedicated Cores

The SEC has published a notice regarding Cboe EDGX Exchange's proposed rule change to amend its fee schedule, specifically adopting new fees for Dedicated Cores. The exchange seeks immediate effectiveness of this change and is inviting comments from interested parties to assess its consistency with the Securities Exchange Act.

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Notice 7 Feb 2025 exchange commission, options trading, securities, financial services, regulatory compliance

📈Nasdaq BX Proposes Amendment to Options Trading Rules

Nasdaq BX, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change regarding options trading, focusing on amendments to the treatment of responses in the Price Improvement Auction (PRISM) and clarifications on risk protection measures. The proposal is designated for immediate effectiveness, inviting public comments and compliance considerations from stakeholders.

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