Notice 17 Mar 2025 regulatory changes, nyse, financial services, options trading, market makers

💰NYSE Arca Proposes Changes to Options Fee Schedule

The NYSE Arca has submitted a notice of filing to increase the manual transaction fees for Lead Market Makers and to remove obsolete text related to the Options Regulatory Fee. The changes are designated for immediate effectiveness and aim to clarify the fee schedule, enhancing operational consistency for traders on the exchange.

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Notice 17 Mar 2025 regulatory compliance, nyse, trading fees, financial services, securities industry

📈NYSE Arca Proposes Increase in Port Fees

The Securities and Exchange Commission announces NYSE Arca's proposed rule change to amend its Fee Schedule, specifically increasing port fees effective March 3, 2025. The proposal aims to streamline the fee structure and remove outdated language, with an opportunity for public comment on the change during the filing process.

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Notice 17 Mar 2025 compliance, international trade, financial services, treasury, sanctions, ofac

🚫OFAC Sanctions Actions

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.

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Notice 17 Mar 2025 sec, regulations, financial services, etf, cryptocurrency, cboe bzx

💰SEC Notice on Proposed Rule Change for Bitwise XRP ETF Listing

The SEC has designated a longer period to review a proposed rule change by Cboe BZX Exchange to list shares of the Bitwise XRP ETF. This extension allows the SEC ample time to consider the complexities and implications related to cryptocurrencies and investment regulations before making a final decision.

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Notice 14 Mar 2025 regulatory compliance, financial services, employee benefits, department of labor, foreign currency transactions

💰DOL Seeks Comments on Foreign Currency Transactions Regulation

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.

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Notice 14 Mar 2025 regulatory compliance, securities, nyse, financial services, options trading, fee schedule

💰NYSE American Proposes Changes to Options Fee Schedule

The NYSE American LLC has filed a proposed rule change to increase manual transaction fees for specialists and e-specialists and to remove outdated language from the Options Fee Schedule. This change is aimed at modernizing the fee structure, with immediate effectiveness designated as of March 2025. The proposal invites comments from interested parties regarding its consistency with existing regulations.

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Notice 14 Mar 2025 regulation, securities, nyse, trading fees, financial services

📈NYSE Chicago Proposes Increase in Port Fees

The NYSE Chicago, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change to increase port fees, effective March 3, 2025. This change is published for public comment, and stakeholders are encouraged to provide their views on the modification. The rule is intended for immediate effectiveness, subject to investor protection considerations.

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Notice 14 Mar 2025 compliance, securities, financial services, risk management, arbitration, finra

⚖️Proposed Changes to FINRA Arbitration Rules and Their Impact

The SEC is considering a proposed rule change from FINRA to amend the Codes of Arbitration Procedure related to the selection process for arbitrators. Key adjustments aim to increase the representation of non-chair-qualified public arbitrators and streamline administrative practices within arbitrations, ensuring more effective dispute resolution protocols. External stakeholder input on this proposal is also invited.

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Notice 12 Mar 2025 compliance, regulation, banking, federal reserve, acquisitions, financial services

🏦Regulatory Notice

The Federal Reserve System has issued a notice regarding applications for acquiring shares of banks or bank holding companies under the Change in Bank Control Act. The public can comment on applications, which must be received by a specified date. Furthermore, applications and related filings are available for public inspection.

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Notice 11 Mar 2025 compliance, financial services, securities regulation, options clearing corporation, clearing members

📜Proposed Rule Changes by Options Clearing Corporation Effectiveness Notice

The SEC announces the immediate effectiveness of proposed rule changes by the Options Clearing Corporation regarding updates to contracts and forms governing relationships with Clearing Members. These changes reflect recent OCC approvals and aim to align with current business processes while ensuring compliance with existing rules. Public comments are invited on the proposed changes.

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