Notice 11 Apr 2025 sec, investment, cryptocurrency, financial regulation, etfs, liquidity

💰SEC Proposes Rule Change for In-Kind ETF Transactions

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published a notice regarding the proposed rule change by the Cboe BZX Exchange to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for the Franklin Bitcoin ETF, Franklin Ethereum ETF, and the Franklin Crypto Index ETF. This change aims to enhance market efficiency and liquidity for authorized participants, impacting the trading dynamics of these funds.

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Notice 11 Apr 2025 sec, reporting, investment, regulation, financial, compliance, finra, securities

📈FINRA Proposes Rule 6152 for Order Execution Report Disclosure

The SEC announces FINRA's proposed Rule 6152, mandating members to submit order execution information for NMS stocks to FINRA for centralized publication. This initiative aims to improve transparency, allowing investors and market participants better access to execution quality data, promoting informed investment decisions across the financial industry.

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Notice 10 Apr 2025 regulation, equity, finance, investment, compliance, securities

📈Cboe EDGX Proposes Rule Change for Retail Equities Membership Program

The Cboe EDGX Exchange proposes a rule change to clarify the eligibility requirements for its Retail Equities Membership Program. The amendment specifies the timing of membership application approvals and aims to ensure uniformity in the process, facilitating better alignment with current practices. The update is intended to enhance clarity for potential program participants and remove outdated criteria.

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Notice 10 Apr 2025 regulation, investment, finance, small business, sba, compliance

📉KLH Capital Fund III License Surrender Impact on Small Business Funding

The Small Business Administration has declared the Small Business Investment Company license of KLH Capital Fund III, L.P. null and void. This action results from regulatory authority under the Small Business Investment Act, which can significantly affect the financial landscape for small businesses reliant on such investment companies.

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Notice 9 Apr 2025 regulation, trust shares, securities, investment, digital assets

📈Cboe BZX Exchange Proposes Rule Change for Fidelity Solana Fund

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding Cboe BZX Exchange's proposed rule change to list and trade shares of the Fidelity Solana Fund. The proposed change aims to enhance investor access to digital asset trading through a regulated exchange while ensuring market integrity and compliance with existing regulations.

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Notice 8 Apr 2025 securities, investment, compliance, regulation, canada, private sector

📊SEC Requests Comments on Proposed Form F-80 Information Collection

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of Form F-80, a registration form for certain large, publicly traded Canadian issuers. This form is designed to inform U.S. investors about material details regarding registered Canadian securities and facilitate informed voting and investment decisions.

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Notice 8 Apr 2025 securities, investment, regulations, sec, finance, advertising

📊Amendments to Rule 482 on Fund Advertising Disclosures

The Securities and Exchange Commission is revising Rule 482, which governs the advertising of securities by investment companies. The amendments aim to correct outdated references and align disclosure requirements for money market funds with updated regulations, ensuring investors receive balanced and accurate performance information in fund advertisements.

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Notice 8 Apr 2025 investment, foreign securities, sec, form 18, compliance, regulation

📈SEC Proposes Collection on Foreign Securities Registration Form 18

The SEC is soliciting comments on the extension of Form 18, a registration form for foreign governments to list securities on U.S. exchanges. This collection aims to ensure U.S. investors have necessary information for informed decisions related to foreign government securities. The notice emphasizes the importance of feedback on the data collection process and its utility.

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Notice 7 Apr 2025 regulatory compliance, investment, financial services, risk management, clearing corporation

📈FICC Proposes Changes to Recovery and Wind-Down Plans

The SEC has published a notice for the proposed amendments to the Recovery and Wind-Down Plan by the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC). These amendments reflect recent business developments, improve clarity, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements essential for maintaining operations and services during potential recovery scenarios.

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Notice 7 Apr 2025 sec, regulation, investment, nyse, business, etf, cryptocurrency, staking, ether

💰SEC Notice on Proposed Rule Change for Ethereum ETF Staking

This notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission outlines a proposed rule change for NYSE Arca to allow the Bitwise Ethereum ETF to engage in staking activities. The amendment would enable the Trust to earn staking rewards, potentially increasing income for investors and improving market participation in the Ethereum network.

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