Notice 23 May 2025 regulation, compliance, investment, financial markets, securities

📈SEC Extends Review Period for Fidelity Solana Fund Trading Proposal

The SEC announces a longer review period for Cboe BZX's proposal to list and trade shares of the Fidelity Solana Fund. The extension allows the Commission additional time to evaluate the proposed rule change and the associated issues before making a final decision.

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Notice 20 May 2025 etfs, trading, investment, sec, regulations, cryptocurrencies

💰SEC Proposes Rule Change for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

The SEC is evaluating a proposed rule change by Cboe BZX Exchange to enhance trading processes for ARK 21Shares Bitcoin and 21Shares Core Ethereum ETFs. The change aims to permit in-kind creations and redemptions, potentially impacting market liquidity and investment strategies for these cryptocurrency-based trust shares. The proposal invites commentary to assess its implications effectively.

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Notice 20 May 2025 employee benefits, regulation, investment, exemptions, sec

📈PGIM's SEC Exemption Application for Employee Fund Investments

PGIM, Inc. and PGIM U.S. Employee Co-Invest, L.P. seek an SEC exemption from certain provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to establish employee-focused funds. This notice outlines the hearing process for interested parties and provides contact information for further inquiries.

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Notice 19 May 2025 regulations, securities, business, investment, finance, sec, investment companies

📈SEC Notice

The SEC issued a notice regarding an application under the Investment Company Act for an exemption allowing certain registered closed-end investment companies to issue multiple classes of shares. This includes permission for imposing asset-based distribution fees and early withdrawal charges, highlighting regulatory adjustments in the investment landscape. Interested parties may request a hearing on the application.

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Notice 19 May 2025 regulations, cryptocurrency, trading, nyse arca, investment, sec

📈SEC Initiates Proceedings on Grayscale Litecoin Trust Listing

The SEC has initiated proceedings to evaluate a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Litecoin Trust. This proposal, which reflects the value of Litecoin, is subject to regulatory scrutiny to ensure market integrity and investor protection. The commission invites public comments on the proposal and its implications.

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Notice 19 May 2025 regulation, securities, investment, compliance, sec, bdc, sbic

📈SEC Proposes Collection Renewal for Rule 607 Compliance

The SEC is seeking comments on the information collection process related to Rule 607, which governs sales materials for securities issued by small business investment companies and business development companies. The regulation aims to protect investors by preventing misleading sales practices, and the SEC plans to submit this collection for approval to enhance regulatory compliance and operational transparency.

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Notice 19 May 2025 business-development-companies, securities, investment, compliance, finra, regulation

📈FINRA Proposes Exemption for Business Development Companies

The SEC is reviewing a FINRA proposal to exempt certain business development companies from specific restrictions regarding public offerings and allocations. This notice extends the period for consideration of the proposal, allowing for further evaluation of feedback received during the comment period. The outcome could impact regulatory compliance for affected entities.

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Notice 19 May 2025 cryptocurrency, trading, nasdaq, financial regulation, investment, etf, dogecoin

🪙Proposed Nasdaq Rule Change for 21Shares Dogecoin ETF Trading

This document outlines a proposed rule change from Nasdaq to list and trade shares of the 21Shares Dogecoin ETF, detailing its investment objectives, operational structure, and regulatory compliance mechanisms. The ETF aims to track the performance of Dogecoin, facilitating indirect access to the digital asset market for investors. The proposal invites public comment and outlines listing criteria and operational guidelines.

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Notice 19 May 2025 securities, cryptocurrency, solana, nyse arca, investment, compliance, grayscale, regulation

💹NYSE Arca Proposed Rule Change to List Grayscale Solana Trust

The document details the SEC's proceedings to approve or disapprove a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca for listing and trading shares of the Grayscale Solana Trust. It outlines the investment objectives of the Trust and invites public comment on the proposal, emphasizing regulatory considerations around digital assets.

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Notice 15 May 2025 leverage, licensing, sbic, small business administration, financial assistance, investment

💵Small Business Administration Issues New SBIC Licenses

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a notice regarding the granting of licenses to various Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs). This announcement includes details about the names of the SBICs, their licensing dates, and leverage tiers, thereby providing crucial information about investment opportunities in the small business sector.

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