Notice 29 Apr 2025 compliance, finance, securities, investment, etf, cboe bzx, market regulation

📈Cboe BZX Proposes Rule Change for Fidelity ETFs

The Cboe BZX Exchange has filed a proposed rule change to allow Fidelity ETFs to operate semi-transparent and fully-transparent investment sleeves. This amendment aims to enhance the flexibility of investment strategies while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The rule seeks to increase transparency in the management of these ETFs, enabling a broader range of permissible investments.

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Rule 23 Apr 2025 agriculture, usda, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, risk management, dairy, milk marketing orders, market regulation, pricing contracts

🥛Reauthorization of Dairy Forward Pricing Program Overview

This final rule reauthorizes the Dairy Forward Pricing Program (DFPP) in accordance with the American Relief Act, 2025 (Relief Act). Establishing new contracts under the DFPP was prohibited between the expiration of the program on September 30, 2024, and publication of this final rule. The Relief Act reauthorizes the DFPP program to allow handlers to enter into new contracts until September 30, 2025. Any forward contract entered prior to the September 30, 2025, deadline is subject to a September 30, 2028, expiration date.

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Notice 17 Apr 2025 sec, investment, options trading, cryptocurrency, market regulation, ethereum, miax pearl

📈SEC Approves Options Trading for Ethereum-Based Funds

The SEC has approved a proposed rule change that enables MIAX Pearl to list and trade options on the Grayscale Ethereum Trust and related funds. This move is poised to enhance market trading in cryptocurrency assets, providing investors with diversified investment strategies and access to the rapidly evolving ether market.

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Notice 31 Mar 2025 trading, securities, financial services, options, market regulation, s&p 500

📈SEC Proposes Elimination of Position Limits on S&P 500 Options

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced a proposed rule change by Cboe Exchange to eliminate position and exercise limits for options overlying the S&P 500 Equal Weight and ESG Indexes. This change aims to provide market participants with enhanced trading flexibility and aligns these options with existing rules for other indices. The proposal is now open for public comment.

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Notice 19 Mar 2025 financial services, options trading, market regulation, commodity-based trust shares, investment strategies

📈Cboe EDGX Proposes Rule Change for Options on Commodity Trust Shares

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding Cboe EDGX Exchange's proposed rule change to permit listing options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares. This change aims to enhance market opportunities and allow for better risk management through options trading. The proposal emphasizes the benefits of competition and efficiency in trading practices.

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Notice 19 Mar 2025 securities, options trading, miami international securities exchange, market regulation, commodity-based trust shares

📈SEC Notice on Options Trading for Commodity-Based Trust Shares

The Miami International Securities Exchange proposed an amendment to its rule allowing options to be listed and traded on Commodity-Based Trust Shares. This change aims to enhance market competition, streamline approval processes for new options, and facilitate greater trading activity, promoting investment opportunities. Interested parties are invited to comment on this proposal.

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Notice 19 Mar 2025 sec, securities, options trading, etf, market regulation, miax pearl, commodity-based trust shares

📈Proposed Rule Change for Options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares

The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a proposed rule change from MIAX Pearl to allow the listing and trading of options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares. This amendment aims to enhance trading efficiency and competition among exchanges, benefiting market participants by enabling quicker hedging opportunities on these commodities.

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Notice 13 Mar 2025 sec, trading, finra, market regulation, alternative trading systems, match priority criteria

📈FINRA Proposes Changes to IntelligentCross ATS Match Priority Criteria

The SEC announced a partial amendment regarding FINRA's proposed rule change to include IntelligentCross ATS in the Alternative Display Facility. This amendment involves modifying the match priority criteria to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of displayed liquidity, responding to concerns raised during the public comment period. The modifications aim to clarify trading processes and enhance competitive market practices.

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Regulatory Requirement, Compliance 30 Jan 2025 regulatory compliance, securities industry, market regulation, miami options exchange