Notice 19 Feb 2025 market data, sec, regulatory compliance, financial services, fees, nasdaq

📈SEC Orders Review of Nasdaq's Market Data Fee Increase Proposal

The SEC issued an order regarding Nasdaq's proposed fee increases for market data and connectivity products, which faced disapproval. The order allows for petitions regarding the disapproval, indicating ongoing scrutiny of fee structures related to market data services that could influence market access and costs for businesses.

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Notice 19 Feb 2025 regulatory compliance, nasdaq, trading rules, market makers, liquidity incentives

📈Nasdaq Rule Change on Market Maker Incentives

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding Nasdaq's proposed rule change to amend its pricing schedule related to market maker incentives for removing liquidity in penny symbols. This rule aims to adjust fee structures to facilitate improved trading conditions on the Nasdaq Options Market. Public comments are invited on the proposal.

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Notice 19 Feb 2025 exchange, regulations, securities, financial services, fees, nasdaq, options trading, rebates

💰Proposed Rule Change Affecting Options Fees and Rebates

The SEC has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by Nasdaq PHLX LLC to amend its pricing schedule for options trading. This includes new fees and rebates related to executing trades in SPY options and stock-option orders, aiming to enhance market efficiencies and participant engagement. Comments on the proposed changes are invited from interested parties.

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Notice 18 Feb 2025 sec, regulation, nasdaq, stock market, public offerings, ipos, liquidity requirements

📈Nasdaq Proposes Changes to Initial Listing Liquidity Requirements

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding Nasdaq's proposed changes to modify initial listing liquidity requirements. These changes aim to require companies to satisfy Market Value of Unrestricted Publicly Held Shares based solely on the proceeds from their offerings, impacting initial public offerings and uplisting processes. The Commission is extending the review period for these changes, allowing time for consideration of the proposed rule.

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Notice 14 Feb 2025 compliance, nasdaq, securities regulation, disciplinary proceedings, finra

⚖️Nasdaq Expands Authority on Disciplinary Proceedings

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved Nasdaq's proposal to assume greater operational responsibility for litigating contested disciplinary proceedings. This rule change allows Nasdaq to directly manage investigations and enforcement actions arising from its own initiatives, streamlining the regulatory process while maintaining procedural protections for its members.

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Notice 13 Feb 2025 cryptocurrency, nasdaq, sec, options trading, financial markets, regulation

📈SEC Proposes Rule Change for Options Trading on iShares Ethereum Trust

The SEC announced a longer period for action regarding a proposed rule change by Nasdaq ISE to list and trade options on the iShares Ethereum Trust. This move follows the receipt of comment letters and is part of ongoing regulatory evaluation, highlighting the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency in financial markets.

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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 regulation, nasdaq, securities, trading, options trading, executive compensation

💰Nasdaq BX Proposes Rule Change on Options Trading Rebates

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by Nasdaq BX, Inc. to amend its pricing schedule for options. This change focuses on modifying rebates for contracts generating order exposure alerts, with the aim to enhance trading dynamics and economic activities within the exchange. Interested stakeholders are invited to submit comments regarding the proposal.

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Notice 11 Feb 2025 nasdaq, self-regulatory organizations, regulatory fees, options trading, securities and exchange commission

📉Nasdaq ISE Delays Options Regulatory Fee Implementation

Nasdaq ISE, LLC has proposed to delay the implementation of a new Options Regulatory Fee and its methodology until June 1, 2025. This notice, filed with the SEC, is aimed at soliciting comments from interested parties regarding the change. The initial proposal highlighted in this notice was intended to establish a new regulatory fee framework for options trading.

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