💼SBA Notice on Investment Partners IV, L.P. Exemption Request
The Small Business Administration announces that Argosy Investment Partners IV, L.P. is seeking an exemption under the Small Business Investment Act for financing Olympia Chimney Supply Holdings, LLC. The notice explains the implications of conflicts of interest in the transaction and invites public comments on the proposed financing.
Learn More📉Capital Alignment Partners III License Surrender by SBA
The Small Business Administration has declared the investment license for Capital Alignment Partners III, L.P. null and void, as per authorities under the Small Business Investment Act. This action signifies a regulatory shift within the Small Business Investment Company landscape, potentially affecting current and future investment activities.
Learn More⚙️Presidential Waiver on Defense Production Act and Business Impact
The memorandum outlines a waiver of statutory requirements under the Defense Production Act of 1950, aimed at boosting the capacity for producing munitions and critical minerals essential for national defense. The directive emphasizes the necessity of a resilient domestic industrial base to ensure national security, directing relevant departments to take immediate action.
Learn More📈Proposed Rule Change for Options Trading on Hashdex ETF
The Securities and Exchange Commission announces a proposed rule change that would allow the Nasdaq ISE to list and trade options on the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF. The change aims to provide investors with additional investment tools and is drafted to ensure compliance with existing market regulations while addressing potential manipulative behaviors in trading.
Learn More📉Cboe BZX Introduces Program for Small Retail Brokers with Fee Waivers
Cboe BZX Exchange proposes a rule change to establish a Small Retail Broker Hosted Solutions Program, aiming to enhance data accessibility for retail investors. The initiative includes fee waivers for hosting brokers and external subscribers, promoting collaboration within the sector. This aims to foster competitiveness and broaden market access, potentially benefiting smaller firms and their investors.
Learn More📈SEC Reviews Dream Exchange Holdings Inc. Registration Application
This notice details the SEC's proceedings regarding Dream Exchange Holdings, Inc.'s application for registration as a national securities exchange. It outlines DreamEx's trading platform's structure, compliance requirements under the Securities Exchange Act, and the potential grounds for denial of the application, inviting public comment on various aspects of the proposal.
Learn More🛢️Schedule for Environmental Assessment of Spindletop Expansion Project
The Department of Energy announces the preparation of an environmental assessment for the Spindletop Expansion Project by Golden Triangle Storage, LLC. The project aims to enhance natural gas storage capacity in Texas, involving significant infrastructure development and regulatory reviews, including a 30-day comment period for stakeholder feedback.
Learn More⛴️Coast Guard Notice on Information Collection for Tank Vessels
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR), abstracted below, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0101, Periodic Gauging and Engineering Analyses for Certain Tank Vessels Over 30 Years Old; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and comments by OIRA ensure we only impose paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of duties.
Learn More🌊Notice on Verdant Power's Tidal Energy Project Application
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted a preliminary permit application from Verdant Power, Inc. to study the Long Island Sound Tidal Energy Project. The project, located in Eastern Long Island Sound, aims to assess the feasibility of a tidal energy generation system and invites public comments and applications for competing projects.
Learn More📈NYSE Rule 4530 Proposed Change
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding the proposed adoption of NYSE Rule 4530, which establishes new reporting requirements for member organizations. This rule includes mandates for reporting specified events and customer complaints, aimed at enhancing regulatory compliance and harmonization among exchanges. The proposed rule change is open for public comment before its implementation.
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