📄Insights on Municipal Securities Disclosure Compliance Requirements
The Securities and Exchange Commission announces a request for an extension on compliance measures under Rule 15c2-12, which governs municipal securities disclosures. The rule mandates Participating Underwriters obtain and review official statements and ensures issuers provide ongoing financial information. These measures aim to enhance market transparency and reduce fraud in municipal securities transactions.
Learn More📜Notice of Formal Determination on Civil Rights Records Release
The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board received 201 pages of records from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) related to four civil rights cold case incidents to which the Review Board assigned the unique identifiers 2024-003-032, 2024-003- 036, 2024-003-056, and 2024-003-059. NARA proposed seven (7) postponements of disclosure in records related to incident 2024-003- 059. NARA did not propose postponements in the other records. On January 24, 2025, the Review Board rejected the proposed postponements and determined that all 201 pages of records should be publicly disclosed in the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection. By issuing this notice, the Review Board complies with section 7(c)(4) of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 that requires the Review Board to publish in the Federal Register its determinations on the disclosure or postponement of records in the Collection no more than 14 days after the date of its decision.
Learn More🛩️New FAA Airworthiness Directive for Britten-Norman Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Britten-Norman Aerospace Ltd. Model BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2A-2, BN- 2A-3, BN-2A-6, BN-2A-8, BN-2A-9, BN-2A-20, BN-2A-21, BN-2A-26, BN-2A- 27, BN-2B-20, BN-2B-21, BN-2B-26, BN-2B-27, BN-2T, BN2T-4R, and BN2T-4S airplanes; and certain Model BN2A MK. III, BN2A MK. III-2, and BN2A MK. III-3 airplanes. This AD was prompted by the determination that, in order to ensure the continued structural integrity of certain landing gear and associated components, it is necessary to require removal of these components from service prior to exceeding established fatigue lives. This AD requires determining the number of landings on affected main landing gears (MLGs), nose landing gears (NLGs), and associated components; removing from service any part that has reached or exceeded the established fatigue life and installing a replacement part; and prohibiting the installation of any affected part unless the number of landings for that part is below the established fatigue life. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More📈SEC Grants Registration for New Security-Based Swap Execution Facilities
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the registration of eight entities as Security-Based Swap Execution Facilities (SBSEFs). This document outlines the compliance requirements these facilities must adhere to, including adherence to specific regulatory rules and statutory core principles designed to ensure market integrity and transparency.
Learn More✈️FAA Final Rule on Standard Instrument Approach Procedures
This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on BlackRock Application for Joint Investment Transactions
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a notice regarding BlackRock's application for an order allowing business development companies and investment firms to co-invest in portfolio companies. This application seeks to facilitate joint transactions that are typically prohibited, potentially influencing investment strategies and compliance requirements for involved entities.
Learn More🏛️Quarterly Publication of Individuals Choosing to Expatriate
This notice from the IRS provides a list of individuals who have chosen to expatriate, referencing compliance with IRC section 6039G. It details the legal framework affecting U.S. citizens and long-term residents regarding expatriation, emphasizing the importance of regulatory compliance for businesses and individuals in managing tax obligations.
Learn More✈️FAA Final Rule on Standard Instrument Approach Procedures
This rule amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
Learn More💼Nasdaq PHLX Proposes New FIX Drop Port and Associated Fees
The Nasdaq PHLX LLC has filed a proposed rule change to adopt a new FIX Drop Port similar to those on other Nasdaq platforms, alongside related fees. The change is designated for immediate effectiveness and invites public comments to assess its consistency with the Securities Exchange Act. Stakeholders are encouraged to review and engage with the proposed changes, which may affect trading strategies.
Learn More🏥FDA Issues Guidance on Reducing Disease Transmission Risks
The final guidances entitled "Recommendations To Reduce the Risk of Transmission of Disease Agents Associated with Sepsis by Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps)" and "Recommendations To Reduce the Risk of Transmission of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (Mtb) by Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue- Based Products (HCT/Ps)" are being revised to change the time by which FDA recommends implementation of the recommendations in the guidances.
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