💼Executive Order 14351 - Gold Card Visa Program for Investors
The Gold Card program established by Executive Order 14351 facilitates expedited visa application for entrepreneurs and investors who contribute financially to U.S. commerce. This initiative seeks to enhance national interests by attracting individuals who can bring substantial business benefits, while ensuring immigration policies align with public safety and national security. The program aims for implementation within 90 days of the order.
Learn More📦Postal Service Proposes Removal of International Surface Air Lift
The Postal Service gives notice of the filing of a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to remove International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) and two types of negotiated service agreement products that include ISAL from the Competitive Product List and to make accompanying classification changes in the Mail Classification Schedule.
Learn More📊Changes to MIAX Fee Schedule Impacting Walgreens Options Trading
The Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC announces a proposed rule change to its Fee Schedule, removing Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. from the Priority Customer Rebate Program due to its transition to a private company. This change is part of regulatory compliance and aims to maintain clarity for market participants on the status of tradable options.
Learn More📄Changes to TTAB Response Times Affect Businesses and Trademark Filings
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) is revising its practice in setting the initial period of time to answer or submit an acceptable response to a complaint in a TTAB trial proceeding as a result of a re-calculation of time to respond to a provisional refusal pursuant to the Madrid Protocol. Currently, TTAB's established time period for response is forty (40) days from the notice of institution of the TTAB proceeding ("institution order"). The period to file a response is now revised to sixty (60) days from the date of the institution order. This amendment has no impact or effect on the current TTAB Rules of Procedure.
Learn More📈SEC Approves Elimination of Position Limits for SP500 Options
The SEC has approved a proposal from Cboe Exchange to eliminate position and exercise limits for options on the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index. This regulatory change aims to align trading practices with broader market trends, allowing for increased investment strategies and flexibility for market participants while promoting a competitive trading environment.
Learn More📈NYSE National Proposes Rule Change for Mixed Lot Reserve Orders
The SEC has published a notice from NYSE National regarding a proposed rule change to amend Rule 7.31(d)(1)(A), allowing the displayed quantity of Reserve Orders to be entered in mixed lot sizes. This change aims to harmonize practices across markets and enhance liquidity by providing greater flexibility in trading.
Learn More📉GEMX Proposes Changes to Maker Rebates and Taker Fees
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by Nasdaq GEMX to amend pricing schedules for options trading. The amendment includes adjustments to Maker Rebates for Market Makers and changes to Taker Fees for Priority Customers, aimed at incentivizing order flow and maintaining competitive market dynamics.
Learn More✉️Notice of Changes to International Postal Service Agreements
The Postal Service gives notice of filing requests with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add certain Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contracts to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule.
Learn More📈MIAX Sapphire Proposes Options Trading for VanEck Bitcoin Trust
MIAX Sapphire has filed a proposed rule change to enable the listing and trading of options on the VanEck Bitcoin Trust. This move is aimed at providing investors with cost-efficient access to the Bitcoin market through options trading, enhancing trading strategies and market participation.
Learn More📈Cboe BZX Exchange Proposes New Opening Process for Index Options
Cboe BZX Exchange has proposed a rule change to amend its opening process for simple orders in exclusively listed index option classes. The modification introduces a more efficient and transparent automated process for forced openings, allowing for quicker trading begins even under conditions that traditionally delayed options' opening, thereby enhancing overall market accessibility.
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