📈Changes to Margin Call Process for Clearing Members Impacting Business Risk
The SEC has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) to update its intraday margin call process. The new approach will incorporate real-time position evaluations, aiming to enhance risk management and reduce financial exposure for clearing members. These changes are designed to improve OCC's oversight of intraday trading risks.
Learn More💱Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options Trading Proposal and Implications
The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering Nasdaq PHLX LLC's proposal to list and trade cash-settled options on the Nasdaq Bitcoin Index. This proposal aims to provide investors and corporations with risk management tools and the ability to hedge exposure to bitcoin while awaiting public comments on its compliance with securities regulations.
Learn More📈Proposed Rule Change for Cross-Margining Agreement Between FICC and CME
The Securities and Exchange Commission announces the proposed Second Amended and Restated Cross-Margining Agreement between the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. This agreement aims to improve margin efficiency and risk management for eligible affiliates while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The changes also extend the termination notification period and clarify participant responsibilities in the cross-margining arrangement.
Learn More🌊New Flood Hazard Determinations and Their Impact on Businesses
This notice lists communities where the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations), as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for each community, is appropriate because of new scientific or technical data. The FIRM, and where applicable, portions of the FIS report, have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Federal Regulations. The current effective community number is shown in the table below and must be used for all new policies and renewals.
Learn More🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations and Their Business Impact
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More📊SEC Proposes Rule 18a-3 for Security-Based Swap Dealers
The Securities and Exchange Commission is requesting comments on the proposed information collection for Rule 18a-3, which establishes minimum margin requirements and risk management procedures for nonbank security-based swap dealers and participants. The notice details the compliance burden associated with this regulation and invites stakeholder input on its necessity and effectiveness.
Learn More🔒OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Learn More🌧️Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations by FEMA
This notice lists communities where the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations), as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for each community, is appropriate because of new scientific or technical data. The FIRM, and where applicable, portions of the FIS report, have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Federal Regulations. The current effective community number is shown in the table below and must be used for all new policies and renewals.
Learn More📊Proposed Extension of FFIEC 009 and 009a Reports
In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the OCC, the Board, and the FDIC (the agencies) may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), of which the agencies are members, has approved the agencies' publication for public comment of a proposal to extend for three years, without revision, the Country Exposure Report (FFIEC 009) and the Country Exposure Information Report (FFIEC 009a), which are currently approved collections of information. At the end of the comment period for this notice, the FFIEC and the agencies will review any comments received to determine whether to modify the proposal in response to comments. As required by the PRA, the agencies will then publish a second Federal Register notice for a 30-day comment period and submit the final FFIEC 009 and FFIEC 009a to OMB for review and approval.
Learn More📈Proposed Rule Changes to NSCC Capital Policy and Replenishment Plan
The National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) has filed a notice for proposed amendments to its Capital Policy and Capital Replenishment Plan. These changes aim to simplify and clarify existing statements while documenting alternate authorizations for business continuity. The updates are designed to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and ensure effective management of general business risks.
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