📈Notice on Proposed Rule Changes for Clearing Agencies by SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a notice regarding proposed rule changes from The Depository Trust Company, Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, and National Securities Clearing Corporation. These changes aim to modify existing disruption rules to enhance operational resiliency and address system disconnects, with a longer review period designated for comprehensive evaluation.
Learn More📊CFTC Notice on Information Collection Activities Under Review
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 ("PRA"), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request ("ICR") abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs ("OIRA"), of the Office of Management and Budget ("OMB"), for review and comment. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected costs and burden.
Learn More⚛️NRC Discontinues Rulemaking on Spent Fuel Pool Cooling Regulations
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is discontinuing a rulemaking activity, "Long-Term and Unattended Water Makeup of Spent Fuel Pools," and denying a petition for rulemaking. The petitioner requested that the NRC amend its regulations to require that nuclear power plant licensees ensure long-term cooling and unattended water makeup of spent fuel pools (SFPs). The purpose of this action is to inform members of the public that this rulemaking activity is being discontinued and to provide a brief discussion of the NRC's decision to discontinue the rulemaking and deny the aspects of the petition not previously addressed by the NRC.
Learn More📈ICC Proposes Changes to Risk Management and Margin Policies
The SEC approved ICC's proposed rule changes to its Risk Parameter Setting and Review Policy, enhancing its risk management framework. The updates include daily adjustments to risk parameters and improved documentation methods, aiming to mitigate procyclicality and ensure timely responses to market conditions. These changes are designed to bolster the robustness of clearing operations and safeguard financial stability.
Learn More📈SEC Proposes Rule Change for Clearing Agency Securities Valuation
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by The Depository Trust Company, aimed at updating the Clearing Agency Securities Valuation Framework. The changes will enhance the standards for risk-based margin systems and ensure the use of reliable and timely data inputs in financial transactions, focused on maintaining robust risk management and compliance mechanisms.
Learn More📊Proposed Rule Change for Securities Clearing Agencies on Margin Requirements
The Securities Exchange Commission announces a proposed rule change from the National Securities Clearing Corporation to update its Securities Valuation Framework. This change incorporates new requirements related to substantive inputs for risk-based margin systems, enhancing compliance practices and risk management strategies across clearing agencies. The updates aim to improve the reliability of margin calculations and collateral valuation processes.
Learn More📈Proposed Rule Changes to Clearing Agency Securities Valuation Framework
The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a notice regarding proposed rule changes to the Clearing Agency Securities Valuation Framework by the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation. The changes aim to incorporate substantive inputs into risk-based margin systems, enhance compliance with new regulations, and improve the management of securities' pricing risks.
Learn More📈SEC Approves FICC's Proposed Volatility Event Charge for Risk Management
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation's proposal to implement a Volatility Event Charge. This new charge aims to enhance margin methodologies, managing credit risk more effectively by assessing additional fees during periods of heightened market volatility linked to scheduled economic events. The charge is expected to improve financial resilience for member firms amidst significant market fluctuations.
Learn More📈Proposed Rule Change on Options Trading by Investors Exchange
The Securities and Exchange Commission has instituted proceedings to evaluate a proposed rule change from Investors Exchange LLC regarding the trading of options. This includes rules for a new trading facility called IEX Options, with innovative features designed to enhance market maker protection and promote efficient trading practices. The proposal encourages public comment for thorough analysis and review.
Learn More📦Revisions to the Unverified List for Export Administration Regulations
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding 18 persons to the Unverified List (UVL). Of the 18 persons being added: five are under the destination of China, People's Republic of (China); six are under the destination of Finland; three are under the destination of T[uuml]rkiye; two are under the destination of Kazakhstan; one is under the destination of Italy; and one is under the destination of the United Kingdom. BIS is also amending the EAR by removing five persons from the UVL. Of the five persons being removed, three are under the destination of China and two are under the destination of the United Arab Emirates.
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