💰SEC Evaluates CME Securities Clearing Agency Registration Application
The SEC is assessing CME Securities Clearing, Inc.'s application for registration as a clearing agency under the Securities Exchange Act. The review encompasses stakeholder feedback on risk management and regulatory capital considerations, aiming to ensure compliance and operational efficacy for market participants in handling U.S. Treasury securities transactions.
Learn More🥛Reauthorization of Dairy Forward Pricing Program Overview
This final rule reauthorizes the Dairy Forward Pricing Program (DFPP) in accordance with the American Relief Act, 2025 (Relief Act). Establishing new contracts under the DFPP was prohibited between the expiration of the program on September 30, 2024, and publication of this final rule. The Relief Act reauthorizes the DFPP program to allow handlers to enter into new contracts until September 30, 2025. Any forward contract entered prior to the September 30, 2025, deadline is subject to a September 30, 2028, expiration date.
Learn More📊ICC's Governance Playbook Revision to Enhance Risk Management
ICE Clear Credit has filed a proposed rule change revising its Governance Playbook to establish a new Board Risk Committee. This initiative is intended to improve oversight of risk management within ICC, ensuring better compliance and operational efficiency in the clearing of securities transactions and derivatives. The changes will enhance transparency and governance in risk oversight.
Learn More🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
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🌍EPA Proposes Renewal of Risk Management Program Information Collection
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), Risk Management Program Requirements and Petitions to Modify the List of Regulated Substances under Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act (Renewal) (EPA ICR Number 1656.19, OMB Control Number 2050-0144) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through September 30, 2025. This notice allows for 60 days for public comments.
Learn More⚠️EPA Proposed Information Collection Request on Off-Site Consequence Analysis
The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), Distribution of Off-Site Consequence Analysis Information under Section 112(r)(7)(H) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), as amended (EPA No. 1981.09, OMB Control Number 2050-0172), to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through November 30, 2025. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Learn More🌊Flood Hazard Determinations
New or modified Base (1-percent annual chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and/or regulatory floodways (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations) as shown on the indicated Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for each of the communities listed in the table below are finalized. Each LOMR revises the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and in some cases the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, currently in effect for the listed communities.
Learn More⚖️OCC Introduces Intraday Risk Charge for Margin Requirements
The SEC has approved the OCC's proposed rule change to implement an Intraday Risk Charge, aimed at addressing the risks from intraday and overnight trading activities. The new margin add-on charge will apply to all Clearing Member accounts, reflecting increased exposure from short-dated options trading and ensuring adequate collateral management for potential defaults.
Learn More⚖️NYSE Proposes Rule Change for Pre-Trade Risk Controls on Trading
The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced a proposed amendment by the New York Stock Exchange to modify the pre-trade risk controls accessible to Floor brokers. The adjustment aims to streamline the process, allowing only member organizations to set specific controls, reinforcing their compliance and risk management responsibilities.
Learn More📈FICC Proposes Changes to Recovery and Wind-Down Plans
The SEC has published a notice for the proposed amendments to the Recovery and Wind-Down Plan by the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC). These amendments reflect recent business developments, improve clarity, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements essential for maintaining operations and services during potential recovery scenarios.
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