📈SEC Adjusts Transaction Fee Rates to $0.00 for FY 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission has ordered annual adjustments to transaction fee rates for fiscal year 2025. Under the adjustments, the new uniform rate will be set at $0.00 per million on covered sales, following established methodologies to ensure compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Learn More📄SEC Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule 204-3 for Investment Advisers
The SEC is soliciting comments on Rule 204-3, which mandates that investment advisers provide clients with brochures and updates at the start of their advisory relationship and annually thereafter. This rule aims to enhance transparency about advisers' qualifications, practices, and disciplinary history, fostering informed client decisions.
Learn More📊SEC Solicits Comments on Appendix F to Rule 15c3-1
The SEC is requesting comments on existing information collection for Appendix F to Rule 15c3-1 related to OTC derivatives dealers. The regulation outlines the criteria for calculating net capital charges in lieu of traditional methods, emphasizing the importance of accurate reporting and internal risk management systems. Comments are invited concerning the necessity and burden of the information collection process.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on MIAX Sapphire Proposed Rule Change for Error Accounts
The SEC is publishing a notice regarding MIAX Sapphire's proposed rule change to adopt Exchange Rule 2005, which establishes regulations for Floor Broker error accounts. This aims to improve clarity in exchanges' rule texts and ensure efficient processing of bona fide errors within the options trading framework.
Learn More📈SEC Proposal for P.M.-Settled Options on S&P 500 Equal Weight Index
The SEC has published a notice for a proposed rule change allowing Cboe Exchange to list and trade p.m.-settled options on the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index. This change aims to provide additional trading opportunities and more precise risk management options for investors, thereby enhancing market participation and investment strategies.
Learn More📈SEC Proposes Collection on Foreign Securities Registration Form 18
The SEC is soliciting comments on the extension of Form 18, a registration form for foreign governments to list securities on U.S. exchanges. This collection aims to ensure U.S. investors have necessary information for informed decisions related to foreign government securities. The notice emphasizes the importance of feedback on the data collection process and its utility.
Learn More📈SEC Rule 204A-1
The SEC is seeking an extension for the information collection associated with Rule 204A-1, which requires investment advisers to implement and maintain a code of ethics governing the conduct of their staff and personal securities transactions. This includes safeguards for nonpublic information and reporting standards for potential violations.
Learn More📄SEC Notice
The SEC announces a request for extension of Rule 0-2 and Form ADV-NR, which facilitates service of process on non-resident investment advisers. This aims to ensure accountability for entities operating in the U.S. market but not residing domestically, specifying necessary filing procedures and compliance within federal securities laws.
Learn More💼SEC Rule 12b-1 Compliance and Business Implications
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a notice regarding the extension of Rule 12b-1, which governs the distribution expenses of registered open-end investment companies. The rule mandates written plans and board approvals to ensure compliance and protect shareholder interests, requiring funds to maintain specific records and reporting practices for effective oversight.
Learn More📈Cboe Futures Exchange Proposes Rule Change for Multiple Clearing Houses
The Cboe Futures Exchange (CFE) has proposed a rule change to enable the use of multiple clearing houses for its products, specifically allowing for the inclusion of Cboe Clear U.S. (CCUS) alongside The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC). This change is aimed at facilitating more efficient clearance and settlement processes in futures trading.
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