Notice 21 May 2025 sec, securities regulation, investment companies, co-investment, business development companies

💼SEC Notice for Joint Transactions in Investment Companies

The SEC has issued a notice regarding an application from 5C Lending Partners Corp. and associated entities, seeking an order to allow business development companies to co-invest in portfolio companies with affiliated investment firms. This application involves overcoming restrictions within the Investment Company Act of 1940, paving the way for collaborative financial operations among these entities.

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Notice 21 May 2025 compliance, sec, trading, regulation, securities, financial

💼SEC Rule 6h-1 Compliance and Business Implications

The notice from the SEC outlines a request for approval to extend the information collection under Rule 6h-1, establishing necessary standards for trading security futures products. It emphasizes requirements to prevent price manipulation and coordinate trading halts between markets, thus ensuring fair trading practices. Compliance costs and procedures for comment submissions are also detailed.

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Notice 20 May 2025 sec, regulation, investment, employee benefits, exemptions

📈PGIM's SEC Exemption Application for Employee Fund Investments

PGIM, Inc. and PGIM U.S. Employee Co-Invest, L.P. seek an SEC exemption from certain provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to establish employee-focused funds. This notice outlines the hearing process for interested parties and provides contact information for further inquiries.

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Notice 20 May 2025 sec, trading, regulations, investment, etfs, cryptocurrencies

💰SEC Proposes Rule Change for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

The SEC is evaluating a proposed rule change by Cboe BZX Exchange to enhance trading processes for ARK 21Shares Bitcoin and 21Shares Core Ethereum ETFs. The change aims to permit in-kind creations and redemptions, potentially impacting market liquidity and investment strategies for these cryptocurrency-based trust shares. The proposal invites commentary to assess its implications effectively.

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Notice 19 May 2025 market data, sec, financial services, nasdaq, fpga, trading technology

📊Nasdaq MRX Proposes FPGA Technology for Market Data Feed

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice about Nasdaq MRX's proposed rule change to offer field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology as an optional delivery mechanism for its Depth of Market Data Feed. This change aims to address customer demand and improve the predictability of data transmission in trading activities.

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Notice 19 May 2025 sec, regulations, finance, securities, investment, business, investment companies

📈SEC Notice

The SEC issued a notice regarding an application under the Investment Company Act for an exemption allowing certain registered closed-end investment companies to issue multiple classes of shares. This includes permission for imposing asset-based distribution fees and early withdrawal charges, highlighting regulatory adjustments in the investment landscape. Interested parties may request a hearing on the application.

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Notice 19 May 2025 compliance, sec, regulation, securities, investment, sbic, bdc

📈SEC Proposes Collection Renewal for Rule 607 Compliance

The SEC is seeking comments on the information collection process related to Rule 607, which governs sales materials for securities issued by small business investment companies and business development companies. The regulation aims to protect investors by preventing misleading sales practices, and the SEC plans to submit this collection for approval to enhance regulatory compliance and operational transparency.

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Notice 19 May 2025 compliance, sec, regulation, securities, washington dc, meetings, enforcement, legal

🔒SEC Closed Meeting Notice - Sunshine Act Compliance 2025

The SEC issued a notice regarding a closed meeting under the Sunshine Act, set to discuss various legal matters including injunctions, administrative proceedings, and enforcement actions. The meeting is not open to the public, indicating the sensitivity of the topics at hand, which may include significant developments affecting business regulations and compliance.

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Notice 19 May 2025 sec, trading, regulations, investment, nyse arca, cryptocurrency

📈SEC Initiates Proceedings on Grayscale Litecoin Trust Listing

The SEC has initiated proceedings to evaluate a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Litecoin Trust. This proposal, which reflects the value of Litecoin, is subject to regulatory scrutiny to ensure market integrity and investor protection. The commission invites public comments on the proposal and its implications.

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Notice 15 May 2025 compliance, sec, financial regulations, investment companies, ethics

📊SEC Rule 17j-1

The Securities and Exchange Commission has submitted a request for extending Rule 17j-1, addressing conflicts of interest among investment company personnel. The rule mandates specific procedures, including the adoption of codes of ethics, reporting obligations, and oversight measures aimed at protecting fund investors from potential abuses.

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