📈SEC Notice on Investment Company Exemption for Multiple Share Classes
This SEC notice addresses an application under the Investment Company Act for HPS Corporate Lending Fund and affiliates seeking an exemption to issue various classes of shares. It outlines potential hearing processes and relevant contacts while providing a framework for how regulated entities may adjust their share issuance practices.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on Joint Transactions for Investment Companies
The SEC issued a notice regarding an application by MidCap Financial Investment Corporation and others for an order permitting joint transactions among business development companies under the Investment Company Act. This includes streamlined conditions compared to previous orders, impacting future investment strategies and compliance requirements for involved firms.
Learn More📈SEC Meeting Notice on Legal Matters and Administrative Proceedings
The Securities and Exchange Commission is scheduled to hold a closed meeting on April 24, 2025, focusing on various legal and administrative matters including injunctive actions, litigation, and enforcement proceedings. The meeting will be attended by key staff and is closed to the public, emphasizing confidentiality in regulatory discussions.
Learn More📊SEC Extends Review Period for Proposed Amendment to Audit Trail Plan
The SEC has extended the review period for a proposed amendment to the Consolidated Audit Trail governing reporting requirements. Designed to include more verbal and floor activity, this amendment aims to enhance oversight within the National Market System Plan. The Commission is allowing additional time to assess policy issues and comments related to the proposal.
Learn More💼SEC Notice for Joint Transactions in Investment Companies
The SEC announces a notice regarding an application from New Mountain Capital and affiliates to allow specific co-investments among business development and management investment companies, streamlining terms compared to previous orders. Interested parties may request a hearing regarding the application.
Learn More💧LCH SA's Proposed Rule Change on Liquidity Risk Framework
The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice concerning LCH SA’s proposed amendments to its Liquidity Risk Modelling Framework. The revisions aim to enhance the management of liquidity risks and clarify the treatment of collateral by detailing processes for liquidity needs arising from daily settlement, thereby aligning operational procedures with empirical data and regulatory standards.
Learn More📈SEC Extends Review Period for Cboe Bitcoin Options Proposal
The SEC has designated a longer review period for the Cboe Exchange's proposed rule change to add P.M.-settled options on Bitcoin ETF indices. The extension allows the Commission additional time to consider implications and stakeholder comments regarding the new trading options designed for Bitcoin markets.
Learn More⏳SEC Delays Effective Dates for Form N-PORT and N-CEN Compliance
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is delaying the effective date for the amendments to Form N-PORT that were published on September 11, 2024, from November 17, 2025, to November 17, 2027. The Commission is also delaying the effective date of the amendments to the rule under the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("Investment Company Act") associated with Form N-PORT reporting requirements. In addition, the Commission is delaying the compliance dates for these amendments related to Form N-PORT reporting requirements. The effective and compliance date for the amendments to Form N-CEN contained in the same release published on September 11, 2024, will remain November 17, 2025.
Learn More📈SEC Updates EDGAR Filer Manual
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is adopting amendments to Volume II of the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system Filer Manual ("EDGAR Filer Manual" or "Filer Manual") and related rules and forms. Version 73 of Volume II of the Filer Manual reflects and identifies changes to EDGAR made in connection with Release 25.1, and Version 74 of Volume II of the Filer Manual synthesizes changes from Version 73 with changes to EDGAR made in connection with the Commission's September 27, 2024, EDGAR Filer Access and Account Management rulemaking ("EDGAR Next"). The Commission is incorporating by reference Version 74 of Volume II.
Learn More📈SEC Extends Review Period for WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund Rule Change
The SEC has issued a notice regarding an extension on the review period for a proposed rule change by the Cboe BZX Exchange, which seeks to amend regulations governing the listing and trading of shares in the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund, specifically to enable in-kind creations and redemptions.
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