Notice 5 May 2025 sec, regulation, investment, nasdaq, financial, cryptocurrency

📈SEC Extends Review Period for Grayscale Hedera Trust Listing

The SEC has announced an extension of the review period for The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC's proposed rule change to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Hedera Trust under Nasdaq Rule 5711(d). This notice reflects the Commission’s effort to thoroughly evaluate the proposed rule change and related regulatory considerations.

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Notice 5 May 2025 sec, regulatory compliance, securities, investment, financial services, mutual funds

📈SEC Notice on Investment Company Act Exemption Request

The Securities and Exchange Commission released a notice regarding an application from Align Alternative Access Fund and Sovereign Financial Group, Inc. for an exemption under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The application seeks permission for registered closed-end investment companies to issue various classes of shares with differing sales loads and service fees, impacting their operational strategy and regulatory compliance.

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Notice 5 May 2025 sec, regulatory compliance, nyse, colocation services, third-party systems, data fees

📊SEC Proposes Rule Change for NYSE American Connectivity Fees

The SEC announces proposed amendments to the NYSE American LLC’s Connectivity Fee Schedule, addressing connectivity options and fees related to third-party systems and data feeds. The changes seek to enhance the services available to users while ensuring equitable access across the board.

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Notice 1 May 2025 sec, cboe, financial regulations, options trading, rule changes

📈Cboe Options Proposed Rule Change for Extended Trading Hours

The Securities and Exchange Commission released a notice regarding a proposed rule change by Cboe Exchange, Inc., which aims to allow specific expiring A.M.-settled index options and Volatility Index options to trade during the global trading hours preceding their expiration date. The Commission extended the review period, designating June 15, 2025, for action on this proposal.

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Notice 1 May 2025 compliance, sec, financial regulation, investment advisers, client custody

💼SEC Proposed Rule 206(4)-2 Collection Comment Request

The SEC notifies about the proposed extension of information collection under Rule 206(4)-2, governing the custody of client funds by registered investment advisers. It highlights key compliance requirements, including maintaining custody with qualified custodians and conducting surprise asset examinations, to enhance protection for advisory clients.

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Notice 1 May 2025 compliance, sec, financial regulations, deregistration, investment companies, market impact

📉Notice on Deregistration Applications Under Investment Company Act

Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Applicant has never made a public offering of its securities and does not propose to make a public offering or engage in business of any kind. Filing Dates: The application was filed on February 28, 2025 and amended on April 15, 2025. Applicant's Address: 1601 Utica Avenue South, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416.

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Notice 1 May 2025 sec, regulations, investment company act, co-investment, business development companies

💼SEC Notice on Goldman Sachs BDC Joint Transactions Application

The SEC has issued a notice regarding an application to permit business development companies to co-invest with each other and affiliated entities. This includes streamlined terms compared to previous orders. The notice outlines the process for requesting a hearing on this application and provides details about the applicants involved.

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Notice 1 May 2025 sec, trading, securities, nyse arca, options, financial regulation, commodities

📈NYSE Arca Proposes Options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares

The Securities and Exchange Commission has received a proposed rule change from NYSE Arca to amend Rule 5.3-O, allowing the Exchange to list and trade options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares. The SEC has designated an extended period for action on this proposal, indicating thorough consideration of its implications.

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Notice 30 Apr 2025 sec, regulatory compliance, finance, investment, etf, cryptocurrency

📈SEC Notice on Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Rule Change

The SEC has extended the review period for NYSE Arca's proposed rule change to list and trade shares of the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF. This decision allows the Commission additional time to consider the implications and comments related to the proposal, which aims to facilitate trading of cryptocurrency-based trust shares under specific regulatory frameworks.

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Notice 30 Apr 2025 sec, trading, regulation, finance, investment, nasdaq, etf

📈Nasdaq Designates Extended Review for Canary HBAR ETF Trading

The SEC has announced an extension for its decision on the proposed rule change to list and trade shares of the Canary HBAR ETF under Nasdaq Rule 5711(d). The decision to extend the review period allows the Commission to adequately assess the implications of the proposed change, following a prior amendment submitted by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.

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