🖥️Nasdaq Ends Cabinet Proximity Option Program
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has announced the termination of its Cabinet Proximity Option program, allowing customers to reserve cabinet space near existing equipment. This decision aims to enhance the management of data center capacity during ongoing expansions and streamline immediate order placements, ultimately impacting firms that utilize these services for co-location.
Learn More📈Cboe Exchange Proposes Amendments to Options Trading Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission announces a proposed rule change by Cboe Exchange, Inc. aimed at amending its Automated Improvement Mechanism (AIM) for complex orders involving S&P 500 Index options. These changes intend to improve price improvement opportunities while addressing order size constraints relevant to the trading environment.
Learn More📈SEC Reviews Dream Exchange Holdings Inc. Registration Application
This notice details the SEC's proceedings regarding Dream Exchange Holdings, Inc.'s application for registration as a national securities exchange. It outlines DreamEx's trading platform's structure, compliance requirements under the Securities Exchange Act, and the potential grounds for denial of the application, inviting public comment on various aspects of the proposal.
Learn More💻NYSE Proposes Changes to Connectivity Fee Schedule for Services
The NYSE has proposed amendments to its Connectivity Fee Schedule to include hardware procurement and managed services at the Mahwah Data Center. This change aims to streamline services for users by allowing them to contract through FIDS, enhancing operational efficiency while maintaining flexibility in vendor choices.
Learn More💵IEX Introduces Supplemental Market Quality Program for Trading Liquidity
The Securities and Exchange Commission announces a proposed rule change by the Investors Exchange LLC (IEX) to amend its fee schedule and establish a Supplemental Market Quality Program. This initiative incentivizes member firms to enhance displayed trading liquidity through financial payments for qualifying activities, aiming to improve overall market conditions and trading efficiency.
Learn More📈Proposed Rule Change by Options Clearing Corporation (2025)
The SEC announces a proposed rule change by the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) regarding the adoption of the Amended and Restated Participant Exchange Agreement. The changes aim to update operational practices, eliminate outdated provisions, and align with current laws and regulations affecting the clearing and settlement of equity options. The proposed amendments will ensure that OCC’s relationships with national securities exchanges are clearly defined and effectively managed.
Learn More📈Cboe BZX Proposes Fee Increase for 10 Gb Physical Ports
The Cboe BZX Exchange has filed a notice proposing an increase in monthly fees for 10 Gb physical ports, citing the need to sustain and improve market technology and services. The proposed change aims to align fees with similar offerings from competitor exchanges while addressing historical inflation trends affecting operational costs.
Learn More💻Cboe EDGX Proposes Fee Schedule Changes for Dedicated Cores
The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding Cboe EDGX Exchange's proposed changes to its fee schedule for Dedicated Cores. The amendments aim to improve operational efficiency by adopting fees for additional Dedicated Cores while allowing users two free cores. The proposal focuses on managing resource allocation fairly amidst increasing user demand.
Learn More💻Cboe BZX Proposes Increase in 10 Gb Physical Port Fees
The Cboe BZX Exchange has proposed an increase in the monthly fee for 10 Gb physical ports from $7,500 to $8,500. This increase is justified by the need to maintain and enhance market technology and is compared with fees from competitor exchanges to demonstrate its reasonableness.
Learn More🏛️SEC Notice on Consolidated Tape Association Amendment Filing
The SEC has published a notice regarding the immediate effectiveness of amendments to the Consolidated Tape Association and Consolidated Quotation Plans. These amendments primarily involve name changes for certain exchanges and aim to streamline regulatory compliance. Interested parties are invited to comment on the proposed changes, which reflect administrative updates essential for accurate market representation.
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