Notice 29 Sep 2025 regulatory fees, options trading, financial services, securities regulation, business compliance

💰Proposed Changes to Options Regulatory Fee Impacting Businesses

The Miami International Securities Exchange proposes a temporary decrease in the Options Regulatory Fee, reducing it from $0.0019 to $0.0015 per contract until year-end, followed by a proposed increase to $0.0017 in 2026. This aims to balance regulatory costs associated with options trading amidst high trading volumes and industry volatility.

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Notice 29 Sep 2025 financial reporting, sec, business costs, securities regulation, compliance

📈SEC Notice on Form S-3 Registration Statement Compliance

The SEC announces a proposed extension of information collection related to Form S-3, a registration statement for public securities offerings. The notice requests public comments and details on the estimated burden this form imposes on domestic issuers, highlighting the significance of regulatory compliance for stakeholders.

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Notice 29 Sep 2025 equity interests, securities regulation, investor rights, memx, corporate governance

⚖️Proposed Rule Change in MEMX LLC Affects Equity Ownership Rights

The Securities and Exchange Commission announces the proposed amendment to the Eighth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of MEMX Holdings LLC. This amendment reflects updates to member rights concerning equity interests and aims to enhance the administration of the company's governance documents, while clarifying existing provisions to ensure transparency and consistency.

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Notice 29 Sep 2025 financial products, cryptocurrency, securities regulation, index options, nasdaq, bitcoin

💹Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options Proposed for Trading Regulation

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding Nasdaq PHLX LLC's proposed rule change to list and trade Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options. This new product aims to provide a regulated platform for Bitcoin price reflection, offering opportunities for investors and improving market efficiency. The proposal includes detailed methodologies for settlement and compliance with existing regulations.

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Notice 26 Sep 2025 nyse, securities regulation, lead market makers, market quality, transaction fees

💼NYSE Texas Proposes New Fee Schedule for Lead Market Makers

The NYSE Texas proposes changes to its Fee Schedule to introduce transaction fees, credits, and performance-based financial incentives for Lead Market Makers. This initiative aims to enhance market quality and attract participants amidst a competitive trading environment, encouraging higher liquidity and stability in the exchange.

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Notice 25 Sep 2025 exchanges, financial services, securities regulation, compliance, cboe, background checks

🕵️‍♂️Cboe Proposes Rule Change for Fingerprint-Based Background Checks

Cboe Exchange, Inc. proposes to amend Rule 7.10 to align with Section 17(f)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act, updating the requirements for fingerprint-based background checks on its personnel and contractors. The change seeks to enhance security by formalizing screening processes while excluding certain contractor classifications from existing fingerprint mandates.

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Notice 23 Sep 2025 fees, options trading, miami, securities regulation, floor participants

💰MIAX Sapphire Introduces Non-Transaction Fees for Floor Participants

The MIAX Sapphire Options Exchange is set to implement a new Fee Schedule, introducing non-transaction fees for floor participants. Changes include one-time application fees, monthly participant fees, and various additional fees, aimed at shaping a competitive environment for options trading while enhancing operational efficiency.

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Notice 23 Sep 2025 market makers, financial services, compliance, options trading, securities regulation

📈New Options Trading Rules Approved by SEC for IEX

The SEC has approved Investors Exchange LLC's proposed rules for a new options trading system, IEX Options, which aims to create a fully automated trading environment. This includes measures such as an Options Risk Parameter to help protect market makers from excessive risks and an access delay for more accurate market insights.

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Notice 22 Sep 2025 financial markets, commodity-based trust shares, trading standards, compliance, securities regulation

📈New Generic Listing Standards for Commodity-Based Trust Shares Approved

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved new generic listing standards for Commodity-Based Trust Shares by major exchanges, which simplifies the regulatory process for listing and trading these products. This aims to enhance market accessibility and foster competition while ensuring investor protection through stricter compliance and disclosure requirements.

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Notice 22 Sep 2025 investment company act, closed-end funds, compliance, rule 23c-2, securities regulation, reporting burden

📈SEC Proposes Collection of Information Under Rule 23c-2

The SEC is soliciting comments on the reinstatement of information collection under Rule 23c-2, which governs the redemption and calling of securities by closed-end funds. The rule mandates specific reporting requirements aimed at ensuring fairness among shareholders and compliance with regulatory standards.

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