Notice 16 Apr 2025 incentive programs, securities, clearinghouse, fees, finance

💵ICE Clear Credit Launches Client Volume Incentive Program

The SEC has announced ICE Clear Credit's proposed rule change to modify its fee schedule, introducing a Client Volume Incentive Program. This program will provide automatic tiered discounts based on clients' annual billed fees, encouraging increased engagement with credit default swap clearing services. The initiative aims to enhance market participation while maintaining equitable fees among all clients.

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Notice 16 Apr 2025 nasdaq, compliance, securities, regulations, listing fees, self-regulatory organizations

📉Nasdaq Proposes Rule Change to Streamline Listing Fees Regulations

The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a Nasdaq proposal to remove outdated provisions related to listing fees and standards. This change aims to enhance the clarity and efficacy of Nasdaq's regulatory framework, ultimately benefiting companies listed on the exchange by eliminating unnecessary complexities and promoting better compliance with current standards.

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Notice 16 Apr 2025 regulation, trading, investment, securities, digital assets, avax, cryptocurrency

📈Nasdaq's Proposed Rule Change for Grayscale Avalanche Trust Shares

The SEC has published a notice regarding the proposed listing and trading of shares of Grayscale Avalanche Trust (AVAX) on Nasdaq. This includes compliance details and the Trust's operational framework, enabling investors to gain exposure to AVAX through an exchange-traded product, reflecting the ongoing evolution of cryptocurrency investment options in regulated markets.

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Notice 16 Apr 2025 financial services, regulation, securities, trading fees, exchange

💵NYSE Arca Proposes New Fees for Midpoint Ping Routing Strategy

The NYSE Arca has filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to amend its Equities Fees and Charges by introducing fees for orders routed via the Midpoint Ping routing strategy. This change aims to enhance access to midpoint liquidity across trading venues and reflects the competitive dynamics in the marketplace. The implementation of these fees is expected to affect trading practices among market participants.

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Notice 16 Apr 2025 financial risk management, ice clear credit, regulatory compliance, securities, margin calls, clearing agencies

💰Proposed Rule Change on ICC Treasury Operations Policies & Procedures

The SEC has published a notice regarding ICE Clear Credit LLC's proposed rule change to amend its Treasury Operations Policies and Procedures. The proposed changes aim to formalize and improve transparency regarding intraday margin call processes, ensuring effective risk management and compliance with regulatory standards in securities transactions and derivative agreements.

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Rule 15 Apr 2025 compliance, regulation, government contracts, securities, banking, financial services, business and industry, electronic filing, administrative practice and procedure, accounting, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, aliens, intergovernmental relations, penalties, law enforcement, investigations, conflict of interests, small businesses, indians, treasury, authority delegations (government agencies), brokers, terrorism, banks, savings associations, crime, investment companies, gambling, holding companies, indians-tribal government, indians-law, citizenship and naturalization, insurance companies, time, commodity futures, currency, foreign currencies, foreign banking, government securities

📉Treasury Direct Final Rule on Eliminating Unnecessary Regulations

Pursuant to an Executive order, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is conducting a review of existing regulations, with the goal of reducing regulatory burden by revoking or revising existing regulations that meet the criteria set forth in the Executive order. In support of that objective, this direct final rule streamlines titles 12 and 31 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) by removing regulations that are no longer necessary or no longer have any current or future applicability.

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Notice 15 Apr 2025 compliance, regulations, finance, securities, investment

💼SEC Notice on Investment Company Exemption for Share Classes

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a notice concerning an application from Monroe Capital BDC Advisors, LLC, seeking an exemption under the Investment Company Act to allow certain registered closed-end investment companies to issue multiple classes of shares with varying fees. Interested parties may request a hearing on this application.

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Notice 15 Apr 2025 exchange trades, commodity funds, options trading, securities, ethereum, financial regulation

📈Cboe’s Approval for Fidelity Ethereum Fund Options Trading

The SEC has approved Cboe Exchange’s proposed rule change to list and trade options on the Fidelity Ethereum Fund, enhancing market access for investors seeking exposure to Ethereum. This change supports trading efficiency, transparency, and investor protection, facilitating opportunities in the emerging digital asset marketplace.

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Notice 15 Apr 2025 fees, cboe, trading, financial services, logical ports, options trading, securities

💰Cboe BZX Exchange Proposes New Fees for Unitized Logical Ports

The Cboe BZX Exchange has proposed a rule change to establish fees for new Unitized Logical Ports on its equity options platform and introduce Average Daily Quote and Order fees. This aims to regulate market resource usage while providing businesses with enhanced connectivity options for trading activities.

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Notice 14 Apr 2025 securities, regulation, investment companies, co-investment, sec, blue owl capital

💰SEC Notice on Co-Investment Opportunities for Blue Owl Capital

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a notice regarding Blue Owl Capital Corporation's application for an order allowing certain business development companies to co-invest in portfolio companies. This order aims to streamline terms compared to previous orders and involves various affiliated entities under Blue Owl Capital, thus modifying regulatory compliance for co-investments.

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