Notice 11 Aug 2025 investment, small business, compliance, regulation, business development company, securities

📈SEC Notice on Rule 607 and Information Collection Activities

The SEC has submitted a request for the extension of information collection activities related to Rule 607, which requires sales materials for certain securities offerings to be filed prior to use. This aims to protect investors from misleading information linked to small business investment companies and business development companies under Regulation E.

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Notice 11 Aug 2025 compliance, regulation, investment companies, securities, financial transactions

📄SEC Rule 17a-6

The SEC is requesting comments on the information collection related to Rule 17a-6, which allows investment companies to engage in certain transactions with affiliated entities under specified conditions. The rule requires boards of directors to assess and document the materiality of financial interests, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations.

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Notice 8 Aug 2025 market liquidity, options, regulation, etf, securities, bitcoin, investment

💹Increased Options Limits for Bitcoin ETFs to Enhance Market Liquidity

The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a proposed rule change to raise position and exercise limits for options on Bitcoin-related ETFs. This amendment aims to enhance market liquidity and trading efficiency, benefiting institutional investors and market participants by providing increased opportunities for effective trading and hedging activities.

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Notice 8 Aug 2025 investments, financial services, regulation, etf, securities, bitcoin, options trading

📈Cboe Proposes Options Trading Rules for VanEck Bitcoin ETF

The Cboe EDGX Exchange has proposed a rule change to permit the listing and trading of options on the VanEck Bitcoin ETF. This amendment expands the eligibility for Fund Shares, enhancing trading opportunities and providing investors with low-cost tools for managing Bitcoin exposure. The Exchange emphasizes the benefits of transparency and increased market activity facilitated by this development.

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Notice 8 Aug 2025 regulatory compliance, financial industry, securities, finra, sec, green impact exchange

📜SEC Notice on Regulatory Responsibility Allocation and Correction

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a document in the Federal Register on July 23, 2025, concerning an Order Approving and Declaring Effective a Proposed Plan for the Allocation of Regulatory Responsibilities Between the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. and Green Impact Exchange, LLC. The document contained typographical errors in the title and text.

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Notice 8 Aug 2025 compliance, financial regulation, securities, business exemption, sec, trust indenture act

📄SEC Notice on Form T-4 Exemption Application Requirements

The SEC issues a notice regarding the extension of information collection for Form T-4, which issuers must complete to apply for exemptions under the Trust Indenture Act. The estimate indicates a financial and time burden associated with the mandatory preparation and filing of the form, aimed at enhancing regulatory compliance.

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Notice 8 Aug 2025 miami international securities exchange, compliance, exchange rules, financial markets, securities, options trading

📈Proposed Rule Change on B500 Index Rebranding by MIAX

The Securities and Exchange Commission publishes a notice regarding the Miami International Securities Exchange's filing for a proposed rule change. This amendment updates the name of the index for trading options, reflecting a rebranding initiative by Bloomberg Index Services Limited to enhance market clarity and transparency.

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Notice 8 Aug 2025 exchange commission, regulation, securities, nyse arca, investment, commodities

📈SEC Extends Review Period for Sprott Physical Copper Trust Listing

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced a longer review period for NYSE Arca's proposed rule to list and trade shares of the Sprott Physical Copper Trust. This designation allows the SEC additional time to assess the rule change and the associated issues raised during the comment period.

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Notice 8 Aug 2025 market participants, cboe, trading data, securities, fee structure, timestamping service

📊Proposed Changes to Cboe Timestamping Service Fees for Participants

Cboe BZX Exchange proposes amending fees for its Timestamping Service to allow Sponsored Participants direct access to purchase reports such as the Missed Liquidity and Cancels Reports. This change aims to improve efficiency for firms, addressing feedback from market participants and expanding the scope of services available directly to clients.

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Notice 8 Aug 2025 cboe, self-regulatory organizations, market data, securities, timestamping service

📊Amendments to Cboe Timestamping Service Fees Impacting Market Participants

The Cboe BYX Exchange proposes amendments allowing Sponsored Participants to purchase Timestamping Service Reports directly. This change aims to streamline data access and minimize delays in obtaining critical market information, enhancing operational efficiency for trading firms. The amendments are designed to provide flexibility in accessing data that influences trading activities.

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