Notice 4 Aug 2025 compliance, sec, regulatory, securities, business registration, form f-7

📝SEC Proposes Extension for Form F-7 Registration Statement Collection

The SEC is soliciting comments on the proposed extension of Form F-7, which is used for registering securities offerings. The form aims to ensure sufficient information is available for investors and outlines the agency's obligations under the Paperwork Reduction Act, including estimated burden and cost for businesses filing the form.

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Notice 4 Aug 2025 securities, trading fees, cboe, market access, financial regulation

💹Cboe BZX Exchange Updates Fees for 10 Gb Physical Ports

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding Cboe BZX Exchange's proposed rule change to amend its fee schedule. This change will raise the monthly fee for 10 Gb physical port connections from $7,500 to $8,500. The regulation aims to support improvements in market technology and services while remaining competitive with similar exchanges.

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Notice 4 Aug 2025 securities, financial regulation, liquidity risk, options clearing, stress testing

💰OCC's Stress Testing Methodology Policy Amendments Approved

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved the Options Clearing Corporation's amendments to its Comprehensive Stress Testing and Clearing Fund Methodology. These changes enhance the organization's ability to manage credit and liquidity risks by adjusting scenario categorizations, streamlining methodologies, and improving calibration practices for risk assessment.

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Notice 4 Aug 2025 sec, securities, nasdaq, financial regulation, commodities, exchange-traded products

📈Nasdaq Proposes Rule Change for Commodity-Based Trust Shares

The SEC announces Nasdaq's proposed rule change to adopt generic listing standards for Commodity-Based Trust Shares. This change aims to streamline the approval process for exchange-traded products tied to commodities, enhancing market efficiency and expanding available investment options for investors.

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Notice 4 Aug 2025 regulation, securities, connectivity, financial services, exchange fees, market competition

📈Cboe EDGX Proposes Increase in 10 Gb Physical Port Fees

Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. has filed a notice to amend its fee schedule by increasing the monthly fee for 10 Gb physical ports from $7,500 to $8,500. This fee adjustment aims to support the maintenance and enhancement of its market technology and is justified by comparisons with fees from competing exchanges. The proposal affects all market participants using the Exchange's connectivity services.

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Notice 4 Aug 2025 trading, exchange, regulation, securities, cboe, fees, financial-services

💼Cboe BZX Proposes Increase in Physical Port Fees

The Cboe BZX Exchange has proposed a rule change to increase the monthly fee for 10 Gb physical ports, impacting connectivity costs for market participants. The adjustment aims to support the improvement of market technology and services, while remaining competitive with fees charged by other exchanges.

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Notice 4 Aug 2025 regulation, securities, business compliance, nasdaq, port fees, technology migration

💼Nasdaq PHLX Port Fee Changes and Technology Migration Overview

The Nasdaq PHLX has filed a notice of proposed rule changes to amend port fees as part of a technology migration set to begin in November 2025. This includes the introduction of new ports and a transition period where members may opt to utilize legacy systems while adopting new ones, ultimately impacting operational connectivity and associated costs.

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Notice 1 Aug 2025 compliance, regulation, securities, financial services, business operations, finra, inspections, nyse texas

🏦Harmonizing NYSE Texas Rule 11.3110 with FINRA Inspection Requirements

The SEC has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by NYSE Texas to align its inspection regulations with FINRA’s rules. This change introduces a voluntary remote inspection program and outlines specific criteria for conducting inspections and classifying residential supervisory locations, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance across firms.

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Notice 1 Aug 2025 trading, regulation, securities, bitcoin, market liquidity, options, cryptocurrencies

💰New Position and Exercise Limits Approved for Bitcoin Options

The SEC has approved a proposed rule change from Nasdaq ISE to amend position and exercise limits for options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. The change replaces the previous 25,000-contract limit with a higher 250,000-contract threshold, promoting enhanced trading flexibility and market liquidity. The rule aims to align regulatory frameworks with evolving market dynamics in cryptocurrency options.

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Notice 1 Aug 2025 trading, regulation, finance, securities, nyse arca, cryptocurrency

📈Proposed Rule for Grayscale Litecoin Trust

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced the designation of a longer period for considering a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Litecoin Trust under specific rules. This extension allows the Commission to thoroughly assess the implications of the proposed rule change before making a decision.

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