Notice 20 Mar 2025 government regulation, employee stock plans, securities, sec, compliance, financial reporting

📄SEC Notice on Form 11-K Extension and Business Implications

The Securities and Exchange Commission has submitted a request for an extension of Form 11-K, which is required for employee stock purchase and savings plans. The form provides necessary financial information for employees, and its reporting requirements are essential for issuers under the Securities Act. The notice also outlines the burden hours and costs associated with the form submissions.

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Notice 20 Mar 2025 securities, regulations, retail orders, price improvement, nyse, trading

📈NYSE Proposes Amendments to Enhance Retail Order Routing

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding NYSE National, Inc.'s proposed amendments to Rules 7.37 and 7.44. These changes introduce an optional retail routing strategy aimed at improving order execution and liquidity, providing additional opportunities for price improvement in the retail trading sector.

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Notice 20 Mar 2025 private credit, securities, investment, regulation, trading, liquidity

📈SEC Considers Proposed Rule Change for BondBloxx Trust Shares

The SEC is reviewing a proposed rule change to list and trade BondBloxx Private Credit Trust shares, which aims to provide risk-adjusted returns through a diversified portfolio of consumer and small business credit assets. The assessment includes evaluating the trust's liquidity strategy and potential market manipulation risks, inviting public comment for further deliberation.

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Notice 20 Mar 2025 bitcoin, securities, financial services, options trading, cryptocurrency, regulation, risk management

💹NYSE Proposes FLEX Options Trading for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust

The SEC is considering a proposed rule change by NYSE American LLC to allow the trading of FLEX options on the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). This move aims to enhance liquidity and provide better risk management options for investors, while ensuring robust surveillance to protect market integrity against manipulation.

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Notice 20 Mar 2025 bitcoin, securities, finance, regulation, risk management, options, trading

📈Proposed Rule Change for FLEX Options on Bitcoin ETFs

The SEC has initiated proceedings to review a proposed rule change allowing Nasdaq Phlx to offer FLEX options on shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. This change aims to enhance trading flexibility and risk management for market participants, incorporating specific position limits to prevent market manipulation and protect investors.

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Notice 20 Mar 2025 securities, investment, compliance, regulation, canada

📈SEC Notice on Extension of Form 40-F for Canadian Issuers

The Securities and Exchange Commission announces an extension request for Form 40-F under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This form is essential for Canadian companies registering securities or filing annual reports, as it helps investors make informed decisions regarding investments in these issuers. The public can comment on this information collection request within 30 days.

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Notice 20 Mar 2025 securities, sec, regulatory, ice clear credit, derivatives, risk management

📈Proposed Rule Change on Risk Management by ICE Clear Credit

The SEC published a notice regarding ICE Clear Credit LLC's proposed rule change to enhance its Risk Parameter Setting and Review Policy and Risk Management Model Description for securities and derivatives. The revisions aim to clarify risk management methodologies and improve documentation, promoting efficiency in the clearance and settlement of financial transactions.

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Notice 19 Mar 2025 securities, regulation, sec, business development companies, investment

📈SEC Notice

The SEC has issued a notice regarding the Antares Strategic Credit Fund's application for an exemption under the Investment Company Act of 1940, enabling registered investment companies to issue various classes of shares with different fee structures. Hearing requests can be submitted to the SEC's Secretary until April 8, 2025.

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Notice 19 Mar 2025 securities, compliance, cost savings, regulation, data security, financial, audit trail

💰CAIS Amendment Reduces Mandatory Reporting for Securities Industry

The CAIS Amendment proposes significant changes to the National Market System Plan by eliminating the requirement for reporting certain customer information, including names, addresses, and years of birth. This amendment aims to enhance data security while achieving substantial cost savings, estimated at $12 million annually, for participating organizations in the securities industry.

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Notice 19 Mar 2025 securities, market regulation, options trading, miami international securities exchange, commodity-based trust shares

📈SEC Notice on Options Trading for Commodity-Based Trust Shares

The Miami International Securities Exchange proposed an amendment to its rule allowing options to be listed and traded on Commodity-Based Trust Shares. This change aims to enhance market competition, streamline approval processes for new options, and facilitate greater trading activity, promoting investment opportunities. Interested parties are invited to comment on this proposal.

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