💰FICC Proposes Rule Change on Funds-Only Settlement Amount Payments
The Securities and Exchange Commission publishes a notice regarding the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation's proposed rule change to modify Funds-Only Settlement Amount payment provisions within its Government Securities Division Rulebook. The changes aim to clarify settlement designations and discharge obligations upon payment, enhancing compliance for participants in the securities market. Comments are invited from interested parties.
Learn More💹SEC Notice on In-Kind Transactions for VanEck Bitcoin & Ethereum Trusts
The SEC is soliciting comments on Cboe BZX Exchange's proposed rule change to permit in-kind creations and redemptions for the VanEck Bitcoin and Ethereum Trusts. This rule aims to improve market efficiency, allowing authorized participants to utilize both bitcoin and cash in transactions, which could impact pricing and trading strategies for investors and firms in these markets.
Learn More📄SEC Proposed Collection Notice on Rule 17Ad-16 Compliance
The SEC announces a request for comments regarding the extension of Rule 17Ad-16, which mandates registered transfer agents to notify securities depositories when changes to services occur. It also outlines the compliance burden and cost estimates associated with submitting these notices annually, aiming to streamline certificate transfers and reduce delays.
Learn More💵MIAX Pearl Announces Changes to Options Fee Schedule
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding MIAX Pearl's proposal to amend its options fee schedule, introducing new fee categories for proprietary market data feeds. The proposal is designated for immediate effectiveness, allowing stakeholders to comment and review the changes on pertinent websites.
Learn More📊MIAX Emerald Proposes New Fee Categories for Market Data Feeds
The SEC has published a notice regarding MIAX Emerald's filing for a proposed rule change to amend its Fee Schedule. This amendment includes the introduction of new fee categories for proprietary market data feeds, which aims to enhance the Exchange's service offerings. Interested parties are invited to comment on the proposal as it undergoes review.
Learn More📈New Proposed Rule Change by NYSE National for ETP Holders
The Securities and Exchange Commission announces a proposed rule change from NYSE National, establishing a new Rule 10.7000 Series focused on the review and appeal of adverse actions. This new rule seeks to reinstate provisions inadvertently deleted in 2018 and includes important changes to application procedures and revocations relevant to ETP holders. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the proposal.
Learn More📊MIAX Proposes New Fee Categories for Market Data Feeds
The Miami International Securities Exchange has filed a notice to amend its Fee Schedule, introducing new fee categories for its proprietary market data feeds, including the Top of Market and Complex Top of Market feeds. The proposed changes are set for immediate effectiveness and invite public comment.
Learn More📈SEC Proposes Extension on Crowdfunding Information Collection Rules
The SEC is soliciting comments on the extension of Rules 400-404 under Regulation Crowdfunding, essential for funding portals. These rules require portals to collect and maintain specific information to improve transparency and compliance with federal securities laws, affecting how they operate and report to the Commission.
Learn More📈Extension of Compliance Dates for Treasury Securities Regulations
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission" or "SEC") is extending the compliance date for the amendments to the rules applicable to covered clearing agencies for U.S. Treasury securities ("U.S. Treasury securities CCAs"), which require that such covered clearing agencies have written policies and procedures reasonably designed to require that every direct participant of the covered clearing agency submit for clearance and settlement all eligible secondary market transactions in U.S. Treasury securities to which it is a counterparty and to identify and monitor its direct participants' submission of transactions for clearing, including how the U.S. Treasury securities CCA would address a failure to submit transactions, that were adopted on December 13, 2023. Specifically, the Commission is extending the compliance dates by one year, from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2026, for eligible cash market transactions, and from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027, for eligible repo transactions.
Learn More📈SEC Approves NYSE’s Amendment for Trading Debt Securities
The Securities and Exchange Commission has granted the New York Stock Exchange approval to amend a prior exemption, allowing issuers of debt securities to trade on NYSE Bonds even if their securities are not registered with the Exchange Act, provided certain conditions are met. This aims to improve competition and transparency in the public debt markets.
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