Notice 28 Mar 2025 compliance, information collection, securities, department of labor, pension plans

📊DOL Seeks Comments on Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.

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Notice 27 Mar 2025 compliance, regulation, securities, financial services, dtcc, disruption

📈Proposed Rule Change on Participant System Disruption by FICC

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding proposed amendments to the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation's Disruption Rules. These changes aim to streamline procedures for managing significant system disruptions affecting DTCC Systems Participants, enhancing compliance mechanisms and operational risk management within the financial services industry.

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Notice 27 Mar 2025 compliance, sec, regulation, securities, investment, crowdfunding, intermediaries

📈SEC Proposed Rules on Crowdfunding for Intermediaries

The SEC is soliciting comments on proposed information collection rules for intermediaries under Regulation Crowdfunding. The rules detail compliance requirements for intermediaries to facilitate securities offerings, including registration, investor interactions, and disclosure obligations, emphasizing the need for operational transparency and accountability in crowdfunding activities.

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Notice 27 Mar 2025 regulatory compliance, securities, trading fees, cboe, physical ports

💰Cboe BYX Exchange Proposed Increase in Physical Port Fees

Cboe BYX Exchange has proposed an increase in monthly fees for 10 Gb physical ports from $7,500 to $8,500. This fee adjustment aims to account for inflation and recent operational improvements, aligning the costs with enhanced service quality and competitive offerings in the market. The change is designed to support ongoing investments in technology and infrastructure.

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Notice 27 Mar 2025 regulatory compliance, securities, federal reserve, transfer agents

📃Federal Reserve Notice on Exempted Transfer Agent Status

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) invites comment on a proposal to extend for three years, without revision the Notice Claiming Status as an Exempted Transfer Agent (FR 4013; OMB No. 7100-0137).

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Notice 27 Mar 2025 regulatory compliance, securities, financial services, system disruptions, dtcc

⚖️Proposed Disruption Rule Change by NSCC and SEC

The SEC has published a notice regarding the NSCC's proposed rule change to update the Disruption Rules, focusing on system interruptions. Key changes include refined definitions, enhanced notification requirements, and provisions for reconnection of disrupted systems, aiming to improve operational resilience and risk management across associated clearing agencies and participants.

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Notice 27 Mar 2025 compliance, regulation, securities, financial services, dtc, clearinghouse, operational risk

⚖️Proposed Regulatory Changes for DTC Participant System Disruptions

The document posted by the SEC details proposed amendments to the Disruption Rules of the Depository Trust Company, focusing on enhancing protocols for managing system disruptions. Key changes include updated definitions, notification requirements, and governance structures for addressing Major System Events, aimed at improving operational resilience and compliance among market participants.

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Notice 27 Mar 2025 regulation, securities, financial services, cboe, connectivity fees, business operations

💵Cboe Increases Monthly Fee for 10 Gb Physical Ports

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice from Cboe EDGX Exchange regarding a proposed rule change to increase monthly fees for 10 Gb physical ports. This adjustment is intended to help maintain and improve market technology and services, reflecting the Exchange's investments and the impact of inflation on operational costs.

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Notice 27 Mar 2025 compliance, trading, securities, cboe, financial regulation, liquidity, stock exchange

⏰Cboe BZX Extends Early Trading Session Hours to Enhance Liquidity

The Cboe BZX Exchange has proposed a rule change to extend its Early Trading Session hours from 7

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Notice 26 Mar 2025 securities, financial regulation, cryptocurrency, polkadot, investment vehicles

💹Proposed Rule Change for 21Shares Polkadot Trust Listing

The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing a proposed rule change from Nasdaq to list and trade shares of the 21Shares Polkadot Trust under Nasdaq Rule 5711(d). This proposal outlines the structure and function of the Trust, detailing its investment objectives and the mechanisms for trading and valuation of the shares in the evolving cryptocurrency market.

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