⏱️SEC Grants Temporary Exemptive Relief on Timestamp Granularity
The SEC has granted temporary conditional exemptive relief to Participants from certain timestamp granularity requirements under the CAT NMS Plan. This relief is aimed at reducing compliance costs and maintaining market integrity while ensuring adequate regulatory data sequencing, reflecting current industry practices.
Learn More📊SEC Proposes Fee Discounts for Academic Purchasers of Equity Reports
The Securities and Exchange Commission announces a proposed rule by Cboe BYX Exchange to amend the Fee Schedule, providing discounts on fees for qualifying academic institutions purchasing historical U.S. equity short volume reports. This initiative aims to promote academic research and provide access to valuable market data for educational purposes.
Learn More📉IEX Proposes Rule Change on Post Only Orders for Liquidity
The Investors Exchange LLC proposes a modification to its Post Only order type, requiring a minimum price improvement of $0.01 for execution upon entry. This change aims to encourage the posting of displayed liquidity and enhance market efficiency, aligning IEX with similar practices in other exchanges. The new rules are set to provide greater price determination for members and streamline trading operations.
Learn More📈ICC Proposes Changes to Risk Management and Margin Policies
The SEC approved ICC's proposed rule changes to its Risk Parameter Setting and Review Policy, enhancing its risk management framework. The updates include daily adjustments to risk parameters and improved documentation methods, aiming to mitigate procyclicality and ensure timely responses to market conditions. These changes are designed to bolster the robustness of clearing operations and safeguard financial stability.
Learn More📊Cboe Proposes Fee Discounts for Academic Trading Data Purchasers
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice from Cboe EDGA Exchange proposing a rule change to update its fee schedule. The change introduces a discount program for qualifying academic institutions purchasing historical U.S. equity short volume and trade reports, aiming to encourage academic research and studies in the equities market.
Learn More📈Cboe Proposes Change to Enhance Auction Response Processing Time
The Cboe Exchange has proposed increasing the auction response processing time for SPX options to provide more opportunities for timely responses during peak trading activity. This change aims to enhance price improvement for investors and ensure a more efficient auction process while balancing market risks and execution speed.
Learn More📈B500 Index Options Trading Approval
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved the Miami International Securities Exchange's proposal to list and trade options on the Bloomberg US Large Cap Price Return Index (B500 Index), enhancing investment alternatives. The options include A.M.-settled and P.M.-settled contracts, aiming to provide investors with effective hedging mechanisms while maintaining a fair market environment.
Learn More⚖️SEC Notice
The SEC will hold a closed meeting to address various legal and enforcement issues, including the institution of injunctive actions and administrative proceedings. Attendees will include Commissioners and legal counsel, discussing urgent matters that could influence regulatory strategies and compliance for businesses in the securities sector.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on Investment Company Act Exemption Request
The Securities and Exchange Commission released a notice regarding an application from Align Alternative Access Fund and Sovereign Financial Group, Inc. for an exemption under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The application seeks permission for registered closed-end investment companies to issue various classes of shares with differing sales loads and service fees, impacting their operational strategy and regulatory compliance.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on Cboe BZX ETF Rule Change Proposal
The SEC has released a notice regarding Cboe BZX Exchange's proposed rule change to list and trade shares of the Franklin Solana ETF under specific rules. This notice highlights the extension for regulatory consideration and the opportunity for comments on the proposed changes, indicating a significant development in the exchange-traded fund market.
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