💼SEC Notice on Investment Company Exemption for Share Classes
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a notice concerning an application from Monroe Capital BDC Advisors, LLC, seeking an exemption under the Investment Company Act to allow certain registered closed-end investment companies to issue multiple classes of shares with varying fees. Interested parties may request a hearing on this application.
Learn More📉Treasury Direct Final Rule on Eliminating Unnecessary Regulations
Pursuant to an Executive order, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is conducting a review of existing regulations, with the goal of reducing regulatory burden by revoking or revising existing regulations that meet the criteria set forth in the Executive order. In support of that objective, this direct final rule streamlines titles 12 and 31 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) by removing regulations that are no longer necessary or no longer have any current or future applicability.
Learn More💰Cboe BZX Exchange Proposes New Fees for Unitized Logical Ports
The Cboe BZX Exchange has proposed a rule change to establish fees for new Unitized Logical Ports on its equity options platform and introduce Average Daily Quote and Order fees. This aims to regulate market resource usage while providing businesses with enhanced connectivity options for trading activities.
Learn More📈MEMX Announces New Tape C Quoting Tier for Equities Trading
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding MEMX LLC's proposed rule change, introducing the Tape C Quoting Tier. This amendment aims to provide additive rebates for trading in Tape C securities, thereby enhancing liquidity and market quality, allowing for improved trading conditions within a competitive exchange landscape.
Learn More📈SEC Proposal Change for Fidelity Women's Leadership and Sustainability ETFs
The SEC released a notice regarding a proposed rule change reflecting an amendment to the application and exemptive order governing the Fidelity Women's Leadership ETF and Fidelity Sustainability U.S. Equity ETF. The changes are designed to enhance investment flexibility and transparency while ensuring regulatory compliance with existing standards.
Learn More💰SEC Notice on Co-Investment Opportunities for Blue Owl Capital
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a notice regarding Blue Owl Capital Corporation's application for an order allowing certain business development companies to co-invest in portfolio companies. This order aims to streamline terms compared to previous orders and involves various affiliated entities under Blue Owl Capital, thus modifying regulatory compliance for co-investments.
Learn More📊Amendments to Form PF Reporting Requirements for Private Funds
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") and the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") (collectively, "we" or "Commissions") are adopting amendments to Form PF, the confidential reporting form for certain SEC-registered investment advisers to private funds, including those that also are registered with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator ("CPO") or commodity trading adviser ("CTA"). The amendments correct certain errors in Form PF.
Learn More📈FINRA Proposes Rule 6152 for Order Execution Report Disclosure
The SEC announces FINRA's proposed Rule 6152, mandating members to submit order execution information for NMS stocks to FINRA for centralized publication. This initiative aims to improve transparency, allowing investors and market participants better access to execution quality data, promoting informed investment decisions across the financial industry.
Learn More📊SEC Seeks Feedback for Small Business Capital Formation Initiative
The SEC is requesting comments on an information collection aimed at improving its outreach to small businesses and investors. This effort focuses on understanding demographic insights and challenges in capital formation. Feedback will refine the Office’s educational materials and initiatives to better serve small businesses in the financial landscape.
Learn More💹Proposed Changes to NYSE American Fees May Impact Trading Strategies
The NYSE American LLC has filed a notice regarding proposed amendments to transaction fees and credits for Electronic Designated Market Makers. These changes aim to enhance liquidity and competitiveness in the market, responding to the evolving trading landscape and investor needs. The proposal includes introducing a new higher credit option for eDMMs to incentivize increased liquidity provision.
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