Notice 19 Mar 2025 securities, regulatory compliance, closed-end funds, business development companies, investment

📈SEC Notice on Jefferies Credit Management's Share Issuance Application

The SEC issued a notice regarding Jefferies Credit Management LLC's application for an exemption under the Investment Company Act to allow multiple classes of shares for certain investment companies. The notice includes filing dates, hearing notification details, and further contact information for inquiries.

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Notice 19 Mar 2025 securities, compliance, ficc, regulatory, risk management, financial services

📈FICC Proposes Amendments to Risk Management Framework

The SEC published a notice regarding FICC's proposed rule change to amend its Risk Management Framework. The changes aim to clarify the quarterly escalation process, annual reviews, and eliminate references to the Systemic Risk Council. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments regarding the proposed changes.

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Notice 19 Mar 2025 securities, sec, market regulation, options trading, etf, miax pearl, commodity-based trust shares

📈Proposed Rule Change for Options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares

The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a proposed rule change from MIAX Pearl to allow the listing and trading of options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares. This amendment aims to enhance trading efficiency and competition among exchanges, benefiting market participants by enabling quicker hedging opportunities on these commodities.

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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, 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, exchange, solana, regulatory, etf, cryptocurrency

📈SEC Notice on Franklin Solana ETF Proposed Rule Change

The SEC published a notice regarding the proposed rule change from Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. to list and trade shares of the Franklin Solana ETF, a commodity-based trust, allowing for investment opportunities in digital assets and addressing regulatory compliance related to cryptocurrency market dynamics.

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Notice 18 Mar 2025 compliance, exchange, regulation, securities, market participants, fees, testing systems

💰MIAX Sapphire Proposes New Fees for Testing Systems Access

The SEC published a notice regarding MIAX Sapphire's proposed rule change to amend its fee schedule. This includes the introduction of fees for dedicated cross connection access to the Exchange's testing systems environment, aimed at market participants. The notice seeks public comments on the implications of this fee structure.

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Notice 18 Mar 2025 compliance, trading, regulation, securities, options, financial markets, futures

📈SEC Notice on Cboe Proposed Rule Change for Future-Option Orders

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a notice regarding Cboe Exchange's proposed rule change to allow orders with options and futures legs, termed "Future-Option Orders." The Commission has designated an extended timeline for reviewing this proposal, aiming to ensure adequate consideration of the change and its implications for the market.

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Notice 18 Mar 2025 regulation, securities, investment, financial services, cryptocurrency

📈SEC Notice on Fidelity Ethereum Fund Options Listing

The SEC issued a notice regarding the Cboe EDGX Exchange's proposed rule change to list options on the Fidelity Ethereum Fund. The notice indicates an extension of the Commission's review period to allow adequate consideration of this significant financial instrument, with the new decision deadline set for May 14, 2025.

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Notice 18 Mar 2025 compliance, regulation, finance, securities, nasdaq, transaction fees

💰Nasdaq Proposes Changes to Transaction Fees Affecting Businesses

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has filed a proposed rule change to amend its transaction fees for the Nasdaq Report Center and the Equity Trade Journal for Clearing Firms. This notice invites comments from interested parties on the proposal, highlighting the importance of stakeholder feedback in the regulatory process.

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