Notice 5 Mar 2025 securities, regulatory compliance, contract reference obligations, ice clear credit, credit derivatives

📈ICE Clear Credit Proposed Rule Changes for Contract Obligations

The SEC releases a notice regarding ICE Clear Credit's proposed rule changes to enhance and clarify procedures for selecting Contract Reference Obligations in credit default swaps. The revisions aim to codify existing practices, increase transparency, and promote stakeholder engagement through public consultation on proposed obligations, ensuring alignment with market expectations and regulatory requirements.

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Notice 5 Mar 2025 bitcoin, financial regulation, ethereum, cryptocurrency, securities, investment

💹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.

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Notice 5 Mar 2025 deregistration, securities, investment, regulation, compliance

📈Notice of Deregistration Applications Under Investment Company Act

Applicant, a unit investment trust, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Applicant currently has 96 beneficial owners, is not presently making an offering of securities and does not propose to make any offering of securities. Applicant will continue to operate as a private investment fund in reliance on section 3(c)(1) of the Act. Filing Date: The application was filed on July 1, 2024. Applicant's Address: Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company, 3130 Broadway, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.

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Notice 5 Mar 2025 financial regulation, market data, securities, business compliance, fees

📊Proposed Market Data Fees by Long-Term Stock Exchange

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by the Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc., focusing on establishing new market data fees. This includes fees for proprietary data feeds such as Depth of Book and Top of Book, with the aim of amending the existing fee schedule effective February 14, 2025. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposal.

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Notice 5 Mar 2025 bitcoin, trading, securities, finance, etfs, regulation, compliance

📈SEC Proposes Rule Change for FLEX Trading in Bitcoin ETF

The SEC has designated a longer review period for Nasdaq PHLX's proposed rule change that would allow FLEX Trading in the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. This extension is intended to provide the Commission more time to consider the implications of the proposed rule change following public comments received, as regulatory decisions regarding such financial products can significantly impact market dynamics.

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Notice 5 Mar 2025 clearinghouse, securities, finance, ficc, regulation, compliance, payments

💰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.

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Notice 4 Mar 2025 rule 17ad-16, financial reporting, securities, compliance, transfer agents

📄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.

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Notice 4 Mar 2025 rule change, business compliance, nyse, regulation, securities

📈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.

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Notice 4 Mar 2025 exchange commission, market data fees, business compliance, securities, regulatory change

📊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.

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Notice 4 Mar 2025 sec, crowdfunding, regulation, compliance, funding portals, securities

📈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.

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