Notice 19 Mar 2025 securities, investment companies, sec, exemptions, financial regulation

📈SEC Notice on Columbia Credit Opportunities Fund Exemptions

The notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission pertains to an application for exemptions under the Investment Company Act, allowing the Columbia Credit Income Opportunities Fund to issue multiple classes of shares and implement service fees and early withdrawal charges. Interested parties may request a hearing on the matter.

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Notice 19 Mar 2025 securities, compliance, market data, fee schedule, regulation

📈MIAX Sapphire Proposes New Fee Categories for Market Data Feeds

MIAX Sapphire, LLC has filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to amend the fee schedule by introducing new fee categories for proprietary market data feeds, including MIAX Sapphire Top of Market and MIAX Sapphire Liquidity Feed, which are designed to enhance trading functionality. The proposal is open for public comment.

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Notice 18 Mar 2025 regulation, securities, financial services, cryptocurrency, index options

📈Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options Proposed Rule Change by SEC

The SEC announces a longer period for consideration of a proposed rule change to introduce Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options, allowing additional time for thorough evaluation. This extension impacts stakeholders engaged in cryptocurrency trading and related financial services, highlighting the ongoing regulatory developments in this sector.

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Notice 18 Mar 2025 finance, securities, investment, regulatory change, etf, ethereum, staking

💰SEC Proposes Rule Change for Franklin Ethereum ETF to Allow Staking

The SEC is reviewing a proposed rule change from Cboe BZX Exchange to allow the Franklin Ethereum ETF to engage in staking ether. This amendment aims to enhance revenue generation for the Fund and improve investor returns, adapting to the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency investments.

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Notice 18 Mar 2025 trading, regulation, securities, cboe, liquidity, preferred market-makers

📈Cboe Exchange Updates Preferred Market-Maker Participation Rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding a rule change by Cboe Exchange, impacting the participation entitlements of Preferred Market-Makers (PMMs). The amendment proposes a 60/40 entitlement percentage and ensures PMMs receive at least one contract if they quote at the best price, aiming to enhance liquidity and trading opportunities.

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Notice 18 Mar 2025 trading, securities, fees, nasdaq, financial regulation, market makers

📈Nasdaq GEMX Proposes Changes to Options Pricing Schedule

The SEC announces Nasdaq GEMX's proposed rule change to amend the "Regular Order Fees and Rebates" in its Pricing Schedule. Key modifications include the removal of certain rebates and fees, adjustments in qualifying criteria for market participants, and a focus on enhancing fee structures for various trading categories. The proposed changes are designated for immediate effectiveness and open for public comment.

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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, sec, regulatory, securities, financial reporting, business filings

📊SEC Requests Comments on Form 12b-25 Extension for Late Filings

The Securities and Exchange Commission has submitted a request for extension of Form 12b-25, which notifies the Commission and the market about late filings of reports. The form allows for an automatic extension if conditions are met and supports compliance with relevant securities laws. Comments on this information collection are invited to assess its utility and burden.

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Notice 18 Mar 2025 securities, fees, market access, financial regulation, exchanges

💰SEC Notice

The SEC announces the immediate effectiveness of a proposed rule change by Miami International Securities Exchange to amend its fee schedule, establishing fees for dedicated cross connection access to its testing systems environment. Interested parties are invited to comment on the proposal, with details available on the Exchange and SEC websites.

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