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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, requesting an extension for the collection of information related to Rule 17a-8. This rule involves mergers of affiliated investment companies and requires specific procedures such as board approvals and evaluations for assets when merging with an unregistered entity. The average annual burden is estimated at 7 hours per fund, with a total annual cost for all funds estimated at $3,151,248. The public can submit comments on the usefulness and burden of this information collection until March 31, 2025.

Nasdaq MRX, LLC has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to increase its port fees in Options 7, Section 6. This change was filed on December 20, 2024, and is set to take effect immediately, with operational status by January 1, 2025. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposed rule change until January 31, 2025. Interested parties can submit their comments through the SEC’s website or via email, referring to file number SR-MRX-2024-50.

Nasdaq MRX, LLC filed a new rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend its pricing schedule concerning options trading. The proposed changes include adopting new rebates for Penny Symbol Makers, adjusting fees for Penny Symbol Takers, removing discounts on those fees, and changing the volume requirements for qualifying tiers. The SEC is inviting public comments on these changes until March 13, 2025, and the amendments are designed to take effect immediately. This notice ensures transparency and compliance with regulatory processes.

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to update details regarding service providers and the basket size for the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF. This rule change is intended to align with the Trust’s registration statement and does not significantly impact investor protection or competition. The SEC waived the usual 30-day delay, allowing the new rule to take effect immediately. Public comments can be submitted online or by mail, and the deadline for commenting is February 25, 2025.

MIAX Sapphire, LLC has filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend its fee schedule for accessing the MIAX Sapphire Options Exchange's testing systems environment via a dedicated cross connection. This proposal includes a monthly fee of $1,000 for both 1Gb and 10Gb connections, which is voluntary for market participants, who can also choose to access it for free through a virtual private network (VPN). The aim is to provide a reliable environment for testing software and other system functionalities before live trading, with the proposal effective from December 1, 2024. The change is designed to be fair and consistent with industry standards, taking into account competition as 18 U.S. options exchanges compete for market share.

The Options Clearing Corporation, a self-regulatory organization, filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 17, 2025. The changes involve updating the Corporation's Risk Management Framework, Corporate Risk Management Policy, and Default Management Policy to align better with current practices and enhance internal governance clarity. These updates have been designated for immediate effect and are not expected to impact the Clearing Members or other market participants. The Commission is soliciting public comments on the proposal until February 21, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing a proposed rule change by the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) to enhance its methods for assessing the risks of short-dated options. The OCC plans to adjust how it aligns day-count conventions between option price smoothing and implied volatility scenarios and extend the term structure to better account for options with less than one month to expiration. These changes aim to improve the accuracy of margin and stress testing components, ensuring that the financial risks are well-managed. The rule also outlines the potential impacts on margin requirements and clearing funds, with slight increases expected for accounts with a high concentration of short-dated options.

MIAX PEARL, LLC, filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to temporarily extend the period during which certain individuals can function as principals without passing a qualification exam due to COVID-19 disruptions. This rule change would allow these individuals to serve in principal roles until April 30, 2021, instead of the usual 120-day period. The SEC agreed to waive the usual 30-day waiting period for such rule changes, allowing it to take effect immediately, as it helps members manage personnel challenges during the pandemic without significant impact on investor protection.

Nasdaq ISE, LLC has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission concerning the fees for various market data products. These fees will be adjusted based on the rate of inflation, specifically for the Real-time Depth of Market Raw Data Feed, Nasdaq ISE Order Feed, Nasdaq ISE Top Feed, Nasdaq ISE Spread Feed, and Nasdaq ISE Trade Feed. The proposal has taken effect immediately and the Commission is inviting public comments regarding whether the change is consistent with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Comments must be submitted by February 5, 2025, and should reference file number SR-ISE-2025-02.

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to delay the implementation of a new Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) and its methodology. Initially set to start earlier, the new ORF will now be implemented on June 1, 2025, and will end on December 1, 2025. Additionally, Nasdaq plans to revert the ORF to the rate of $0.0016 per contract side, effective March 1, 2025. The Securities and Exchange Commission is inviting public comments on this proposed rule change until March 5, 2025.