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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is announcing a public meeting of the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, which will be held via videoconference on January 29, 2021. The public is encouraged to submit written statements to the Committee, which can be done through the SEC's internet submission form or by email. The meeting will address issues affecting small businesses and their investors under federal securities laws. Anyone needing special accommodations due to a disability is urged to contact Julie Z. Davis at the SEC.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted Green Impact Exchange, LLC (GIX) approval to register as a national securities exchange. GIX will be responsible for its trading system's regulations and oversight, although some regulatory functions will be outsourced to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) through a regulatory services agreement. The exchange will operate as an electronic trading platform without a physical trading floor, and its corporate governance and ownership structures align with industry standards to maintain independence and meet SEC requirements. Additionally, GIX plans to utilize technology provided by MEMX Technologies to facilitate trading operations while ensuring compliance with federal securities laws.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a public meeting of its Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee. This meeting is scheduled for January 29, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time and will be held via videoconference, with the possibility of being at the SEC's headquarters in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss rules and regulations that impact small and emerging businesses under federal securities laws. The public can watch the webcast of the meeting on the SEC's website and may submit written comments. Vanessa A. Countryman is the contact person for more information.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold a public meeting of its Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. This meeting will take place at the SEC's headquarters in Washington, DC, and will also be accessible via videoconference. The agenda will cover topics related to rules and regulations that impact small and emerging businesses and their investors under federal securities laws. The meeting is open to the public and can be watched live on the SEC's website.

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission to list and trade the Hennessy Stance ESG ETF under Nasdaq Rule 5750. This ETF was previously traded on NYSE Arca and the change involves switching to Nasdaq's set of rules. The proposed change includes implementing surveillance and monitoring systems to ensure compliance with federal securities laws. The rule filing has been made effective immediately, as it does not significantly impact investor protection or competition.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking an extension on the approval for collecting information via Form ID, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Individuals and companies use Form ID to gain access to file on the SEC's EDGAR system, which is crucial for making certain disclosures under federal securities laws. Each year, about 73,600 Form ID submissions are expected, with each taking about 0.6 hours to complete, resulting in a total of 44,160 hours of effort annually. The public can review and comment on this information collection request through the provided online link or via email by March 27, 2025.