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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca, Inc. The rule aims to modify the fee schedule for options trading by increasing the fee for manual transactions executed by Lead Market Makers from $0.30 to $0.50 per contract and removing outdated text concerning the Options Regulatory Fee. This change will take effect on March 7, 2025, and the SEC is inviting public comments on this proposal until April 7, 2025. Interested parties can submit their views electronically or via mail, ensuring that their submissions are identified with the file number SR-NYSEARCA-2025-23.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposed rule change by Nasdaq PHLX LLC related to FLEX Options trading on their Exchange. This proposed change involves amendments to the trading rules, including the clarification of functionality, the listing of certain options types, and adjustments to settlement processes. The SEC has not yet reached a decision and is inviting public commentary to help assess the consistency of these changes with financial regulations. Interested parties can submit their views or concerns by February 21, 2025, with rebuttal comments due by March 7, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that NYSE National, Inc. filed a proposed rule change to establish fees for industry members in 2025. This change is related to the costs of the National Market System Plan for the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) and involves setting a fee of $0.000022 per executed share, known as CAT Fee 2025-1. The fee is expected to be in effect for six months and aims to cover about half of the anticipated CAT costs for 2025. Public comments on this proposal are invited and should be submitted by January 31, 2025.

In a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, NYSE Arca, Inc. proposed changes to its fee schedule to replace the current incentives available for Market Makers. These changes involve eliminating the existing "Additional Credit" and introducing two new tiers—Super Select Tier and Super Select Tier II—to attract increased trading volume. The modified structure aims to make achieving the tiers more attainable for traders by lowering volume requirements in specific high-volume issues while slightly raising cross-asset activity requirements. By encouraging more trading on NYSE Arca, the proposal hopes to enhance liquidity and execution opportunities for all market participants.

The Nasdaq Stock Market has proposed a rule change to clarify their credit system for stock trades. The change aims to make sure traders understand they cannot combine certain types of credits and discounts, specifically the M-ELO Supplemental Credit B with either M-ELO Supplemental Credit A or the QMM Tier 2 Program discount. This update doesn't change how the fee system works; rather, it clearly explains the rules to avoid confusion. The proposal is intended to ensure fairness and transparency among market participants.

MIAX Emerald, LLC has proposed a rule change to amend its Fee Schedule to establish a new fee, called CAT Fee 2025-1, related to the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) for 2025. This fee is set at $0.000022 per executed equivalent share and aims to cover half of the budgeted costs for the CAT in 2025. The proposal, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is effective immediately, and the SEC is inviting public comments on this change before February 6, 2025. CAT Fee 2025-1 replaces the previous CAT Fee 2024-1, which was set at a higher rate.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by The Depository Trust Company (DTC) related to money market instruments. DTC aims to streamline the securities eligibility process by moving the processing of money market instruments to a more modern system, updating rules, consolidating provisions, and reducing paperwork requirements. The proposed changes are meant to make the process more efficient, simplifying the requirements for participants and issuers. This proposal is designed to enhance the overall processing and settlement of securities transactions.

Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. has proposed a change to its fee schedule to introduce charges for the use of Dedicated Cores, which are CPU cores dedicated to specific users, providing reduced latency and improved performance. The new fee structure allows users up to two free Dedicated Cores, with additional fees for more: $650 per core for 3-10 cores, $850 per core for 11-15 cores, and $1,050 per core for 16 or more cores. This proposal aims to balance demand with physical space limitations in their data centers, and it remains an optional service for users. The Securities and Exchange Commission invites public comments on this rule change.