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The Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This change will allow the Exchange to list and trade options on the Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF as well as update the names of some trusts to their current names. The SEC has approved the rule to become effective immediately to align with similar rules from other exchanges, noting no negative effects on investor protection or public interest. The public is encouraged to submit comments on this rule change, which are due by March 14, 2025.

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) filed a proposed rule change to amend the definition of “Fund Share” in its by-laws. This change aligns with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) advisory indicating that options on spot commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) are likely to be considered securities, thus falling under SEC oversight. The proposed changes will remove the need for product-by-product exemptions previously sought from the CFTC, providing clearer guidelines for market participants, and ensuring OCC's by-laws remain current and clear. The rule change aims to facilitate the efficient clearance of these options without significantly impacting competition or investor protection.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) submitted a proposed rule change to amend Section 907.00 of the NYSE Manual. This amendment aims to clarify the application of complimentary products and services offered to companies listed on the exchange, depending on their global market value. Companies that listed on or after January 11, 2021, will receive these services for 48 months, while those listed earlier will get them for 24 months. The change is primarily for clarification and transparency and does not impose any significant burden on competition or affect investor protection.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a notice regarding an application for exemption requested by Jefferies Credit Management LLC and Jefferies Credit Partners BDC Inc. The applicants seek permission to allow certain registered closed-end investment companies to issue multiple classes of shares with different sales loads and fees. This notice provides information on how individuals can request a hearing regarding the application. Any hearing requests must be submitted to the SEC by April 8, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a rule change proposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to amend the rules about removing members from FINRA's National Adjudicatory Council (NAC). This change aligns the reasons for removing a NAC member with those for removing a governor from the FINRA Board, including removal "for any cause affecting the best interests" judged by the FINRA Board. This is intended to enhance governance and assure fair representation of FINRA members, supporting investor protection and public interest through fair and impartial adjudication processes. The decision emphasizes the importance of the NAC's independence, integrity, and freedom from conflicts of interest.

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.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing non-substantive rules proposed by MIAX PEARL, LLC. These proposed changes are intended to clarify and update outdated rules in MIAX Pearl's Rulebook. Key changes include correcting the way certain information is announced, removing references to obsolete mini-options, and updating regulatory citations. The Commission is inviting comments from the public and has allowed these rule changes to be effective immediately, as they do not significantly impact investor protection or market competition.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has proposed changes to its arbitration process to enhance the fairness and efficiency of selecting arbitrators. The new rules would give non-chair-qualified public arbitrators more opportunities to be selected and improve the list selection process's transparency. The proposal also introduces clear timelines for removing arbitrators and aligns rules with existing practices, ensuring better protection of investors and public interest by making the arbitration process more predictable and equitable. The Securities and Exchange Commission is inviting the public to comment on these proposed changes.

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.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a notice about an application by Goldman Sachs Private Credit Corp. and Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. The applicants are seeking an exemption from certain sections of the Investment Company Act of 1940 to allow certain registered closed-end investment companies to issue different classes of shares with varying fees. The SEC indicates that unless a hearing is requested by April 14, 2025, an order granting the requested relief will be issued. Interested parties can find more details by accessing the applicant's amended application on the SEC's EDGAR system.