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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a notice regarding an application for an exemption under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The application involves the Optimize Growth Equity Fund, Optimize Premium Yield Fund, and Optimize Wealth Management Inc., seeking permission for certain registered closed-end investment companies to make repurchase offers monthly. If someone wishes to contest this application or request a hearing, they must submit their request to the SEC by May 6, 2025. The application details and conditions are available through the SEC's EDGAR system.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted a temporary extension for certain companies that operate in the securities market. This extension allows them to bypass a specific requirement related to tracking and linking customer orders and representative orders in cases where their systems aren't directly connected. The SEC supports this extension to give companies more time to find long-term solutions and maintain market stability. This decision is made in the interest of protecting investors and ensuring the market remains organized and efficient.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing a proposed rule change filed by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. Nasdaq wants to share an early version of order imbalance information, adjust certain time limits for market orders during its Opening Cross auction, and extend the deadline for submitting some types of orders. These changes aim to improve price discovery and market stability during the opening of the trading day by giving participants more information and flexibility. The commission is asking for public comments on this proposal to help them decide whether to approve or disapprove the changes.

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding proposed amendments by ICE Clear Europe Limited to its CDS Procedures and CDS Default Management Policy. These changes aim to clarify the requirements for a Clearing Member to be eligible for the CDS Default Committee and to update procedures for managing defaults. The amendments include enhancing participant eligibility, confidentiality obligations, and default management testing procedures. ICE Clear Europe believes these updates will improve default management capabilities and enhance market stability without imposing unnecessary burdens on competition.

Cboe Exchange, Inc. has proposed a change to its rules to allow certain index options, known as expiring non-Volatility A.M.-settled index options, to be traded up until their settlement value is determined on the expiration date. Currently, these options stop trading the day before the expiration day, which increases overnight risk for investors. The change would allow more trading opportunities to manage risk efficiently, especially during night trading sessions. The proposed rule aligns the trading hours of Cboe's options with similar products from other exchanges, aiming to enhance trading flexibility and risk management for investors.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a rule change proposed by Cboe Exchange, Inc., which allows the exchange to add options on the Mini-Russell 2000 Index, known as MRUT options, to its pilot program for P.M.-settled options. These new options will be traded on a trial basis until May 3, 2021. The purpose is to evaluate the impact of P.M. settlement on market stability, utilizing enhanced data collection and analysis. The findings from this trial will aid both Cboe and the Commission in assessing the potential risks and benefits of expanding these options permanently.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend a rule that requires key market players to maintain robust and secure technological systems. This rule, known as Regulation SCI, involves collecting information to ensure market stability and includes specific requirements for reporting technological events and improvements to the SEC. Currently, 48 entities are subject to this rule, with the number expected to increase over the next three years. The regulation aims to enhance the resilience of the U.S. securities market and ensure compliance with federal securities laws, incurring costs and compliance efforts from the involved entities.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced a proposed rule change filed by NYSE Arca, Inc. This change allows the listing and trading of options on the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF and the Fidelity Ethereum Fund, which are both related to Ethereum, a cryptocurrency. The move is intended to offer investors more ways to trade and hedge against Ethereum price changes, and the options will be traded under strict guidelines to ensure market stability and investor protection. The SEC is inviting public comments on these proposed changes.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted temporary relief from certain regulations for clearing agencies dealing with U.S. Treasury securities. These regulations, known as the Margin Separation Requirement, were initially set to be enforced by March 31, 2025. However, due to challenges faced by market participants in meeting the original deadline, the SEC decided to extend the compliance date to September 30, 2025. This extension allows additional time for agencies to adjust their legal, operational, and risk management systems to meet the new rules, ensuring that market stability is maintained while preventing market disruption.