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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued a report to Congress. As of September 30, 2024, they found no major differences in the accounting and capital standards for the banks they oversee. While there are some minor differences concerning definitions and rules, these do not significantly affect the institutions. The report highlights how certain rules apply differently to specific banking groups due to legal and regulatory requirements.

MIAX Sapphire, LLC, a self-regulatory organization, has proposed changes to its fee schedule for three specific market data feeds: MIAX Sapphire Top of Market, MIAX Sapphire Complex Top of Market, and MIAX Sapphire Liquidity Feed. These fees will initially be waived for six months to encourage market participation. The proposed fees are structured to cover the costs associated with providing these data feeds and are intended to be competitive with fees charged by other exchanges for similar services. The proposal maintains that the fees are fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory, applying consistently to all subscribers based on their use and distribution of the data.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that Nasdaq PHLX LLC has proposed a new rule to allow the listing and trading of options based on 1/100th of the Nasdaq-100 Index, known as Nasdaq 100 Micro Index Options (XND). These micro options are designed to offer more affordable opportunities for retail investors interested in trading options on the Nasdaq-100 Index. Similar to existing options, XND options will be European-style and cash-settled, but will require less capital, making them more accessible. The SEC is soliciting public comments on this proposed rule change before making a final decision.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that the BOX Exchange LLC has filed a proposal to amend its Fee Schedule for the upcoming year, 2025. The proposed changes involve establishing a new fee system called CAT Fee 2025-1, which sets the fee at $0.000022 per executed equivalent share. This fee helps cover the costs associated with the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT), a system that tracks trading activity in the national market. The CAT Fee 2025-1 is intended to replace the previous CAT Fee 2024-1, which had a higher rate, and will be in effect for six months to cover half of the budgeted CAT costs. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on these changes by January 29, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension from the Office of Management and Budget to continue collecting certain information under Rule 19a-1, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This rule requires investment companies to inform their shareholders about the sources of dividend payments to ensure clarity and prevent confusion between income dividends and other types of distributions. It affects around 12,019 investment companies annually, creating an estimated total burden of 24,038 hours and an approximate cost of $2,892,693. The SEC is accepting public comments on this information collection request within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has proposed a rule change to eliminate the cap on the fee discount provided to certain investment management entities and their eligible portfolio companies. Previously, there was a maximum limit on the discount, which created unequal fee outcomes for similar companies. By removing this cap, all qualifying companies will uniformly receive a 50% annual fee discount without a maximum limit, promoting fairness and consistency. The change is expected to have minimal impact on overall competition, as only a small percentage of companies qualify for this discount.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received a proposal from Cboe Exchange, Inc. to amend certain rules, allowing them to list and trade options on three Ethereum-based ETFs: the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF, Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, and Bitwise Ethereum ETF. The proposal includes changes to rules about the criteria for underlying securities, as well as position and exercise limits for these options, which are based on the number of shares and trading volume. The goal is to provide investors with a new tool for managing risks associated with investments in Ethereum. The SEC is seeking public comments on this proposal to consider its compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

MEMX LLC has proposed changes to its fee schedule, which were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The changes include increasing rebates for certain orders that add liquidity and increasing fees for orders that remove liquidity. The aim is to attract more orders to the MEMX exchange by offering competitive pricing. This proposal is publicly available for comments, allowing interested parties to share their views on the changes.

The Depository Trust Company (DTC) has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce new fees for its Money Market Instrument Program (MMI Program). This change aims to amend the DTC Fee Schedule to add new charges for adjustments in MMI processing that require manual intervention due to errors or late reconciliation by participants. The goal is to motivate participants to input accurate data and make timely adjustments to avoid additional settlement and operational risks. The proposed fees are tiered based on the type and risk level of the required adjustment, ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 per CUSIP.