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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disapproved a proposed rule change submitted by the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc., which aimed to extend the time allowed for certain exchange-traded products (ETPs) to meet minimum listing requirements. The Exchange wanted to increase the compliance period from 12 to 36 months for ETPs to have a minimum of 50 beneficial holders, arguing it aligns better with the ETP lifecycle and current market conditions. However, the SEC found that the Exchange did not provide enough evidence to ensure this change would protect against market manipulation and protect investors. Despite receiving some support from commenters, the proposal was deemed inconsistent with the necessary regulatory requirements.

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on its updated draft policy, Director's Order #42, which aims to improve accessibility for visitors with disabilities. This new policy will provide guidelines for making NPS facilities and services, including transportation, technology, and educational programs, more accessible and will replace the previous guidelines issued in 2000. The public can review the draft policy online and submit comments until January 9, 2025.

The U.S. Court of International Trade issued a final judgment that impacted the antidumping duty investigation on mattresses from Indonesia and found it not in agreement with an earlier determination by the U.S. Department of Commerce. As a result, the dumping margin for PT. Zinus Global Indonesia was adjusted from 2.22% to 0.00%, leading to the revocation of the antidumping duty order. Consequently, Commerce will no longer collect cash deposits for estimated antidumping duties on these mattresses starting February 28, 2025, and all previously suspended entries will remain on hold until a final court decision is reached.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has made amendments to align its rules with changes made by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. These changes aim to reduce duplicate requirements and potential differences by updating standards related to auditor independence, particularly concerning lending arrangements. The SEC reviewed comments from various stakeholders and concluded that the amendments were necessary to safeguard investors and improve audit practices. The rules will apply to audits of emerging growth companies to ensure consistency and improve efficiency within the industry.

In a decision on January 24, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled against the U.S. Department of Commerce's initial findings in an investigation concerning Brazilian raw honey. The Department of Commerce had originally accused Supermel, a Brazilian honey producer, of providing unverifiable data, and had imposed heavy duties as a result. However, the court found Supermel's discrepancies minor and ordered the review of these duties. Following this ruling, Commerce adjusted the duty rates for Supermel and other producers, relying on verified data rather than their previous adverse determination.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a correction to an earlier notice regarding its decision to revoke an antidumping duty order on mattresses from Indonesia. This change comes after the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) determined that previous findings were incorrect. The revised notice adds information about providing refunds to companies affected by this order. While the revocation means certain legal processes will change, the actual suspension of duties will continue until any appeals are resolved.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposed rule change from Cboe Exchange, Inc.. This rule change seeks to introduce Qualified Contingent Cross Orders for FLEX option trading. The SEC has extended its deadline to make a decision on whether to approve or disapprove the proposal until April 17, 2021. This extension allows the SEC more time to consider the proposal in detail, particularly after Cboe Exchange submitted two amendments modifying the original rule change.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a new rule change proposed by Cboe Exchange, Inc. to broaden the types of complex orders available for trading Flexible Exchange Options (FLEX). Previously, investors could only trade FLEX Options in separate orders if they included both FLEX and non-FLEX securities. The updated rule allows for a new type of complex order, called "FLEX v. Non-FLEX Order," which combines FLEX and non-FLEX components within the same order. This approval is designed to streamline trading by reducing price and legging risks, thereby offering more flexibility and efficiency in managing investment strategies.

In this Executive Order, the President aims to enhance price transparency in healthcare to empower patients and help reduce costs. Building on previous efforts, the order mandates that hospitals, health plans, and other entities make straightforward pricing information available for patients to make well-informed choices. Key government departments are instructed to enforce these transparency regulations vigorously and standardize pricing data to make it easily understandable for everyone. The order highlights that these actions are crucial to promoting a more competitive and affordable healthcare system.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has started a formal enforcement proceeding regarding a Consent Order linked to an investigation of blower components. This proceeding follows a complaint from Regal Beloit America, Inc., which alleged that East West Manufacturing, LLC and East West Industries violated the terms of the Consent Order. The order originally resulted in the termination of the previous investigation without the participation of the Office of Unfair Import Investigations. The aim now is to assess if a violation occurred and decide on suitable enforcement measures.