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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for public comments on the current information collection required by Rule 6h-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This rule involves the listing standards for national securities exchanges and associations trading in security futures products, focusing on preventing price manipulation and coordinating trading halts. Public feedback is sought on the necessity, efficiency, and burden of this information collection, and comments can be submitted by May 12, 2025. This process is part of the SEC's efforts to continue complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

The NYSE American LLC has proposed a change to their options fee schedule, which involves continuing the waiver of some floor-based fixed fees. This extension is intended to assist market participants who have struggled to return to their normal operational levels on the trading floor due to COVID-19 restrictions. The fee waiver will help reduce monthly costs for firms affected by these disruptions until at least March 2021 or until the trading floor fully reopens. Additionally, this change aims to support fair competition and equitable fee allocation among its members.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension for a previously approved information collection related to Form 40-F, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This form is used by certain Canadian companies to register securities or submit annual reports in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act. The SEC estimates that responding to this form takes approximately 431.42 hours, and an average of 175 responses are submitted annually. The public is invited to comment on this request by visiting a specified website or by sending an email by April 21, 2025.

Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. proposed a change to its fee schedule for its equity options platform, aiming to increase fees for logical connectivity. This proposal was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is set for immediate effectiveness. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposed rule change, which are due by February 11, 2025. Interested parties can submit comments electronically or through postal mail, and all comments will be publicly available on the SEC's website.

Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a new rule to amend its fee schedule by introducing a monthly fee of $350 for each additional Market Participant Identifier (MPID) a member uses, while the first MPID remains free. This change aims to align fees with the benefits received by members using multiple MPIDs and is designed to promote efficient use of these identifiers. The proposal emphasizes competition among exchanges and states that many options are available for trading, meaning the fee is not overly burdensome. The Securities and Exchange Commission is soliciting public comments on this proposed rule change.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a rule change proposed by BOX Exchange LLC that allows the trading of options on the iShares Bitcoin ETF. This decision follows a similar proposal approved for Nasdaq ISE. The rule, effective immediately, establishes new position and exercise limits for these options, set at 25,000 contracts. This move is intended to provide investors with a cost-effective method to gain exposure to Bitcoin through a familiar public securities market. Additionally, BOX Exchange updated its rules to reflect the current names of certain trust funds.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on its plan to continue collecting information under Rule 206(4)-2. This rule ensures that investment advisers, who handle clients' money or assets, do so properly by using qualified custodians like banks or brokers. Advisers are required to notify clients about where their assets are kept and ensure account statements are sent out quarterly. Some advisers might be exempt from certain rules if specific conditions are met, like being audited by an independent accountant. Feedback is requested by June 30, 2025, to improve the process and reduce the burden of this information collection.

The Securities and Exchange Commission received a proposed rule change from the Depository Trust Company (DTC) regarding updates to its Clearing Agency Operational Risk Management Framework. This proposal involves changing group names and making other minor edits to improve clarity. The changes will not affect competition and are designed to enhance the understanding of operational risk management processes without altering compliance with existing rules. Public comments are invited until January 13, 2025, and all feedback will be publicly accessible.

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.

Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. is proposing a change to its fee schedule by eliminating two specific routing fee codes, 8 and MX, due to minimal usage. These codes relate to orders routed to NYSE American with specific strategies. Instead, affected orders will now fall under fee code X, which applies to all other unspecified routed orders. The proposal aims to streamline operations and ensure competitive pricing, as the market environment allows participants to choose between various trading platforms based on their fee preferences. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) invites public comments on this proposed rule change.