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The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a notice regarding a proposed rule change by the Miami International Securities Exchange to amend its Fee Schedule. This amendment aims to introduce a fee discount program for the Open-Close Report. The Commission is seeking public comments on whether the proposed changes align with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Interested individuals can submit their comments electronically or by mail before January 29, 2025.

The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to amend its fee schedules for options and equities. This amendment aims to streamline billing by establishing that all fees and rebates are considered final after three months, encouraging prompt invoices review by Members and Non-Members. Disputes must be submitted in writing with supporting documentation, which helps both parties address discrepancies efficiently and prevents long-term resource expenditure on billing errors. The proposal aligns with similar practices at other exchanges and seeks to ensure a fair and consistent billing process.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering an application from Green Impact Exchange, LLC (GIX) to become a national securities exchange. GIX submitted its application under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and public comments have been both supportive and opposed to the proposal. The SEC has decided to extend the period by 90 days, until April 19, 2025, to fully assess whether GIX's application meets all necessary legal requirements. This extension allows the SEC more time to evaluate GIX's new Green Governance Standards and ensure compliance with existing rules.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that Nasdaq ISE, LLC (ISE) has submitted a proposed rule change on January 10, 2025. This rule change aims to set new fees for its expanded co-location services, allowing traders to place their trading equipment near ISE's servers for faster access. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposal, and interested parties can submit their thoughts electronically through the SEC's website or by mail until February 18, 2025. This proposal has been designated for immediate effectiveness under U.S. securities law, although the SEC can delay its implementation if needed to protect investor interests.

The National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to modify its rules concerning the receipt of securities from its Continuous Net Settlement (CNS) system. This change aims to improve the clarity of NSCC's rules regarding CNS long allocations. The SEC has published a notice to gather public comments on this proposal. Comments can be submitted online or by mail by January 29, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is announcing a public meeting of the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, which will be held via videoconference on January 29, 2021. The public is encouraged to submit written statements to the Committee, which can be done through the SEC's internet submission form or by email. The meeting will address issues affecting small businesses and their investors under federal securities laws. Anyone needing special accommodations due to a disability is urged to contact Julie Z. Davis at the SEC.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on the continuation of an information collection process involving Form 8-A. This form is used by companies to register a class of securities with the SEC, as required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The SEC estimates that about 1,052 forms are filed annually, each taking approximately 3 hours to complete, resulting in a total annual burden of 3,156 hours. Public comments on this information collection are invited before May 9, 2025, to ensure it remains efficient and useful.

On March 6, 2025, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning adjustments to transaction fees at specific sections of their regulations. This change, which the Exchange intends to implement immediately, affects fees associated with the Nasdaq Report Center and the Equity Trade Journal for Clearing Firms. The SEC is inviting the public to submit comments on this proposed rule change, which are due by April 8, 2025, and can be submitted either electronically or on paper. The details of the proposal are available on both Nasdaq's and the SEC's websites.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC proposed a new rule, effective immediately, to increase its Membership and Regulatory, Registration, and Processing Fees. This is part of an amendment to its fee schedule under Sections 10 and 30 of Equity 7. The SEC is seeking public comments on this proposed change, and interested individuals can submit their opinions electronically or by mail before February 11, 2025. Details of the proposed rule change are available on both Nasdaq's and the SEC’s websites.

Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish fees for its expanded co-location services. This proposal, filed on January 8, 2025, is designed to take immediate effect, and the SEC is requesting public comments on the proposed rule change. Interested individuals can submit their comments via the SEC's website, email, or by mail, ensuring they reference the file number SR-NASDAQ-2025-003. All comments must be submitted by February 18, 2025.