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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a notice regarding an application for exemptions from certain provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940. The applicants, Strategas Securities, LLC and Strategas Trust, seek permission for unit investment trusts (UITs) to impose deferred sales charges and offer exchange and rollover options to unitholders, among other requests. They also ask for relief from requirements related to net worth and capital gains distributions, arguing it's necessary to facilitate their investment strategies. Interested parties may request a hearing on the matter by March 15, 2021.

Nasdaq PHLX LLC has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to update Rule 3304, which deals with the data feeds the Exchange uses for processing orders and regulatory operations. The change will make MIAX PEARL, LLC and MEMX LLC the primary data sources, with CQS/UQDF as the secondary source. The purpose of this update is to enhance transparency and provide clearer information to market participants. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposed change by March 16, 2021.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is inviting comments on the information collection requirements related to Rule 498, as outlined by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Rule 498 allows investment funds to use a Summary Prospectus for delivering key information about fund investments, while the full statutory prospectus is available online. The SEC estimates that about 10,536 funds are using this Summary Prospectus, with a total annual burden of approximately 15,804 hours and cost burden of around $190 million. Comments can help improve these processes and must be submitted within 60 days.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received a proposed rule change from the Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc., which the Exchange has already deemed non-controversial. The proposal aims to allow listing options on the iShares Ethereum Trust, enabling investors to trade these options in a more regulated environment compared to over-the-counter exchanges. The proposal outlines how these options will be managed and supervised, ensuring that they adhere to existing trading rules and limits. Overall, this move is seen as beneficial for investors, providing more opportunities to trade Ethereum-related options while ensuring market transparency and oversight.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on an existing information collection requirement under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They intend to request an extension for Form F-X, which is used by Canadian issuers to appoint an agent for service of process when registering securities in the U.S. The form, which takes about 2 hours to complete, is filed by around 137 respondents annually, resulting in a total reporting burden of 274 hours. The public can submit comments on this request until January 27, 2025, via a provided website or email address.

Nasdaq PHLX LLC has proposed changes to its fees for data products related to options trading. The changes would increase monthly fees for Internal and External Distributors for the Top of PHLX Options (TOPO), PHLX Orders, and TOPO Plus Orders, while keeping the fees for Non-Professional and Professional Subscribers the same. The proposal highlights that these changes will align Nasdaq PHLX's fees with those of other exchanges, and aims to provide a fair allocation of costs among users. The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing the proposed changes and seeking public comment before making a final decision.

NYSE American LLC submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow Flexible Exchange (FLEX) options on shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust. This proposal was published on December 27, 2024, but received no public comments. The SEC, needing more time to evaluate the proposal, has extended the decision deadline to March 27, 2025. By this date, the SEC will decide whether to approve, disapprove, or begin proceedings to possibly disapprove the proposed rule change.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a rule change by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to create a New Issue Reference Data Service for corporate bonds. This service will require underwriters to report specific data on new corporate bond issues to FINRA, which will then make this information publicly available. The goal is to reduce information asymmetry and improve market efficiency by ensuring all market participants have timely access to essential bond reference data. The SEC found that this change is consistent with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and will enhance transparency and competition in the corporate bond market without imposing unnecessary burdens on competition.

ICE Clear Credit LLC (ICC) has proposed a change to its fee schedule, introducing a Client Volume Incentive Program. This program provides discounts on fees for clients who have annual billed fees for credit default swaps (CDS) exceeding $1 million USD. The discount is tiered, with up to 90% off for fees exceeding $6.4 million USD. The plan encourages more clients to use ICC's clearing services without imposing competitive burdens.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is announcing a new rule change proposed by The Depository Trust Company (DTC) intended to update an existing agreement with the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). This change, which has already been filed and is effective immediately, aims to enhance processes like cross-endorsement and liquidity obligations between the two clearing agencies. These updates include consolidating obligations into a single guaranty, improving valuation of securities, better information sharing, and allowing more precise selection of securities. The public is invited to submit comments on whether the changes align with legal standards until February 13, 2025.