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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on the existing information collection under Appendix F to Rule 15c3-1 concerning OTC derivatives dealers. Appendix F allows certain derivatives dealers to use specific models for calculating their net capital charges instead of standard methods. Currently, only two dealers are authorized to use Appendix F, and the SEC estimates each will spend around 1,000 hours a year on related reporting. Comments on this collection are invited until April 7, 2025, focusing on its necessity, the SEC's burden estimates, and ways to improve the data collection process.

The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a change to its fee structure related to a new service involving Dedicated Cores. These Dedicated Cores allow firms to use the full processing power of a CPU core, offering benefits such as reduced latency and improved trading performance. The proposal includes different monthly fees based on the number of cores a firm uses, with up to two cores provided at no cost as an option for all users. This fee structure is designed to be fair, as higher fees are charged to those consuming more resources, and the service is entirely optional and not required for trading on the Exchange.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced an extension of the review period for a rule change proposed by Cboe Exchange, Inc. The proposed rule seeks to amend Cboe's regulations regarding the minimum increments for electronic bids and offers and exercise prices of certain FLEX options. It also aims to clarify how the system ranks these bids and offers for allocation purposes. The SEC has set March 4, 2021, as the new deadline by which they will either approve, deny, or begin proceedings to potentially reject the proposed rule change.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a rule change proposed by Cboe Exchange, Inc., which allows the exchange to add options on the Mini-Russell 2000 Index, known as MRUT options, to its pilot program for P.M.-settled options. These new options will be traded on a trial basis until May 3, 2021. The purpose is to evaluate the impact of P.M. settlement on market stability, utilizing enhanced data collection and analysis. The findings from this trial will aid both Cboe and the Commission in assessing the potential risks and benefits of expanding these options permanently.

The Nasdaq Stock Market submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 21, 2025, to list and trade shares of the Canary HBAR ETF. The original filing was updated with an Amendment No. 1 on March 4, 2025. This proposed rule change was published in the Federal Register on March 13, 2025. Although the SEC usually has 45 days to decide on such proposals, they have extended this period to June 11, 2025, to allow more time for review.

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice about a proposed rule change by the Cboe EDGA Exchange to increase the monthly fee for 10 Gb physical ports from $7,500 to $8,500. The exchange believes the increase is reasonable due to inflation since 2018, investments made to enhance technology, and because the new fee is still competitive compared to other exchanges. The proposed rule change is aimed at maintaining and improving the exchange's services and infrastructure. Feedback from the public is invited, and all comments will be reviewed by the Commission.

The document is a notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding a proposed rule change by the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC). The change involves amending FICC's rules to address new requirements for collecting intraday margin, including monitoring intraday exposures and documenting decisions related to intraday margin calls. These adjustments aim to enhance transparency and help FICC comply with updated regulatory standards, thereby improving the safe and efficient functioning of securities transactions. Public comments on this proposal are invited by May 16, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received an application from Invesco Capital Management LLC and related entities to amend a previous order that allowed them certain exemptions for actively-managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The amendment seeks to provide more flexibility in the creation of "Creation Baskets," which are the collections of securities used to buy and sell ETF shares. Specifically, Invesco wants to include different securities or different weightings in these baskets compared to what the current Substitute Basket holds. The aim is to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and better manage the funds, provided that these changes do not harm the funds or their investors. The SEC will grant the exemption unless a hearing is requested by February 8, 2021.

The New York Stock Exchange LLC (NYSE) has proposed a rule change to extend a waiver of fees for certain new member applications and bond trading licenses for 2021. This proposal aims to waive the New Firm Fee, which ranges from $2,500 to $20,000, for bond trading firms applying solely for a bond trading license, and also to waive the annual $1,000 Bond Trading License Fee. The NYSE believes these changes will encourage more firms to join and trade bonds on their platform, ultimately benefiting investors through increased liquidity and trading opportunities. The Securities Exchange Commission is inviting public comments on this proposed rule change.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering a rule change proposed by Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc., to allow the listing and trading of options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares. Initially, comments on the rule change were invited after its publication in the Federal Register on March 19, 2025. The SEC is extending the initial 45-day period to make a decision about the rule change, choosing a new deadline of June 17, 2025, to ensure there is enough time for a thorough review. This extension is granted under the authority given by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.