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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9782
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering a rule change proposed by NYSE Arca, Inc. to amend Rule 7.31-E and introduce something called the Selective Midpoint Order. The proposed change was announced on December 30, 2024, and the SEC received comments from the public. Normally, the SEC is supposed to decide within 45 daysβ€”by February 13, 2025β€”but they extended the deadline to March 30, 2025, to have more time to review everything. This extension means the SEC can choose to approve, disapprove, or continue investigating the proposal.

    Simple Explanation

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is thinking about letting NYSE Arca, Inc. make a new kind of trade option, like adding a new way to share your toys at school. They need more time to decide because they want to carefully check everything and hear what others think before giving their answer.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13652
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a notice about an application submitted by North Haven Private Income Fund LLC and related entities. These companies have requested permission to issue multiple classes of shares with different sales charges and distribution fees. The SEC will issue an order to grant this request unless someone requests a hearing. Hearing requests must be submitted to the SEC by April 14, 2025, and should explain why the hearing is necessary.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC is looking at a request from some companies that want to sell different types of shares with special rules. They will say yes to this request unless someone asks for a meeting before April 14, 2025, and explains why it's needed.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15489
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    This document is a notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding a proposed change by NYSE American LLC to their transaction fees and credits on the NYSE American Equities Price List. The proposed changes involve amending the fees for Electronic Designated Market Makers (eDMMs) who agree to certain conditions for providing liquidity in assigned securities. To encourage more quoting and liquidity provision, the Exchange is offering a new higher monthly rebate of $1,250 per assigned security for eDMMs meeting specific quoting thresholds. The Commission is seeking public comments on these changes, which are intended to make the marketplace more competitive by attracting more order flow.

    Simple Explanation

    The Securities and Exchange Commission is talking about some new rules for a group that helps with buying and selling stocks. They want to give these helpers more money if they do a really good job and make it easier for people to trade.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17478
    Reading Time:about 48 minutes

    The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. is proposing a rule change to allow the listing and trading of shares in a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) called the Canary SUI ETF. This ETF will be based on the Commodity-Based Trust Shares under BZX Rule 14.11(e)(4) and is designed to track the performance of SUI, a type of cryptocurrency. The proposal includes details on how the ETF will manage and protect investor interests by ensuring transparency and preventing fraud and manipulation, similar to other approved crypto-based funds. The Securities and Exchange Commission is evaluating the proposal and is seeking public comments before making a decision.

    Simple Explanation

    The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. wants to make a new fund for people to buy and sell that tracks a special type of internet money called SUI, like how some funds follow gold or oil prices. The people who make the rules are checking to make sure it will be safe and fair before they say yes, and they're asking others what they think about it, too.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106704
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend a rule that requires key market players to maintain robust and secure technological systems. This rule, known as Regulation SCI, involves collecting information to ensure market stability and includes specific requirements for reporting technological events and improvements to the SEC. Currently, 48 entities are subject to this rule, with the number expected to increase over the next three years. The regulation aims to enhance the resilience of the U.S. securities market and ensure compliance with federal securities laws, incurring costs and compliance efforts from the involved entities.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC wants to keep the tech systems of important market players safe and strong, so they have a rule called Regulation SCI, which is like a checklist to make sure everything stays stable and smooth. They are checking to see if this rule should continue as more players join, and they're talking about how much it might cost and what the benefits could be.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9794
    Reading Time:about 32 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a proposal by NYSE Arca, Inc. to extend its trading hours. The extended trading will now allow activity from 1:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Eastern Time on weekdays, barring differences on Fridays. This extension aims to foster competition by providing an additional trading venue during extended hours and includes enhanced customer disclosures to inform investors of the risks associated with trading during these hours. Also, the plan ensures that the necessary data mechanisms are in place before this extended trading can commence.

    Simple Explanation

    (The SEC is letting a stock exchange, NYSE Arca, open for trading much longer than usual, almost all day long, but not on weekends. They will also tell people about the risks of trading during these hours, so everyone knows what might happen with their money.)

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105118
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a rule change proposed by the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. to allow the generic listing and trading of multi-class ETF shares. This proposal was submitted on November 8, 2024, and made available for public comment on November 25, 2024. Usually, the Commission has 45 days to act on such proposals, but they have decided to extend this period to ensure they have enough time to review and address any issues. The new deadline for the Commission's decision is now set for February 23, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC (a group that helps keep money and trading fair) is thinking about a new idea from the Cboe BZX Exchange, which is like a big store for trading things called ETFs, to let them sell more kinds of these trading shares. They need more time, until February 23, 2025, to make sure they do it right.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4821
    Reading Time:about 30 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a notice regarding a request for an order to allow certain joint investments. These investments involve business development companies and closed-end management investment companies working together with affiliated investment entities to invest in portfolio companies. The application was initially filed in April 2024, with amendments in October and December 2024. The SEC will grant the order unless a hearing is arranged, and individuals interested in requesting a hearing must do so by February 5, 2025. Further details can be found on the SEC's website or by contacting Taylor Evenson or Terri Jordan at the Division of Investment Management.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC is saying that some groups want permission to work together to put money into companies, and if no one objects by February 5, 2025, they'll let them. They didn't explain much about why this is okay or how it helps people who might invest, so it might be hard to understand what's going on.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2046
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the continued collection of information under Rule 17Ac2-2 and Form TA-2, as part of the annual reporting requirements for registered transfer agents. These reports help the SEC monitor transfer agents’ business activities. The estimated total time required for all 315 transfer agents to comply with these requirements is 1,359 hours, with an average of about 4.3 hours per agent. The public can view and comment on this information collection request.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC wants permission to keep collecting reports from businesses called transfer agents to check what they do. It usually takes a few hours for each company to fill out the papers, and people can talk about whether this is okay or if it's too much work.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95264
    Reading Time:about 50 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has allowed a rule change so that people can now buy and sell special kinds of contracts (called options) for the iShares Bitcoin fund, letting them invest in Bitcoin more easily. This rule says you can have up to 25,000 of these contracts at one time, making it simpler and safer for people to join in.