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The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding a proposed rule change filed by NYSE Chicago, Inc. on March 3, 2025. This change involves increasing the fees for ports used by the exchange. The proposal has been made effective immediately, and the Commission is inviting public comments on whether this change aligns with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Comments can be submitted through the Commission's website or by mail and must include the file number SR-NYSECHX-2025-02.

Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to remove two specific routing fee codes from its fee schedule due to minimal usage. These fee codes, known as fee code 8 and MX, applied to orders routed to the NYSE American exchange. The change means these orders will now be charged a standard routing fee instead. The proposal aims to simplify the fee structure for routed orders and is consistent with similar descriptions used by Cboe’s affiliated exchanges. The Securities and Exchange Commission has invited public comments on this proposed rule change.

ICE Clear Credit LLC (ICC) has proposed a rule change related to its Default Management Procedures, specifically aiming to formalize the process of convening its CDS Default Committee through teleconferences when in-person meetings are not possible. The proposal includes updates on notification procedures to ensure timely and accurate alerts during the default management process. These changes are designed to enhance ICC's ability to manage defaults effectively, in compliance with regulatory standards, and to ensure continued service delivery while safeguarding securities and investor interests. The Securities and Exchange Commission invites public comments on the proposed changes.

Cboe Exchange, Inc. proposes to increase fees for its Legacy Silexx platform versions due to ongoing maintenance as they transition users to newer platform versions. The fee changes involve higher monthly rates for different platform versions; for example, the fee for the Basic version will increase from $500 to $625 per login. These platforms are optional tools for executing trades, and users can switch to other products if they find them more cost-effective. The Securities and Exchange Commission is accepting public comments on this proposal.

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 NYSE American LLC has proposed a change to amend Rule 915 to allow options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares. This change is to ensure that all new options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares can be listed and traded on the Exchange the same way as other exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The proposed rule aims to enhance competition by enabling more investment choices and opportunities, benefiting market participants by allowing the Exchange to list options more quickly without needing additional approvals. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on this proposal.

The Miami International Securities Exchange has submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend its Fee Schedule. This change would establish a fee for market participants using the Exchange's testing systems environment through a dedicated cross connection. The proposal became effective immediately and is open for public comment on the SEC's website. People can submit their opinions on whether the rule change is consistent with existing laws until April 8, 2025.

Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to update its fee schedule. This change involves eliminating certain routing fee codes due to minimal use and amending an Add/Remove Volume Tier to encourage more order flow on the exchange. The goal is to create competitive pricing that attracts market participants while maintaining a fair and equitable fee structure for all members. The proposal has been made effective immediately, but may be suspended by the Commission if deemed necessary.

The Investors Exchange LLC (IEX) has proposed a new rule to allow odd lot orders (orders for less than 100 shares) to be displayed and to aggregate them to form a protected quotation. This change aims to make odd lot orders visible, giving them higher execution priority and aligning IEX's rules with other securities exchanges. The proposal is considered non-controversial and does not foresee any significant impact on competition or investor protections. The rule intends to increase liquidity and enhance price discovery on the exchange, benefiting all market participants.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is making corrections to a previously published final rule from November 7, 2024, which aimed to clarify and enhance regulations for registered entities and market participants. These changes mostly involve small adjustments to the wording and organization of different sections in the document to improve accuracy and clarity. The corrections affect details about how registered entities submit self-certifications and requests for approval of rules, amendments, and new trading products. These amendments will take effect on December 9, 2024.