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  • 2024-30600 — Order Approving Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Budget and Annual Accounting Support Fee for Calendar Year 2025
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104594
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) budget and annual accounting support fee for 2025, in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The SEC reviewed the PCAOB's proposed budget, ensuring it aligns with recoverable expenses, and emphasized the importance of operational efficiency. The PCAOB is directed to maintain regular communications with the SEC regarding any budget adjustments and to submit a reduced spending plan due to sequestration cuts. The Budget Control Act of 2011 requires sequestration of $22.8 million for 2025, slightly reducing available funds for the PCAOB.

    Simple Explanation

    The government said "yes" to a big group's (PCAOB) plan for money they need in 2025 to keep an eye on other companies’ money matters. They also asked the group to spend a little less because some extra savings need to be made.

  • 2024-28257 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Options Clearing Corporation; Order Granting Approval of Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Partial Amendment No. 1, by The Options Clearing Corporation Concerning Its Stock Loan Programs
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95878
    Reading Time:about 74 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a rule change for the Options Clearing Corporation's (OCC) stock loan programs. This change merges OCC's Hedge Program and Market Loan Program into a single, more efficient program. The update aims to simplify the loan process, enhance record-keeping, and expand accessibility for Canadian clearing members while also aligning practices with industry standards. The reform is expected to reduce operational burdens and improve overall effectiveness in managing stock loan transactions.

    Simple Explanation

    The OCC is combining two of its stock loan programs into one to make it easier and clearer for people to manage loans of stocks so Canadian members can join in more easily. The new setup will help save time and reduce the hassle of keeping track of stock loans.

  • 2024-28897 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Order Approving a Proposed Rule Change To Amend NYSE Rule 7.31(f)(1)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99320
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a proposed rule change by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to amend NYSE Rule 7.31(f)(1). This change will allow Directed Orders, which are specific types of trades, to be routed to broker-dealer algorithms instead of just to alternative trading systems (ATS). This update is intended to give member organizations more flexibility and choice in how they route orders, potentially improving operational efficiency. The NYSE will not control the selection of the algorithm, and will not have visibility into how or where an order is executed by the algorithm.

    Simple Explanation

    The agency in charge of keeping stock markets fair has approved a change in the rules to let certain trades be handled by smart programs chosen by the people making the trades. This might make trading smoother, but there's not much information on how safe and fair it will be when these smart programs do the work.

  • 2021-02712 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company; Order Approving a Proposed Rule Change To Update the Distributions Service Guide
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8953
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a rule change proposed by The Depository Trust Company (DTC) to update its Corporate Actions Distributions Service Guide. The changes clarify the interim accounting process, especially in cases of securities being delisted or when ex-dates change due to unscheduled stock exchange closures. DTC will no longer apply interim accounting when an ex-date shifts due to unexpected closures, reducing the workload on participants. Additionally, updates were made to the withholding tax regulations for non-U.S. participants. These adjustments aim to improve DTC's operational efficiency and enhance clarity for its participants.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC said yes to some new rules from a company that helps keep track of who owns parts of big businesses. These rules help make things clearer about how and when to do tricky money counting tricks, especially when things get mixed up by surprise changes, making it easier for everyone to understand and work with.

  • 2021-00815 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company; Order Approving a Proposed Rule Change To Allow for the Deposit of Electronic Certificates of Deposit and Technical Changes
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4151
    Reading Time:about 20 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved changes proposed by The Depository Trust Company (DTC) to introduce an electronic system for managing Certificates of Deposit (CDs) issued by banks. This new system allows CDs to be generated, executed, and stored electronically in a secure digital vault, reducing the need for physical certificates and associated operational concerns like transport disruptions. The approved rule aims to improve efficiency by streamlining the process, enhancing legal clarity, and reducing risks associated with physical handling. Additionally, the DTC plans to make technical updates, such as clarifying terminology and updating obsolete system references.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC has said it's okay for a company that helps keep track of money stuff to use computers instead of paper to handle special savings papers from banks, making it easier and safer. But some people are a bit worried because it's not clear how much it will cost, who will make money from it, and there are some tricky words that people might not understand.

  • 2024-30385 — Proposed Information Collection Activity: Home Study and Post Release Services Provided to Unaccompanied Children (Office of Management and Budget #: 0970-NEW)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104183
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is asking the public to comment on a new plan for collecting information about unaccompanied children who have left their care. ORR aims to organize and refine the data collection process by grouping related forms and introducing new fields to help case managers track and support these children better. The changes focus on safely reconnecting children with sponsors and improving home study and post-release services. The public comment period is open until February 18, 2025, and ORR is especially interested in feedback on the effectiveness and practicality of the proposed changes.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make sure that kids who come to the country without their parents are safe and happy when they go to live with new families. They are asking people to share what they think about the new ways they want to gather information to help these kids.