The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering a proposed rule change by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to exempt closed-end funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 from having to hold annual shareholder meetings. The proposed rule change was published in the Federal Register on July 9, 2024, for public comment, and the SEC has extended the decision deadline to March 6, 2025, to allow more time for consideration. This extension allows the SEC to evaluate the proposed rule change thoroughly, the feedback received, and make an informed decision on whether to approve or disapprove it.
Simple Explanation
The people in charge of stock markets are thinking about changing a rule so that some special money-keeping groups (called closed-end funds) don't have to hold a big yearly meeting. They decided to take more time to really think about this change before deciding if it's a good idea or not.