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DTCC Comments On SEC Action On FICC Rule Filings

Date 22/11/2024

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) issued the following statement:

"We are pleased that the SEC took action to approve FICC's rule filings related to access models and segregated accounts & margin. With these approvals, we are now ready to advance our implementation efforts with the industry, in preparation for next year's deadlines."

SEC Commissioner Lizárraga Statement On His Planned Departure From The Commission

Date 22/11/2024

I notified President Joe Biden of my intent to step down as SEC Commissioner, effective January 17, 2025.

Ontario Securities Commission Introduces New Investing Academy Course During Financial Literacy Month

Date 22/11/2024

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today added a new course, Investing 102: Beyond the basics, to Investing Academy by GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca. Investing Academy is a series of free interactive courses that teach people about money and investing.

Nasdaq Announces Semi-Annual Changes To OMX Stockholm Benchmark™ Index

Date 22/11/2024

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced today the results of the semi-annual review of the OMX Stockholm Benchmark™ Index, (Nasdaq Stockholm: OMXSB), which will become effective at market open on Monday, December 2, 2024.

Nasdaq Announces Semi-Annual Changes To The OMX Helsinki Benchmark™ Index

Date 22/11/2024

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced today the results of the semi-annual review of the OMX Helsinki Benchmark™ Index, (Nasdaq Helsinki: OMXHB), which will become effective at market open on Monday, December 2, 2024.

SEC Charges Three Broker-Dealers With Filing Deficient Suspicious Activity Reports - Firms Receive Credit For Cooperating With SEC’s Investigations

Date 22/11/2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that broker-dealers Webull Financial LLC, Lightspeed Financial Services Group LLC, and Paulson Investment Company, LLC have agreed to settle charges that they filed with law enforcement suspicious activity reports (SARs) that failed to include important, required information. The three broker-dealers agreed to pay $275,000 combined in civil penalties to settle the SEC’s charges.

SEC: IM Staff Statement On FICC Registered Fund Margin Framework

Date 22/11/2024

On December 13, 2023, the Commission adopted rules (the “Final Rules”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to amend the standards applicable to covered clearing agencies for U.S. Treasury securities.

Federal Reserve Board Announces Pricing, Effective January 1, 2025, For Payment Services The Federal Reserve Banks Provide To Banks And Credit Unions

Date 22/11/2024

The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced pricing, effective January 1, 2025, for payment services the Federal Reserve Banks provide to banks and credit unions, such as the clearing of checks, automated clearing house (ACH) transactions, instant payments, and wholesale payment and settlement services.

Nasdaq Announces Semi-Annual Changes To The OMX Copenhagen Benchmark™ Index

Date 22/11/2024

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announced today the results of the semi-annual review of the OMX Copenhagen Benchmark™ Index, (Nasdaq Copenhagen: OMXCB), which will become effective at market open on Monday, December 2, 2024.

Cboe To Launch The First Cash-Settled Options Product Related To Spot Bitcoin, Beginning Monday, December 2

Date 22/11/2024

• The first cash-settled index options related to the price of spot Bitcoin  
• Options are based on the new Cboe Bitcoin U.S. ETF Index, designed to reflect the performance of spot Bitcoin ETFs listed on U.S. exchanges
• Options on standard and mini index, as well as FLEX options contracts, available at launch
• Provides exposure to spot Bitcoin price movements through options, expanding investor access to crypto derivatives