Banking & Finance

Federal Reserve: Bank Control Notices and Share Acquisitions

The Federal Reserve System has published a notice regarding change in bank control and acquisitions of shares of a bank or bank holding company. This notice provides information on regulatory filings and approvals related to these transactions.

Federal Reserve: Agency Information Collection Activities Approval

The Federal Reserve announced the approval of agency information collection activities under delegated authority. This notice, published on March 17, 2026, details the extension of an existing information collection for three years without revision.

Federal Reserve Proposes Extending Mortgage Loan Originator Registration

The Federal Reserve System has proposed extending the information collection activities related to mortgage loan originator registration. This notice requests public comment on the proposed extension, which is currently set to expire soon.

Federal Reserve Privacy Act System of Records Modification Proposed

The Federal Reserve System has proposed modifications to an existing system of records, BGFRS-14, concerning Federal Reserve Bank and Branch Directors. This notice is open for public comment until April 16, 2026, and the modifications will become effective on the same date unless public comments necessitate changes.

SEC approves Cboe BZX Exchange rule change on listing standards

The SEC has approved a rule change for the Cboe BZX Exchange, allowing its staff to grant an additional 180-day compliance period for beneficial holder listing deficiencies. This extends the total potential compliance period to 360 days for certain listed products demonstrating progress.

SEC: Nasdaq MRX proposes new Outcome-Related Options rule

The SEC is seeking public comment on a proposed rule change by Nasdaq MRX to list and trade Outcome-Related Options (OROs). These cash-settled, European-style binary options would be based on the Nasdaq-100 Index and Nasdaq-100 Micro Index.

SEC Sunshine Act Meeting Notice - March 19, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a closed Sunshine Act meeting scheduled for March 19, 2026. The meeting will address the institution and settlement of injunctive actions and administrative proceedings, resolution of litigation claims, and other enforcement-related matters.

Paxos Securities Settlement Company LLC Application Amendment

The SEC is publishing a notice of an amendment filed by Paxos Securities Settlement Company, LLC (PSSC) to its application for registration as a clearing agency. The amendment modifies exhibits related to member director considerations, PSSC rules on credit risk and counterparty termination, and ongoing monitoring of participants. The SEC is soliciting public comments on the amendment.

SEC Notice: JPMorgan Private Markets Fund Co-Investment Application

The SEC has issued a notice regarding an application from JPMorgan Private Markets Fund and affiliated entities. The application seeks an order to permit certain registered closed-end management investment companies and business development companies to co-invest in portfolio companies.

SEC Extends Nasdaq Rule Change Review for China Listing Criteria

The SEC has extended the review period for Nasdaq's proposed rule change regarding additional initial listing criteria for companies primarily operating in China. The comment period was originally set to end on March 18, 2026, but has been extended by 60 days.