Banking & Finance

SEC Proposed Rule Change: 24X National Exchange LLC Rebates

The SEC is seeking public comment on a proposed rule change by 24X National Exchange LLC. The exchange proposes to amend its transaction rebates, increasing the rebate for added displayed volume and decreasing rebates for added midpoint volume executions. These changes aim to incentivize liquidity provision.

SEC Proposes Rule Change for MIAX Sapphire Fee Schedule

The SEC is publishing for comment a proposed rule change filed by MIAX Sapphire, LLC. The proposal seeks to amend the exchange's Fee Schedule to update certain non-transaction fee waivers and remove expired text related to trading floor operations. This action follows the exchange's launch of its trading floor in September 2025.

Nasdaq MRX LLC Proposed Rule Change - Fees and Rebates

Nasdaq MRX LLC has filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to amend its fee schedule. The exchange proposes to discontinue the Tier 4 Priority Customer Maker Rebate for Non-Penny Symbols. The SEC is soliciting comments on this proposal.

SEC Extends Comment Period for Nasdaq Listing Rule

The SEC has extended the comment period for a proposed rule change by Nasdaq to establish a new continued listing requirement of at least $5 million in market value of listed securities. The new deadline for the SEC to act on the proposal is April 29, 2026.

ASIC Consultation: Remaking Exchange-Traded Warrant Relief Instruments

ASIC is seeking feedback on its proposal to remake two legislative instruments related to exchange-traded warrants, which are due to sunset in 2026. Minor amendments are proposed to improve clarity and align with current legislation. Feedback is due by 24 March 2026.

FMA Fines Private Person €9,000 for Delayed Proprietary Trading Notification

The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) imposed a EUR 9,000 fine on a supervisory board member for failing to notify about proprietary trading within the required three business days. This action stems from a breach of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).

CFTC Proposes Rule on Prediction Markets

The CFTC has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding prediction markets and event contracts. The agency is seeking public comment on various aspects, including statutory core principles, prohibited contracts, and cost-benefit considerations, to inform potential future agency actions.

Global FX Derivatives Market Overview: Size, Structure and Uses

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has published an overview of the global FX derivatives market, reporting $6.6 trillion in average daily turnover as of April 2025. The report highlights growth in forwards and options and details the market's structure, uses, and geographic concentration.

FCA Modernises Financial Redress System

The FCA has announced updates to the financial redress system, in collaboration with the Financial Ombudsman Service and the Government. These changes aim to provide consumers with fairer outcomes more quickly and offer firms greater clarity on complaint handling processes.

SEC Adopts Amendments to EDGAR Filer Manual

The SEC has adopted amendments to the EDGAR Filer Manual, Volumes I and II, with the EDGAR Release 26.1 scheduled for deployment on March 16, 2026. These amendments update the electronic filing system's procedures and requirements for public companies and other regulated entities.