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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 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 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.

BaFin Decreases Domestic Countercyclical Capital Buffer Rate

BaFin has issued a General Administrative Act reducing the domestic countercyclical capital buffer rate to 0% effective April 1, 2020. This measure aims to support credit institutions during the current economic situation.

BaFin Administrative Act on Cross-Border Insurance Activities

BaFin has issued a general administrative act to regulate the conduct and run-off of cross-border activities of insurance undertakings. This act provides specific criteria and outlines the discretionary powers and proportionality considerations for BaFin's orders.

BaFin Issues General Administrative Act on Binary Options

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a general administrative act prohibiting the marketing, distribution, or sale of binary options to retail clients. This action aligns with EU-wide measures and aims to enhance investor protection.

BaFin Administrative Act on CFD Marketing and Distribution

BaFin has issued a general administrative act prohibiting the marketing, distribution, and sale of Contracts for Difference (CFDs) to retail clients if they may result in an additional payment obligation. This measure aims to protect retail investors from potentially unlimited losses.

BaFin - Countercyclical Capital Buffer Rate Set to 0%

BaFin has issued a general administrative act setting the rate for the countercyclical capital buffer at 0% effective January 1, 2016. This decision is based on an analysis of the credit-to-GDP gap and other economic indicators, which indicated no need for an active buffer at this time.

BaFin General Administrative Act on Countercyclical Capital Buffer

BaFin has increased the domestic countercyclical capital buffer rate to 0.75 percent, effective February 1, 2022. This new rate will be used for institution-specific calculations starting February 1, 2023. The act supersedes the previous administrative act from March 31, 2020.

BaFin General Administrative Act on Countercyclical Capital Buffer

BaFin has issued a general administrative act increasing the domestic countercyclical capital buffer rate to 0.25%. This change is effective July 1, 2019, and will be used for institution-specific calculations starting July 1, 2020. The act applies to various financial institutions.