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IPEC Final Rule on Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act

The Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) has issued its final rule implementing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act. This rule details how to submit FOIA requests to IPEC, how IPEC processes them, and outlines IPEC's Privacy Act policies and procedures for accessing and amending records.

SFC Hong Kong Announces Enforcement Actions: Fines, Jailings, Asset Freezes

The SFC Hong Kong has announced multiple enforcement actions, including significant fines against EFG Bank AG ($10.85 million) and Saxo Capital Markets HK Limited ($4 million), and Kylin International (HK) Co., Limited ($9 million). Several individuals have been jailed or disqualified for offenses such as false trading and insider dealing, with asset freezes totaling over $200 million obtained in various cases.

SEC Grants DigitalBridge Waiver of Ineligible Issuer Status

The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance granted DigitalBridge Group, Inc. a waiver from being considered an "ineligible issuer" under Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933. This waiver is due to a prior Commission order against its subsidiary, Colony Capital Investment Advisors, LLC.

SEC - Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. Waiver Request for Ineligible Issuer Status

The SEC is considering a waiver request from Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM) to maintain its Well-Known Seasoned Issuer (WKSI) status, despite a recent settlement for violations of securities laws. ADM seeks to avoid being classified as an 'ineligible issuer' for three years following the settlement.

SEC No-Action Letter: DoubleZero Programmatic Transfers

The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance issued a no-action letter to DoubleZero regarding Programmatic Transfers. The Division will not recommend enforcement action if these transfers are conducted as described, meaning they will not require registration under the Securities Act or Exchange Act.

SEC No-Action Letter for Fuse Crypto Limited

The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance issued a no-action letter to Fuse Crypto Limited, stating it will not recommend enforcement action if Fuse offers and sells its Tokens without registration under the Securities Act and Exchange Act. This guidance is based on the specific facts presented in Fuse's request.

SEC No-Action Letter: MegPrime Holding LLC Token Offering

The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance issued a no-action letter to MegPrime Holding LLC regarding its token offering. The Division stated it would not recommend enforcement action if MegPrime proceeds with the offering as described, without registration under the Securities Act or Exchange Act.

SEC No-Action Letter for Raymond James Capital Balance Funds

The SEC's Division of Trading and Markets issued a no-action letter to Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA) regarding Rule 17a-13. The letter states the staff will not recommend enforcement action if RJA reconciles capital balance funds according to specified conditions, addressing unique reporting for these alternative investments.

SEC No-Action Relief for Cboe BYX Exchange Rule Modification

The SEC's Division of Trading and Markets has issued no-action relief to Cboe BYX Exchange regarding modifications to its Retail Price Improvement Program. This relief extends to the program's expansion to include securities priced below $1.00, ensuring continued no-action stance on Rule 602 of Regulation NMS.

SEC Grants Vestwell Securities Relief from Annual Audit Filing

The SEC's Division of Trading and Markets will not recommend enforcement action against Vestwell Securities, LLC if it does not file its 2025 audited annual financial statements. This relief is granted based on specific representations made by the firm regarding its operational status and plans.