NYSE Pulls Back on Easing Fund Meeting Requirements
Published Date: 2/7/2025
Notice
Summary
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) decided to stop trying to change the rules that would have let certain closed-end funds skip their yearly shareholder meetings. This affects closed-end funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, meaning they still have to hold these meetings. No money or timing changes will happen since the rule change was withdrawn before approval.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
NYSE Withdraws Closed‑End Fund Exemption
If you own shares of a closed-end fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the NYSE's proposed rule to let those funds skip annual shareholder meetings was withdrawn on January 31, 2025. That means those closed-end funds still must hold annual shareholder meetings, and because the change was withdrawn before SEC approval, there are no changes to fees or meeting timing.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-17183, Regulation Crypto Assets
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is proposing new rules to create a tailored offering regime for certain investment contracts involving crypto assets. The proposed offering regime is intended to facilitate capital formation and accommodate innovation within the crypto asset markets while, at the same time, ensuring that investors are adequately protected and provided with the information they need to make informed investment decisions. The proposed rules would be set forth in a new regulation titled "Regulation Crypto Assets" and would include two exemptions from the registration requirements of section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933. The first exemption would permit offerings of up to $5 million during a four-year period. The second exemption would permit offerings of up to $75 million during each 12-month period. Under both exemptions, issuers would be required to make certain principles-based narrative disclosures available to their investors. In addition, issuers under the second exemption would be required to provide financial statements and would be subject to ongoing reporting requirements. Issuers that rely on these exemptions would remain subject to the antifraud and antimanipulation provisions of the Federal securities laws. The proposed rules also would include a conditional safe harbor from the term "investment contract" in the definitions of "security" in the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. If the conditions of that proposed safe harbor are satisfied, then a crypto asset would be deemed not to be subject to an investment contract for purposes of those definitions of "security."
2026-12163, The Trade-Through Rule and Locked and Crossed Markets Provisions of Regulation NMS
The SEC wants to scrap some old rules that stop stocks from being traded at worse prices and prevent confusing market quotes. This change affects stock traders and exchanges, aiming to simplify trading and possibly speed things up. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until August 17, 2026, so don’t miss out!
2026-10373, Registered Offering Reform
The SEC wants to make it easier and cheaper for more companies to sell their stocks and bonds to the public. They’re opening up special forms and benefits to more businesses, updating rules to be more modern, and cutting red tape by overriding some state rules. If you’re a company planning to raise money, these changes could speed things up and save you money, with feedback due by July 27, 2026.
2026-10222, Enhancement of Emerging Growth Company Accommodations and Simplification of Filer Status for Reporting Companies
The SEC is making it easier for companies that report their finances by simplifying their categories into just two groups: big and small filers. Smaller companies, including emerging growth ones, will get more time to file reports and enjoy simpler rules, while big companies keep stricter standards. These changes aim to save time and money, with feedback open until July 20, 2026.
2026-07651, Concept Release on Consolidated Audit Trail and Other Audit Trails and Data Sources
The SEC wants your thoughts on how it tracks stock market trades using the Consolidated Audit Trail and other data tools. They’re thinking about updating rules to keep up with new tech, privacy, and security needs, and to make sure the system is fair and cost-effective. If you’re involved in the stock market or data tracking, speak up by June 22, 2026!
2026-17362, Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Texas, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 7.18 Regarding Trading Halts
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-02328, Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE American, LLC; Notice of Withdrawal of a Proposed Rule Change To Waive the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) for December 2024
NYSE American planned to waive the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) for December 2024 but decided to pull back that idea. This means traders and firms using the exchange will still pay the usual fees next December. The change was proposed late last year but got paused and then officially withdrawn in early 2025.
Next: 2025-02330, Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Its Fee Schedule Regarding Dedicated Cores
Cboe EDGA Exchange just updated its fee schedule to add charges for Dedicated Cores, which are special tech setups for traders. This change kicks in right away and affects anyone using these Dedicated Cores, meaning some will see new fees on their bills. The SEC is open to feedback for the next 60 days, so now’s the time to speak up if you want.