SEC Nods at Northern Lights Fund Routine Filing
Published Date: 8/17/2026
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Multi‑Class ETF and Mutual Shares
If you own investments, note the SEC received an application filed July 8, 2026 asking for an order that would let a registered open-end investment company offer one class of exchange-traded shares (an ETF Class) and one or more non-exchange-traded mutual fund classes. The applicants request relief to permit standard ETF operations consistent with Rule 6c-11 and additional exemptions to allow an ETF Class and Mutual Fund Classes to coexist; hearing requests must be received by 5:30 p.m. Eastern time on September 8, 2026.
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