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New York DFSNY

Statement by DFS Acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow at the Joint Legislative Public Hearing on FY 2027 Executive Budget - Health

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has announced changes in the health budget for the fiscal year 2027. This affects all health insurance providers and stakeholders in the industry. Agents should review the new budget details and understand how these changes may impact their operations and c...

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As Washington Republicans Make Life Harder and More Expensive for Working Families, Governor Hochul Continues Push for Key Budget Proposals to Make Life More Affordable for New Yorkers

Governor Hochul is working on budget proposals aimed at making life more affordable for New Yorkers. This comes as Republicans in Washington are implementing policies that are increasing costs for working families. Insurance agents should stay informed about these budget changes as they may affect t...

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Governor Hochul Joins New York Farm Bureau and Farmers to Highlight Her FY27 Budget Proposals

Governor Hochul has announced her budget proposals for the fiscal year 2027, focusing on support for farmers in New York. This announcement was made in collaboration with the New York Farm Bureau and local farmers. Agents should stay informed about these proposals as they may impact agricultural ins...

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Statement by DFS Acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow at the Joint Legislative Public Hearing on FY 2027 Executive Budget - Economic Development

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has announced updates related to the FY 2027 Executive Budget that will impact economic development initiatives. This announcement is important for insurance agents as it may affect funding and regulations in the insurance sector. Agents should stay informe...

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Federal Register4d ago

Self-Regulatory Organizations; BOX Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Establish Fees for Industry Members Related to Reasonably Budgeted CAT Costs of the National Market System Plan Governing the Consolidated Audit Trail for the Period From May 1, 2026 Through December 31, 2026

The BOX Exchange LLC has introduced a new rule that sets fees for industry members to cover the costs of the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) for the period from May 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. This includes costs for various types of insurance, such as cyber security and liability insurance, which...

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Federal Register4d ago

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the NYSE Arca Equities Fees and Charges and the NYSE Arca Options Fees and Charges To Establish Fees for Industry Members Related to Reasonably Budgeted CAT Costs of the National Market System Plan Governing the Consolidated Audit Trail for May 1, 2026 Through December 31, 2026

The NYSE Arca has announced a change that affects industry members by introducing new fees related to the costs of maintaining the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) from May 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. These fees will cover necessary insurance costs, including cyber security liability, directors' an...

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Federal Register4d ago

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE National, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the NYSE National Schedule of Fees and Rebates To Establish Fees for Industry Members Related to Reasonably Budgeted CAT Costs of the National Market System Plan Governing the Consolidated Audit Trail for May 1, 2026 Through December 31, 2026

The NYSE National has announced a change that affects industry members by introducing new fees related to the costs of maintaining the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) system for the period from May 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. These fees will cover necessary insurance costs, including cyber securit...

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Federal Register4d ago

Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the NYSE Price List To Establish Fees for Industry Members Related to Reasonably Budgeted CAT Costs of the National Market System Plan Governing the Consolidated Audit Trail for May 1, 2026 Through December 31, 2026

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has announced changes to its fee structure for industry members related to the costs of the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) for the period from May 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. These fees will cover necessary insurance costs, including cyber security, directors' a...

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Federal Register4d ago

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE American LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the NYSE American Equities Price List and the NYSE American Options Fee Schedule To Establish Fees for Industry Members Related To Reasonably Budgeted CAT Costs of the National Market System Plan Governing the Consolidated Audit Trail for May 1, 2026 Through December 31, 2026

The NYSE American has announced a new rule that will affect industry members by introducing fees related to the costs of the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) for the period from May 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. These fees will cover necessary insurance costs, including cyber security liability, dire...

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Federal RegisterApr 1

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; EIB 92-51, Application for Special Buyer Credit Limit (SBCL) Under Multi-Buyer Export Credit Insurance Policies

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) is looking to simplify its paperwork requirements. They are asking for feedback from the public and other federal agencies on a new information collection process related to the Special Buyer Credit Limit (SBCL) for Multi-Buyer Export Credit In...

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Federal RegisterMar 24

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and Non-Traffic Surveillance (NTS)

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking approval to continue collecting information related to fatal traffic accidents and non-traffic incidents. This request is part of a process to ensure that the data collection is necessary and not overly burdensome. A notice was pu...

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