The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published a notice about a proposed rule change by Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc., intended to align their compliance rule regarding the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) with an exemption granted by the SEC. This rule change focuses on the reporting of allocation processes, where brokers perform allocations to client accounts, and the conditions under which certain brokers are exempt from this requirement. The new rules aim to reduce the reporting burden on brokers and streamline the process by making sure only brokers who have sufficient information report these allocations. Additionally, the exchange plans to add more details to allocation reports, like trade and settlement dates, to ensure comprehensive reporting that aids in regulatory oversight.
Simple Explanation
Cboe EDGA Exchange wants to change some of their rules to match a special rule from people who make sure trading is fair (like the SEC). They're trying to make it easier for people who help trade stocks to do less paperwork, but still keep everyone informed about what's happening with trades.