The Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to introduce fees for its Industry Members to cover the costs associated with the National Market System Plan, which manages the Consolidated Audit Trail for 2025. This proposal, filed on December 20, 2024, is intended for immediate effect and is now open for public comment under the oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The public can submit comments electronically or by mail until January 27, 2025. The SEC encourages feedback to ensure that the rule change aligns with existing financial regulations and public interest.
Simple Explanation
The Long-Term Stock Exchange wants to charge its members a fee to help pay for a big project that tracks all the different stock trades, and people can say what they think about it until January 27, 2025.