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The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has submitted a proposed rule change aimed at increasing all-inclusive annual listing fees for certain companies. These fees affect both domestic and foreign companies that list equity securities on the Nasdaq Global Select, Global, and Capital Markets. Effective January 1, 2025, these increases are intended to align fees with the value provided by listing on Nasdaq, taking into account the Exchange's increased costs and competitive positioning. Although the fee structure itself remains unchanged, the fee amounts for specific categories, such as Acquisition Companies, are proposed to be adjusted, while ensuring that all similar companies are charged uniformly.

The NYSE Arca, Inc. has proposed a rule change to extend its trading hours. This amendment suggests that the trading sessions on Monday through Thursday will run from 1:30 a.m. Eastern Time to 11:30 p.m. Eastern Time, and on Friday, from 1:30 a.m. Eastern Time to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The goal is to make markets more accessible and increase trading opportunities for investors. Additionally, the proposal includes new disclosures about the risks associated with trading during these extended hours.

The Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc. (LTSE) filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to implement new connectivity fees for market participants. Previously, LTSE did not charge for connectivity, but due to the costs incurred from launching a new trading system, it plans to start charging fees effective October 1, 2024. These fees include charges for physical connections and logical connectivity sessions, with certain discounts for Disaster Recovery and Test Environment connections. LTSE believes the fees are fair, non-discriminatory, and generally lower than those charged by other exchanges, aiming to cover a portion of their operational costs while encouraging efficient use of connectivity resources.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has implemented new rules for certain broker-dealers to enhance customer protection. These amendments mandate that broker-dealers with more than $500 million in average total credits must compute and deposit reserve requirements daily, rather than weekly, for funds that belong to customers and other broker-dealers. This change aims to better safeguard customer funds and reduce the risk of financial shortfalls if a broker-dealer were to fail. Additionally, broker-dealers performing daily computations are allowed to reduce their aggregate debit items by 2%, instead of the previous 3%, in their reserve calculations.

MIAX Emerald, LLC has proposed a new rule change to update its fee schedule. This change includes introducing new fees for accessing its system ports and increasing network connectivity fees for certain high-speed connections. The goal is to cover increased costs related to enhanced network transparency, reliability, and capacity, ensuring a high level of service for users who move substantial amounts of data through the exchange. The Securities and Exchange Commission is sharing this notice to invite public comments on the proposed changes.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) proposed changes to its fee structure for companies listing their securities, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The initial listing fee for common shares is rising from $300,000 to $325,000, and specific annual fees per share are increasing slightly as well. Additionally, the NYSE plans to set a maximum annual fee of $100,000 for certain debt securities, citing efficiencies in managing multiple bond series from the same company. These adjustments reflect the NYSE's need to cover increased operational costs while maintaining competitive listing services.