Nasdaq Discovers Inflation, Raises Data Feed Prices Accordingly

2026-19617, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 17a-10

The SEC is asking to keep collecting important financial info from certain broker-dealers to keep an eye on the securities industry. This means some broker-dealers will keep filing key reports every year, with no new costs or big changes. The process stays the same, and the public can comment before the extension is approved.

2026-19615, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 17Ac3-1 and Form TA-W

The SEC is asking to keep using Rule 17Ac3-1 and Form TA-W, which transfer agents must file when they want to stop their work. This form helps the SEC track where agents worked, why they’re leaving, and if any issues remain. Transfer agents need to file this electronically, and the extension means no new costs or changes, just more time to keep things running smoothly.

2026-19618, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 15c3-3

The SEC is asking to keep the rules that make broker-dealers protect customer money and securities super carefully. These rules now require daily checks instead of weekly ones for some firms, making sure customer funds are safe and properly tracked. This affects broker-dealers and helps keep your investments secure without adding big costs or delays.

2026-19608, Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

The Department of Defense is asking for approval to keep collecting important cost and work data from contractors. About 228 contractors will spend time reporting details on their work and costs, helping the DoD plan better and save money. Comments on this plan are open until October 26, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!

2026-19674, Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (“CAFTA-DR”)

The U.S. Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements just added a special viscose printed twill lining fabric to the CAFTA-DR list because it’s not made enough in Central America or the Dominican Republic. This means businesses can now import this fabric without limits starting September 25, 2026, making it easier and faster to get the materials they need. If you’re in the textile or apparel world, this update could save you time and money!

2026-19677, Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act

The government is taking Steri-Tech, a sterilization company in Puerto Rico, to court for releasing too much harmful gas called ethylene oxide. Steri-Tech must now clean up their act by removing 99.99% of this gas and pay a $700,000 fine. People have 30 days to share their thoughts on this plan before it’s final.

Previous: 2025-00412, Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe Exchange, Inc.; Order Instituting Proceedings To Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove a Proposed Rule Change To Permit Orders Comprised of Options and Futures Legs (“Future-Option Orders”)

Cboe Exchange wants to let traders place special orders that mix options and futures together, called future-option orders. The SEC is now deciding if this new rule should be approved or not, with no public comments so far. This change could affect traders using Cboe and might speed up how they trade these combos, but the final decision is expected soon.

Next: 2025-00414, Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq PHLX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Non-Display Enterprise License and PHLX Depth Data Fees Based on the Rate of Inflation

Nasdaq PHLX is raising fees for its Non-Display Enterprise License and PHLX Depth Data to keep up with inflation. These changes affect anyone using these data services and start on January 1, 2025. So, if you rely on these market data tools, expect a slight price bump to match rising costs.