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2026-10373 — Registered Offering Reform

The SEC wants to make it easier and cheaper for more companies to sell their stocks and bonds to the public. They’re opening up special forms and benefits to more businesses, updating rules to be more modern, and cutting red tape by overriding some state rules. If you’re a company planning to raise money, these changes could speed things up and save you money, with feedback due by July 27, 2026.

2026-10222 — Enhancement of Emerging Growth Company Accommodations and Simplification of Filer Status for Reporting Companies

The SEC is making it easier for companies that report their finances by simplifying their categories into just two groups: big and small filers. Smaller companies, including emerging growth ones, will get more time to file reports and enjoy simpler rules, while big companies keep stricter standards. These changes aim to save time and money, with feedback open until July 20, 2026.

2026-07651 — Concept Release on Consolidated Audit Trail and Other Audit Trails and Data Sources

The SEC wants your thoughts on how it tracks stock market trades using the Consolidated Audit Trail and other data tools. They’re thinking about updating rules to keep up with new tech, privacy, and security needs, and to make sure the system is fair and cost-effective. If you’re involved in the stock market or data tracking, speak up by June 22, 2026!

2026-11657 — Franklin Resources, Inc.

Franklin Resources, Inc. is asking the SEC for special permission to create investment groups just for its employees, letting them skip some usual rules. This change mainly affects Franklin’s workers and could make it easier and faster to manage these employee investment partnerships. If no one objects by July 6, 2026, the SEC will approve this exemption, which might save time and money for Franklin and its employees.

2026-11682 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; Texas Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 13.003 Related to Proxy Voting

The Texas Stock Exchange is changing its rules to make sure members vote uninstructed shares fairly by matching how other shareholders vote. This affects anyone holding TXSE-listed stocks and aims to make proxy voting more transparent and balanced. The new rule kicks in soon and could impact how shareholder meetings run, but it doesn’t involve extra costs.

2026-11683 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq Phlx, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Permit Non-Conforming Ratios

Nasdaq Phlx is shaking things up by letting Complex Orders trade with both regular and unusual ratios on their trading platform and auctions. This change affects traders using the Complex Order Book and aims to boost flexibility and trading options starting immediately. No extra fees or delays—just more ways to trade smarter and faster!

Previous: 2025-06856 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; LCH SA; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change Relating to Revisions to its Liquidity Risk Modelling Framework

LCH SA is updating how it checks if it has enough cash to cover all its financial commitments during tough times. This change affects everyone using LCH SA’s clearing services, like stock and commodity traders, and will only start once regulators give the green light. The update aims to keep the system safer without changing costs or timing for users right now.

Next: 2025-06858 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Texas, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 1.1, Reinstate Article 16, Rules 1 Through 4 and Relocate Them

NYSE Texas is updating its rules to bring back and move some important Market Maker guidelines into a new spot in their rulebook. This affects traders who act as Market Makers by clarifying their roles and responsibilities. The changes took effect right away on April 14, 2025, with no new fees involved—just clearer rules to keep things running smoothly.