SEC Takes Extra Time on Clearing Corp Tech Glitches Rules
Published Date: 5/8/2025
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Summary
The SEC is taking extra time to review rule changes proposed by three big financial clearing agencies—DTC, FICC, and NSCC—that deal with how they handle system disruptions. These changes affect anyone involved in clearing and settling trades, aiming to make the process smoother during tech hiccups. No immediate money changes, but the decision timeline just got longer to make sure everything’s solid.
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