Five More Years of Saving Financial Records
Published Date: 11/18/2025
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Summary
The SEC is asking to keep collecting paperwork from 38 financial groups like stock exchanges and clearing agencies for five more years. These groups spend about 52 hours a year keeping records ready for SEC checks, which helps keep the market safe and fair. No big changes or extra costs are coming, but the SEC wants your thoughts before the extension is approved.
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