FINRA and Exchanges Tweak Who Regulates What in Stocks
Published Date: 2/26/2026
Notice
Summary
FINRA, MEMX, and MX2 teamed up to update who watches over what in the stock market world, cutting down on double-checks for companies that belong to more than one group. This new plan, filed with the SEC, aims to save time and money by making sure inspections aren’t done twice. If you’re part of these groups, keep an eye out for the public comment period and upcoming changes!
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Document
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-12163, The Trade-Through Rule and Locked and Crossed Markets Provisions of Regulation NMS
The SEC wants to scrap some old rules that stop stocks from being traded at worse prices and prevent confusing market quotes. This change affects stock traders and exchanges, aiming to simplify trading and possibly speed things up. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until August 17, 2026, so don’t miss out!
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!
2026-16853, Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend Its Price List
The New York Stock Exchange is changing its price rules starting August 11, 2026. They’re tweaking the share amount needed to get free late D Orders at the market close and cleaning up some wording. This affects traders using these order types and could save or cost them money depending on their order size.
2026-16855, Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq PHLX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Equity 4, Rule 3100 Regarding Trading Halts
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-03906, Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program; Order on Petition for Objection to State Operating Permit for Platteville Natural Gas Processing Plant
The EPA said no to a request from an environmental group that wanted to block a pollution permit for a natural gas plant in Platteville, Colorado. This means the plant can keep operating under its current permit, but the group can still ask a court to review the decision by April 27, 2026. The ruling affects the plant’s owner and local air quality rules, with no new costs or changes right now.
Next: 2026-03908, Clinical Center; Amended Notice of Meeting
The NIH Clinical Center’s Board of Scientific Counselors meeting has been rescheduled to March 16-17, 2026, with a new lead contact, Julie Goldberg. The agenda stays the same, but the meeting remains closed to the public. This change mainly affects those involved in the meeting’s planning and coordination, with no impact on funding or public access.