SEC Hikes Transaction Fees to Hit $2.149 Billion Target
Published Date: 3/4/2026
Notice
Summary
The SEC is updating the fees that national securities exchanges and associations pay for transactions in fiscal year 2026. These fees are adjusted to match the government’s budget for the SEC, which is $2.149 billion this year. The new rates kick in soon and help keep the SEC funded to keep markets safe and fair.
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: 2026-04232, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 602
The SEC is asking to keep collecting info under Rule 602, which helps show the best stock prices and sizes to the public. This affects 30 big stock groups and market makers who share their best bids and offers. No new costs or changes are planned, and the extension keeps things running smoothly without extra paperwork headaches.
Next: 2026-04234, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension: Rule 302
The SEC is asking to keep collecting info from alternative trading systems (ATSs) under Rule 302, which helps keep trading fair and safe. This extension means ATSs—special trading platforms—must keep filing their reports and protecting traders’ info. No new costs or deadlines, just continuing the current rules to keep the market running smoothly.