NYSE Texas Slaps $250 Fee on Underwriting Members
Published Date: 3/17/2026
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Summary
NYSE Texas is introducing a new $250 monthly fee for Limited Underwriting Members, starting retroactively from March 6, 2025. This change affects registered brokers or dealers who qualify under the new rule. The fee aims to keep things fair and help the Exchange cover costs while staying competitive.
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$250 Monthly Fee for Underwriting Members
If you are a registered broker or dealer that qualifies as a Limited Underwriting Member, the Exchange will charge a $250 monthly fee (equal to $3,000 annually). The fee is effective March 6, 2025, begins in the month an application is approved, applies equally to all approved Limited Underwriting Members, and those members would not be subject to any other Exchange fees.
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