SEC Extends Rule 608 Filing Requirements
Published Date: 7/23/2026
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The Securities and Exchange Commission is asking for comments to extend the rules about filing and updating national market system plans. This affects self-regulatory organizations that create or change these plans, requiring them to submit detailed info and keep their plans posted online. The paperwork burden stays about the same, with around 1,020 hours yearly for new plans and 150 hours for updates.
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