Market regulation · 04/12/2012

SEC Extends Review Period for Proposed Rule Changes on Compensation Committee Listing Standards

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted a longer period for review of proposed rule changes by the BATS Exchange, NASDAQ OMX BX Inc., Chicago Board Options Exchange, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC, New York Stock Exchange LLC, NYSE Arca LLC, and NYSE MKT, LLC, regarding the adoption of listing standards for compensation committees and advisors.