FINRA Proposes Fee Hike to Boost Trading Activity

Summary

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change to increase the trading activity fee rate for transactions in covered equity securities, aiming to boost trading activity. The move is part of the Self-Regulatory Organizations' efforts to enhance market efficiency.

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