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Senate Hearing on Stock Market Regulation and Technology

Original title: REGULATORY REFORMS TO IMPROVE EQUITY MARKET STRUCTURE

January 1, 2016

stock market regulationfinancial technologySECFINRAmarket structuretrading fees

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing explores potential changes to federal rules governing how stocks are traded, which could impact the costs, speed, and stability of the equity markets for all investors.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Individual Investors

Changes to market structure rules can impact the costs and efficiency of their stock trades.

Stock Exchanges

Exchanges are subject to the regulatory models and fee structure rules discussed by the committee.

Securities and Exchange Commission

The agency is responsible for implementing and reviewing the market structure rules under discussion.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Senate Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment held a hearing to discuss how current regulations are keeping pace with modern, automated stock trading. The committee examined potential reforms to market structure rules to improve stability, reduce complexity, and ensure fair competition.

Key Facts

  • The hearing focused on evaluating the effectiveness of Regulation NMS, a set of rules governing market structure established over 10 years ago.
  • The SEC is reviewing the 'trade-through' restrictions in Rule 611 to determine if they should be modified or rescinded.
  • The committee is examining the 'maker-taker' fee structure and its impact on market behavior.
  • The SEC is evaluating whether the current regulatory model for exchanges and trading venues remains appropriate for modern, automated markets.
  • The hearing addressed concerns regarding market complexity, operational stability, and the need for efficient capital formation.
  • The subcommittee previously held a related hearing on market structure in 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?
To discuss whether current federal regulations for stock market trading are still effective given the shift to electronic and automated trading systems.
What are 'maker-taker' fees?
A fee structure used by exchanges where 'makers' (those providing ) are paid a rebate, and 'takers' (those removing liquidity) pay a fee.
What is Rule 611?
A regulation that includes '' restrictions, which generally require that investors receive the best available price for a stock across different trading venues.

Why It Matters

This hearing explores potential changes to federal rules governing how stocks are traded, which could impact the costs, speed, and stability of the equity markets for all investors.

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Re-evaluation of 10-year-old rules

The committee is actively revisiting Regulation NMS, a decade-old framework, in response to the rapid evolution of electronic trading technology.

Securities and Exchange CommissionRegulation NMS

Connected Entities

personStephen Luparello“Director, Division of Trading and Markets, SEC”Map →
personMark R. Warner“Ranking Democratic Member of the Subcommittee”Map →
personMary Jo White“Chair, Securities and Exchange Commission”Map →
personRichard G. Ketchum“Chairman and CEO, FINRA”Map →
organizationFinancial Industry Regulatory Authority“Non-governmental organization that regulates member brokerage firms”Map →
personMike Crapo“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment”Map →
organizationSecurities and Exchange Commission“Federal agency responsible for market regulation”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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