Opportunity
Federal Register #SR-NYSE-2026-33
NYSE Proposes Temporary Waiver of Gross FOCUS Regulatory Fee for Member Organizations
Buyer
Securities and Exchange Commission
Posted
July 17, 2026
Identifier
SR-NYSE-2026-33
NAICS
523930
This notice concerns a proposed regulatory fee adjustment by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE): - The NYSE proposes a temporary waiver of the Gross FOCUS fee for all member organizations - The waiver period is from July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026 - The Gross FOCUS fee is normally $0.11 per $1,000 of gross revenue, with minimum annual fees - This fee funds regulatory oversight activities such as legal, surveillance, and enforcement functions - The waiver is intended to ensure that total regulatory fees collected do not exceed the Exchange's projected regulatory costs - The fee will resume at the current rate after the waiver period unless further adjustments are made - No products, OEMs, or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory fee change - The waiver applies equally to all NYSE member organizations
Description
The New York Stock Exchange LLC (NYSE) filed a proposed rule change to amend its Price List by temporarily waiving the Gross FOCUS fee charged to member organizations from July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. This fee waiver aims to ensure that the total regulatory fees collected do not exceed the Exchange's projected regulatory costs. The Gross FOCUS fee funds regulatory oversight services, including legal, surveillance, and enforcement activities. The waiver applies equally to all member organizations and is intended to be effective immediately upon filing, with the fee expected to resume on January 1, 2027, unless further adjustments are necessary.