Federal Register #SR-NYSETEX-2026-35

SEC Notice: Proposed Rule Change by NYSE Texas, Inc. to Amend Article 6, Rule 13

This notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerns a proposed rule change by NYSE Texas, Inc. to amend Article 6, Rule 13. - Government Buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Referenced Organizations: - NYSE Texas, Inc. - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) - Rule Change Details: - Reduces waiting periods for retaking FINRA qualification exams - New waiting periods: - 15 days after first and second failed attempts - 60 days after third and subsequent failed attempts within a two-year period - Aligns NYSE Texas rules with recent FINRA changes - No products, services, OEMs, or procurement requirements involved - Notice is strictly about regulatory alignment and rule modification

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a notice regarding a proposed rule change by NYSE Texas, Inc. The rule change amends Article 6, Rule 13 of NYSE Texas to reduce the waiting periods for retaking FINRA qualification examinations. The amendment aligns NYSE Texas rules with recent changes by FINRA, shortening waiting periods after failed exam attempts to 15 days for the first two failures and 60 days for the third and subsequent failures within two years. This change aims to promote consistency, reduce confusion, and lessen burdens on individuals seeking securities industry registration while maintaining exam integrity.

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