Last week the SEC voted in favor of new Rule 15c3-5 requiring brokers and dealers to have risk controls and procedures in place prior to providing their customers with direct market access. This new rule prohibits broker-dealers from providing unfiltered or naked sponsored access to any exchange or alternative trading system (ATS). It requires broker-dealers to implement a system of supervisory procedures and risk management controls to limit financial exposure from direct market access and to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The rule is indicative of the SEC's larger effort to better ensure the markets are fair, transparent and efficient and that risks associated with the placement of orders are being appropriately managed by firms.

View SEC Rule Release

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