Gensler's Emerging Strategy for Moving Forward on Stock Trading Rules

Also, two studies reach different conclusions on whether U.S. market structure is competitive; much work remains on Fincen's database of small company ownership

Gary Gensler bit off a lot when he proposed four market structure rules at the same time in December 2022. Now, despite the stiff opposition of much of the finance industry, the chair is finally making progress. Most expect an agency vote to finalize some of the plan very soon. Action on two of the more contentious proposals, however, could be months aw…