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SEC Seeks Public Input on Reducing CAT Costs

4/17/2026

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  • The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission seeks public input to reduce the Consolidated Audit Trail's (CAT) costs and data scope.
  • CAT was created after 2010 flash crash.
  • Chairman Paul Atkins says public comments guide the review.
  • CAT's costs exceeded $248 million, with the SEC revising them to $156 million for FY 2026.
  • Citadel Securities and the American Securities Association petition for a federal funding review, and industry leaders support it.