Apr. 17, 2023
Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to express my strong support for the proposed File No: S7-08-23. As a household investor, I believe that the proposed amendments will greatly benefit individual investors like myself by improving the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of the filing and submission process. By requiring electronic filing or submission of certain forms and other filings or submissions, the proposal will make it easier for investors to access important information and make more informed investment decisions. Furthermore, the proposed amendments will remove the manual signature requirements for SRO proposed rule change filings, which will reduce the administrative burden on SROs and promote greater efficiency in the regulatory process. The requirement for the information currently contained in Form 19b-4(e) to be publicly posted on the SRO’s website will also enhance transparency and accessibility for household investors. I also support the proposal to require the electronic filing or submission on EDGAR, using structured data where appropriate, of certain forms, reports and notices provided by broker-dealers, security-based swap dealers and major security-based swap participants. This will promote greater standardization and consistency in reporting, which will make it easier for household investors to compare and analyze information across different entities. In summary, I strongly support the proposed File No: S7-08-23, as I believe that the amendments will greatly benefit household investors by improving the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of the filing and submission process. Thank you for your consideration of my comments.