Subject: S7-32-22: WebForm Comments from Andrew Affrunt
From: Andrew Affrunt
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Mar. 19, 2023



March 19, 2023

 Hello,

I am in support of No. S7-32-22 Release No. 34-96496.

The SEC needs to enforce rules that promote/regulate fair competition.  I am in favor of prohibiting internalizing order flow for firms.  Orders should be sent to the public auction where everyone has a fair chance to fulfill orders.

PFOF needs to be banned.  It is prohibited in the UK, and it should be prohibited here.  Banning PFOF is a great step forward in providing a fair and transparent market.

SEC needs to crack down on rule-breaking, with higher fines and jail time to repeat offenders.

Also, and I should not have to do this, but I know it needs to be said: No special exemption for certain firms to ignore this rule.  If enacted, EVERYONE has to follow the rule.

Thanks