May 14, 2024
Rule SR-OCC-2024-001 further exacerbates the challenges faced by retail investors who already navigate a complex financial landscape. The requirements outlined could disproportionately burden individual investors, limiting their participation and hindering their ability to compete on equal footing with institutional players. The SEC must carefully assess the potential impact of this rule on retail investors' access to markets and consider measures to mitigate any adverse effects on their ability to participate effectively..