Proposed Rule Change to Adopt FINRA Rule 6897(a) and Supplementary Material to Establish Fees for Industry Members Related to Historical Costs of the National Market System Plan Governing the Consolidated Audit Trail

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to adopt FINRA Rule 6897 (Consolidated Audit Trail Funding Fees) to establish fees for Industry Members  related to certain historical costs of the National Market System Plan Governing the Consolidated Audit Trail (the “CAT NMS Plan” or “Plan”) incurred prior to January 1, 2022.  These fees would be payable to Consolidated Audit Trail, LLC (“CAT LLC” or “the Company”)  and referred to as Historical CAT Assessment 1.

This filing has been withdrawn.