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Ashutosh Sureka

03.06.2026

Nasdaq advances rule to delist SEC-suspended securities in public interest — Nasdaq targets market integrity

Nasdaq is moving to expand its delisting authority for securities that have already been suspended from trading by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The proposal, now under further Commission consideration, is aimed at addressing signs of potential manipulation and reinforcing market integrity standards.

Highlights

Nasdaq filed to adopt Listing Rule IM-5101-4, allowing delisting of SEC-suspended securities if Nasdaq judges it in the public interest.
Amendment No. 1 filed May 21, 2026, adds technical details, with the SEC set for further consideration by June 4, 2026.
The rule strengthens Nasdaq's discretionary authority to delist securities linked to manipulation, fraud, or market integrity risks, enhancing investor protection.

Rule change timeline and delisting criteria

As reported by the Securities and Exchange Commission, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has filed a proposed rule change to adopt Listing Rule IM-5101-4, which would allow the exchange to delist a security previously suspended by the Commission when Nasdaq determines that doing so is in the public interest. The proposal is published in the Federal Register on March 6, 2026, and Nasdaq submits Amendment No. 1 on May 21, 2026, adding further description of parts of the measure and making technical adjustments.

The Commission designates June 4, 2026, as the date for further consideration of the filing. Under the proposal, Nasdaq says a security could face delisting when trading activity suggests possible manipulation and the issuer has already been subject to a trading suspension.

Nasdaq also cites its broad discretionary authority to remove securities in order to preserve market quality and public confidence. Factors for review include the company's location, trading patterns, and concerns involving advisers or corporate disclosures.

Market oversight and investor protection impact

The Commission says the proposed rule change is consistent with the Securities Exchange Act and is designed to help protect investors while giving the exchange additional tools to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts. The measure fits within a broader regulatory framework in which listing standards are used to support fair and orderly markets.

The filing also aligns with Nasdaq's existing listing requirements on financial condition and liquidity, which remain part of its market oversight structure. If approved, the rule would give the exchange a more explicit basis to remove securities that regulators and the market operator view as posing elevated integrity risks.

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