Gensler Says Trading Apps Would Be Focus at SEC

The transcript discusses the practice of payment for order flow, where market-making firms pay brokerages to execute orders from individual investors. Critics argue it incentivizes brokers to prioritize revenue over retail investors' interests, while supporters claim it ensures liquidity. A commitment is made to evaluate this practice to determine its benefits for retail investors, considering technological changes in markets.

What commitment was sought regarding the evaluation of payment for order flow?

In what ways does technology impact the evaluation of payment for order flow?