The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it is no longer pushing for rules requiring public disclosure of hedge fund trading fees. This decision means that the agency has abandoned its previous efforts to enhance market transparency. The SEC had previously considered updating regulations for hedge funds, including requiring them to more meticulously report costs associated with transactions. However, it now seems that these plans have been put on hold or cancelled. This change may have implications for the hedge fund industry and investors as it reduces the level of publicly available information about transaction costs. While the specific reasons are unclear, it can be speculated that this might be due to considerations such as market reaction, allocation of regulatory resources, or other policy factors. Regardless, this decision highlights the importance of balancing various factors in financial regulation and reminds market participants to pay attention to potential future regulatory developments.