Do I need the word, "both" in the sentence?

Question

Which one is better?

I am struggling with the word "both" in the sentence? Should I add the word, "both?"

If you have a better suggestion to make the sentence better, please feel free to write back.
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Even though SROs and SOX both require independent committee members, SROs can establish much stricter rules than SOX can. The goal of SRO is to enhance the quality of corporate governance by requiring additional rules for listed companies.

Even though SROs and SOX require independent committee members, SROs can establish much stricter rules than SOX can. The goal of SRO is to enhance the quality of corporate governance by requiring additional rules for listed companies.
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Answer 1

try "each"?

Even though SROs and SOX each require independent committee members, SROs can establish...

Answer 2

Yes, since you are comparing two things: once to note agreement and once to note a discrepancy, you need "both" to make this clear. I also wonder whether your third mention of SRO should have an "S" or if not, whether it should take an article. I also don't think "requiring" is quite right here. Perhaps you could rethink it.

Answer 3

yes, add the word both..

BUT.. add it like this:

"Even though both SROs and SOX require independent committee members....."

Answer 4

no it is not necessary so the second one sounds better and you are also implying both because of your verb usage of the word "require."

Answer 5

I'd say keep the "both" if you feel that extra emphasis is needed.

Answer 6

Either way works, but I prefer you to use "both."

Answer 7

Yes, use the word "both."

Answer 8

I think you should change "both" to "each"

Answer 9

i say add the "both" for clarity...

Answer 10

No