82 FR 43578 - Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Amending Rule 6.87-O and Rule 6.65-O
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 179 (September 18, 2017)
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 179 (September 18, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-19710 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 179 (Monday, September 18, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 43578-43584] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-19710] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-81580; File No. SR-NYSEArca-2017-101] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Amending Rule 6.87- O and Rule 6.65-O September 12, 2017. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act'') \2\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby given that on September 1, 2017, NYSE Arca, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or ``NYSE Arca'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the self-regulatory organization. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to amend Rule 6.87-O (Nullification and Adjustment of Options Transactions including Obvious Errors) and Rule 6.65-O 953NY [sic] (Trading Halts and Suspensions). The proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's Web site at www.nyse.com, at the principal office of the Exchange, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room. II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the self-regulatory organization included statements concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of those statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such statements. A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The purpose of this filing is to amend Rule 6.87-O, relating to the adjustment and nullification of erroneous transactions, and Rule 6.65- O, regarding trading halts and suspensions. The Exchange's proposal is based on that of Bats BZX (``BATS''), which the Commission approved on July 6, 2017, and those that the other options exchanges intend to file.\4\ Background The Exchange and other options exchanges adopted a harmonized rule related to the adjustment and nullification of erroneous options transactions, including a specific provision related to coordination in connection with large-scale events involving erroneous options transactions.\5\ The Exchange believes that the changes the options exchanges implemented with the harmonized rule have led to increased transparency and finality with respect to the adjustment and nullification of erroneous options transactions. As part of the initial initiative, however, the Exchange and other options exchanges deferred a few specific matters for further discussion.\6\ Specifically, as described in the Initial Filing, the Exchange and all other options exchanges have been working to further improve the review of potentially erroneous transactions as well as their subsequent adjustment by creating an objective and universal way to determine Theoretical Price in the [[Page 43579]] event a reliable NBBO is not available. Because this initiative required additional exchange and industry discussion as well as additional time for development and implementation, the Exchange and the other options exchanges determined to proceed with the Initial Filing and to undergo an effort to complete any additional improvements to the applicable rule. In this filing, the Exchange proposes to adopt procedures that will lead to a more objective and uniform way to determine Theoretical Price in the event a reliable NBBO is not available. In addition to this change, the Exchange has proposed additional minor changes to its rules. Calculation of Theoretical Price Using a Third Party Provider Under the harmonized rule, when reviewing a transaction as potentially erroneous, the Exchange needs to first determine the ``Theoretical Price'' of the option, i.e., the Exchange's estimate of the correct market price for the option. Pursuant to Rule 6.87 (referred to herein simply as Rules 6.87), if the applicable option series is traded on at least one other options exchange, then the Theoretical Price of an option series is the last national best bid (``NBB'') just prior to the trade in question with respect to an erroneous sell transaction or the last national best offer (``NBO'') just prior to the trade in question with respect to an erroneous buy transaction unless one of the exceptions described below exists. Thus, whenever the Exchange has a reliable NBB or NBO, as applicable, just prior to the transaction, the Exchange uses this NBB or NBO as the Theoretical Price. The Rule also contains various provisions governing specific situations where the NBB or NBO is not available or may not be reliable. Specifically, the Rule identifies situations in which there are no quotes or no valid quotes for comparison purposes, when the national best bid or offer (``NBBO'') is determined to be too wide to be reliable, and at the open of trading on each trading day. In each of these circumstances because the NBB or NBO is not available or is deemed to be unreliable, the Exchange determines the Theoretical Price. Under the current Rule, when determining Theoretical Price, Exchange personnel generally consult and refer to data such as the prices of related series, especially the closest strikes in the option in question. Exchange personnel may also take into account the price of the underlying security and the volatility characteristics of the option as well as historical pricing of the option and/or similar options. Although the Rule is administered by experienced personnel and the Exchange believes the process is currently appropriate, the Exchange recognizes that it is also subjective and could lead to disparate results for a transaction that spans multiple options exchanges. The Exchange proposes new Commentary .06 to specify how the Exchange will determine Theoretical Price when required by sub- paragraphs (b)(1)-(3) of the Rule (i.e., at the open, when there are no valid quotes or when there is a wide quote). In particular, the Exchange has been working with other options exchanges to identify and select a reliable third party vendor (``TP Provider'') that would provide the Theoretical Price to the Exchange whenever one or more transactions is under review pursuant to Rule 6.87 and the NBBO is unavailable or deemed unreliable pursuant to Rule 6.87(b). The Exchange and other options exchanges have selected CBOE Livevol, LLC (``Livevol'') as the TP Provider, as described below. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). \2\ 15 U.S.C. 78a. \3\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4. \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 81084 (July 6, 2017), 82 FR 32216 (July 12, 2017) (``BATS Approval Order''); 80709 (May 17, 2017), 82 FR 23684 (May 23, 2017) (``Notice of BATS Filing'') (SR-BatsBZX-2017-35). See also Securities Exchange Act Release No. 81348 (August 8, 2017), 82 FR 37910 (August 14, 2017), (SR-BX-2017-038) (immediately effective filing based on BATS Approval Order). \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 74921 (May 8, 2015), 80 FR 27747 (May 14, 2015) (SR-NYSEArca-2015-41) (the ``Imitial Filing''). \6\ For example, the Exchange, along with other options exchanges that offer complex orders on their options platforms, recently filed proposals related to rules for handling the adjustment and nullification of erroneous complex order transactions, which proposals were approved by the Commission or filed on an immediately effective basis. See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 80040 (February 14, 2017), 82 FR 11248 (February 21, 2017) (granting approval of CBOE proposal related to the nullification and adjustment of complex orders) (SR-CBOE-2016-088); 80496 (April 20, 2017), 82 FR 19282 (April 26, 2017) (notice of filing and immediate effectiveness of Exchange proposal related to the nullification and adjustment of complex orders) (SR-NYSEArca- 2017-42). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pursuant to proposed Commentary .06, when the Exchange must determine Theoretical Price pursuant to the sub-paragraphs (b)(1)-(3) of the Rule, the Exchange will request the Theoretical Price from the third party vendor to which the Exchange and all other options exchanges have subscribed. Thus, as set forth in this proposed language, Theoretical Price would be provided to the Exchange by the TP Provider on request and not through a streaming data feed.\7\ This proposed language would also make clear that the Exchange and all other options exchanges will use the same TP Provider. As noted above, the proposed TP Provider selected by the Exchange and other options exchanges is Livevol. The Exchange proposes to establish this selection in proposed paragraph (d) to Commentary .06. As such, the Exchange would file a rule proposal and would provide notice to the options industry of any proposed change to the TP Provider. The Exchange and other options exchanges have selected Livevol as the proposed TP Provider after diligence into various alternatives. Livevol has, since 2009, been the options industry leader in providing equity and index options market data and analytics services.\8\ The Exchange believes that Livevol has established itself within the options industry as a trusted provider of such services and notes that it and all other options exchanges already subscribe to various Livevol services. In connection with this proposal, Livevol will develop a new tool based on its existing technology and services that will supply Theoretical Price to the Exchange and other options exchanges upon request. The Theoretical Price tool will leverage current market data and surrounding strikes to assist in a relative value pricing approach to generating a Theoretical Price. When relative value methods are incapable of generating a valid Theoretical Price, the Theoretical Price tool will utilize historical trade and quote data to calculate Theoretical Price. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \7\ Though the Exchange and other options exchanges considered a streaming feed, it was determined that it would be more feasible to develop and implement an on demand service and that such a service would satisfy the goals of the initiative. \8\ The Exchange notes that in 2015, Livevol was acquired by CBOE Holdings, Inc., the ultimate parent company of the Chicago Board Options Exchange (``CBOE'') and C2 Options Exchange (``C2''). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Because the purpose of the proposal is to move away from a subjective determination by Exchange personnel when the NBBO is unavailable or unreliable, the Exchange intends to use the Theoretical Price provided by the TP Provider in all such circumstances. However, the Exchange believes it is necessary to retain the ability to contact the TP Provider if it believes that the Theoretical Price provided is fundamentally incorrect and to determine the Theoretical Price in the limited circumstance of a systems issue experienced by the TP Provider, as described below. As proposed, to the extent an Official \9\ of the Exchange believes that the Theoretical Price provided by the TP Provider is fundamentally incorrect and cannot be used consistent with the maintenance of a fair and orderly market, the Official shall contact the TP Provider to notify the TP Provider of the reason the Official believes such Theoretical Price is inaccurate and to request a review and correction of the calculated Theoretical Price. For example, if an Official received from the TP Provider a Theoretical Price of $80 in a series that the Official might expect to be instead in the range of $8 to $10 because of a recent corporate action in the underlying, the Official would request that the TP Provider review and confirm its calculation and determine whether it had appropriately accounted for the corporate action. In order to ensure that other options exchanges that may potentially be relying on the same Theoretical Price that the Official believes to be incorrect, the Exchange [[Page 43580]] also proposes to promptly provide notice to other options exchanges that the TP Provider has been contacted to review and correct the calculated Theoretical Price at issue and to include a brief explanation of the reason for the request.\10\ Although not directly addressed by the proposed rule, the Exchange expects that all other options exchanges once in receipt of this notification would await the determination of the TP Provider and would use the corrected price as soon as it is available. The Exchange further notes that it expects the TP Provider to cooperate with, but to be independent of, the Exchange and other options exchanges.\11\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \9\ For purposes of the Rule, an Official is an Officer of the Exchange or such other employee designee of the Exchange that is trained in the application of Rule 6.87. \10\ See proposed paragraph (b) to Commentary .06. \11\ The Exchange expects any TP Provider selected by the Exchange and other options exchanges to act independently in its determination and calculation of Theoretical Price. With respect to Livevol specifically, the Exchange again notes that Livevol is a subsidiary of CBOE Holdings, Inc., which is also the ultimate parent company of multiple options exchanges. The Exchange expects Livevol to calculate Theoretical Price independent of its affiliated exchanges in the same way it will calculate Theoretical Price independent of non-affiliated exchanges. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Exchange believes that the proposal to allow an Exchange Official to contact the TP Provider if he or she believes the provided Theoretical Price is fundamentally incorrect is necessary, particularly because the Exchange and other options exchanges will be using the new process for the first time.\12\ Although the exchanges have conducted thorough diligence with respect to Livevol as the selected TP Provider and would do so with any potential replacement TP Provider, the Exchange is concerned that certain scenarios could arise where the Theoretical Price generated by the TP Provider does not take into account relevant factors and would result in an unfair result for market participants involved in a transaction. The Exchange notes that if such situations do indeed arise, to the extent practicable the Exchange would also work with the TP Provider and other options exchanges to improve the TP Provider's calculation of Theoretical Price in future situations. For instance, if the Exchange determines that a particular type of corporate action is not being appropriately captured by the TP Provider when such provider is generating Theoretical Price, while the Exchange believes that it needs the ability to request a review and correction of the Theoretical Price in connection with a specific review in order to provide a timely decision to market participants, the Exchange would share information regarding the specific situation with the TP Provider and other options exchanges in an effort to improve the Theoretical Price service for future use. The Exchange notes that it does not anticipate needing to rely on this provision frequently, if at all, but believes the provision is necessary nonetheless to best prepare for all potential circumstances. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \12\ To the extent the TP Provider has been contacted by an Official of the Exchange, reviews the Theoretical Price provided but disagrees that there has been any error, then the Exchange would be bound to use the Theoretical Price provided by the TP Provider. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pursuant to proposed paragraph (c) to Commentary .06, an Official of the Exchange may determine the Theoretical Price if the TP Provider has experienced a systems issue that has rendered its services unavailable to accurately calculate Theoretical Price and such issue cannot be corrected in a timely manner. The Exchange notes that it does not anticipate needing to rely on this provision frequently, if at all, but believes the provision is necessary nonetheless to best prepare for all potential circumstances. Further, consistent with existing text in Rule 6.87(e)(4), the Exchange has not proposed a specific time by which the service must be available in order to be considered timely.\13\ The Exchange expects that it would await the TP Provider's services becoming available again so long as the Exchange was able to obtain information regarding the issue and the TP Provider had a reasonable expectation of being able to resume normal operations within the next several hours based on communications with the TP Provider. More specifically with respect to Livevol, Livevol has business continuity and disaster recovery procedures that will help to ensure that the Theoretical Price tool remains available or, in the event of an outage, that service is restored in a timely manner. The Exchange also notes that if a wide-scale event occurred, even if such event did not qualify as a ``Significant Market Event'' pursuant to Rule 6.87(e), and the TP Provider was unavailable or otherwise experiencing difficulty, the Exchange believes that it and other options exchanges would seek to coordinate to the extent possible. In particular, the Exchange and other options exchanges now have a process, administered by the Options Clearing Corporation, to invoke a discussion amongst all options exchanges in the event of any widespread or significant market events. The Exchange believes that this process could be used if there were an issue with the TP Provider. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \13\ In the context of a Significant Market Event, the Exchange may determine, ``in consultation with other options exchanges . . . that timely adjustment is not feasible due to the extraordinary nature of the situation.'' See Rule 6.87(e)(4). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Exchange also proposes language in paragraph (d) of Commentary .06 to Rule 6.87 to disclaim the liability of the Exchange and the TP Provider in connection with the proposed rule, the TP Provider's calculation of Theoretical Price, and the Exchange's use of such Theoretical Price. Specifically, the proposed rule would state that neither the Exchange, the TP Provider, nor any affiliate of the TP Provider (the TP Provider and its affiliates are referred to collectively as the ``TP Provider''), makes any warranty, express or implied, as to the results to be obtained by any person or entity from the use of the TP Provider pursuant to Commentary .06. The proposed rule would further state that the TP Provider does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the calculated Theoretical Price and that the TP Provider disclaims all warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use with respect to such Theoretical Price. Finally, the proposed rule would state that neither the Exchange nor the TP Provider shall have any liability for any damages, claims, losses (including any indirect or consequential losses), expenses, or delays, whether direct or indirect, foreseen or unforeseen, suffered by any person arising out of any circumstance or occurrence relating to the use of such Theoretical Price or arising out of any errors or delays in calculating such Theoretical Price. This proposed language is modeled after existing language in Exchange Rules regarding ``reporting authorities'' that calculate indices.\14\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \14\ See, e.g., Rule 5.22 (Disclaimers), which relates to index options potentially listed and traded on the Exchange and disclaims liability for a reporting authority and their affiliates. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- In connection with the proposed change described above, the Exchange proposes to modify Rule 6.87 to state that the Exchange will rely on paragraph (b) and Commentary .06 when determining Theoretical Price. No Valid Quotes--Market Participant Quoting on Multiple Exchanges As described above, one of the times where the NBB or NBO is deemed to be unreliable for purposes of Theoretical Price is when there are no quotes or no valid quotes for the affected series. In addition to when there are no quotes, the Exchange does not consider the following to be valid quotes: (i) All quotes in the applicable option series published at a time where the last NBB is higher than the last NBO in such [[Page 43581]] series (a ``crossed market''); (ii) quotes published by the Exchange that were submitted by either party to the transaction in question; and (iii) quotes published by another options exchange against which the Exchange has declared self-help. In recognition of today's market structure where certain participants actively provide liquidity on multiple exchanges simultaneously, the Exchange proposes to add a category of invalid quotes. Specifically, in order to avoid a situation where a market participant has established the market at an erroneous price on multiple exchanges, the Exchange proposes to consider as invalid the quotes in a series published by another options exchange if either party to the transaction in question submitted the quotes in the series representing such options exchange's best bid or offer. Thus, similar to being able to ignore for purposes of the Rule the quotes published by the Exchange if submitted by either party to the transaction in question, the Exchange would be able to ignore for purposes of the rule quotations on other options exchanges by that same market participant. In order to continue to apply the Rule in a timely and organized fashion, however, the Exchange proposes to initially limit the scope of this proposed provision in two ways in new paragraph (C) to Rule 6.87(b)(2).\15\ First, because the process will take considerable coordination with other options exchanges to confirm that the quotations in question on an away options exchange were indeed submitted by a party to a transaction on the Exchange, the Exchange proposes to limit this provision to apply to up to twenty-five (25) total options series (i.e., whether such series all relate to the same underlying security or multiple underlying securities). Second, the Exchange proposes to require the party that believes it established the best bid or offer on one or more other options exchanges to identify to the Exchange the quotes which were submitted by such party and published by other options exchanges. In other words, as proposed, the burden will be on the party seeking that the Exchange disregard their quotations on other options exchanges to identify such quotations. In turn, the Exchange will verify with such other options exchanges that such quotations were indeed submitted by such party.\16\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \15\ In connection with proposed change, the Exchange proposes to re-format Rule 6.87(b)(2) to include sub-paragraphs (A)-(D), inclusive of the new rule in proposed Rule 6.87(b)(2)(C). \16\ The Exchange notes that the proposed text of 6.87(b)(2)(C) differs slightly from BATS Rule 20.6(b)(2)(C), even though the substance of the propsed rule is the same. The Exchange believes its proposed rule text is easier to comprehend. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Below are examples of both the current rule and the rule as proposed to be amended. Example 1--Current Rule, Member Erroneously Quotes on One Exchange Assumptions For purposes of this example, assume the following:A Member acting as a Market Maker on the Exchange (``Market Maker A'') is quoting in twenty series of options underlying security ABCD on the Exchange (and only the Exchange). Market Maker A makes an error in calculating the market for options on ABCD, and publishes quotes in all twenty series to buy options at $1.00 and to sell options at $1.05. In fact, options on ABCD in these series are nearly worthless and no other market participant is quoting in such series. Therefore, the NBBO in the twenty series at issue is $1.00 x $1.05 (with the Exchange representing the NBBO based on Market Maker A's quotes). Assume Member A immediately enters sell orders and executes against Market Maker A's quotes at $1.00. Assume Market Maker A submits to the Exchange a timely request for review of the trades with Member A as potentially erroneous transactions to buy. Result Based on the Exchange's current rules, the Exchange would identify Market Maker A as a participant to the trades at issue and would consider Market Maker A's quotations invalid pursuant to Rule 6.87(b)(2). As there were no other valid quotes to use as a reference price, the Exchange would then determine Theoretical Price. Assume the Exchange determines a Theoretical Price of $0.05. [cir] The execution price of $1.00 exceeds the $0.25 minimum amount set forth in the Exchange's table to determine whether an obvious error has occurred (i.e., $0.05 + $0.25 = $0.30) so any execution at or above this price is an obvious error. [cir] Accordingly, the executions in all series would be adjusted by the Exchange to executions at $0.20 per contract (Theoretical Price of $0.05 plus $0.15) to the extent the incoming orders submitted by Member A were non-Customer orders. [cir] The executions in all series would be nullified to the extent the incoming orders submitted by Member A were Customer orders. Example 2--Current Rule, Member Erroneously Quotes on Multiple Exchanges Assumptions For purposes of this example, assume the following: A Member acting as a Market Maker on the Exchange (``Market Maker A'') is quoting in twenty series of options underlying security ABCD on the Exchange and on a second exchange (``Away Exchange''). Market Maker A makes an error in calculating the market for options on ABCD, and publishes quotes on both the Exchange and the Away Exchange in all twenty series to buy options at $1.00 and to sell options at $1.05. In fact, options on ABCD in these series are nearly worthless and no other market participant is quoting in such series. Therefore, the NBBO in the twenty series at issue is $1.00 x $1.05 (with the Exchange and the Away Exchange representing the NBBO based on Market Maker A's quotes). Assume Member A immediately enters sell orders and executes against Market Maker A's quotes at $1.00. Assume Market Maker A submits to the Exchange and to the Away Exchange timely requests for review of the trades with Member A as potentially erroneous transactions to buy. Result Based on the Exchange's current rules, the Exchange would identify Market Maker A as a participant to the trades at issue and would consider Market Maker A's quotations on the Exchange invalid pursuant to Rule 6.87(b)(2). The Exchange, however, would view the Away Exchange's quotations as valid, and would thus determine Theoretical Price to be $1.05 (i.e., the NBO in the case of a potentially erroneous buy transaction). The execution price of $1.00 does not exceed the $0.25 minimum amount set forth in the Exchange's table to determine whether an obvious error has occurred (i.e., $1.05 + $0.25 = $1.30) so any execution at or above this price is an obvious error. The transactions on the Exchange would not be nullified or adjusted. As the Exchange and all other options exchanges have identical rules with respect to the process described above, the transactions on the Away Exchange would not be nullified or adjusted. [[Page 43582]] Example 3--Proposed Rule, Member Erroneously Quotes on Multiple Exchanges \17\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \17\ The Exchange notes that its proposed rule will not impact the proposed handling of a request for review where a market participant is quoting only on the Exchange, thus, the Exchange has not included a separate example for such a fact-pattern. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assumptions For purposes of this example, assume the following: A Member acting as a Market Maker on the Exchange (``Market Maker A'') is quoting in twenty series of options underlying security ABCD on the Exchange and on a second exchange (``Away Exchange'').\18\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \18\ The Exchange notes that the proposed rule would operate the same if Market Maker A was quoting on more than two exchanges. The Exchange has limited the example to two exchanges for simplicity. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market Maker A makes an error in calculating the market for options on ABCD, and publishes quotes on both the Exchange and the Away Exchange in all twenty series to buy options at $1.00 and to sell options at $1.05. In fact, options on ABCD in these series are nearly worthless and no other market participant is quoting in such series. Therefore, the NBBO in the twenty series at issue is $1.00 x $1.05 (with the Exchange and the Away Exchange representing the NBBO based on Market Maker A's quotes). Assume Member A immediately enters sell orders and executes against Market Maker A's quotes at $1.00. Assume Market Maker A submits to the Exchange and to the Away Exchange timely requests for review of the trades with Member A as potentially erroneous transactions to buy. At the time of submitting the requests for review to the Exchange and the Away Exchange, Market Maker A identifies to the Exchange the quotes on the Away Exchange as quotes also represented by Market Maker A (and to the Away Exchange, the quotes on the Exchange as quotes also represented by Market Maker A). Result Based on the proposed rules, the Exchange would identify Market Maker A as a participant to the trades at issue and would consider Market Maker A's quotations on the Exchange invalid pursuant to Rule 6.87(b)(2). The Exchange and the Away Exchange would also coordinate to confirm that the quotations identified by Market Maker A on the other exchange were indeed Market Maker A's quotations. Once confirmed, each of the Exchange and the Away Exchange would also consider invalid the quotations published on the other exchange. As there were no other valid quotes to use as a reference price, the Exchange would then determine Theoretical Price. Assume the Exchange determines a Theoretical Price of $0.05. [cir] The execution price of $1.00 exceeds the $0.25 minimum amount set forth in the Exchange's table to determine whether an obvious error has occurred (i.e., $0.05 + $0.25 = $0.30) so any execution at or above this price is an obvious error. [cir] Accordingly, the executions in all series would be adjusted by the Exchange to executions at $0.20 per contract (Theoretical Price of $0.05 plus $0.15) to the extent the incoming orders submitted by Member A were non-Customer orders. [cir] The executions in all series would be nullified to the extent the incoming orders submitted by Member A were Customer orders. As the Exchange and all other options exchanges would have identical rules with respect to the process described above, as other options exchanges intend to adopt the same rule if the proposed rule is approved, the transactions on the Away Exchange would also be nullified or adjusted as set forth above. If this example was instead modified such that Market Maker A was quoting in 200 series rather than 20, the Exchange notes that Market Maker A could only request that the Exchange consider as invalid their quotations in 25 of those series on other exchanges. As noted above, the Exchange has proposed to limit the proposed rule to 25 series in order to continue to process requests for review in a timely and organized fashion in order to provide certainty to market participants. This is due to the amount of coordination that will be necessary in such a scenario to confirm that the quotations in question on an away options exchange were indeed submitted by a party to a transaction on the Exchange. Obvious Error Panel, Appeals--Clean-Up change Rule 6.87(k)(1)(B) describes the procedure for appealing decisions relating to obvious errors. The current rule provides, in relevant part, that a ``request for review on appeal must be made via facsimile or email within thirty (30) minutes after the party making the appeal is given notification of the initial determination being appealed.'' The Exchange proposes to modify this rule to remove reference to ``facsimile,'' and allow that requests for appeal may only be made via email. The Exchanges believes this proposed change would update the rule to reflect current technology and add transparency to the rule text. Trading Halts and Suspensions--Clarifying Change to Rule 6.65-O Rule 6.65-O describes the Exchange's authority to declare trading halts in one or more options traded on the Exchange (referred herein simply to as Rule 6.65). Currently, Commentary .04 to Rule 6.65 states that the Exchange shall nullify any transaction that occurs during a trading halt in the affected option on the Exchange. The Exchange proposes to add rule text providing that, with respect to equity options (including options overlaying Exchange Traded Funds (``ETFs''), that it shall nullify any transaction that occurs during a regulatory halt as declared by the primary listing market for the underlying security. Current Commentary .03 to Rule 6.65 defines a Regulatory Halt as one ``initiated by a regulatory authority in the primary market.'' The Exchange believes this change is necessary to distinguish a declared regulatory halt, where the underlying security should not be actively trading on any venue, from an operational issue on the primary listing exchange where the security may continue to trade on other trading venues. This proposed change would likewise be consistent with the rule of other options exchanges.\19\ Implementation The Exchange will announce the operative date by Trader Update. The Exchange proposes to delay the operative date of this proposal to a date within ninety (90) days after the BATS Approval Order, dated July 6, 2017. The Exchange will announce the operative date in a Trader Update. 2. Statutory Basis --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \19\ See supra note 4. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act''),\20\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\21\ in particular, in that it is designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and, in [[Page 43583]] general, to protect investors and the public interest. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \20\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). \21\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- As described above, the Exchange and other options exchanges are seeking to further modify their harmonized rules related to the adjustment and nullification of erroneous options transactions. The Exchange believes that the proposal to utilize a TP Provider in the event the NBBO is unavailable or unreliable will provide greater transparency and clarity with respect to the adjustment and nullification of erroneous options transactions. Particularly, the proposed changes seek to achieve consistent results for participants across U.S. options exchanges while maintaining a fair and orderly market, protecting investors and protecting the public interest. Thus, the Exchange believes that the proposal is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act \22\ in that the proposed rule will foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in regulating and facilitating transactions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \22\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Exchange again reiterates that it has retained the standard of the current rule for most reviews of options transactions pursuant to Rule 6.87, which is to rely on the NBBO to determine Theoretical Price if such NBBO can reasonably be relied upon. The proposal to use a TP Provider when the NBBO is unavailable or unreliable is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act \23\ in that the proposed rule will foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in regulating and facilitating transactions by further reducing the possibility of disparate results between options exchanges and increasing the objectivity of the application of Rule 6.87. Further, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule is transparent with respect to the limited circumstances under which the Exchange will request a review and correction of Theoretical Price from the TP Provider, and has sought to limit such circumstances as much as possible. The Exchange notes that under the current Rule, Exchange personnel are required to determine Theoretical Price in certain circumstances and yet rarely do so because such circumstances have already been significantly limited under the harmonized rule (for example, because the wide quote provision of the harmonized rule only applies if the quote was narrower and then gapped but does not apply if the quote had been persistently wide). Thus, the Exchange believes it will need to request Theoretical Price from the TP Provider only in very rare circumstances and in turn, the Exchange anticipates that the need to contact the TP Provider for additional review of the Theoretical Price provided by the TP Provider will be even rarer. Similarly, the Exchange believes it is unlikely that an Exchange Official will ever be required to determine Theoretical Price, as such circumstance would only be in the event of a systems issue that has rendered the TP Provider's services unavailable and such issue cannot be corrected in a timely manner. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \23\ Id. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Exchange also believes its proposal to adopt language in paragraph (d) of Commentary .06 to Rule 6.87 to disclaim the liability of the Exchange and the TP Provider in connection with the proposed rule, the TP Provider's calculation of Theoretical Price, and the Exchange's use of such Theoretical Price is consistent with the Act. As noted above, this proposed language is modeled after existing language in Exchange Rules regarding ``reporting authorities'' that calculate indices,\24\ and is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act \25\ in that the proposed rule will foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in regulating and facilitating transactions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \24\ See supra note 14. \25\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- As described above, the Exchange proposes a modification to the valid quotes provision to also exclude quotes in a series published by another options exchange if either party to the transaction in question submitted the orders or quotes in the series representing such options exchange's best bid or offer. The Exchange believes this proposal is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act \26\ because the application of the rule will foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in regulating and facilitating transactions by allowing the Exchange to coordinate with other options exchanges to determine whether a market participant that is party to a potentially erroneous transaction on the Exchange established the market in an option on other options exchanges; to the extent this can be established, the Exchange believes such participant's quotes should be excluded in the same way such quotes are excluded on the Exchange. The Exchange also believes it is reasonable to limit the scope of this provision to twenty-five (25) series and to require the party that believes it established the best bid or offer on one or more other options exchanges to identify to the Exchange the quotes which were submitted by that party and published by other options exchanges. The Exchange believes these limitations are consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act \27\ because they will ensure that the Exchange is able to continue to apply the Rule in a timely and organized fashion, thus fostering cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in regulating and facilitating transactions and also removing impediments to and perfecting the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \26\ Id. \27\ Id. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The proposed change to Rule 6.87(k)(1)(B), to remove reference to sending requests for appeal via facsimile, would remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system because the proposed change would update the rule to reflect current technology. This proposed change would also protect investors and the general public because it would add transparency to the rule text. Finally, with respect to the proposed modification to the Exchange's trading halt rule, Rule 6.65, the Exchange believes that this proposal is consistent with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act \28\ because it specifically provides for nullification where a trading halt exists with respect to an underlying security across the industry (i.e., a regulatory halt) as distinguished from a situation where the primary exchange has experienced a technical issue but the underlying security continues to trade on other equities platforms. The Exchange notes that a similar provision already exists in the rules of certain other options exchanges, and thus, has been found to be consistent with the Act.\29\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \28\ Id. \29\ See, e.g., BATs Approval Order, supra note 4; Interpretation and Policy .07 to CBOE Rule 6.3. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section (b)(8) of the Act \30\ in that is does not impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act as explained below. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \30\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(8). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Importantly, the Exchange does not believe that the proposal will impose a burden on intermarket competition but rather that it will alleviate any burden on competition because it is the result of a collaborative effort by all options exchanges to further harmonize and improve the process related to the adjustment and nullification of erroneous options transactions. The [[Page 43584]] Exchange does not believe that the rules applicable to such process is an area where options exchanges should compete, but rather, that all options exchanges should have consistent rules to the extent possible. Particularly where a market participant trades on several different exchanges and an erroneous trade may occur on multiple markets nearly simultaneously, the Exchange believes that a participant should have a consistent experience with respect to the nullification or adjustment of transactions. To that end, the selection and implementation of a TP Provider utilized by all options exchanges will further reduce the possibility that participants with potentially erroneous transactions that span multiple options exchanges are handled differently on such exchanges. Similarly, the proposed ability to consider quotations invalid on another options exchange if ultimately originating from a party to a potentially erroneous transaction on the Exchange represents a proposal intended to further foster cooperation by the options exchanges with respect to market events. The Exchange understands that all other options exchanges either have or intend to file proposals that are substantially similar to this proposal. The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change imposes a burden on intramarket competition because the proposed provisions apply to all market participants equally. C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the proposed rule change. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not: (i) Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii) become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \31\ and subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder.\32\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \31\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii). \32\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6) requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a brief description and text of the proposed rule change, at least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission. The Exchange has satisfied this requirement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is: (i) Necessary or appropriate in the public interest; (ii) for the protection of investors; or (iii) otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule should be approved or disapproved. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or Send an email to [email protected]. Please include File Number SR-NYSEArca-2017-101 on the subject line. Paper Comments Send paper comments in triplicate to Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEArca-2017-101. This file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549 on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NYSEArca-2017-101, and should be submitted on or before October 10, 2017. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.\33\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \33\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017-19710 Filed 9-15-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011-01-P
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officer of the Commission to represent SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
the interests of the general public in the COMMISSION Statement of the Purpose of, and
proceeding, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505 Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule
(Public Representative). Section II also [Release No. 34–81580; File No. SR– Change
establishes comment deadline(s) NYSEArca–2017–101] 1. Purpose
pertaining to each request.
Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE The purpose of this filing is to amend
The public portions of the Postal Rule 6.87–O, relating to the adjustment
Service’s request(s) can be accessed via Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and
and nullification of erroneous
the Commission’s Web site (http:// Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed
transactions, and Rule 6.65–O, regarding
www.prc.gov). Non-public portions of Rule Change Amending Rule 6.87–O
trading halts and suspensions. The
the Postal Service’s request(s), if any, and Rule 6.65–O Exchange’s proposal is based on that of
can be accessed through compliance September 12, 2017. Bats BZX (‘‘BATS’’), which the
with the requirements of 39 CFR Commission approved on July 6, 2017,
3007.40. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) 1 of the and those that the other options
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the exchanges intend to file.4
The Commission invites comments on
‘‘Act’’) 2 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,3
whether the Postal Service’s request(s) Background
notice is hereby given that on
in the captioned docket(s) are consistent The Exchange and other options
September 1, 2017, NYSE Arca, Inc. (the
with the policies of title 39. For exchanges adopted a harmonized rule
‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘NYSE Arca’’) filed with
request(s) that the Postal Service states related to the adjustment and
the Securities and Exchange
concern market dominant product(s), nullification of erroneous options
Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’) the
applicable statutory and regulatory transactions, including a specific
proposed rule change as described in
requirements include 39 U.S.C. 3622, 39 provision related to coordination in
Items I and II below, which Items have
U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR part 3010, and 39 connection with large-scale events
been prepared by the self-regulatory
CFR part 3020, subpart B. For request(s) involving erroneous options
organization. The Commission is
that the Postal Service states concern transactions.5 The Exchange believes
publishing this notice to solicit
competitive product(s), applicable that the changes the options exchanges
comments on the proposed rule change
statutory and regulatory requirements implemented with the harmonized rule
from interested persons.
include 39 U.S.C. 3632, 39 U.S.C. 3633, have led to increased transparency and
39 U.S.C. 3642, 39 CFR part 3015, and I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s finality with respect to the adjustment
39 CFR part 3020, subpart B. Comment Statement of the Terms of Substance of and nullification of erroneous options
deadline(s) for each request appear in the Proposed Rule Change transactions. As part of the initial
section II. initiative, however, the Exchange and
The Exchange proposes to amend other options exchanges deferred a few
II. Docketed Proceeding(s) Rule 6.87–O (Nullification and specific matters for further discussion.6
Adjustment of Options Transactions Specifically, as described in the Initial
1. Docket No(s).: CP2017–301; Filing
including Obvious Errors) and Rule Filing, the Exchange and all other
Title: Notice of United States Postal
6.65–O 953NY [sic] (Trading Halts and options exchanges have been working to
Service of Filing a Functionally
Suspensions). The proposed rule change further improve the review of
Equivalent Global Expedited Package potentially erroneous transactions as
is available on the Exchange’s Web site
Services 7 Negotiated Service well as their subsequent adjustment by
at www.nyse.com, at the principal office
Agreement and Application for Non- creating an objective and universal way
of the Exchange, and at the
Public Treatment of Materials Filed to determine Theoretical Price in the
Commission’s Public Reference Room.
Under Seal; Filing Acceptance Date:
September 11, 2017; Filing Authority: 39 II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s 4 See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 81084
CFR 3015.5; Public Representative: Statement of the Purpose of, and (July 6, 2017), 82 FR 32216 (July 12, 2017) (‘‘BATS
Curtis E. Kidd; Comments Due: Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Approval Order’’); 80709 (May 17, 2017), 82 FR
23684 (May 23, 2017) (‘‘Notice of BATS Filing’’)
September 21, 2017. Change (SR–BatsBZX–2017–35). See also Securities
This notice will be published in the Exchange Act Release No. 81348 (August 8, 2017),
In its filing with the Commission, the 82 FR 37910 (August 14, 2017), (SR–BX–2017–038)
Federal Register. self-regulatory organization included (immediately effective filing based on BATS
statements concerning the purpose of, Approval Order).
Stacy L. Ruble, 5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 74921
Secretary. and basis for, the proposed rule change (May 8, 2015), 80 FR 27747 (May 14, 2015) (SR–
[FR Doc. 2017–19695 Filed 9–15–17; 8:45 am]
and discussed any comments it received NYSEArca–2015–41) (the ‘‘Imitial Filing’’).
on the proposed rule change. The text 6 For example, the Exchange, along with other
BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P options exchanges that offer complex orders on
of those statements may be examined at
their options platforms, recently filed proposals
the places specified in Item IV below. related to rules for handling the adjustment and
The Exchange has prepared summaries, nullification of erroneous complex order
set forth in sections A, B, and C below, transactions, which proposals were approved by the
Commission or filed on an immediately effective
of the most significant parts of such basis. See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos.
sradovich on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with NOTICES
statements. 80040 (February 14, 2017), 82 FR 11248 (February
21, 2017) (granting approval of CBOE proposal
related to the nullification and adjustment of
complex orders) (SR–CBOE–2016–088); 80496
(April 20, 2017), 82 FR 19282 (April 26, 2017)
1 15
(notice of filing and immediate effectiveness of
U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
Exchange proposal related to the nullification and
2 15 U.S.C. 78a. adjustment of complex orders) (SR–NYSEArca–
3 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 2017–42).
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Exchange does not believe that the rules At any time within 60 days of the inspection and copying at the principal
applicable to such process is an area filing of the proposed rule change, the office of the Exchange. All comments
where options exchanges should Commission summarily may received will be posted without change;
compete, but rather, that all options temporarily suspend such rule change if the Commission does not edit personal
exchanges should have consistent rules it appears to the Commission that such identifying information from
to the extent possible. Particularly action is: (i) Necessary or appropriate in submissions. You should submit only
where a market participant trades on the public interest; (ii) for the protection information that you wish to make
several different exchanges and an of investors; or (iii) otherwise in available publicly. All submissions
erroneous trade may occur on multiple furtherance of the purposes of the Act. should refer to File Number SR–
markets nearly simultaneously, the If the Commission takes such action, the NYSEArca–2017–101, and should be
Exchange believes that a participant Commission shall institute proceedings submitted on or before October 10,
should have a consistent experience to determine whether the proposed rule 2017.
with respect to the nullification or should be approved or disapproved. For the Commission, by the Division of
adjustment of transactions. To that end, Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated
the selection and implementation of a IV. Solicitation of Comments authority.33
TP Provider utilized by all options Interested persons are invited to Eduardo A. Aleman,
exchanges will further reduce the submit written data, views, and Assistant Secretary.
possibility that participants with arguments concerning the foregoing, [FR Doc. 2017–19710 Filed 9–15–17; 8:45 am]
potentially erroneous transactions that including whether the proposed rule BILLING CODE 8011–01–P
span multiple options exchanges are change is consistent with the Act.
handled differently on such exchanges. Comments may be submitted by any of
Similarly, the proposed ability to the following methods: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
consider quotations invalid on another COMMISSION
Electronic Comments
options exchange if ultimately
originating from a party to a potentially • Use the Commission’s Internet [Release No. 34–81579; File No. SR–
comment form (http://www.sec.gov/ NASDAQ–2017–088]
erroneous transaction on the Exchange
represents a proposal intended to rules/sro.shtml); or
Self-Regulatory Organizations; The
further foster cooperation by the options • Send an email to rule-comments@
NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; Notice of
exchanges with respect to market sec.gov. Please include File Number SR–
Filing of Proposed Rule Change To
events. The Exchange understands that NYSEArca–2017–101 on the subject
Amend Rule 4703(a) To Allow Members
all other options exchanges either have line.
To Designate When an Order With a
or intend to file proposals that are Paper Comments RTFY or SCAN Routing Order Attribute
substantially similar to this proposal. Will Be Activated
The Exchange does not believe that • Send paper comments in triplicate
the proposed rule change imposes a to Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Securities September 12, 2017.
burden on intramarket competition and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the
because the proposed provisions apply NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. Securities Exchange Act of 1934
to all market participants equally. All submissions should refer to File (‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2
Number SR–NYSEArca–2017–101. This notice is hereby given that on August
C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s file number should be included on the 30, 2017, The NASDAQ Stock Market
Statement on Comments on the subject line if email is used. To help the LLC (‘‘Nasdaq’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed
Proposed Rule Change Received From Commission process and review your with the Securities and Exchange
Members, Participants, or Others comments more efficiently, please use Commission (‘‘SEC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’)
No written comments were solicited only one method. The Commission will the proposed rule change as described
or received with respect to the proposed post all comments on the Commission’s in Items I and II below, which Items
rule change. Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/ have been prepared by the Exchange.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the The Commission is publishing this
Proposed Rule Change and Timing for submission, all subsequent notice to solicit comments on the
Commission Action amendments, all written statements proposed rule change from interested
with respect to the proposed rule persons.
Because the foregoing proposed rule change that are filed with the
change does not: (i) Significantly affect Commission, and all written I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
the protection of investors or the public communications relating to the Statement of the Terms of Substance of
interest; (ii) impose any significant proposed rule change between the the Proposed Rule Change
burden on competition; and (iii) become Commission and any person, other than The Exchange proposes to amend
operative for 30 days from the date on those that may be withheld from the Rule 4703(a) to allow members to
which it was filed, or such shorter time public in accordance with the designate when an Order with a RTFY
as the Commission may designate, it has provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be or SCAN routing Order Attribute will be
become effective pursuant to Section available for Web site viewing and activated.
19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act 31 and printing in the Commission’s Public The text of the proposed rule change
subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b–4 Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., is available on the Exchange’s Web site
sradovich on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with NOTICES
thereunder.32 Washington, DC 20549 on official at http://nasdaq.cchwallstreet.com, at
business days between the hours of the principal office of the Exchange, and
31 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii). at the Commission’s Public Reference
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of such
32 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b– Room.
4(f)(6) requires a self-regulatory organization to give filing also will be available for
the Commission written notice of its intent to file
the proposed rule change, along with a brief of the proposed rule change, or such shorter time
33 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12).
1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
description and text of the proposed rule change, as designated by the Commission. The Exchange
at least five business days prior to the date of filing has satisfied this requirement. 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4.
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