83 FR 38187 - Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change to Exchange Rule 11.13, Order Execution and Routing, To Amend the Operation of the Super Aggressive Order Instruction
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 150 (August 3, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 150 (Friday, August 3, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 38187-38191] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-16596] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-83738; File No. SR-CboeBYX-2018-012] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change to Exchange Rule 11.13, Order Execution and Routing, To Amend the Operation of the Super Aggressive Order Instruction July 30, 2018. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on July 16, 2018, Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or ``BYX'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange has designated this proposal as a ``non-controversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders it effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4. \3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). \4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange filed a proposal to amend paragraph (b)(4)(C) of Exchange Rule 11.13 related to Super Aggressive order instructions. The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Exchange's website at www.markets.cboe.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 Exchange 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 these 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 Exchange proposes to amend the description of the Super Aggressive Re-Route instruction (``Super Aggressive instruction'') under paragraph (b)(4)(C) of Exchange Rule 11.13, Order Execution and Routing to: (i) Specify that an incoming BYX Post Only Order or Partial Post Only at Limit Order that would lock a resting order with a Super Aggressive instruction must be designated as eligible for display on the Exchange (a ``displayed order'') for the order with a Super Aggressive instruction to engage in a liquidity swap and execute against that incoming order; and (ii) modify language from the description of the Super Aggressive instruction that states if an order that does not contain a Super Aggressive instruction maintains higher priority than one or more Super Aggressive eligible orders, the Super Aggressive eligible order(s) with lower priority would not be converted and an incoming BYX Post Only Order or Partial Post Only at Limit Order would be posted or cancelled in accordance with Exchange Rule 11.9(c)(6) or 11.9(c)(7). At the outset, the Exchange notes that based on the Exchange's current pricing schedule, because BYX offers rebates to remove liquidity and charges fees to add liquidity, BYX Post Only Orders and Partial Post Only at Limit Orders remove liquidity on entry against resting interest and are not booked/displayed if there is contra-side interest. As such, the descriptions below of the changes to Rule 11.13(b)(4)(C), including the examples of the revised operation of the Super Aggressive functionality are currently inapplicable because BYX Post Only Orders and Partial Post Only at Limit Orders execute against resting liquidity first, before the logic discussed below is triggered. However, consistent with its prior practice, the Exchange is proposing the changes to Rule 11.13(b)(4)(C) related to the Super Aggressive instruction in this filing in order to retain consistent rules and functionality with its affiliated exchanges \5\ to the extent the Exchange decides to propose changes to its fee structure in the future such that ``Post Only'' functionality is more relevant to the operation of the Exchange. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \5\ The Exchange notes that its affiliates, Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. and Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc., also recently filed to adopt the functionality described in this filing and such functionality is applicable on such exchanges because orders equivalent to BYX Post Only Orders and/or Partial Post Only at Limit Orders can be entered on such exchanges and do not always remove against contra-side interest on entry pursuant to such exchanges' fee schedules. See SR- CboeBZX-2018-051 and SR-CboeEDGX-2018-025, each filed July 11, 2018. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Super Aggressive is an optional order instruction that directs the System \6\ to route an order when an away Trading Center locks or crosses the limit price of the order resting on the BYX Book.\7\ If an order with a Super Aggressive instruction were to be locked by an incoming BYX Post Only Order or Partial Post Only at Limit Order (hereafter collectively referred to as a ``Post Only Order'') that does not remove liquidity pursuant to Rule 11.9(c)(6) or 11.9(c)(7), respectively,\8\ [[Page 38188]] the order with a Super Aggressive instruction would be converted to an executable order and would remove liquidity against such incoming order. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \6\ The term ``System'' is defined as ``the electronic communications and trading facility designated by the Board through which securities orders of Users are consolidated for ranking, execution and, when applicable, routing away.'' See Exchange Rule 1.5(aa). \7\ See Exchange Rule 1.5(e). \8\ A BYX Post Only Order will remove contra-side liquidity from the BYX Book if the order is an order to buy or sell a security priced below $1.00 or if the value of such execution when removing liquidity equals or exceeds the value of such execution if the order instead posted to the BYX Book and subsequently provided liquidity, including the applicable fees charged or rebates provided. See Exchange Rule 11.9(c)(6). A Partial Post Only at Limit Order will remove liquidity from the BYX Book up to the full size of the order if, at the time of receipt, it can be executed at prices better than its limit price. See Exchange Rule 11.9(c)(7). As noted above, due to the current BYX pricing schedule, which offers rebates to remove liquidity, Post Only Orders are not booked/displayed if there is contra-side interest and instead remove liquidity against resting interest. Accordingly, an order with a Super Aggressive instruction will not be converted under the current fee schedule. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- First, the Exchange proposes to modify the Super Aggressive instruction to require that the incoming Post Only Order that would lock a resting order with a Super Aggressive instruction must be designated as a displayed order for an execution to occur. The Super Aggressive instruction is generally utilized for best execution purposes because it enables the order to immediately attempt to access displayed liquidity on another Trading Center that is either priced equal to or better than the order with a Super Aggressive instruction's limit price. The Super Aggressive instruction would also enable the order to execute against an equally priced incoming Post Only Order that would otherwise not execute by being willing to act as the liquidity remover in such a scenario.\9\ Under BYX Rules, the incoming Post Only Order could either be a displayed order or a non-displayed order for it to engage in a liquidity swap with an order with a Super Aggressive instruction resting on the BYX Book. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \9\ But see supra note 8. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Consistent with the Super Aggressive instruction to access liquidity displayed on other Trading Centers, the Exchange proposes to amend the Super Aggressive instruction such that an order with such instruction would execute against an equally priced incoming Post Only Order only when such order would be displayed on the BYX Book. The order with a Super Aggressive instruction would act as a liquidity remover in such a scenario. Should an equally priced incoming Post Only Order not be designated as a displayed order, the resting order with a Super Aggressive instruction would remain on the BYX Book and await an execution where it may act as a liquidity provider. An incoming Post Only Order that would also be designated as a non-displayed order would be posted to the BYX Book at its limit price, creating an internally locked non-displayed book. As is the case today, an execution would continue to occur where an incoming Post Only Order is priced more aggressively than the order with a Super Aggressive instruction resting on the BYX Book, regardless of whether the incoming Post Only Order was designated as a displayed order or a non-displayed order.\10\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \10\ See id. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Exchange notes that Users seeking to act as a liquidity remover once resting on the BYX Book in all cases (i.e., seeking to execute against incoming Post Only orders regardless of the display instruction) would be able to attach the Non-Displayed Swap (``NDS'') instruction to their order.\11\ The NDS instruction is similar to the Super Aggressive instruction, in that it also would be an optional order instruction that a User may include on an order that directs the Exchange to have such order, when resting on the BYX Book, execute against an incoming Post Only Order rather than have it be locked by the incoming order. Under BYX Rules, because orders with either instruction (i.e., Super Aggressive and NDS) would execute against incoming Post Only Orders regardless of whether the order is to be displayed, the instructions are currently identical with two exceptions. First, an order with a Super Aggressive instruction would not convert into a liquidity removing order and execute against a Post Only Order if there is an order on the order book with priority over such order that does not also contain a Super Aggressive instruction. As further described below, the Exchange is proposing to modify this feature of the Super Aggressive instruction. The second current distinction between the two instructions, which would remain, is that an order with a Super Aggressive instruction can be displayed on the Exchange whereas an order with the NDS instruction must be non- displayed. As amended, the additional distinction between the two instructions would be whether an order would become a liquidity removing order against any Post Only Order that would lock it (i.e., NDS) or only when the Post Only Order that would lock it also is a displayed order (i.e., Super Aggressive). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \11\ See Exchange Rule 11.9(c)(12). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The below examples illustrate the proposed behavior should the Exchange propose to change its fee schedule such that ``Post Only'' functionality is more relevant to the operation of the Exchange.\12\ Assume the National Best Bid and Offer (``NBBO'') is $10.00 by $10.10. An order to buy is displayed on the BYX Book at $10.00 with a Super Aggressive instruction. There are no other orders resting on the BYX Book. An order to sell at $10.00 with a Post Only that is designated as a displayed order is entered. The incoming order to sell would execute against the resting order to buy at $10.00, the locking price, because the incoming order was designated as a displayed order. The order to buy would act as the liquidity remover and the order to sell would act as the liquidity adder. However, no execution would occur if the incoming order to sell was designated as a non-displayed order. Instead, the incoming order to sell would be posted non-displayed to the BYX Book at $10.00, its limit price, causing the BYX Book to be internally locked. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \12\ See supra note 8. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Second, the Exchange proposes to enable a Post Only Order that is designated as a displayed order to execute against an equally priced non-displayed order with a Super Aggressive instruction where a non- displayed order without a Super Aggressive instruction maintains time priority over the Super Aggressive eligible order at that price. In such case, the non-displayed, non-Super Aggressive order would seek to remain a liquidity provider and would cede time priority to the order with a Super Aggressive instruction, which is willing to act as a liquidity remover to facilitate the execution. The Exchange proposes to effect this change by modifying language in the description of the Super Aggressive instruction to state that if an order displayed on the BYX Book does not contain a Super Aggressive instruction and maintains higher priority than one or more Super Aggressive eligible orders, the Super Aggressive eligible order(s) with lower priority will not be converted and the incoming Post Only Order will be posted or cancelled in accordance with Exchange Rule 11.9(c)(6) or Rule 11.9(c)(7). Thus, an order with a Super Aggressive instruction, whether displayed on the Exchange or non-displayed, would never execute ahead of a displayed order that maintains time priority. Should the Exchange determine to change its fee schedule, the operation of the Super Aggressive instruction with respect to incoming contra-side orders received by the Exchange, would be designed to facilitate executions that would otherwise not occur due to the Post Only Order requirement to not remove liquidity. Users entering orders with the Super Aggressive instruction tend to be fee agnostic because an order with a Super Aggressive instruction is willing to route to an away Trading Center displaying an equally or better priced order (i.e., pay a fee at such Trading Center). Meanwhile, an order without the Super Aggressive instruction elects to remain on the BYX Book as the liquidity provider until it may execute against an incoming order that would act as the liquidity remover. [[Page 38189]] Therefore, if the fee schedule is changed in the future, the proposed change to enable the Super Aggressive order to execute against an incoming order, regardless of whether a non-displayed order without a Super Aggressive instruction maintains priority, would be consistent with the User's intent for both orders--one choses to remain the liquidity provider and forgo the execution while the other is willing to execute irrespective of whether it is the liquidity provider or remover. The Exchange notes that similar behavior occurs for orders utilizing the NDS instruction,\13\ which also would seek to engage in a liquidity swap against incoming Post Only Orders. The Exchange, however, has proposed to retain the existing limitation with respect to orders displayed on the BYX Book. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \13\ See Exchange Rule 11.9(c)(12). See also Securities Exchange Act Release No. 83536 (June 28, 2018), (SR-CboeBYX-2018-009) (including an example where an order cedes execution priority to an order with an NDS instruction). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following example illustrates the operation of an order with a Super Aggressive instruction under the proposed rule change should the Exchange propose to change its fee schedule such that ``Post Only'' functionality is more relevant to the operation of the Exchange.\14\ Assume the NBBO is $10.00 by $10.04. There is a non-displayed Limit Order to buy resting on the BYX Book at $10.03 (``Order A''). A second non-displayed Limit Order to buy at $10.03 is then entered with a Super Aggressive instruction and has time priority behind the first Limit Order (``Order B''). A Post Only Order to sell priced at $10.03 is entered. Under current behavior, the incoming sell Post Only Order would not execute against Order A and would post to the BYX Book \15\ because the value of such execution against the resting buy order when removing liquidity does not equal or exceed the value of such execution if the order instead posted to the BYX Book and subsequently provided liquidity, including the applicable fees charged or rebates provided. Further, the incoming sell Post Only Order could not execute against Order B because Order A is on the BYX Book and maintains time priority over Order B. Under the proposed change, the incoming sell order, if it was designated as a displayed order, would execute against Order B and Order B would become the remover of liquidity while the incoming sell Post Only Order would become the liquidity provider. In such case, Order A cedes priority to Order B because Order A did not also include a Super Aggressive instruction \16\ and thus the User that submitted the order did not indicate the preference to be treated as the remover of liquidity in favor of an execution; instead, by not using Super Aggressive, a User indicates the preference to remain posted on the BYX Book as a liquidity provider. However, if the incoming sell order was priced at $10.02, it would receive sufficient price improvement to execute upon entry against all resting buy Limit Orders in time priority at $10.03.\17\ Also, if Order A was displayed on the BYX Book, no execution would occur, as the proposed change would only apply to non-displayed liquidity. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \14\ See supra note 8. \15\ Such order would be posted to the BYX Book in accordance with the Exchange's re-pricing instructions to comply with Rule 610(d) of Regulation NMS. See Exchange Rules 11.9(g)(1) and (g)(2). See also 242 CFR 242.610(d). \16\ This behavior is consistent with the operation of the Exchange's NDS instruction. See supra note 13. \17\ The execution occurs here because the value of the execution against the buy order when removing liquidity exceeds the value of such execution if the order instead posted to the BYX Book and subsequently provided liquidity, including the applicable fees charged or rebates provided. See supra note 8. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act \18\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act \19\ in particular, in that it is designed to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in facilitating transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \18\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). \19\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The proposed changes to the Super Aggressive order instruction are designed to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in facilitating transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. The Super Aggressive instruction is an optional feature that is intended to reflect the order management practices of various market participants. The proposal to limit the execution of an order with a Super Aggressive instruction to execute against incoming Post Only Orders that also are designated as displayed orders promotes just and equitable principles of trade because it would enable Users to elect an order instruction consistent with their intent to execute only against displayed orders, in part, for best execution purposes. The amended Super Aggressive instruction would ensure executions at the best available price displayed on another Trading Center or against an incoming order that would have been displayed on the BYX Book. Users seeking to act as a liquidity remover once resting on the BYX Book and execute against an incoming Post Only Order that is also designated as a non-displayed order may attach the NDS instruction to their order.\20\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \20\ See Exchange Rule 11.9(c)(12). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Should the Exchange determine to change its fee schedule such that ``Post Only'' functionality is more relevant to the operation of the Exchange, the proposed change to the Super Aggressive instruction would also remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system because it would be designed to facilitate executions that would otherwise not occur due to the Post Only Order requirement to not remove liquidity under such amended fee schedule.\21\ The proposal enables non-displayed Super Aggressive orders to execute against an incoming order, regardless of whether another non-displayed order without a Super Aggressive instruction maintains priority consistent with the User's intent for both orders-- one chooses to remain the liquidity provider and forgo the execution while the other is willing to execute irrespective of whether it is the liquidity provider or remover. The non-Super Aggressive order would seek to remain a liquidity provider and would cede its time priority to the order with a Super Aggressive instruction, which would be willing to act as a liquidity remover to facilitate the execution. It also would enable an order without the Super Aggressive instruction to remain on the BYX Book as a liquidity provider, consistent with the expected operation of their resting order. The Exchange notes that similar behavior occurs for orders utilizing the NDS \22\ instruction, which also seeks to engage in a liquidity swap against incoming Post Only Orders. Finally, by limiting the proposed change to non-displayed orders, the proposal would remain consistent with NDS and also would retain existing functionality with respect to the handling of displayed orders. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \21\ See supra note 8. \22\ See supra note 13. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 38190]] For the reasons set forth above, the Exchange believes the proposal removes impediments to and perfects the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and, in general, protects investors and the public interest. B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange notes that there will be no burden on competition based on the Exchange's current fee schedule, because as described above, Post Only Orders remove against resting contra-side interest on entry, and thus, the revised functionality is inapplicable.\23\ Further, in the event the Exchange modifies its fee schedule, the Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will result in any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act, as amended. On the contrary, the proposed changes to the Super Aggressive order instruction are intended to improve the usefulness of the instruction and to align its operation with the intention of the User, resulting in enhanced competition through increased usage and execution quality on the Exchange. Thus, to the extent the change is intended to improve functionality on the Exchange to encourage Users to direct their orders to the Exchange, the change is competitive, but the Exchange does not believe the proposed change will result in any burden on intermarket competition as it is a minor change to available functionality. The proposed changes to the Super Aggressive order instruction also promote intramarket competition because they will facilitate the execution of orders that would otherwise remain unexecuted consistent with the intent of the User entering the order, thereby increasing the efficient functioning of the Exchange. Further, the Super Aggressive order instruction will remain available to all Users in the same way it is today. Thus, Users can continue to choose between various optional order instructions, including Super Aggressive, NDS, and others, depending on the order handling they prefer the Exchange to utilize. Therefore, the Exchange does not believe the proposed rule change will result in any burden on intramarket competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \23\ See supra note 8. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others The Exchange has neither solicited nor received written comments on 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 \24\ and subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder.\25\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \24\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii). \25\ 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 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- A proposed rule change filed under Rule 19b-4(f)(6) normally does not become operative for 30 days after the date of the filing. However, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii) \26\ permits the Commission to designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest. In its filing, BYX requested that the Commission waive the 30-day operative delay so that the Exchange can implement the proposed rule change promptly after filing. The proposed changes to the Super Aggressive instruction would not impact trading under the current pricing schedule, but the Exchange noted that it intends to update its systems to implement the proposed changes on a similar schedule to its affiliates.\27\ BYX indicated its desire to maintain rules and functionality similar to its affiliated exchanges and noted that the proposed rule changes would be relevant if the Exchange decides to alter its pricing. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \26\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6)(iii). \27\ See note 4 supra. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Should BYX determine to change its fee schedule such that the Post Only functionality is more relevant to the operation of the Exchange, BYX stated that the proposal to allow an order with a Super Aggressive instruction to execute against an incoming Post Only order only if the Post Only order is displayable would be consistent with the use of the Super Aggressive instruction to access liquidity displayed on other Trading Centers. Further, according to the Exchange, users seeking to execute against incoming non-displayable Post Only orders would continue to be able to attach the NDS order instruction, as well as other order instructions that may permit such executions. In addition, the Exchange stated that the proposed priority change where non- displayed orders without a Super Aggressive instruction would cede priority to non-displayed orders with a Super Aggressive instruction is similar to, and consistent with, the Exchange's priority ceding functionality for orders with an NDS instruction and would facilitate executions that would otherwise not occur due to an incoming Post Only order's requirement not to remove liquidity. The Commission believes that waiver of the 30-day operative delay is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest, as such waiver will permit the Exchange to promptly update its rules and systems to maintain consistency with its affiliate exchanges. The Commission also notes that the proposed rule change relates to optional functionality that is consistent with existing functionality and, if selected by Exchange users, may enable them to better manage their orders and may increase order interaction on the Exchange in the event the Exchange changes its fee schedule such that the Post Only functionality is more relevant to the operation of the Exchange. Accordingly, the Commission hereby waives the 30-day operative delay and designates the proposed rule change operative upon filing.\28\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \28\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay, the Commission has also considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. [[Page 38191]] Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic CommentsUse the Commission's internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or Send an email to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR-CboeBYX-2018-012 on the subject line. Paper Comments Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CboeBYX-2018-012. 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 website (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 website 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 the filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change. Persons submitting comments are cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying information from comment submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CboeBYX-2018-012, and should be submitted on or before August 24, 2018. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.\29\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \29\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12) and (59). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert W. Errett, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018-16596 Filed 8-2-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011-01-P
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of the functions of the agency, including comments on the proposed rule change schedule, because BYX offers rebates to
whether the information will have from interested persons. remove liquidity and charges fees to add
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the liquidity, BYX Post Only Orders and
I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
agency’s estimate of the burden imposed Partial Post Only at Limit Orders
Statement of the Terms of Substance of
by the collection of information; (c) remove liquidity on entry against resting
the Proposed Rule Change
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and interest and are not booked/displayed if
clarity of the information collected; and The Exchange filed a proposal to there is contra-side interest. As such,
(d) ways to minimize the burden of the amend paragraph (b)(4)(C) of Exchange the descriptions below of the changes to
collection of information on Rule 11.13 related to Super Aggressive Rule 11.13(b)(4)(C), including the
respondents, including through the use order instructions. examples of the revised operation of the
of automated collection techniques or The text of the proposed rule change Super Aggressive functionality are
other forms of information technology. is available at the Exchange’s website at currently inapplicable because BYX
www.markets.cboe.com, at the principal Post Only Orders and Partial Post Only
Consideration will be given to
office of the Exchange, and at the at Limit Orders execute against resting
comments and suggestions submitted in
Commission’s Public Reference Room. liquidity first, before the logic discussed
writing within 60 days of this
publication. Please direct your written II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s below is triggered. However, consistent
comments to Pamela Dyson, Director/ Statement of the Purpose of, and with its prior practice, the Exchange is
Chief Information Officer, Securities Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule proposing the changes to Rule
and Exchange Commission, c/o Candace Change 11.13(b)(4)(C) related to the Super
Kenner, 100 F St. NE, Washington DC Aggressive instruction in this filing in
In its filing with the Commission, the order to retain consistent rules and
20549; or send an email to: PRA_ Exchange included statements
Mailbox@sec.gov. functionality with its affiliated
concerning the purpose of and basis for exchanges 5 to the extent the Exchange
Dated: July 30, 2018. the proposed rule change and discussed decides to propose changes to its fee
Robert W. Errett, any comments it received on the structure in the future such that ‘‘Post
Deputy Secretary. proposed rule change. The text of these Only’’ functionality is more relevant to
[FR Doc. 2018–16601 Filed 8–2–18; 8:45 am]
statements may be examined at the the operation of the Exchange.
places specified in Item IV below. The Super Aggressive is an optional order
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Exchange has prepared summaries, set instruction that directs the System 6 to
forth in Sections A, B, and C below, of route an order when an away Trading
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE the most significant parts of such Center locks or crosses the limit price of
COMMISSION statements. the order resting on the BYX Book.7 If
A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s an order with a Super Aggressive
[Release No. 34–83738; File No. SR– Statement of the Purpose of, and instruction were to be locked by an
CboeBYX–2018–012] Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule incoming BYX Post Only Order or
Change Partial Post Only at Limit Order
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe (hereafter collectively referred to as a
BYX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing 1. Purpose ‘‘Post Only Order’’) that does not
and Immediate Effectiveness of a The Exchange proposes to amend the remove liquidity pursuant to Rule
Proposed Rule Change to Exchange description of the Super Aggressive Re- 11.9(c)(6) or 11.9(c)(7), respectively,8
Rule 11.13, Order Execution and Route instruction (‘‘Super Aggressive
Routing, To Amend the Operation of instruction’’) under paragraph (b)(4)(C) 5 The Exchange notes that its affiliates, Cboe BZX
the Super Aggressive Order of Exchange Rule 11.13, Order Exchange, Inc. and Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc., also
recently filed to adopt the functionality described
Instruction Execution and Routing to: (i) Specify in this filing and such functionality is applicable on
that an incoming BYX Post Only Order such exchanges because orders equivalent to BYX
July 30, 2018. or Partial Post Only at Limit Order that Post Only Orders and/or Partial Post Only at Limit
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the would lock a resting order with a Super Orders can be entered on such exchanges and do
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Aggressive instruction must be not always remove against contra-side interest on
entry pursuant to such exchanges’ fee schedules.
(‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 designated as eligible for display on the See SR–CboeBZX–2018–051 and SR–CboeEDGX–
notice is hereby given that on July 16, Exchange (a ‘‘displayed order’’) for the 2018–025, each filed July 11, 2018.
2018, Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. (the order with a Super Aggressive 6 The term ‘‘System’’ is defined as ‘‘the electronic
‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘BYX’’) filed with the instruction to engage in a liquidity swap communications and trading facility designated by
the Board through which securities orders of Users
Securities and Exchange Commission and execute against that incoming order; are consolidated for ranking, execution and, when
(‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule and (ii) modify language from the applicable, routing away.’’ See Exchange Rule
change as described in Items I and II description of the Super Aggressive 1.5(aa).
below, which Items have been prepared instruction that states if an order that 7 See Exchange Rule 1.5(e).
8 A BYX Post Only Order will remove contra-side
by the Exchange. The Exchange has does not contain a Super Aggressive
instruction maintains higher priority liquidity from the BYX Book if the order is an order
designated this proposal as a ‘‘non- to buy or sell a security priced below $1.00 or if
controversial’’ proposed rule change than one or more Super Aggressive the value of such execution when removing
pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the eligible orders, the Super Aggressive liquidity equals or exceeds the value of such
Act 3 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6) thereunder,4 eligible order(s) with lower priority execution if the order instead posted to the BYX
would not be converted and an Book and subsequently provided liquidity,
which renders it effective upon filing
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including the applicable fees charged or rebates
with the Commission. The Commission incoming BYX Post Only Order or provided. See Exchange Rule 11.9(c)(6). A Partial
is publishing this notice to solicit Partial Post Only at Limit Order would Post Only at Limit Order will remove liquidity from
be posted or cancelled in accordance the BYX Book up to the full size of the order if, at
1 15 with Exchange Rule 11.9(c)(6) or the time of receipt, it can be executed at prices
U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). better than its limit price. See Exchange Rule
2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 11.9(c)(7). 11.9(c)(7). As noted above, due to the current BYX
3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). At the outset, the Exchange notes that pricing schedule, which offers rebates to remove
4 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). based on the Exchange’s current pricing Continued
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Comments may be submitted by any of SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
the following methods: COMMISSION Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule
Electronic Comments [Release No. 34–83739; File No. SR–
CboeEDGA–2018–013]
Change
• Use the Commission’s internet 1. Purpose
comment form (http://www.sec.gov/ Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe
rules/sro.shtml); or EDGA Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing The Exchange proposes to amend the
and Immediate Effectiveness of a description of the Super Aggressive
• Send an email to rule-comments@ instruction under paragraph (n)(2) of
sec.gov. Please include File Number SR– Proposed Rule Change to Exchange
Rule 11.6, Definitions, To Amend the Exchange Rule 11.6, Routing/Posting
CboeBYX–2018–012 on the subject line. Instructions to: (i) Specify that an
Operation of the Super Aggressive
Paper Comments Order Instruction incoming order with a Post Only
instruction that would lock a resting
• Send paper comments in triplicate July 30, 2018. order with a Super Aggressive
to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the instruction must include a Displayed
Commission, 100 F Street NE, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 instruction for the order with a Super
Washington, DC 20549–1090. (‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19–4 thereunder,2 Aggressive instruction to engage in a
notice is hereby given that on July 16, liquidity swap and execute against that
All submissions should refer to File
2018, Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. (the incoming order; and (ii) modify
Number SR–CboeBYX–2018–012. This
‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘EDGA’’) filed with the language from the description of the
file number should be included on the
Securities and Exchange Commission Super Aggressive instruction that states
subject line if email is used. To help the
(‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule if an order that does not contain a Super
Commission process and review your
change as described in Items I and II Aggressive instruction maintains higher
comments more efficiently, please use
below, which Items have been prepared priority than one or more Super
only one method. The Commission will
by the Exchange. The Exchange has Aggressive eligible orders, the Super
post all comments on the Commission’s
designated this proposal as a ‘‘non- Aggressive eligible order(s) with lower
internet website (http://www.sec.gov/
controversial’’ proposed rule change priority would not be converted and the
rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the
pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the incoming order with a Post Only
submission, all subsequent
Act 3 and Rule 19b–4(f)(6) thereunder,4 instruction would be posted or
amendments, all written statements
which renders it effective upon filing cancelled in accordance with Exchange
with respect to the proposed rule
with the Commission. The Commission Rule 11.6(n)(4).5
change that are filed with the
is publishing this notice to solicit At the outset, the Exchange notes that
Commission, and all written
comments on the proposed rule change based on the Exchange’s current pricing
communications relating to the
from interested persons. schedule, because EDGA offers rebates
proposed rule change between the
Commission and any person, other than I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s to remove liquidity and charges fees to
those that may be withheld from the Statement of the Terms of Substance of add liquidity, orders with a Post Only
public in accordance with the the Proposed Rule Change instruction remove liquidity on entry
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be against resting interest and are not
The Exchange filed a proposed rule booked/displayed if there is contra-side
available for website viewing and change to amend paragraph (n)(2) of
printing in the Commission’s Public interest. As such, the descriptions below
Exchange Rule 11.6 related to Super of the changes to Rule 11.6(n)(2),
Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Aggressive order instructions.
Washington, DC 20549, on official including the examples of the revised
The text of the proposed rule change operation of the Super Aggressive
business days between the hours of is available at the Exchange’s website at
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the functionality are currently inapplicable
www.markets.cboe.com, at the principal because orders with a Post Only
filing also will be available for office of the Exchange, and at the
inspection and copying at the principal instruction execute against resting
Commission’s Public Reference Room. liquidity first, before the logic discussed
office of the Exchange. All comments
received will be posted without change. II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s below is triggered. However, consistent
Persons submitting comments are Statement of the Purpose of, and with its prior practice, the Exchange is
cautioned that we do not redact or edit Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule proposing the changes to Rule 11.6(n)(2)
personal identifying information from Change related to the Super Aggressive
comment submissions. You should instruction in this filing in order to
In its filing with the Commission, the retain consistent rules and functionality
submit only information that you wish Exchange included statements
to make available publicly. All with its affiliated exchanges 6 to the
concerning the purpose of and basis for
submissions should refer to File the proposed rule change and discussed 5 The Exchange also proposes to remove the
Number SR–CboeBYX–2018–012, and any comments it received on the extraneous word ‘‘solely’’ from the second sentence
should be submitted on or before proposed rule change. The text of these of Rule 11.6(n)(2). The removal of this word does
August 24, 2018. statements may be examined at the not alter the operation of the Super Aggressive
places specified in Item IV below. The order instruction.
For the Commission, by the Division of 6 The Exchange notes that its affiliates, Cboe BZX
Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated Exchange has prepared summaries, set Exchange, Inc. and Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc., also
forth in Sections A, B, and C below, of
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1
authority.29 recently filed to adopt the functionality described
Robert W. Errett, the most significant parts of such in this filing and such functionality is applicable on
statements. such exchanges because orders equivalent to orders
Deputy Secretary. with a Post Only instruction can be entered on such
[FR Doc. 2018–16596 Filed 8–2–18; 8:45 am] 1 15
exchanges and do not always remove against
U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). contra-side interest on entry pursuant to such
BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. exchanges’ fee schedules. See SR–CboeBZX–2018–
3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
051 and SR–CboeEDGX–2018–025, each filed July
29 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12) and (59). 4 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). 11, 2018.
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