Securities and Exchange Commission
- [Release No. 34-106694; File No. SR-PEARL-2026-42]
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 October 9, 2026, MIAX PEARL LLC (“MIAX Pearl” or “Exchange”) 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 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 is filing a proposal to make a non-substantive correction to Exchange Rule 1014, Imposition of Fines for Minor Rule Violations.
The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange's website at www.miaxglobal.com/markets/us-options/pearl-options/rule-filings, and at MIAX Pearl's principal office.
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 aspects 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 Exchange Rule 1014(d)(5) to make a non-substantive correction to the table which describes violations of Rule 520(b). Specifically, the column titled, “Number of Violations Within One Calendar Year,” provides a numerical range of violations which corresponds to the second column which provides the associated sanction. For example, the first row provides that 1 to 5 violations will result in a sanction consisting of a Letter of Caution. Similarly, the second row provides that 6 to 10 violations within one calendar year will result in a sanction consisting of a fine in the amount of $500. The Exchange now proposes to correct the fourth row in the first column to state “16 to 20” whereas it currently incorrectly states “16 or 20.” The Exchange believes this correction will provide clarity and precision in the Exchange's rules and eliminate the potential for confusion regarding violations of Exchange Rule 520(b).
2. Statutory Basis
The Exchange believes that the proposed change is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act [3] in general, and further the objectives of Section 6(b)(1) of the Act [4] in particular, in that they are designed to enforce compliance by the Exchange's Members [5] and persons associated with its Members, with the provisions of the rules of the Exchange. In particular, the Exchange believes that the proposed change will provide greater clarity to Members and the public regarding the Exchange's Rulebook by making a non-substantive correction to rule text. The proposed change will also make it easier for Members to interpret the Exchange's Rulebook.
The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change also furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act. In particular, it is designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, promote just and equitable principles of trade, foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged ( printed page 66767) in regulating, clearing, settling, processing information with respect to, and facilitating transactions in securities, remove impediments to and perfect the mechanisms of a free and open market and a national market system and, in general, protect investors and the public interest. The Exchange believes the proposed change promotes just and equitable principles of trade and remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system because the proposed rule change will provide greater clarity to Members and the public regarding the Exchange's Rulebook by making a non-substantive correction to rule text. It is in the public interest for the Exchange's Rulebook to be accurate and concise so as to eliminate the potential for confusion.
B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed change will impose any burden on competition not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. Specifically, the Exchange believes the proposed change will not impose any burden on intra-market competition as there is no functional change to the Exchange's System [6] and because the rules of the Exchange apply to all Members equally. The proposed rule change will have no impact on competition as it is not designed to address any competitive issue but rather is designed to remedy a non-substantive issue and provide added clarity and precision to the Exchange's Rulebook. In addition, the Exchange does not believe the proposal will impose any burden on inter-market competition as the proposal does not address any competitive issues and is intended to protect investors by providing further clarity and accuracy regarding the Exchange's Rulebook.
C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others
Written comments were neither solicited nor received.
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 after the date of the filing, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act [7] and subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder.[8]
At any time within 60 days of the filing of such proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings under Section 19(b)(2)(B) [9] of the Act to determine whether the proposed rule change 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 (www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
- Send an email torule-comments@sec.gov. Please include file number SR-PEARL-2026-42 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-PEARL-2026-42. 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 ( www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the filing will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. Do not include personal identifiable information in submissions; you should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. We may redact in part or withhold entirely from publication submitted material that is obscene or subject to copyright protection. All submissions should refer to file number SR-PEARL-2026-42 and should be submitted on or before November 12, 2026.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.[10]
Vanessa A. Countryman,
Secretary.