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Download as PDF rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES 27300 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 10, 2006 / Notices have the fingerprints of their partners, directors, officers, and employees processed by the Attorney General of the United States or his designee (hereinafter ‘‘Attorney General’’) as required by Section 17(f)(2) and Rule 17f–2, thereunder. NASD, pursuant to a Plan filed with and declared effective by the Commission, processes fingerprint records of securities industry participants as described herein consistent with those provisions. NASD accepts fingerprints and identifying information from member firms and other securities industry participants required to be fingerprinted pursuant to Rule 17f–2. Securities industry participants may submit fingerprints and identifying information on paper or electronically, provided such submissions are consistent with protocols and requirements established by the Attorney General. 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With respect to members, NASD also reviews any CHRI returned by the Attorney General to identify persons who may be subject to statutory VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:59 May 09, 2006 Jkt 208001 disqualification under the Exchange Act and to take action, as appropriate, with respect to such persons. NASD advises its members and member applicants of the availability of fingerprint services and any fees charged by NASD in connection with those services and the processing of fingerprints pursuant to this Plan. NASD will file any such NASD member fees with the Commission pursuant to Section 19(b) of the Exchange Act. NASD maintains copies of fingerprint processing results received from the Attorney General with respect to fingerprints submitted by NASD pursuant to this Plan, in accordance with NASD’s Record Retention Plan filed with the Commission. 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E6–7100 Filed 5–9–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–53752; File No. SR–PCX– 2006–14] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Pacific Exchange, Inc. (n/k/a NYSE Arca, Inc.); Order Approving Proposed Rule Change To Reduce the Fee Charged to a Lead Market Maker When It Transfers Options Issues to Another Lead Market Maker May 2, 2006. Frm 00082 II. Description of the Proposal In its filing, the Exchange proposed to reduce the fee charged to an LMM, when the LMM transfers an allocated options issue to another LMM. The Exchange presently charges an LMM a $1000 fee, per issue, in the event that the LMM transfers the issue to another LMM, in accordance with the Exchange’s allocation procedures. The $1000 per issue fee is subject to a cap when multiple issues are included as part of the same transfer. Under the new proposal, the fee will be $100 per issue transferred. The new lower fee will not be subject to a rate cap when multiple issues are transferred. The Exchange proposes to make this fee effective retroactive to September 26, 2005, which coincides with the date that Archipelago Holdings Inc. acquired the Exchange (‘‘Merger’’). The Exchange will review all transfers that have occurred or may occur from September 26, 2005 through the effective date of this proposal and will make any fee adjustments that are deemed warranted pursuant to the proposed rate schedule contained in this filing. III. Discussion After careful consideration, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act 4 and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to a national securities exchange.5 In particular, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b)(4) of the Act,6 which requires, among other things, that an exchange’s rules provide for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other charges among its members and other persons using its facilities. The 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 53476 (March 13, 2006), 71 FR 14046. 4 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). 5 In approving the proposed rule change, the Commission has considered its impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). 6 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4). 2 17 I. Introduction On February 23, 2006, the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (n/k/a NYSE Arca, Inc.) (‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) a proposed rule change PO 00000 pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 to reduce the fee charged to a Lead Market Maker (‘‘LMM’’) when it transfers options issues to another LMM. The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on March 20, 2006.3 The Commission received no comments on the proposal. This order approves the proposed rule change. Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\10MYN1.SGM 10MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 10, 2006 / Notices Commission notes that, following the Merger, new management of the Exchange has reviewed fees and charges and determined to make this fee reduction retroactive to the date of the Merger. IV. Conclusion It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,7 that the proposed rule change (SR–PCX–2006– 14) be, and it hereby is, approved. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.8 Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–7107 Filed 5–9–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SUMMARY OF EQUITY OPTION CHARGES (p. 3/6) SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–53754; File No. SR–Phlx– 2006–25] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change Relating to its Equity Options Payment for Order Flow Program May 3, 2006. 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 April 19, 2006, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (‘‘Phlx’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Phlx has designated this proposal as one changing a fee imposed by the Phlx under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act 3 and Rule 19b–4(f)(2) thereunder,4 which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change The Phlx proposes to amend its equity options payment for order flow program to rebate, on a quarterly basis, any excess payment for order flow funds U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 8 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii). 4 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(2). 18:00 May 09, 2006 * * * * * REAL-TIME RISK MANAGEMENT FEE $.0025 per contract for firms/members receiving information on a real-time basis. EQUITY OPTION PAYMENT FOR ORDER FLOW FEES* (1) For trades resulting from either Directed or non-Directed Orders that are delivered electronically and executed on the Exchange: Assessed on ROTs, specialists and Directed ROTs on those trades when the specialist unit or Directed ROT elects to participate in the payment for order flow program.* * * (2) No payment for order flow fees will be assessed on trades that are not delivered electronically. QQQQ (NASDAQ–100 Index Tracking Stock SM)—$0.75 per contract. Remaining Equity Options, except FXI Options—$0.60 per contract. See Appendix A for additional fees. *Assessed on transactions resulting from customer orders. This proposal will be in effect for trades settling on or after October 1, 2005 and will remain in effect as a pilot program that is scheduled to expire on May 27, 2006. * * * Any excess payment for order flow funds billed but not utilized by the specialist or Directed ROT will be carried forward unless the Directed ROT or specialist elects to have those funds rebated to the applicable ROT, Directed ROT or specialist on a pro rata basis, 5 The Exchange states that the current payment for order flow program is in effect as a pilot program that is scheduled to expire on May 27, 2006, the same date as the one-year pilot program in effect in connection with Directed Orders. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 51759 (May 27, 2005), 70 FR 32860 (June 6, 2005) (SR–Phlx– 2004–91). 7 15 VerDate Aug<31>2005 that were collected but not requested for rebate by a specialist or Directed Registered Options Trader (‘‘ROT’’). The Exchange would calculate after the end of each calendar quarter, any excess funds from the previous calendar quarter and would rebate, on a pro-rata basis, to the applicable specialists, Directed ROTs and ROTs who paid into that pool of funds. Rebated funds would be reflected as a credit on the members’ invoices. The Phlx states that the proposal would remain in effect as part of the Exchange’s payment for order flow pilot program that is currently scheduled to expire on May 27, 2006.5 Below is the text of the proposed rule change. Proposed additions are italicized. Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 27301 reflected as a credit on the monthly invoices. At the end of each calendar quarter, the Exchange will calculate the amount of excess funds from the previous quarter and subsequently rebate excess funds on a pro-rata basis to the applicable ROT, Directed ROT or specialist who paid into that pool of funds. * * * * * 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 Phlx 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 Phlx 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 According to the Phlx, currently, the following payment for order flow rates are in effect at the Exchange: (1) Equity options other than QQQQ 6 and FXI Options are assessed $0.60 per contract; (2) options on QQQQ are assessed $0.75 per contract; and (3) no payment for order flow fees are assessed on FXI Options.7 Trades resulting from either Directed or non-Directed Orders that are delivered electronically over AUTOM and that are executed on the Exchange, are assessed a payment for order flow fee, while non-electronically-delivered 6 The Nasdaq-100, Nasdaq-100 Index, Nasdaq, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Nasdaq-100 SharesSM, Nasdaq-100 TrustSM, Nasdaq-100 Index Tracking StockSM, and QQQSM are trademarks or service marks of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (‘‘Nasdaq’’) and have been licensed for use for certain purposes by the Philadelphia Stock Exchange pursuant to a License Agreement with Nasdaq. The Nasdaq-100 Index (‘‘Index’’) is determined, composed, and calculated by Nasdaq without regard to the Licensee, the Nasdaq-100 TrustSM, or the beneficial owners of Nasdaq-100 SharesSM. The Exchange states that Nasdaq has complete control and sole discretion in determining, comprising, or calculating the Index or in modifying in any way its method for determining, comprising, or calculating the Index in the future. 7 Specialists and Directed ROTs who participate in the Exchange’s payment for order flow program are assessed a payment for order flow fee, in addition to ROTs. See Securities Exchange Act Releases Nos. 52568 (October 6, 2005), 70 FR 60120 (October 14, 2005) (SR–Phlx–2005–58) and 53078 (January 9, 2006), 71 FR 2289 (January 13, 2006) (SR–Phlx–2005–88). E:\FR\FM\10MYN1.SGM 10MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 10, 2006)]
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[Release No. 34-53752; File No. SR-PCX-2006-14]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; Pacific Exchange, Inc. (n/k/a NYSE 
Arca, Inc.); Order Approving Proposed Rule Change To Reduce the Fee 
Charged to a Lead Market Maker When It Transfers Options Issues to 
Another Lead Market Maker

May 2, 2006.

I. Introduction

    On February 23, 2006, the Pacific Exchange, Inc. (n/k/a NYSE Arca, 
Inc.) (``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission 
(``Commission'') a proposed rule change pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of 
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 
thereunder,\2\ to reduce the fee charged to a Lead Market Maker 
(``LMM'') when it transfers options issues to another LMM. The proposed 
rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on March 
20, 2006.\3\ The Commission received no comments on the proposal. This 
order approves the proposed rule change.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 53476 (March 13, 
2006), 71 FR 14046.
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II. Description of the Proposal

    In its filing, the Exchange proposed to reduce the fee charged to 
an LMM, when the LMM transfers an allocated options issue to another 
LMM. The Exchange presently charges an LMM a $1000 fee, per issue, in 
the event that the LMM transfers the issue to another LMM, in 
accordance with the Exchange's allocation procedures. The $1000 per 
issue fee is subject to a cap when multiple issues are included as part 
of the same transfer. Under the new proposal, the fee will be $100 per 
issue transferred. The new lower fee will not be subject to a rate cap 
when multiple issues are transferred.
    The Exchange proposes to make this fee effective retroactive to 
September 26, 2005, which coincides with the date that Archipelago 
Holdings Inc. acquired the Exchange (``Merger''). The Exchange will 
review all transfers that have occurred or may occur from September 26, 
2005 through the effective date of this proposal and will make any fee 
adjustments that are deemed warranted pursuant to the proposed rate 
schedule contained in this filing.

III. Discussion

    After careful consideration, the Commission finds that the proposed 
rule change is consistent with the requirements of Section 6(b) of the 
Act \4\ and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to a 
national securities exchange.\5\ In particular, the Commission finds 
that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b)(4) of the 
Act,\6\ which requires, among other things, that an exchange's rules 
provide for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and 
other charges among its members and other persons using its facilities. 
The

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Commission notes that, following the Merger, new management of the 
Exchange has reviewed fees and charges and determined to make this fee 
reduction retroactive to the date of the Merger.
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    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \5\ In approving the proposed rule change, the Commission has 
considered its impact on efficiency, competition, and capital 
formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
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IV. Conclusion

    It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the 
Act,\7\ that the proposed rule change (SR-PCX-2006-14) be, and it 
hereby is, approved.
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    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\8\
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    \8\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary.
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