Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change Relating to the Extension of the Pilot Period Applicable to CBOE's Listing and Trading of Options on the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund, 28090-28091 [E7-9571]
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For the Commission, by the Division of
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authority.8
Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
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[Release No. 34–55758; File No. SR–CBOE–
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Self-Regulatory Organizations;
Chicago Board Options Exchange,
Incorporated; Notice of Filing and
Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed
Rule Change Relating to the Extension
of the Pilot Period Applicable to
CBOE’s Listing and Trading of Options
on the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets
Index Fund
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May 14, 2007.
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 May 3,
2007, the Chicago Board Options
Exchange, Incorporated (‘‘CBOE’’ or
‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities
8 17
CFR 200.30–3(a)(12).
U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
2 17 CFR 240.19b–4.
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and Exchange Commission
(‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule
change as described in Items I, II, and
III below, which Items have been
substantially prepared by the Exchange.
The Exchange filed the proposed rule
change as a ‘‘non-controversial’’
proposed rule change pursuant to
Section 19(b)(3)(A) 3 of the Act and Rule
19b–4(f)(6) 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.
I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Terms of Substance of
the Proposed Rule Change
The Exchange proposes to extend the
pilot period applicable to CBOE’s listing
and trading of options on the iShares
MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund
(‘‘Fund Options’’). CBOE is not
proposing any textual changes to its
rules.
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. CBOE
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
On April 10, 2006, the Commission
approved a CBOE proposal to list and
trade Fund Options for a sixty-day pilot
period that was due to expire on June
9, 2006 (‘‘Pilot’’).5 On June 1, 2006, the
Pilot was extended for an additional 90
days, until September 7, 2006.6 On
August 22, 2006, the Pilot was extended
for an additional 90 days, until
December 7, 2006.7 On December 5,
3 15
U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6).
5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 53621
(April 10, 2006), 71 FR 19568 (April 14, 2006) (SR–
CBOE–2006–32).
6 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 53930
(June 1, 2006), 71 FR 33322 (June 8, 2006) (SR–
CBOE–2006–56).
7 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54347
(August 22, 2006), 71 FR 51242 (August 29, 2006)
(SR–CBOE–2006–72).
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2006, the Pilot was extended for an
additional six months, until June 7,
2007.8
CBOE now proposes to extend the
Pilot for an additional six months, until
December 7, 2007. The Exchange
represents that the Fund Options
continue to meet substantially all of the
listing and maintenance standards in
CBOE Rules 5.3.06 and 5.4.08,
respectively. For the requirements that
are not met, the Exchange represents
that sufficient mechanisms exist that
would provide the Exchange with
adequate surveillance and regulatory
information with respect to the Fund.
Continuation of the Pilot would permit
the Exchange to continue to work with
the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores to
develop a surveillance sharing
agreement.
2. Statutory Basis
The Exchange believes that the
proposed rule change is consistent with
Section 6(b) of the Act,9 in general, and
furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5)
of the Act,10 in particular, because it is
designed to promote just and equitable
principles of trade, to prevent
fraudulent and manipulative acts and
practices, and, in general, to protect
investors and the public interest.
B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement on Burden on Competition
The Exchange does not believe that
the proposed rule change would impose
any burden on competition that is not
necessary or appropriate in furtherance
of the purposes of the Act.
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 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
filing (or such shorter time as the
Commission may designate if consistent
with the protection of investors and the
public interest), the proposed rule
change has become effective pursuant to
8 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54876
(December 5, 2006), 71 FR 74968 (December 13,
2006) (SR–CBOE–2006–103).
9 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
10 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule 19b–4
thereunder.12
At any time within 60 days of the
filing of the proposed rule change, the
Commission may summarily abrogate
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 the furtherance of the
purposes of the Act.
information from submissions. You
should submit only information that
you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File
Number SR–CBOE–2007–43 and should
be submitted on or before June 8, 2007.
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
For the Commission, by the Division of
Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated
authority.13
Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
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ACTION:
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
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proposed rule change between the
Notice is hereby given that any
Commission and any person, other than interested person may submit written
those that may be withheld from the
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public in accordance with the
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provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be
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Investment, U.S. Small Business
the Commission’s Public Reference
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Room. Copies of such filing also will be Washington, DC 20416.
available for inspection and copying at
Dated: May 8, 2007.
the principal office of CBOE. All
Jaime Guzman-Fournier,
comments received will be posted
Associate Administrator for Investment.
without change; the Commission does
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U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. 34-55758; File No. SR-CBOE-2007-43]
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange,
Incorporated; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a
Proposed Rule Change Relating to the Extension of the Pilot Period
Applicable to CBOE's Listing and Trading of Options on the iShares MSCI
Emerging Markets Index Fund
May 14, 2007.
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 May 3, 2007, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated
(``CBOE'' 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 substantially
prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange filed the proposed rule change
as a ``non-controversial'' proposed rule change pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A) \3\ of the Act and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) 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.
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\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).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change
The Exchange proposes to extend the pilot period applicable to
CBOE's listing and trading of options on the iShares MSCI Emerging
Markets Index Fund (``Fund Options''). CBOE is not proposing any
textual changes to its rules.
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. CBOE 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
On April 10, 2006, the Commission approved a CBOE proposal to list
and trade Fund Options for a sixty-day pilot period that was due to
expire on June 9, 2006 (``Pilot'').\5\ On June 1, 2006, the Pilot was
extended for an additional 90 days, until September 7, 2006.\6\ On
August 22, 2006, the Pilot was extended for an additional 90 days,
until December 7, 2006.\7\ On December 5, 2006, the Pilot was extended
for an additional six months, until June 7, 2007.\8\
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\5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 53621 (April 10,
2006), 71 FR 19568 (April 14, 2006) (SR-CBOE-2006-32).
\6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 53930 (June 1,
2006), 71 FR 33322 (June 8, 2006) (SR-CBOE-2006-56).
\7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54347 (August 22,
2006), 71 FR 51242 (August 29, 2006) (SR-CBOE-2006-72). 7
\8\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 54876 (December 5,
2006), 71 FR 74968 (December 13, 2006) (SR-CBOE-2006-103).
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CBOE now proposes to extend the Pilot for an additional six months,
until December 7, 2007. The Exchange represents that the Fund Options
continue to meet substantially all of the listing and maintenance
standards in CBOE Rules 5.3.06 and 5.4.08, respectively. For the
requirements that are not met, the Exchange represents that sufficient
mechanisms exist that would provide the Exchange with adequate
surveillance and regulatory information with respect to the Fund.
Continuation of the Pilot would permit the Exchange to continue to work
with the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores to develop a surveillance sharing
agreement.
2. Statutory Basis
The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent
with Section 6(b) of the Act,\9\ in general, and furthers the
objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\10\ in particular, because it
is designed to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to
prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, and, in
general, to protect investors and the public interest.
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\9\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
\10\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change would
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
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 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 filing (or such shorter time as the Commission
may designate if consistent with the protection of investors and the
public interest), the proposed rule change has become effective
pursuant to
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Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \11\ and subparagraph (f)(6) of Rule
19b-4 thereunder.\12\
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\11\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\12\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
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At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission may summarily abrogate 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 the furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
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 (https://
www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
Send an e-mail to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please include
File Number SR-CBOE-2007-43 on the subject line.
Paper Comments
Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.
All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2007-43. This file
number should be included on the subject line if e-mail 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 (https://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 inspection and
copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room. Copies of such
filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the
principal office of CBOE. 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-CBOE-2007-43 and should be submitted on or before June 8, 2007.
For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation,
pursuant to delegated authority.\13\
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\13\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Jill M. Peterson,
Assistant Secretary.
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