Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Options Clearing Corporation; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change Relating to Stock Loan Buy-In and Sell-Out Rules, 30562 [2012-12445]

Download as PDF 30562 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 100 / Wednesday, May 23, 2012 / Notices Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an email to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR–BX–2012–035 on the subject line. Paper Comments mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES • Send paper comments in triplicate to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–BX–2012–035. 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 (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 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 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; 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–BX– 2012–035 and should be submitted on or before June 13, 2012. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.9 Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–12444 Filed 5–22–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 9 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:00 May 22, 2012 Jkt 226001 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–67013; File No. SR–OCC– 2012–04] Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Options Clearing Corporation; Order Approving Proposed Rule Change Relating to Stock Loan Buy-In and SellOut Rules May 17, 2012. I. Introduction On March 22, 2012, The Options Clearing Corporation (‘‘OCC’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change SR–OCC–2012–04 pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder.2 The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on April 6, 2012.3 The Commission received no comment letters regarding the proposal. For the reasons discussed below, the Commission is granting approval of the proposed rule change. II. Description As detailed in the Commission’s notice, the proposed rule change would make three procedural changes to certain OCC rules relating to the Market Loan Program 4 and the Stock Loan/ Hedge Program.5 The changes include: (i) Amending the buy-in and sell-out processes under the Market Loan Program, (ii) amending the rules governing the Stock Loan/Hedge Program to add a sell-out process, and (iii) amending OCC’s rules governing the Stock Loan/Hedge Program to add a cash settlement process. III. Discussion Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Act directs the Commission to approve a proposed rule change of a self-regulatory organization if it finds that such proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34–66715 (April 2, 2012), 77 FR 20861 (April 6, 2012). 4 The Market Loan Program, governed by Article XXIA of OCC’s By-Laws and Chapter XXIIA of OCC’s Rules, provides a framework that accommodates securities lending transactions executed through electronic trading systems (‘‘Loan Markets’’). 5 The Stock Loan/Hedge Program, governed by Article XXI of OCC’s By-Laws and Chapter XXII of OCC’s Rules, allows approved clearing members to register their privately negotiated securities lending transactions with OCC. 2 17 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 applicable to such organization.6 Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act requires that the rules of a clearing agency, among other things, be designed to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a national system for the clearance and settlement of securities transactions.7 The Commission finds that the proposed rule change as described is consistent with OCC’s obligation under Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act’s requirement that the rules of OCC be designed to remove impediments and perfect the mechanism of a national system for the clearance and settlement of securities transactions. IV. Conclusion On the basis of the foregoing, the Commission finds that the proposal is consistent with the requirements of the Act and in particular with the requirements of Section 17A of the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder. It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) 8 of the Act, that the proposed rule change (File No. SR– OCC–2012–04) be, and hereby is, approved.9 For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.10 Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–12445 Filed 5–22–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–67011; File No. SR–EDGA– 2012–09] Self-Regulatory Organizations; EDGA Exchange, Inc.; Order Approving a Proposed Rule Change Relating to Amendments to Rule 2.11 That Establish the Authority To Cancel Orders and Describe the Operation of an Error Account May 17, 2012. I. Introduction On March 22, 2012, EDGA Exchange, Inc. (‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘EDGA’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities 6 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B). U.S.C. 78q–1(b)(3)(F). 8 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). 9 In approving the proposed rule change, the Commission considered the proposal’s impact on efficiency, competition and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). 10 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 7 15 E:\FR\FM\23MYN1.SGM 23MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 23, 2012)]
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[Release No. 34-67013; File No. SR-OCC-2012-04]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Options Clearing Corporation; 
Order Approving Proposed Rule Change Relating to Stock Loan Buy-In and 
Sell-Out Rules

May 17, 2012.

I. Introduction

    On March 22, 2012, The Options Clearing Corporation (``OCC'') filed 
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the 
proposed rule change SR-OCC-2012-04 pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 
thereunder.\2\ The proposed rule change was published for comment in 
the Federal Register on April 6, 2012.\3\ The Commission received no 
comment letters regarding the proposal. For the reasons discussed 
below, the Commission is granting approval of the proposed rule change.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34-66715 (April 2, 
2012), 77 FR 20861 (April 6, 2012).
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II. Description

    As detailed in the Commission's notice, the proposed rule change 
would make three procedural changes to certain OCC rules relating to 
the Market Loan Program \4\ and the Stock Loan/Hedge Program.\5\ The 
changes include: (i) Amending the buy-in and sell-out processes under 
the Market Loan Program, (ii) amending the rules governing the Stock 
Loan/Hedge Program to add a sell-out process, and (iii) amending OCC's 
rules governing the Stock Loan/Hedge Program to add a cash settlement 
process.
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    \4\ The Market Loan Program, governed by Article XXIA of OCC's 
By-Laws and Chapter XXIIA of OCC's Rules, provides a framework that 
accommodates securities lending transactions executed through 
electronic trading systems (``Loan Markets'').
    \5\ The Stock Loan/Hedge Program, governed by Article XXI of 
OCC's By-Laws and Chapter XXII of OCC's Rules, allows approved 
clearing members to register their privately negotiated securities 
lending transactions with OCC.
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III. Discussion

    Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Act directs the Commission to approve a 
proposed rule change of a self-regulatory organization if it finds that 
such proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the 
Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to such 
organization.\6\ Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act requires that the 
rules of a clearing agency, among other things, be designed to remove 
impediments to and perfect the mechanism of a national system for the 
clearance and settlement of securities transactions.\7\
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
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    The Commission finds that the proposed rule change as described is 
consistent with OCC's obligation under Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the 
Act's requirement that the rules of OCC be designed to remove 
impediments and perfect the mechanism of a national system for the 
clearance and settlement of securities transactions.

IV. Conclusion

    On the basis of the foregoing, the Commission finds that the 
proposal is consistent with the requirements of the Act and in 
particular with the requirements of Section 17A of the Act and the 
rules and regulations thereunder.
    It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) \8\ of the 
Act, that the proposed rule change (File No. SR-OCC-2012-04) be, and 
hereby is, approved.\9\
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \9\ In approving the proposed rule change, the Commission 
considered the proposal's impact on efficiency, competition and 
capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\10\
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    \10\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-12445 Filed 5-22-12; 8:45 am]
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