Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Amending the New York Stock Exchange LLC Price List To Make Changes to Certain Transaction Fees To Eliminate the Step-Up Rate for Non-Floor Broker Transactions, 56895-56896 [2012-22639]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 179 / Friday, September 14, 2012 / Notices clearing, settling, processing information with respect to, and facilitating transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the mechanism for a free and open market and a national market system and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. The Commission finds that the proposed Supplementary Material to NYSE Rule 76 removes impediments to and perfects the mechanism of a free and open market because the proposed cross functionality is reasonably designed to assist Floor Brokers’ ability to cross orders on the Exchange, particularly if there is significant quote traffic with flickering prices, while facilitating compliance with the tradethrough restrictions of Rule 611. Given the rapid quotation changes in today’s electronic markets, the Commission believes that it is reasonable to allow Floor Brokers a 20-second look-back period in which to manually execute the cross transaction without violating the trade-through rule. The Commission also notes that the proposal does not otherwise change the operation of Rule 76. For example, the Floor Broker is still required to expose the proposed cross transaction to the trading crowd, and the proposed cross transaction may be broken up by members by trading with either side of the proposed transaction during the 20-second time period. The Commission further notes that the proposal would bring more automation to the Exchange, which could support more efficient executions of the cross transactions. Moreover, because the transaction terms will be captured in an automated system, the proposed cross functionality is reasonably designed to provide a better audit trail for manually crossed orders, which may facilitate review of Floor Broker transactions for purposes of compliance with Rule 611. IV. Conclusion mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,9 that the proposed rule change (SR–NYSE–2012– 29) be, and it hereby is, approved. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.10 Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–22637 Filed 9–13–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 9 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2). CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 16:39 Sep 13, 2012 [Release No. 34–67814; File No. SR–NYSE– 2012–41] Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Amending the New York Stock Exchange LLC Price List To Make Changes to Certain Transaction Fees To Eliminate the Step-Up Rate for Non-Floor Broker Transactions September 10, 2012. 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 August 31, 2012, New York Stock Exchange LLC (the ‘‘Exchange’’ or ‘‘NYSE’’) 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 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 make changes to certain transaction fees within its Price List to eliminate the step-up rate for non-Floor broker transactions. The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange’s Web site at www.nyse.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 self-regulatory organization 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 those 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. 1 15 10 17 VerDate Mar<15>2010 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 2 17 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 56895 A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The Exchange proposes to make changes to certain transaction fees within its Price List to eliminate the step-up rate for non-Floor broker transactions. The Exchange proposes to make the rule change operative on September 1, 2012. Member organizations are currently charged $0.0023 per share for all nonFloor broker transactions (i.e., when taking liquidity from the NYSE) that are not otherwise specified in the Price List. In addition, non-Floor broker member organizations that add specified amounts of liquidity to the NYSE above their normal amount (‘‘step-up’’) are charged a lower rate of $0.0022 per share per transaction. The lower rate applies to non-Floor broker member organizations if the member organization’s ADV adds liquidity to the NYSE during the billing month (‘‘Adding ADV’’) 3 that is at least the greater of (i) the member organization’s January 2012 Adding ADV (‘‘Baseline ADV’’) plus 0.075% of consolidated average daily volume in NYSE-listed securities during the billing month (‘‘NYSE CADV’’) or (ii) the member organization’s Baseline ADV plus 20%. Additionally, if a member organization’s ratio of Baseline ADV-to-total ADV during January 2012 is less than 10%, this rate only applies to the member organization’s shares that are executed in an amount up to and including 0.75% of NYSE CADV. The rate of $0.0023 per-share applies to the member organization’s remaining shares that are executed, unless the member organization’s Adding ADV is greater than its Baseline ADV by at least 0.25% of NYSE CADV. The Exchange proposes to eliminate this step-up rate so that member organizations are charged $0.0023 per share for all non-Floor broker transactions that are not otherwise specified in the Price List, regardless of the level of adding liquidity. 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Act’’),4 in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(4) 3 With respect to this lower rate, calculations of Adding ADV exclude early closing days as well as any liquidity added by a Designated Market Maker. 4 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). E:\FR\FM\14SEN1.SGM 14SEN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 56896 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 179 / Friday, September 14, 2012 / Notices of the Act,5 in particular, because it provides for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other charges among its members and issuers and other persons using its facilities and does not unfairly discriminate between customers, issuers, brokers or dealers. The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is reasonable, equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because it would streamline the Price List with respect to determining the particular credit applicable to non-Floor broker transactions that are not otherwise specified in the Price List. Specifically, the Exchange believes that eliminating the step-up rate would simplify the method by which member organizations are charged for non-Floor broker transactions. In addition, the criteria for non-Floor broker transactions are transparent and quantitative. The Exchange also believes that eliminating the step-up rate is reasonable because member organizations will be charged the same fee that was previously charged by Exchange for all transactions that are not otherwise specified in the Price List.6 The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is reasonable because eliminating the step-up rate would remove a pricing tier from the Price List that member organizations have generally not utilized. The Exchange believes it is reasonable, equitable, and not unfairly discriminatory to charge $0.0023 for non-Floor broker transactions that take liquidity and $0.0022 for Floor broker transactions that take liquidity, because Floor brokers have slower access to the Exchange via handheld technology, and Floor brokers are prohibited from routing directly to other market centers from handheld devices, which prevents them from accessing any associated pricing opportunities that might exist at those away markets. Finally, the Exchange notes that it operates in a highly competitive market in which market participants can readily favor competing venues. In such an environment, the Exchange must continually review, and consider adjusting, its fees and credits to remain competitive with other exchanges. For the reasons described above, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule change reflects this competitive environment. 5 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4). Securities Exchange Act Release No. 63642 (January 4, 2011), 76 FR 1653 (January 11, 2011) (SR–NYSE–2010–87). B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will 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 No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the proposed rule change. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action The foregoing rule change is effective upon filing pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) 7 of the Act and subparagraph (f)(2) of Rule 19b–4 8 thereunder, because it establishes a due, fee, or other charge imposed by the NYSE. 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. 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 email to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR–NYSE–2012–41 on the subject line. Paper Comments • 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–NYSE–2012–41. 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 16:39 Sep 13, 2012 Jkt 226001 For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.9 Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–22639 Filed 9–13–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–67817; File No. SR–EDGA– 2012–39] Self-Regulatory Organizations; EDGA Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Relating to Amendments to the EDGA Exchange, Inc. Fee Schedule September 10, 2012. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on August 30, 2012 the EDGA Exchange, Inc. (the ‘‘Exchange’’ or the ‘‘EDGA’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which items 9 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 6 See VerDate Mar<15>2010 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 a.m. and 3 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–NYSE– 2012–41 and should be submitted on or before October 5, 2012. 7 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 8 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(2). PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 1 15 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14SEN1.SGM 14SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 179 (Friday, September 14, 2012)]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-67814; File No. SR-NYSE-2012-41]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; 
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change 
Amending the New York Stock Exchange LLC Price List To Make Changes to 
Certain Transaction Fees To Eliminate the Step-Up Rate for Non-Floor 
Broker Transactions

September 10, 2012.
    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 August 31, 2012, New York Stock Exchange LLC (the ``Exchange'' 
or ``NYSE'') 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 
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.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance 
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to make changes to certain transaction fees 
within its Price List to eliminate the step-up rate for non-Floor 
broker transactions. The text of the proposed rule change is available 
on the Exchange's Web site at www.nyse.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 self-regulatory organization 
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 those 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 make changes to certain transaction fees 
within its Price List to eliminate the step-up rate for non-Floor 
broker transactions. The Exchange proposes to make the rule change 
operative on September 1, 2012.
    Member organizations are currently charged $0.0023 per share for 
all non-Floor broker transactions (i.e., when taking liquidity from the 
NYSE) that are not otherwise specified in the Price List. In addition, 
non-Floor broker member organizations that add specified amounts of 
liquidity to the NYSE above their normal amount (``step-up'') are 
charged a lower rate of $0.0022 per share per transaction. The lower 
rate applies to non-Floor broker member organizations if the member 
organization's ADV adds liquidity to the NYSE during the billing month 
(``Adding ADV'') \3\ that is at least the greater of (i) the member 
organization's January 2012 Adding ADV (``Baseline ADV'') plus 0.075% 
of consolidated average daily volume in NYSE-listed securities during 
the billing month (``NYSE CADV'') or (ii) the member organization's 
Baseline ADV plus 20%. Additionally, if a member organization's ratio 
of Baseline ADV-to-total ADV during January 2012 is less than 10%, this 
rate only applies to the member organization's shares that are executed 
in an amount up to and including 0.75% of NYSE CADV. The rate of 
$0.0023 per-share applies to the member organization's remaining shares 
that are executed, unless the member organization's Adding ADV is 
greater than its Baseline ADV by at least 0.25% of NYSE CADV.
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    \3\ With respect to this lower rate, calculations of Adding ADV 
exclude early closing days as well as any liquidity added by a 
Designated Market Maker.
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    The Exchange proposes to eliminate this step-up rate so that member 
organizations are charged $0.0023 per share for all non-Floor broker 
transactions that are not otherwise specified in the Price List, 
regardless of the level of adding liquidity.
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent 
with Section 6(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the 
``Act''),\4\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(4)

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of the Act,\5\ in particular, because it provides for the equitable 
allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other charges among its 
members and issuers and other persons using its facilities and does not 
unfairly discriminate between customers, issuers, brokers or dealers.
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    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
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    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is reasonable, 
equitable and not unfairly discriminatory because it would streamline 
the Price List with respect to determining the particular credit 
applicable to non-Floor broker transactions that are not otherwise 
specified in the Price List. Specifically, the Exchange believes that 
eliminating the step-up rate would simplify the method by which member 
organizations are charged for non-Floor broker transactions. In 
addition, the criteria for non-Floor broker transactions are 
transparent and quantitative. The Exchange also believes that 
eliminating the step-up rate is reasonable because member organizations 
will be charged the same fee that was previously charged by Exchange 
for all transactions that are not otherwise specified in the Price 
List.\6\ The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is 
reasonable because eliminating the step-up rate would remove a pricing 
tier from the Price List that member organizations have generally not 
utilized. The Exchange believes it is reasonable, equitable, and not 
unfairly discriminatory to charge $0.0023 for non-Floor broker 
transactions that take liquidity and $0.0022 for Floor broker 
transactions that take liquidity, because Floor brokers have slower 
access to the Exchange via handheld technology, and Floor brokers are 
prohibited from routing directly to other market centers from handheld 
devices, which prevents them from accessing any associated pricing 
opportunities that might exist at those away markets.
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    \6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 63642 (January 4, 
2011), 76 FR 1653 (January 11, 2011) (SR-NYSE-2010-87).
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    Finally, the Exchange notes that it operates in a highly 
competitive market in which market participants can readily favor 
competing venues. In such an environment, the Exchange must continually 
review, and consider adjusting, its fees and credits to remain 
competitive with other exchanges. For the reasons described above, the 
Exchange believes that the proposed rule change reflects this 
competitive environment.

B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will 
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

    No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the 
proposed rule change.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for 
Commission Action

    The foregoing rule change is effective upon filing pursuant to 
Section 19(b)(3)(A) \7\ of the Act and subparagraph (f)(2) of Rule 19b-
4 \8\ thereunder, because it establishes a due, fee, or other charge 
imposed by the NYSE.
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    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \8\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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    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.

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 email to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please include 
File Number SR-NYSE-2012-41 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     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-NYSE-2012-41. 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 
a.m. and 3 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-NYSE-2012-41 and should be 
submitted on or before October 5, 2012.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\9\
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    \9\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-22639 Filed 9-13-12; 8:45 am]
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