Decimalization Roundtable, 76572 [2012-31162]

Download as PDF 76572 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 249 / Friday, December 28, 2012 / Notices consider the matters raised in each docket. 2. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, Kenneth R. Moeller is appointed to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in these proceedings. 3. Comments by interested persons in these proceedings are due no later than December 31, 2012. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this order in the Federal Register. By the Commission. Shoshana M. Grove, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–31174 Filed 12–27–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–68510; File No. 4–657] SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION All submissions should refer to File Number 4–657. This file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help us 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/other.shtml). Comments are also 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. All comments received will be posted without change; we do not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. [Release No. 34–68502; File No. SR– NASDAQ–2012–139] Ilya Fradkin, Attorney Advisor, at (202) 551– 5783, Division of Trading and Markets, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–7010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Decimalization Roundtable Securities and Exchange Commission. ACTION: Notice of roundtable discussion; request for comment. AGENCY: The staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission will host a one day roundtable to discuss the impact of tick sizes on small and mid-sized companies, market professionals, investors, and U.S. securities markets. The roundtable discussion will be held in Room L–006 (the multi-purpose room) of the Securities and Exchange Commission headquarters at 100 F Street NE., in Washington, DC. The public is invited to observe the roundtable discussion. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The roundtable discussion also will be available via webcast on the Commission’s Web site at www.sec.gov. DATES: The roundtable discussion will take place on February 5, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: SUMMARY: Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/other.shtml); or • Send an email to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number 4–657 on the subject line. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. The roundtable will consist of three panels. The participants in the first panel will address the impact of tick sizes on small and middle capitalization companies, the economic consequences (including the costs and benefits) of increasing or decreasing minimum tick sizes, and whether other policy alternatives might better address the concerns animating Section 106(b) of the JOBS Act. The participants in the second panel will address the impact of tick sizes on the securities market in general, including what benefits may have been achieved, and what, if any, negative effects have resulted. The participants in the third panel will address potential methods for analysis of the issues, including whether and how to conduct a pilot for alternative minimum tick sizes. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By the Commission. Dated: December 21, 2012. Kevin M. O’Neill, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–31162 Filed 12–27–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Elizabeth M. Murphy, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, VerDate Mar<15>2010 20:15 Dec 27, 2012 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Self-Regulatory Organizations; The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change Relating to Port Fees and a Participant Fee December 20, 2012. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’),1 and Rule 19b–4 2 thereunder, notice is hereby given that on December 12, 2012, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (‘‘NASDAQ’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘SEC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III, below, which Items have been prepared by the NASDAQ. 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 the Substance of the Proposed Rule Change NASDAQ proposes to modify Chapter XV, entitled ‘‘Options Pricing,’’ governing pricing for NASDAQ members using the NASDAQ Options Market (‘‘NOM’’), NASDAQ’s facility for executing and routing standardized equity and index options. Specifically, NOM proposes to amend Section 3 entitled ‘‘NASDAQ Options Market— Access Services’’ to increase all port fees. The Exchange also proposes to adopt a Participant Fee. While the changes proposed herein are effective upon filing, the Exchange has designated that the amendments related to fee increases will be operative on January 2, 2013. The text of the proposed rule change is available on the Exchange’s Web site at https://nasdaq.cchwallstreet.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 Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for 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, 1 15 2 17 Frm 00124 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\28DEN1.SGM U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 28DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 249 (Friday, December 28, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 76572]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-31162]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-68510; File No. 4-657]


Decimalization Roundtable

AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission.

ACTION: Notice of roundtable discussion; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission will host 
a one day roundtable to discuss the impact of tick sizes on small and 
mid-sized companies, market professionals, investors, and U.S. 
securities markets.
    The roundtable discussion will be held in Room L-006 (the multi-
purpose room) of the Securities and Exchange Commission headquarters at 
100 F Street NE., in Washington, DC. The public is invited to observe 
the roundtable discussion. Seating will be available on a first-come, 
first-served basis. The roundtable discussion also will be available 
via webcast on the Commission's Web site at www.sec.gov.

DATES: The roundtable discussion will take place on February 5, 2013 
from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/rules/other.shtml); or
     Send an email to rule-comments@sec.gov. Please include 
File Number 4-657 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 4-657. This file number 
should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help us 
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/other.shtml). Comments are 
also 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. 
All comments received will be posted without change; we do not edit 
personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit 
only information that you wish to make available publicly.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ilya Fradkin, Attorney Advisor, at 
(202) 551-5783, Division of Trading and Markets, Securities and 
Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549-7010.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The roundtable will consist of three panels. 
The participants in the first panel will address the impact of tick 
sizes on small and middle capitalization companies, the economic 
consequences (including the costs and benefits) of increasing or 
decreasing minimum tick sizes, and whether other policy alternatives 
might better address the concerns animating Section 106(b) of the JOBS 
Act. The participants in the second panel will address the impact of 
tick sizes on the securities market in general, including what benefits 
may have been achieved, and what, if any, negative effects have 
resulted. The participants in the third panel will address potential 
methods for analysis of the issues, including whether and how to 
conduct a pilot for alternative minimum tick sizes.

    By the Commission.

    Dated: December 21, 2012.
Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-31162 Filed 12-27-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8011-01-P
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