Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Make Technical Revisions to the DTC Custody Service Guide and the DTC Deposits Service Guide, 28325-28327 [2015-11868]
Download as PDF
Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 95 / Monday, May 18, 2015 / Notices
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 such
filing also will be available for
inspection and copying at the principal
offices 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–BATS–
2015–35, and should be submitted on or
before June 8, 2015.
For the Commission, by the Division of
Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated
authority.16
Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015–11878 Filed 5–15–15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8011–01–P
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
Sunshine Act Meeting
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to
the provisions of the Government in the
Sunshine Act, Pub. L. 94–409, that the
Securities and Exchange Commission
will hold an Open Meeting on
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.,
in the Auditorium, Room L–002.
The subject matters of the Open
Meeting will be:
• The Commission will consider
whether to propose new rules and forms
and amendments to current rules and
forms to modernize the reporting and
disclosure of information by registered
investment companies.
• The Commission will consider
whether to propose form and rule
amendments to require investment
advisers to provide additional
information concerning their operations,
require the maintenance of performance
records, and remove outdated transition
provisions from rules.
At times, changes in Commission
priorities require alterations in the
scheduling of meeting items.
For further information and to
ascertain what, if any, matters have been
added, deleted, or postponed, please
contact:
16 17
CFR 200.30–3(a)(12).
VerDate Sep<11>2014
18:52 May 15, 2015
Jkt 235001
The Office of the Secretary at (202)
551–5400.
Dated: May 13, 2015.
Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015–12067 Filed 5–14–15; 11:15 am]
BILLING CODE 8011–01–P
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
[Release No. 34–74934; File No. SR–BX–
2015–015]
Self-Regulatory Organizations;
NASDAQ OMX BX Inc.; Notice of
Designation of Longer Period for
Commission Action on Proposed Rule
Change To Amend and Restate Certain
Rules That Govern the NASDAQ OMX
BX Equities Market
28325
rule change so that it has sufficient time
to consider the proposed rule change.
Accordingly, pursuant to Section
19(b)(2) of the Act 5 and for the reasons
stated above, the Commission
designates July 5, 2015, as the date by
which the Commission should either
approve or disapprove, or institute
proceedings to determine whether to
disapprove, the proposed rule change.
For the Commission, by the Division of
Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated
authority.6
Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015–11875 Filed 5–15–15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8011–01–P
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
May 12, 2015.
On March 20, 2015, NASDAQ OMX
BX, Inc. (‘‘BX’’) filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission
(‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section
19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4
thereunder,2 a proposed rule change to
amend and restate certain BX rules that
govern the BX Equities Market in order
to provide a clearer and more detailed
description of certain aspects of its
functionality. The proposed rule change
was published for comment in the
Federal Register on April 6, 2015.3 The
Commission received no comment
letters regarding the proposed rule
change.
Section 19(b)(2) of the Act 4 provides
that within 45 days of the publication of
notice of the filing of a proposed rule
change, or within such longer period up
to 90 days as the Commission may
designate if it finds such longer period
to be appropriate and publishes its
reasons for so finding or as to which the
self-regulatory organization consents,
the Commission shall either approve the
proposed rule change, disapprove the
proposed rule change, or institute
proceedings to determine whether the
proposed rule change should be
disapproved. The 45th day for this filing
is May 21, 2015.
The Commission is extending the 45day time period for Commission action
on the proposed rule change. The
Commission finds that it is appropriate
to designate a longer period within
which to take action on the proposed
[Release No. 34–74926; File No. SR–DTC–
2015–005]
Self-Regulatory Organizations; The
Depository Trust Company; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of
Proposed Rule Change To Make
Technical Revisions to the DTC
Custody Service Guide and the DTC
Deposits Service Guide
May 12, 2015.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) 1 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’)
and Rule 19b–4 2 thereunder, notice is
hereby given that on April 30, 2015, The
Depository Trust Company (‘‘DTC’’)
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 DTC. DTC filed
the proposed rule change pursuant to
Section 19(b)(3)(A) 3 of the Act and Rule
19b–4(f)(4) 4 thereunder. The proposed
rule change was effective upon filing
with the Commission. The Commission
is publishing this notice to solicit
comments on the proposed rule change
from interested persons.
I. Clearing Agency’s Statement of the
Terms of Substance of the Proposed
Rule Change
The proposed rule change consists of
technical revisions to the: (i) DTC
Custody Service Guide (‘‘Custody
Guide’’) and (ii) DTC Deposits Service
5 15
1 15
U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
2 17 CFR 240.19b–4.
3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 74617
(March 31, 2015), 80 FR 18473.
4 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
PO 00000
Frm 00107
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
CFR 200.30–3(a)(31).
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)(4).
6 17
E:\FR\FM\18MYN1.SGM
18MYN1
28326
Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 95 / Monday, May 18, 2015 / Notices
Guide (‘‘Deposits Guide’’) in order to
make technical changes and updates.5
II. Clearing Agency’s Statement of the
Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the
Proposed Rule Change
In its filing with the Commission,
DTC 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. DTC has prepared
summaries, set forth in sections A, B,
and C below, of the most significant
aspects of such statements.
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
(A) Clearing Agency’s Statement of the
Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the
Proposed Rule Change
1. Purpose
The proposed rule change would
revise both of [sic] the Custody Guide
and the Deposits Guide to make
technical changes and updates to reflect
current terminology, systems
functionality, procedures and practices,
as well as to simplify and clarify text.
In this regard, the Custody Guide
would be revised to:
(i) Harmonize descriptions throughout
regarding the eligibility of securities and
other assets for deposit in the Custody
Service, and update the list of items that
are accepted or not accepted for deposit;
(ii) Update references to functionality
with respect to Participant interfaces
with DTC;
(iii) Clarify that Participants’ may
utilize the New York Window Service to
facilitate physical transfers with respect
to deliveries of securities for services
offered by National Securities Clearing
Corporation (NSCC) such as the
Envelope Settlement Service (ESS) and
the Automated Customer Account
Transfer Service (ACATS);
(iv) Remove the ‘‘Terms and
Conditions’’ section provided for the
New York Window Service which is not
necessary in light of the indemnification
provisions relating to DTC’s offering of
services under DTC Rule 6; 6
(v) Update text, including
descriptions of processes and address
information for the Custody Service and
cross-references throughout; and
(vi) Conform grammar and usage of
terminology throughout.
In addition, the Deposits Guide would
be revised to:
5 Each term not otherwise defined herein has the
respective meaning set forth in DTC’s rules (the
‘‘Rules’’), available at https://www.dtcc.com/∼/
media/Files/Downloads/legal/rules/dtc_rules.pdf.
6 See DTC Rules (Rule 6 (Services)), pp. 45–49,
available at https://www.dtcc.com/∼/media/Files/
Downloads/legal/rules/dtc_rules.pdf.
VerDate Sep<11>2014
18:52 May 15, 2015
Jkt 235001
(i) Remove language relating to the
Custody Service that is duplicative of
the provisions in the Custody Guide;
(ii) Clarify that provisions relating
DTC’s use of Participants’ medallion
guarantee stamps for purposes of the
Branch Deposit Service also apply with
respect to the Restricted Deposit
Service;
(iii) Update other text, including
descriptions of processes and address
information for the Deposits Service and
cross-references throughout; and
(iv) Conform grammar and usage of
terminology throughout.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the
Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action
The foregoing rule change has become
effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A) 9 of the Act and paragraph (f)
of Rule 19b–4 10 thereunder. At any time
within 60 days of the filing of the
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.
Implementation Date
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:
The proposed rule change would
become effective immediately.
2. Statutory Basis
The proposed rule change would
revise the Custody Guide and the
Deposits Guide to make technical
changes and updates to reflect current
terminology, systems functionality,
procedures and practices, as well as
simplify and clarify the texts of both
guides. Therefore, DTC believes the
proposed rule change is consistent with
the requirements of: (i) The Act, in
particular Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the
Act,7 which requires that the rules of the
clearing agency be designed, inter alia,
to promote the prompt and accurate
clearance and settlement of securities
transactions, and (ii) Rule 17Ad–
22(d)(9) 8 promulgated under the Act
which requires, inter alia, that a clearing
agency establish, implement, maintain
and enforce written policies and
procedures reasonably designed to
identify and evaluate the risks and costs
associated with using its services,
because the proposed changes simplify
and clarify the Guides’ respective texts
for the users of DTC’s services.
(B) Clearing Agency’s Statement on
Burden on Competition
DTC does not believe that the
proposed rule change would have any
impact, or impose any burden, on
competition.
(C) Clearing Agency’s Statement on
Comments on the Proposed Rule
Change Received From Members,
Participants, or Others
Written comments relating to the
proposed rule change have not yet been
solicited or received. DTC will notify
the Commission of any written
comments received by DTC.
7 15
8 17
PO 00000
U.S.C. 78q–1(b)(3)(F).
CFR 240.17Ad–22(d)(9).
Frm 00108
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
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–DTC–2015–005 on the
subject line.
Paper Comments
• Send paper comments in triplicate
to Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Securities
and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street
NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090.
All submissions should refer to File
Number SR–DTC–2015–005. 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
9 15
U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
CFR 240.19b–4(f).
10 17
E:\FR\FM\18MYN1.SGM
18MYN1
Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 95 / Monday, May 18, 2015 / Notices
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 DTC and on DTCC’s Web site
(https://dtcc.com/legal/sec-rulefilings.aspx). 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–DTC–
2015–005 and should be submitted on
or before June 8, 2015.
I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Terms of the Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change
FINRA is proposing to amend FINRA
Rule 6433 (Minimum Quotation Size
Requirements for OTC Equity
Securities) to extend the Tier Size Pilot,
which currently is scheduled to expire
on May 15, 2015, for an additional three
months, until August 14, 2015.
The text of the proposed rule change
is available on FINRA’s Web site at
https://www.finra.org, at the principal
office of FINRA and at the
Commission’s Public Reference Room.
For the Commission, by the Division of
Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated
authority.11
Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule
Change
In its filing with the Commission,
FINRA 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. FINRA has prepared
summaries, set forth in sections A, B,
and C below, of the most significant
aspects of such statements.
[FR Doc. 2015–11868 Filed 5–15–15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8011–01–P
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
[Release No. 34–74927; File No. SR–FINRA–
2015–010]
Self-Regulatory Organizations;
Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority, Inc.; Notice of Filing and
Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed
Rule Change To Extend the Tier Size
Pilot of FINRA Rule 6433 (Minimum
Quotation Size Requirements for OTC
Equity Securities)
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
May 12, 2015.
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 30,
2015, Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority, Inc. (‘‘FINRA’’) filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission
(‘‘SEC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed
rule change as described in Items I and
II below, which Items have been
prepared by FINRA. FINRA has
designated the proposed rule change as
constituting a ‘‘non-controversial’’ rule
change under paragraph (f)(6) of Rule
19b–4 under the Act,3 which renders
the proposal effective upon receipt of
this filing by the Commission. The
Commission is publishing this notice to
solicit comments on the proposed rule
change from interested persons.
11 17
CFR 200.30–3(a)(12).
U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
2 17 CFR 240.19b–4.
3 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6).
1 15
VerDate Sep<11>2014
18:52 May 15, 2015
Jkt 235001
A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule
Change
1. Purpose
FINRA proposes to amend FINRA
Rule 6433 (Minimum Quotation Size
Requirements for OTC Equity
Securities) (the ‘‘Rule’’) to extend, until
August 14, 2015, the amendments set
forth in File No. SR–FINRA–2011–058
(‘‘Tier Size Pilot’’ or ‘‘Pilot’’), which
currently are scheduled to expire on
May 15, 2015.4
The Tier Size Pilot was filed with the
SEC on October 6, 2011,5 to amend the
minimum quotation sizes (or ‘‘tier
sizes’’) for OTC Equity Securities.6 The
goals of the Pilot were to simplify the
tier structure, facilitate the display of
customer limit orders, and expand the
scope of the Rule to apply to additional
4 See
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 73299
(October 3, 2014), 79 FR 61120 (October 9, 2014)
(Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of
File No. SR–FINRA–2014–041); see also Securities
Exchange Act Release No. 67208 (June 15, 2012), 77
FR 37458 (June 21, 2012) (Order Approving File No.
SR–FINRA–2011–058, as amended).
5 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 65568
(October 14, 2011), 76 FR 65307 (October 20, 2011)
(Notice of Filing of File No. SR–FINRA–2011–058).
6 ‘‘OTC Equity Security’’ means any equity
security that is not an ‘‘NMS stock’’ as that term is
defined in Rule 600(b)(47) of SEC Regulation NMS;
provided, however, that the term OTC Equity
Security shall not include any Restricted Equity
Security. See FINRA Rule 6420.
PO 00000
Frm 00109
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 4703
28327
quoting participants. During the course
of the pilot, FINRA collected and
provided to the SEC specified data with
which to assess the impact of the Pilot
tiers on market quality and limit order
display.7 On September 13, 2013,
FINRA provided to the Commission an
assessment on the operation of the Tier
Size Pilot utilizing data covering the
period from November 12, 2012 through
June 30, 2013.8 As noted in the 2013
Assessment, FINRA believed that the
analysis of the data generally showed
that the Tier Size Pilot had a neutral to
positive impact on OTC market quality
for the majority of OTC Equity
Securities and tiers; and that there was
an overall increase of 13% in the
number of customer limit orders that
met the minimum quotation sizes to be
eligible for display under the Pilot tiers.
In the 2013 Assessment, FINRA
recommended adopting the tiers as
permanent, but extended the pilot
period to allow more time to gather and
analyze data after the November 12,
2012 through June 30, 2013 assessment
period.9 On January 29, 2015, FINRA
further extended the Pilot period to
permit FINRA and the Commission to
consider the implications of the data
collected since June 30, 2013.10 FINRA
has reviewed this post-June 30, 2013
data, and believes that the impact
described in the 2013 Assessment has
continued to hold (and has improved in
certain areas).
The purpose of this filing is to extend
the operation of the Tier Size Pilot for
an additional three month period, until
August 14, 2015, to provide FINRA with
additional time to finalize its
recommendation with regard to the Tier
Size Pilot.
FINRA has filed the proposed rule
change for immediate effectiveness. The
operative date of the proposed rule
change will be May 15, 2015.
2. Statutory Basis
FINRA believes that the proposed rule
change is consistent with the provisions
of Section 15A(b)(6) of the Act,11 which
7 FINRA ceased collecting Pilot data for
submission to the Commission on February 13,
2015.
8 The assessment is part of the SEC’s comment file
for SR–FINRA–2011–058 and also is available on
FINRA’s Web site at: https://www.finra.org/Industry/
Regulation/RuleFilings/2011/P124615 (‘‘Pilot
Assessment’’).
9 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 70839
(November 8, 2013), 78 FR 68893 (November 15,
2013) (Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness
of File No. SR–FINRA–2013–049).
10 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 74251
(February 11, 2015), 80 FR 8741 (February 18, 2015)
(Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of
File No. SR–FINRA–2015–002).
11 15 U.S.C. 78o–3(b)(6).
E:\FR\FM\18MYN1.SGM
18MYN1
Agencies
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 95 (Monday, May 18, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28325-28327]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-11868]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. 34-74926; File No. SR-DTC-2015-005]
Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Depository Trust Company;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To
Make Technical Revisions to the DTC Custody Service Guide and the DTC
Deposits Service Guide
May 12, 2015.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (``Act'') and Rule 19b-4 \2\ thereunder, notice is hereby given
that on April 30, 2015, The Depository Trust Company (``DTC'') 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 DTC. DTC filed the proposed rule change
pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) \3\ of the Act and Rule 19b-4(f)(4) \4\
thereunder. The proposed rule change was effective upon filing with the
Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit
comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
\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)(4).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
I. Clearing Agency's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the
Proposed Rule Change
The proposed rule change consists of technical revisions to the:
(i) DTC Custody Service Guide (``Custody Guide'') and (ii) DTC Deposits
Service
[[Page 28326]]
Guide (``Deposits Guide'') in order to make technical changes and
updates.\5\
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
\5\ Each term not otherwise defined herein has the respective
meaning set forth in DTC's rules (the ``Rules''), available at
https://www.dtcc.com/~/media/Files/Downloads/legal/rules/
dtc_rules.pdf.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
II. Clearing Agency's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis
for, the Proposed Rule Change
In its filing with the Commission, DTC 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. DTC has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B,
and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.
(A) Clearing Agency's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis
for, the Proposed Rule Change
1. Purpose
The proposed rule change would revise both of [sic] the Custody
Guide and the Deposits Guide to make technical changes and updates to
reflect current terminology, systems functionality, procedures and
practices, as well as to simplify and clarify text.
In this regard, the Custody Guide would be revised to:
(i) Harmonize descriptions throughout regarding the eligibility of
securities and other assets for deposit in the Custody Service, and
update the list of items that are accepted or not accepted for deposit;
(ii) Update references to functionality with respect to Participant
interfaces with DTC;
(iii) Clarify that Participants' may utilize the New York Window
Service to facilitate physical transfers with respect to deliveries of
securities for services offered by National Securities Clearing
Corporation (NSCC) such as the Envelope Settlement Service (ESS) and
the Automated Customer Account Transfer Service (ACATS);
(iv) Remove the ``Terms and Conditions'' section provided for the
New York Window Service which is not necessary in light of the
indemnification provisions relating to DTC's offering of services under
DTC Rule 6; \6\
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
\6\ See DTC Rules (Rule 6 (Services)), pp. 45-49, available at
https://www.dtcc.com/~/media/Files/Downloads/legal/rules/
dtc_rules.pdf.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
(v) Update text, including descriptions of processes and address
information for the Custody Service and cross-references throughout;
and
(vi) Conform grammar and usage of terminology throughout.
In addition, the Deposits Guide would be revised to:
(i) Remove language relating to the Custody Service that is
duplicative of the provisions in the Custody Guide;
(ii) Clarify that provisions relating DTC's use of Participants'
medallion guarantee stamps for purposes of the Branch Deposit Service
also apply with respect to the Restricted Deposit Service;
(iii) Update other text, including descriptions of processes and
address information for the Deposits Service and cross-references
throughout; and
(iv) Conform grammar and usage of terminology throughout.
Implementation Date
The proposed rule change would become effective immediately.
2. Statutory Basis
The proposed rule change would revise the Custody Guide and the
Deposits Guide to make technical changes and updates to reflect current
terminology, systems functionality, procedures and practices, as well
as simplify and clarify the texts of both guides. Therefore, DTC
believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements
of: (i) The Act, in particular Section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act,\7\
which requires that the rules of the clearing agency be designed, inter
alia, to promote the prompt and accurate clearance and settlement of
securities transactions, and (ii) Rule 17Ad-22(d)(9) \8\ promulgated
under the Act which requires, inter alia, that a clearing agency
establish, implement, maintain and enforce written policies and
procedures reasonably designed to identify and evaluate the risks and
costs associated with using its services, because the proposed changes
simplify and clarify the Guides' respective texts for the users of
DTC's services.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
\7\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
\8\ 17 CFR 240.17Ad-22(d)(9).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
(B) Clearing Agency's Statement on Burden on Competition
DTC does not believe that the proposed rule change would have any
impact, or impose any burden, on competition.
(C) Clearing Agency's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change
Received From Members, Participants, or Others
Written comments relating to the proposed rule change have not yet
been solicited or received. DTC will notify the Commission of any
written comments received by DTC.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action
The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A) \9\ of the Act and paragraph (f) of Rule 19b-4 \10\
thereunder. At any time within 60 days of the filing of the 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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
\9\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\10\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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-DTC-2015-005 on the subject line.
Paper Comments
Send paper comments in triplicate to Brent J. Fields,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.
All submissions should refer to File Number SR-DTC-2015-005. 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
[[Page 28327]]
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 DTC and on DTCC's
Web site (https://dtcc.com/legal/sec-rule-filings.aspx). 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-DTC-2015-005 and should be
submitted on or before June 8, 2015.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\11\
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
\11\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-11868 Filed 5-15-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8011-01-P