Self-Regulatory Organizations; ICE Clear Credit LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Extend Single Name Backloading Incentive Program, 18662-18664 [2016-07195]
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ICE Clear Europe’s view, the
amendments will promote the prompt
and accurate clearance and settlement of
equity futures and option transactions,
and are thus consistent with the
requirements of Section 17A of the Act
and the regulations thereunder.
B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement on Burden on Competition
ICE Clear Europe does not believe the
proposed changes to the rules would
have any impact, or impose any burden,
on competition not necessary or
appropriate in furtherance of the
purpose of the Act. ICE Clear Europe is
adopting the amendments to [sic] the
Delivery Procedures and Clearing
Procedures in order to clarify certain
aspects of the exercise and settlement of
equity futures and options currently
cleared by ICE Clear Europe. ICE Clear
Europe does not believe the adoption of
related Delivery Procedures and
Clearing Procedures amendments would
materially affect the cost of clearing
these products, adversely affect access
to clearing in these products for
Clearing Members or their customers, or
otherwise adversely affect competition
in clearing services.
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C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement on Comments on the
Proposed Rule Change Received From
Members, Participants or Others
Written comments relating to the
proposed changes to the rules have not
been solicited or received. ICE Clear
Europe will notify the Commission of
any written comments received by ICE
Clear Europe.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the
Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action
The foregoing rule change has become
effective upon filing pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A) 8 of the Act and Rule 19b–
4(f)(4)(ii) 9 thereunder because it effects
a change in an existing service of a
registered clearing agency that primarily
affects the clearing operations of the
clearing agency with respect to products
that are not securities, including futures
that are not security futures, swaps that
are not security-based swaps or mixed
swaps, and forwards that are not
security forwards, and does not
significantly affect any securities
clearing operations of the clearing
agency or any rights or obligations of the
clearing agency with respect to
securities clearing or persons using such
securities-clearing service. At any time
within 60 days of the filing of the
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U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
CFR 240.19b–4(f)(4)(ii).
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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:
you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File
Number SR–ICEEU–2016–005 and
should be submitted on or before April
21, 2016.
For the Commission, by the Division of
Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated
authority.10
Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
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COMMISSION
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–
ICEEU–2016–005 on the subject line.
[Release No. 34–77446; File No. SR–ICC–
2016–004]
Paper Comments
• Send paper comments in triplicate
to Secretary, Securities and Exchange
Commission, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549–1090.
All submissions should refer to File
Number SR–ICEEU–2016–005. 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
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of such
filings will also be available for
inspection and copying at the principal
office of ICE Clear Europe and on ICE
Clear Europe’s Web site at https://
www.theice.com/clear-europe/
regulation#rule-filings.
All comments received will be posted
without change; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying
information from submissions. You
should submit only information that
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Self-Regulatory Organizations; ICE
Clear Credit LLC; Notice of Filing and
Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed
Rule Change To Extend Single Name
Backloading Incentive Program
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 March 21,
2016, ICE Clear Credit LLC (‘‘ICC’’) 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 primarily by ICC.
ICC filed the proposed rule change
pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the
Act,3 and Rule 19b–4(f)(2) 4 thereunder,
so that the proposal 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. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Terms of Substance of
the Proposed Rule Change
The purpose of the proposed rule
change is to extend ICC’s single name
backloading incentive program for client
account clearing of single name credit
default swap (‘‘CDS’’) contracts.
II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule
Change
In its filing with the Commission, ICC
included statements concerning the
purpose of and basis for the proposed
rule change and discussed any
comments it received on the proposed
10 17
CFR 200.30–3(a)(12).
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)(2).
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rule change. The text of these statements
may be examined at the places specified
in Item IV below. ICC has prepared
summaries, set forth in sections A, B,
and C below, of the most significant
aspects of these statements.
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A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule
Change
The proposed changes are intended to
extend a single name backloading
incentive program for client account
clearing of single name CDS contracts.5
The changes are designed to incentivize
market participants to submit additional
transactions to ICC for clearing. Under
the program, clients receive a 50%
discount on ICC clearing fees for
backloaded single name CDS contracts.
The discount is paid back as a rebate
directly to the client or through the
client’s Clearing Participant. ICC plans
to extend the existing backloading
program, set to expire March 18, 2016,
until September 30, 2016. As a result of
the extended program, contracts must
have an execution date prior to
September 1, 2016 to be eligible for the
rebate program. This date was chosen to
incentivize clients to backload positions
which were established after the
original program start date. ICC is
extending the program to allow market
participants the opportunity to backload
new single name CDS contracts that ICC
has launched since the last program
extension date. Additionally, the
program extension allows market
participants time to prepare and adapt
to industry changes regarding the
reduction of frequency for which single
name CDS contracts roll to the new onthe-run contract.
ICC believes the proposed rule
changes are consistent with the
requirements of the Act including
Section 17A of the Act.6 More
specifically, the proposed rule changes
establish or change a member due, fee
or other charge imposed by ICC under
Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) 7 of the Act and
Rule 19b–4(f)(2) 8 thereunder. ICC
believes the proposed rule changes are
consistent with the requirements of the
5 On July 30, 2015, ICE Clear Credit initially filed
the proposed rule changes to implement a single
name backloading incentive program for client
account clearing of single name CDS contracts. See
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34–75656
(August 10, 2015), 80 FR 48938 (August 14, 2015)
(SR–ICC–2015–014). ICE Clear Credit filed to
extend this program on December 14, 2015. See
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34–76786
(December 29, 2015), 81 FR 286 (January 5, 2016)
(SR–ICC–2015–019).
6 15 U.S.C. 78q–1.
7 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
8 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(2).
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Act and the rules and regulations
thereunder applicable to ICC, in
particular, to Section 17A(b)(3)(D),9
because the proposed fee changes apply
equally to all market participants
clearing backloaded single name CDS
contracts in client accounts and
therefore the proposed changes provide
for the equitable allocation of reasonable
dues, fees and other charges among its
participants. As such, the proposed
changes are appropriately filed pursuant
to Section 19(b)(3)(A) 10 of the Act and
paragraph (f)(2) of Rule 19b–4
thereunder.
B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement on Burden on Competition
ICC does not believe the proposed
rule change would have any impact, or
impose any burden, on competition.
The proposed changes modify pricing
for client account clearing of single
name CDS contracts. There is no limit
to the number of client participants that
may participate in the backloading
incentive program; it will be open to all
clients and rebates will be applied to all
transaction fees for client accounts
clearing eligible single name CDS
contracts. As such, the proposed
changes apply consistently across all
eligible market participants and the
implementation of such changes does
not preclude the implementation of
similar incentive programs by other
market participants. Therefore, ICC does
not believe the changes impose any
burden on competition that is
inappropriate 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
Written comments relating to the
proposed rule change have not been
solicited or received. ICC will notify the
Commission of any written comments
received by ICC.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the
Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action
The foregoing rule change has become
effective upon filing pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A) 11 of the Act and Rule 19b–
4(f)(2) 12 thereunder because the
extension of the single name
backloading incentive program for client
account clearing of single name CDS
contracts results in changes which
establish or change a due, fee, or other
9 15
U.S.C. 78q–1(b)(3)(D).
U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
11 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
12 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(2).
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charge applicable ICC’s participants. 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.
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–
ICC–2016–004 on the subject line.
Paper Comments
• Send paper comments in triplicate
to Secretary, Securities and Exchange
Commission, 100 F Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20549.
All submissions should refer to File
Number SR–ICC–2016–004. 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 ICE Clear Credit and on ICE
Clear Credit’s Web site at https://
www.theice.com/clear-credit/regulation.
All comments received will be posted
without change; the Commission does
not edit personal identifying
information from submissions. You
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should submit only information that
you wish to make available publicly. All
submissions should refer to File
Number SR–ICC–2016–004 and should
be submitted on or before April 21,
2016.
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 aspects of such
statements.
For the Commission, by the Division of
Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated
authority.13
Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule
Change
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[Release No. 34–77443; File No. SR–Phlx–
2016–37]
Self-Regulatory Organizations;
NASDAQ PHLX LLC; Notice of Filing
and Immediate Effectiveness of
Proposed Rule Change To Delete Rule
756
March 25, 2016.
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 March 18,
2016, NASDAQ PHLX LLC (‘‘Phlx’’ or
‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission
(‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule
change as described in Items I and II,
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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I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Terms of Substance of
the Proposed Rule Change
The Exchange proposes to delete Rule
756 from the Phlx rules.
The text of the proposed rule change
is available on the Exchange’s Web site
at https://
nasdaqomxphlx.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 and discussed
any comments it received on the
proposed rule change. The text of these
CFR 200.30–3(a)(12).
U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
2 17 CFR 240.19b–4.
1. Purpose
The purpose of this proposed rule
change is to delete Rule 756, which
deals with accounts of general partners.
As discussed below, the Exchange has
determined that these rules are
anachronistic and no longer serve a
purpose. Consequently, the Exchange is
proposing to eliminate the rules from
the rulebook to avoid any confusion that
may be caused by retaining them.
Rule 756
Rule 756 concerns the accounts of
general partners. The rule requires that
no member organization that is a
partnership shall carry an account for a
general partner of another member
organization that is a partnership
without the prior written consent of
another general partner of such other
organization. It also requires that
duplicate reports and monthly
statements shall be sent to a general
partner of the organization (other than
the partner for whom the account is
carried) designated in such consent.
Further, the rule requires that all
clearance transactions for a general
partner of another member organization
that is a partnership shall be reported by
the clearing firm to a general partner of
such other organization who has no
interest in such transactions.
The Exchange believes that the rule is
no longer relevant. The rule was
adopted at a time when the Exchange
had a general partner membership
classification. That classification is no
longer in existence. Accordingly, the
Exchange does not believe the rule
serves a regulatory purpose and it is
accordingly proposing to delete the rule.
2. Statutory Basis
The Exchange believes that its
proposal is consistent with Section 6(b)
of the Act,3 in general, and furthers the
objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,4
in particular, in that it is designed to
prevent fraudulent and manipulative
acts and practices, to promote just and
equitable principles of trade, to foster
cooperation and coordination with
persons engaged in facilitating
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transactions in securities, to remove
impediments to and perfect the
mechanism of a free and open market
and a national market system and, in
general, to protect investors and the
public interest.
The Exchange believes the proposed
changes are consistent with just and
equitable principles of trade because
they delete outdated and potentially
confusing rules. The rule that the
Exchange proposes to delete is
anachronistic and does not have
application to the Exchange’s current
function. Thus, removing it from the
rules promotes clarity and eliminates
potential confusion caused by allowing
it to remain.
B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement on Burden on Competition
The proposed rule change does not
impose any burden on competition that
is not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
Rather it is designed to promote
competition among exchanges by
removing archaic rules in comparison to
the rules of other exchanges. Last, the
proposed changes promote clarity in the
application of the Exchange’s rules by
eliminating unneeded rules.
C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement on Comments on the
Proposed Rule Change Received From
Members, Participants, or Others
No written comments were either
solicited or received.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the
Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action
Because the foregoing 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 from the date on
which it was filed, or such shorter time
as the Commission may designate, it has
become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 5 and Rule 19b–
4(f)(6) thereunder.6
A proposed rule change filed
pursuant to Rule 19b–4(f)(6) normally
does not become operative for 30 days
after the date of its filing. However,
pursuant to Rule 19b–4(f)(6)(iii), the
Commission may designate a shorter
5 15
U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b–
4(f)(6)(iii) requires the Exchange to give the
Commission written notice of the Exchange’s intent
to file the proposed rule change, along with a brief
description and text of the proposed rule change,
at least five business days prior to the date of filing
of the proposed rule change, or such shorter time
as designated by the Commission. In the instant
filing, the Commission waives this requirement.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. 34-77446; File No. SR-ICC-2016-004]
Self-Regulatory Organizations; ICE Clear Credit LLC; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Extend
Single Name Backloading Incentive Program
March 25, 2016.
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 March 21, 2016, ICE Clear Credit LLC (``ICC'') 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 primarily by ICC. ICC filed the proposed rule change
pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act,\3\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) \4\
thereunder, so that the proposal was 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)(2).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change
The purpose of the proposed rule change is to extend ICC's single
name backloading incentive program for client account clearing of
single name credit default swap (``CDS'') contracts.
II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change
In its filing with the Commission, ICC included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed
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rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places
specified in Item IV below. ICC has prepared summaries, set forth in
sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of these
statements.
A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change
The proposed changes are intended to extend a single name
backloading incentive program for client account clearing of single
name CDS contracts.\5\ The changes are designed to incentivize market
participants to submit additional transactions to ICC for clearing.
Under the program, clients receive a 50% discount on ICC clearing fees
for backloaded single name CDS contracts. The discount is paid back as
a rebate directly to the client or through the client's Clearing
Participant. ICC plans to extend the existing backloading program, set
to expire March 18, 2016, until September 30, 2016. As a result of the
extended program, contracts must have an execution date prior to
September 1, 2016 to be eligible for the rebate program. This date was
chosen to incentivize clients to backload positions which were
established after the original program start date. ICC is extending the
program to allow market participants the opportunity to backload new
single name CDS contracts that ICC has launched since the last program
extension date. Additionally, the program extension allows market
participants time to prepare and adapt to industry changes regarding
the reduction of frequency for which single name CDS contracts roll to
the new on-the-run contract.
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\5\ On July 30, 2015, ICE Clear Credit initially filed the
proposed rule changes to implement a single name backloading
incentive program for client account clearing of single name CDS
contracts. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34-75656 (August
10, 2015), 80 FR 48938 (August 14, 2015) (SR-ICC-2015-014). ICE
Clear Credit filed to extend this program on December 14, 2015. See
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34-76786 (December 29, 2015), 81
FR 286 (January 5, 2016) (SR-ICC-2015-019).
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ICC believes the proposed rule changes are consistent with the
requirements of the Act including Section 17A of the Act.\6\ More
specifically, the proposed rule changes establish or change a member
due, fee or other charge imposed by ICC under Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii)
\7\ of the Act and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) \8\ thereunder. ICC believes the
proposed rule changes are consistent with the requirements of the Act
and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to ICC, in
particular, to Section 17A(b)(3)(D),\9\ because the proposed fee
changes apply equally to all market participants clearing backloaded
single name CDS contracts in client accounts and therefore the proposed
changes provide for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees
and other charges among its participants. As such, the proposed changes
are appropriately filed pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) \10\ of the Act
and paragraph (f)(2) of Rule 19b-4 thereunder.
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\6\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1.
\7\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
\8\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
\9\ 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(D).
\10\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition
ICC does not believe the proposed rule change would have any
impact, or impose any burden, on competition. The proposed changes
modify pricing for client account clearing of single name CDS
contracts. There is no limit to the number of client participants that
may participate in the backloading incentive program; it will be open
to all clients and rebates will be applied to all transaction fees for
client accounts clearing eligible single name CDS contracts. As such,
the proposed changes apply consistently across all eligible market
participants and the implementation of such changes does not preclude
the implementation of similar incentive programs by other market
participants. Therefore, ICC does not believe the changes impose any
burden on competition that is inappropriate 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
Written comments relating to the proposed rule change have not been
solicited or received. ICC will notify the Commission of any written
comments received by ICC.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action
The foregoing rule change has become effective upon filing pursuant
to Section 19(b)(3)(A) \11\ of the Act and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) \12\
thereunder because the extension of the single name backloading
incentive program for client account clearing of single name CDS
contracts results in changes which establish or change a due, fee, or
other charge applicable ICC's participants. 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.
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\11\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\12\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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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-ICC-2016-004 on the subject line.
Paper Comments
Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities
and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549.
All submissions should refer to File Number SR-ICC-2016-004. 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 ICE Clear Credit
and on ICE Clear Credit's Web site at https://www.theice.com/clear-credit/regulation.
All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission
does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You
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should submit only information that you wish to make available
publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-ICC-2016-004
and should be submitted on or before April 21, 2016.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\13\
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\13\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Brent J. Fields,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-07195 Filed 3-30-16; 8:45 am]
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