Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE National, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend Its Price List To Extend for One Year a Fee Discount for the Partial Cabinet Solution Bundles Offered in Connection With the Exchange's Co-Location Services, 72067-72071 [2019-28166]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 249 / Monday, December 30, 2019 / Notices permit unfair discrimination between customers, issuers, brokers, or dealers. The Exchange believes that the proposed amendment is consistent with the protection of investors. The proposal would require that a company in a Primary Direct Floor Listing must either sell at least $100 million of its listed securities in the opening auction or demonstrate that the sum of its market value of publicly-held shares immediately prior to listing and the market value of shares sold by the company in the opening auction is at least $250 million. These requirements would provide that any company conducting a Primary Direct Floor Listing would be of a suitable size for Exchange listing and that there would be sufficient liquidity for the security to be suitable for auction market trading. The proposal to provide a limited grace period for companies to meet the initial distribution requirements in connection with a Selling Shareholder Direct Floor Listing or a Primary Direct Floor Listing is consistent with the protection of investors because the enhanced public float requirements of $350 million for Selling Shareholder Direct Floor Listings and Primary Direct Floor Listings in which the company sells less than $250 million in market value of shares in the opening auction and the $250 million minimum opening trade requirement for all other Primary Direct Floor Listings would make it probable that there would be a quick development of a liquid trading market and that the company would comply with the initial listing distribution standards within the Distribution Standard Compliance Period. B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change would impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The proposed amendments would not impose any burden on competition, but would rather increase competition by providing new pathways for companies to access the public markets. 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:00 Dec 27, 2019 Jkt 250001 III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Within 45 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register or up to 90 days (i) as the Commission may designate if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding or (ii) as to which the self-regulatory organization consents, the Commission will: (A) By order approve or disapprove the proposed rule change, or (B) institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, 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–2019–67 on the subject line. 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–NYSE–2019–67. 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 website (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 website 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 PO 00000 Frm 00178 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 72067 filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change. Persons submitting comments are cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying information from comment submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–NYSE–2019–67, and should be submitted on or before January 21, 2020. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.8 J. Matthew DeLesDernier, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–28029 Filed 12–27–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–87838; File No. SR– NYSENAT–2019–32] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE National, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend Its Price List To Extend for One Year a Fee Discount for the Partial Cabinet Solution Bundles Offered in Connection With the Exchange’s Co-Location Services December 23, 2019. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) 1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Act’’) 2 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,3 notice is hereby given that, on December 16, 2019, NYSE National, Inc. (‘‘NYSE National’’ or the ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the selfregulatory organization. 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 amend its Price List to extend for one year a fee discount for the Partial Cabinet Solution bundles offered in connection with the Exchange’s co-location services. The proposed rule change is available on the Exchange’s website at www.nyse.com, at 8 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). 2 15 U.S.C. 78a. 3 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 1 15 E:\FR\FM\30DEN1.SGM 30DEN1 72068 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 249 / Monday, December 30, 2019 / Notices 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 the Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change 1. Purpose The Exchange proposes to amend the Price List related to co-location 4 services to extend a fee discount for the Partial Cabinet Solution (‘‘PCS’’) bundles that the Exchange offers Users.5 There are four PCS bundles, each of which includes a partial cabinet; access to the Liquidity Center Network (‘‘LCN’’) and internet protocol (‘‘IP’’) network, the local area networks available in the data center; two fiber cross connections; and connectivity to one of two time feeds.6 The PCS bundles were designed to attract smaller The Exchange offers Users that purchase a PCS bundle on or before December 31, 2019 a 50% reduction in the monthly recurring charges (‘‘MRC’’) for the first 24 months.8 The Exchange proposes to extend the 50% fee reduction to those Users that purchase a PCS bundle on or before December 31, 2020.9 The Exchange does not propose to amend the length of the discount period. The amended portion of the Price List would read as follows: Type of service Description Amount of charge Partial Cabinet Solution bundles. Note: A User and its Affiliates are limited to one Partial Cabinet Solution bundle at a time. A User and its Affiliates must have an Aggregate Cabinet Footprint of 2 kW or less to qualify for a Partial Cabinet Solution bundle. See Note 2 under ‘‘General Notes.’’ Option A: 1 kW partial cabinet, 1 LCN connection (1 Gb), 1 IP network connection (1 Gb), 2 fiber cross connections and either the Network Time Protocol Feed or Precision Timing Protocol. $7,500 initial charge per bundle plus monthly charge per bundle as follows: • For Users that order on or before December 31, 2020: $3,000 monthly for first 24 months of service, and $6,000 monthly thereafter. • For Users that order after December 31, 2020: $6,000 monthly. $7,500 initial charge per bundle plus monthly charge per bundle as follows: • For Users that order on or before December 31, 2020: $3,500 monthly for first 24 months of service, and $7,000 monthly thereafter. • For Users that order after December 31, 2020: $7,000 monthly. $10,000 initial charge per bundle plus monthly charge per bundle as follows: • For Users that order on or before December 31, 2020: $7,000 monthly for first 24 months of service, and $14,000 monthly thereafter. • For Users that order after December 31, 2020: $14,000 monthly. $10,000 initial charge per bundle plus monthly charge per bundle as follows: • For Users that order on or before December 31, 2020: $7,500 monthly for first 24 months of service, and $15,000 monthly thereafter. • For Users that order after December 31, 2020: $15,000 monthly. Option B: 2 kW partial cabinet, 1 LCN connection (1 Gb), 1 IP network connection (1 Gb), 2 fiber cross connections and either the Network Time Protocol Feed or Precision Timing Protocol. Option C: 1 kW partial cabinet, 1 LCN connection (10 Gb LX), 1 IP network connection (10 Gb), 2 fiber cross connections and either the Network Time Protocol Feed or Precision Timing Protocol. Option D: 2 kW partial cabinet, 1 LCN connection (10 Gb LX), 1 IP network connection (10 Gb), 2 fiber cross connections and either the Network Time Protocol Feed or Precision Timing Protocol. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Users, including those with minimal power or cabinet space demands or those for which the costs attendant with having a dedicated cabinet or greater network connection bandwidth are too burdensome.7 4 The Exchange initially filed rule changes relating to its co-location services with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) in May 2018. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 83351 (May 31, 2018), 83 FR 26314 (June 6, 2018) (SR–NYSENAT–2018–07) (‘‘Co-location Notice’’). The Exchange operates a data center in Mahwah, New Jersey (the ‘‘data center’’) from which it provides co-location services to Users. 5 For purposes of the Exchange’s co-location services, a ‘‘User’’ means any market participant VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:00 Dec 27, 2019 Jkt 250001 that requests to receive co-location services directly from the Exchange. See id. at note 10. As specified in the Price List, a User that incurs co-location fees for a particular co-location service pursuant thereto would not be subject to co-location fees for the same co-location service charged by the Exchange’s affiliates the New York Stock Exchange LLC, NYSE American LLC, NYSE Arca, Inc., and NYSE Chicago, Inc. (collectively, the ‘‘Affiliate SROs’’). See id. at note 12. 6 See id. at 26317. PO 00000 Frm 00179 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 77072 (February 5, 2016), 81 FR 7394 (February 11, 2016) (SR–NYSE–2015–53). 8 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 84895 (December 20, 2018), 83 FR 67405 (December 28, 2019) (SR–NYSENAT–2018–26). 9 Affiliate SROs previously extended the MRC reduction for one year. See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 82223 (December 6, 2017) 82 FR 58459 (December 12, 2017) (SR–NYSE–2017–62); and 79715 (December 30, 2016), 82 FR 1777 (January. 6, 2017) (SR–NYSE–2016–91). E:\FR\FM\30DEN1.SGM 30DEN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 249 / Monday, December 30, 2019 / Notices Application and Impact of the Proposed Change The proposed change would apply to all PCS bundles. The proposed change would not apply differently to distinct types or sizes of market participants. Rather, it would apply to all Users equally. Users that require other sizes or combinations of cabinets, network connections and cross connects could still request them. As is currently the case, the purchase of any colocation service, including PCS bundles, is completely voluntary and the Price List is applied uniformly to all Users. who believe that co-location enhances the efficiency of their operations. The Commission has repeatedly expressed its preference for competition over regulatory intervention in determining prices, products, and services in the securities markets. Specifically, in Regulation NMS, the Commission highlighted the importance of market forces in determining prices and SRO revenues and recognized that current regulation of the market system ‘‘has been remarkably successful in promoting market competition in its broader forms that are most important to investors and listed companies.’’ 13 Competitive Environment A User may host another entity in its space within the data center. Such Users are called ‘‘Hosting Users,’’ and their customers are ‘‘Hosted Customers.’’ 10 Based on conversations with Users and potential customers, the Exchange believes that Hosting Users offer bundles (‘‘Hosting User Bundles’’) that include cabinet space and space on shared LCN and IP network connections—and that the Hosting User Bundles provide their end users with a service similar to that of the PCS bundles, but with a lower cost and latency.11 The Exchange believes that, by extending the existing eligibility for a 50% MRC reduction for another year, the proposed change may make PCS bundles more competitive with the services that Hosting Users offer. Importantly, the proposed extension would provide potential Users with a wider range of choices for the period of the extension, which would be especially beneficial for potential Users with minimal power or cabinet space demands or those for which the costs attendant with having a dedicated cabinet or greater network connection bandwidth are too burdensome.12 The Exchange operates in a highly competitive market in which exchanges and other vendors (i.e., Hosting Users) offer co-location services as a means to facilitate the trading and other market activities of those market participants General As is the case with all Exchange colocation arrangements, (i) neither a User nor any of the User’s customers would be permitted to submit orders directly to the Exchange unless such User or customer is a member organization, a Sponsored Participant or an agent thereof (e.g., a service bureau providing order entry services); (ii) use of the colocation services proposed herein would be completely voluntary and available to all Users on a non-discriminatory basis; 14 and (iii) a User would only incur one charge for the particular colocation service described herein, regardless of whether the User connects only to the Exchange or to the Exchange and one or more of the Affiliate SROs.15 10 A Hosting User is required to be a User, but because only Users can be Hosting Users, a Hosted Customer is not able to provide hosting services to any other entities in the space in which it is hosted. The Exchange allows Users to act as Hosting Users for a monthly fee. See Co-location Notice, supra note 4, at 26318. 11 Because Hosting Users’ services are not regulated, they may offer differentiated pricing and are not required to make their pricing public or disclose it to the Exchange. The Exchange therefore does not have direct visibility into the specific range of options, or cost thereof, offered by Hosting Users, and relies on third parties for information. 12 See supra note 7. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:00 Dec 27, 2019 Jkt 250001 2. Statutory Basis The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b) of the Act,16 in general, and furthers the objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,17 in particular, because it is designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation and 13 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 51808 (June 9, 2005), 70 FR 37496, 37499 (June 29, 2005). 14 As is currently the case, Users that receive colocation services from the Exchange will not receive any means of access to the Exchange’s trading and execution systems that is separate from, or superior to, that of other Users. In this regard, all orders sent to the Exchange enter the Exchange’s trading and execution systems through the same order gateway, regardless of whether the sender is co-located in the data center or not. In addition, co-located Users do not receive any market data or data service product that is not available to all Users, although Users that receive co-location services normally would expect reduced latencies, as compared to Users that are not co-located, in sending orders to, and receiving market data from, the Exchange. 15 See Co-location Notice, supra note 4, at 26315. Each of the Affiliate SROs has submitted substantially the same proposed rule change to propose the changes described herein. See SR– NYSE–2019–72, SR–NYSEAmer–2019–58, SR– NYSEArca–2019–97, and SR–NYSECHX–2019–27. 16 15 U.S.C. 78f(b). 17 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5). PO 00000 Frm 00180 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 72069 coordination with persons engaged in regulating, clearing, settling, processing information with respect to, and facilitating transactions in securities, to remove impediments to, and perfect the mechanisms of, a free and open market and a national market system and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest and does not unfairly discriminate between customers, issuers, brokers, or dealers. The Exchange also believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 6(b)(4) of the Act,18 because it provides for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other charges among its members, issuers and other persons using its facilities and does not unfairly discriminate between customers, issuers, brokers or dealers. The Proposed Change is Not Unfairly Discriminatory The Exchange believes its proposal is not unfairly discriminatory. The proposed change would not apply differently to distinct types or sizes of market participants. Rather, it would apply to all Users equally. The Exchange would continue to offer the four different PCS bundles with different cabinet footprints and network connections options. Users that require other sizes or combinations of cabinets, network connections and cross connects could still request them. As is currently the case, the purchase of any colocation service, including PCS bundles, would be completely voluntary. The proposed change would ensure that all Users that order a bundle on or before December 31, 2020 would have their MRC reduced by 50% for the first 24 months. Extending the period would make it more cost effective for current or potential Users to utilize co-location by offering a cost effective, convenient way to create a colocation environment, through the choice among PCS bundles with different cabinet footprints and network connections options. The Exchange expects that such Users would include those with minimal power or cabinet space demands and Users for which the costs attendant with having a dedicated cabinet or greater network connection bandwidth are too burdensome. The Proposed Change is Reasonable The Exchange believes its proposal is reasonable. The Exchange believes that it is reasonable to extend the period of eligibility for a 50% MRC reduction as an incentive to Users to utilize PCS bundles. Extending the existing 18 15 E:\FR\FM\30DEN1.SGM U.S.C. 78f(b)(4). 30DEN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 72070 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 249 / Monday, December 30, 2019 / Notices eligibility for a 50% MRC reduction for another year would provide smaller current or potential Users with minimal power or cabinet space demands with additional time to purchase a PCS bundle at a discounted rate. The Exchange believes that, by extending the existing eligibility for a 50% MRC reduction for another year, the proposed change may make PCS bundles more competitive with the services that Hosting Users offer. The proposed extension would continue to provide potential Users with a wider range of choices for the period of the extension. Finally, the Exchange believes that it is subject to significant competitive forces, as described below in the Exchange’s statement regarding the burden on competition. For the reasons above, the proposed changes do not unfairly discriminate between or among market participants that are otherwise capable of satisfying any applicable co-location fees, requirements, terms and conditions established from time to time by the Exchange. For these reasons, the Exchange believes that the proposal is consistent with the Act. The Proposed Change is an Equitable Allocation of Fees and Credits The Exchange believes its proposal equitably allocates its fees among its market participants. The proposed change would not apply differently to distinct types or sizes of market participants. Rather, it would apply to all Users equally. The Exchange would continue to offer the four different PCS bundles with different cabinet footprints and network connections options. Users that require other sizes or combinations of cabinets, network connections and cross connects could still request them. As is currently the case, the purchase of any colocation service, including PCS bundles, would be completely voluntary. Having the change apply to all PCS bundles would ensure that all Users that order a bundle on or before December 31, 2020 would have their MRC reduced by 50% for the first 24 months. Extending the period would make it more cost effective for current or potential Users to utilize co-location by continuing to offer a cost effective, convenient way to create a colocation environment, through the choice among PCS bundles with different cabinet footprints and network connections options. The Exchange expects that such Users would include those with minimal power or cabinet space demands and Users for which the costs attendant with having a dedicated cabinet or greater network connection bandwidth are too burdensome. Without this proposed rule change, potential Users choosing between a PCS bundle and a Hosting User Bundle would have fewer attractive options. This would be a detriment for them, especially for potential Users with minimal power or cabinet space demands or those for which the costs attendant with having a dedicated cabinet or greater network connection bandwidth are too burdensome.19 B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition 19 See supra note 7. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:00 Dec 27, 2019 The proposed rule changes will not impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of Section 6(b)(8) of the Act.20 Intramarket Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed change would place any burden on intramarket competition that is not necessary or appropriate. The proposed changes would enhance competition by extending the period of eligibility for a 50% MRC reduction to all Users that order a bundle on or before December 31, 2020. Such change would make it more cost effective for current or potential Users to utilize colocation by offering a cost effective, convenient way to create a colocation environment, through the choice among PCS bundles with different cabinet footprints and network connections options. The Exchange believes that, by extending the period of eligibility, the proposed change may make PCS bundles more attractive to potential Users who might otherwise opt to become Hosted Customers, and thus enhance the competitive environment for potential Users (who would then have more options from which to select). Importantly, the proposed extension would provide potential Users with a wider range of choices for the period of the extension, which would be especially beneficial for potential Users with minimal power or cabinet space demands or those for which the costs attendant with having a dedicated cabinet or greater network connection bandwidth are too burdensome. At the same time, however, no potential User would be obligated to purchase a PCS bundle, and it would still have the options offered by Hosting Users. 20 15 Jkt 250001 PO 00000 U.S.C. 78f(b)(8). Frm 00181 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 PCS bundles allow Users to select their desired cabinet footprint and network connections at a reduced MRC for the first 24 months. Such Users may choose, in turn, to pass on such cost savings to their customers. In addition to the proposed services being completely voluntary, they are available to all Users on an equal basis (i.e. the same products and services are available to all Users, and the extension of the 50% reduction for the MRC for the PCS bundles, would apply to all Users). Intermarket Competition The Exchange does not believe that the proposed fee would impose any burden on intermarket competition that is not necessary or appropriate. The proposed change is not meant to affect competition among national securities exchanges. Rather, the Exchange believes that the proposed change is a reasonable attempt to maintain a more level playing field between the Exchange and the Hosting Users, who compete for Hosted Customer business. Because Hosting Users’ services are not regulated, they may offer differentiated pricing and are not required to make their pricing public. The Exchange believes that the proposed change may make PCS bundles more attractive to potential Users who might otherwise opt to become Hosted Customers. The Exchange operates in a highly competitive market in which exchanges offer co-location services as a means to facilitate the trading and other market activities of those market participants who believe that co-location enhances the efficiency of their operations. Accordingly, fees charged for colocation services are constrained by the active competition for the order flow of, and other business from, such market participants. If a particular exchange charges excessive fees for co-location services, affected market participants will opt to terminate their co-location arrangements with that exchange, and adopt a possible range of alternative strategies, including placing their servers in a physically proximate location outside the exchange’s data center (which could be a competing exchange), or pursuing strategies less dependent upon the lower exchange-toparticipant latency associated with colocation. Accordingly, the exchange charging excessive fees would stand to lose not only co-location revenues but also the liquidity of the formerly colocated trading firms, which could have additional follow-on effects on the market share and revenue of the affected exchange. In such an environment, the Exchange must continually review, and consider adjusting, its services and E:\FR\FM\30DEN1.SGM 30DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 249 / Monday, December 30, 2019 / Notices related fees and credits to remain competitive with other exchanges. The Commission has repeatedly expressed its preference for competition over regulatory intervention in determining prices, products, and services in the securities markets. Specifically, in Regulation NMS, the Commission highlighted the importance of market forces in determining prices and SRO revenues and, also, recognized that current regulation of the market system ‘‘has been remarkably successful in promoting market competition in its broader forms that are most important to investors and listed companies.’’ 21 For the reasons described above, the Exchange believes that the proposed rule changes reflect this competitive environment. 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) 22 of the Act and subparagraph (f)(2) of Rule 19b–4 23 thereunder, because it establishes a due, fee, or other charge imposed by the Exchange. 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. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings under Section 19(b)(2)(B) 24 of the Act to determine whether the proposed rule change should be approved or disapproved. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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: 21 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 51808 (June 9, 2005), 70 FR 37496, 37499 (June 29, 2005). 22 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). 23 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(2). 24 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B). VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:00 Dec 27, 2019 Jkt 250001 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– NYSENAT–2019–32 on the subject line. 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–NYSENAT–2019–32. 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 website (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 website viewing and printing in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549 on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change. Persons submitting comments are cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying information from comment submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–NYSENAT–2019–32 andshould be submitted on or before January 21, 2020. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.25 Eduardo A. Aleman, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–28166 Filed 12–27–19; 8:45 am] SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–87839; File No. SR– NYSEARCA–2019–97] Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend the NYSE Arca Options Fees and Charges and the NYSE Arca Equities Fees and Charges To Extend for One Year a Fee Discount for the Partial Cabinet Solution Bundles Offered in Connection With the Exchange’s Co-location Services December 23, 2019. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) 1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Act’’) 2 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,3 notice is hereby given that, on December 16, 2019, NYSE Arca, Inc. (‘‘NYSE Arca’’ or the ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the self-regulatory organization. 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 amend the NYSE Arca Options Fees and Charges (the ‘‘Options Fee Schedule’’) and the NYSE Arca Equities Fees and Charges (the ‘‘Equities Fee Schedule’’ and, together with the Options Fee Schedule, the ‘‘Fee Schedules’’) to extend for one year a fee discount for the Partial Cabinet Solution bundles offered in connection with the Exchange’s colocation services. The proposed rule change is available on the Exchange’s website 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. BILLING CODE 8011–01–P 1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). U.S.C. 78a. 3 17 CFR 240.19b–4. 2 15 25 17 PO 00000 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). Frm 00182 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 72071 E:\FR\FM\30DEN1.SGM 30DEN1

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[Release No. 34-87838; File No. SR-NYSENAT-2019-32]


Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE National, Inc.; Notice of 
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend Its 
Price List To Extend for One Year a Fee Discount for the Partial 
Cabinet Solution Bundles Offered in Connection With the Exchange's Co-
Location Services

December 23, 2019.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 (the ``Act'') \2\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby 
given that, on December 16, 2019, NYSE National, Inc. (``NYSE 
National'' or the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange 
Commission (the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described 
in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the 
self-regulatory organization. The Commission is publishing this notice 
to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested 
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance 
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend its Price List to extend for one 
year a fee discount for the Partial Cabinet Solution bundles offered in 
connection with the Exchange's co-location services. The proposed rule 
change is available on the Exchange's website at www.nyse.com, at

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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 the 
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to amend the Price List related to co-
location \4\ services to extend a fee discount for the Partial Cabinet 
Solution (``PCS'') bundles that the Exchange offers Users.\5\
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    \4\ The Exchange initially filed rule changes relating to its 
co-location services with the Securities and Exchange Commission 
(``Commission'') in May 2018. See Securities Exchange Act Release 
No. 83351 (May 31, 2018), 83 FR 26314 (June 6, 2018) (SR-NYSENAT-
2018-07) (``Co-location Notice''). The Exchange operates a data 
center in Mahwah, New Jersey (the ``data center'') from which it 
provides co-location services to Users.
    \5\ For purposes of the Exchange's co-location services, a 
``User'' means any market participant that requests to receive co-
location services directly from the Exchange. See id. at note 10. As 
specified in the Price List, a User that incurs co-location fees for 
a particular co-location service pursuant thereto would not be 
subject to co-location fees for the same co-location service charged 
by the Exchange's affiliates the New York Stock Exchange LLC, NYSE 
American LLC, NYSE Arca, Inc., and NYSE Chicago, Inc. (collectively, 
the ``Affiliate SROs''). See id. at note 12.
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    There are four PCS bundles, each of which includes a partial 
cabinet; access to the Liquidity Center Network (``LCN'') and internet 
protocol (``IP'') network, the local area networks available in the 
data center; two fiber cross connections; and connectivity to one of 
two time feeds.\6\ The PCS bundles were designed to attract smaller 
Users, including those with minimal power or cabinet space demands or 
those for which the costs attendant with having a dedicated cabinet or 
greater network connection bandwidth are too burdensome.\7\
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    \6\ See id. at 26317.
    \7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 77072 (February 5, 
2016), 81 FR 7394 (February 11, 2016) (SR-NYSE-2015-53).
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    The Exchange offers Users that purchase a PCS bundle on or before 
December 31, 2019 a 50% reduction in the monthly recurring charges 
(``MRC'') for the first 24 months.\8\ The Exchange proposes to extend 
the 50% fee reduction to those Users that purchase a PCS bundle on or 
before December 31, 2020.\9\ The Exchange does not propose to amend the 
length of the discount period.
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    \8\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 84895 (December 20, 
2018), 83 FR 67405 (December 28, 2019) (SR-NYSENAT-2018-26).
    \9\ Affiliate SROs previously extended the MRC reduction for one 
year. See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 82223 (December 6, 
2017) 82 FR 58459 (December 12, 2017) (SR-NYSE-2017-62); and 79715 
(December 30, 2016), 82 FR 1777 (January. 6, 2017) (SR-NYSE-2016-
91).
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    The amended portion of the Price List would read as follows:

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         Type of service              Description      Amount of charge
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Partial Cabinet Solution          Option A: 1 kW      $7,500 initial
 bundles. Note: A User and its     partial cabinet,    charge per bundle
 Affiliates are limited to one     1 LCN connection    plus monthly
 Partial Cabinet Solution bundle   (1 Gb), 1 IP        charge per bundle
 at a time. A User and its         network             as follows:
 Affiliates must have an           connection (1       For Users
 Aggregate Cabinet Footprint of    Gb), 2 fiber        that order on or
 2 kW or less to qualify for a     cross connections   before December
 Partial Cabinet Solution          and either the      31, 2020: $3,000
 bundle. See Note 2 under          Network Time        monthly for first
 ``General Notes.''                Protocol Feed or    24 months of
                                   Precision Timing    service, and
                                   Protocol.           $6,000 monthly
                                                       thereafter.
                                                       For Users
                                                       that order after
                                                       December 31,
                                                       2020: $6,000
                                                       monthly.
                                  Option B: 2 kW      $7,500 initial
                                   partial cabinet,    charge per bundle
                                   1 LCN connection    plus monthly
                                   (1 Gb), 1 IP        charge per bundle
                                   network             as follows:
                                   connection (1       For Users
                                   Gb), 2 fiber        that order on or
                                   cross connections   before December
                                   and either the      31, 2020: $3,500
                                   Network Time        monthly for first
                                   Protocol Feed or    24 months of
                                   Precision Timing    service, and
                                   Protocol.           $7,000 monthly
                                                       thereafter.
                                                       For Users
                                                       that order after
                                                       December 31,
                                                       2020: $7,000
                                                       monthly.
                                  Option C: 1 kW      $10,000 initial
                                   partial cabinet,    charge per bundle
                                   1 LCN connection    plus monthly
                                   (10 Gb LX), 1 IP    charge per bundle
                                   network             as follows:
                                   connection (10      For Users
                                   Gb), 2 fiber        that order on or
                                   cross connections   before December
                                   and either the      31, 2020: $7,000
                                   Network Time        monthly for first
                                   Protocol Feed or    24 months of
                                   Precision Timing    service, and
                                   Protocol.           $14,000 monthly
                                                       thereafter.
                                                       For Users
                                                       that order after
                                                       December 31,
                                                       2020: $14,000
                                                       monthly.
                                  Option D: 2 kW      $10,000 initial
                                   partial cabinet,    charge per bundle
                                   1 LCN connection    plus monthly
                                   (10 Gb LX), 1 IP    charge per bundle
                                   network             as follows:
                                   connection (10      For Users
                                   Gb), 2 fiber        that order on or
                                   cross connections   before December
                                   and either the      31, 2020: $7,500
                                   Network Time        monthly for first
                                   Protocol Feed or    24 months of
                                   Precision Timing    service, and
                                   Protocol.           $15,000 monthly
                                                       thereafter.
                                                       For Users
                                                       that order after
                                                       December 31,
                                                       2020: $15,000
                                                       monthly.
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Application and Impact of the Proposed Change
    The proposed change would apply to all PCS bundles. The proposed 
change would not apply differently to distinct types or sizes of market 
participants. Rather, it would apply to all Users equally.
    Users that require other sizes or combinations of cabinets, network 
connections and cross connects could still request them. As is 
currently the case, the purchase of any colocation service, including 
PCS bundles, is completely voluntary and the Price List is applied 
uniformly to all Users.
Competitive Environment
    A User may host another entity in its space within the data center. 
Such Users are called ``Hosting Users,'' and their customers are 
``Hosted Customers.'' \10\
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    \10\ A Hosting User is required to be a User, but because only 
Users can be Hosting Users, a Hosted Customer is not able to provide 
hosting services to any other entities in the space in which it is 
hosted. The Exchange allows Users to act as Hosting Users for a 
monthly fee. See Co-location Notice, supra note 4, at 26318.
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    Based on conversations with Users and potential customers, the 
Exchange believes that Hosting Users offer bundles (``Hosting User 
Bundles'') that include cabinet space and space on shared LCN and IP 
network connections--and that the Hosting User Bundles provide their 
end users with a service similar to that of the PCS bundles, but with a 
lower cost and latency.\11\
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    \11\ Because Hosting Users' services are not regulated, they may 
offer differentiated pricing and are not required to make their 
pricing public or disclose it to the Exchange. The Exchange 
therefore does not have direct visibility into the specific range of 
options, or cost thereof, offered by Hosting Users, and relies on 
third parties for information.
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    The Exchange believes that, by extending the existing eligibility 
for a 50% MRC reduction for another year, the proposed change may make 
PCS bundles more competitive with the services that Hosting Users 
offer. Importantly, the proposed extension would provide potential 
Users with a wider range of choices for the period of the extension, 
which would be especially beneficial for potential Users with minimal 
power or cabinet space demands or those for which the costs attendant 
with having a dedicated cabinet or greater network connection bandwidth 
are too burdensome.\12\
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    \12\ See supra note 7.
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    The Exchange operates in a highly competitive market in which 
exchanges and other vendors (i.e., Hosting Users) offer co-location 
services as a means to facilitate the trading and other market 
activities of those market participants who believe that co-location 
enhances the efficiency of their operations. The Commission has 
repeatedly expressed its preference for competition over regulatory 
intervention in determining prices, products, and services in the 
securities markets. Specifically, in Regulation NMS, the Commission 
highlighted the importance of market forces in determining prices and 
SRO revenues and recognized that current regulation of the market 
system ``has been remarkably successful in promoting market competition 
in its broader forms that are most important to investors and listed 
companies.'' \13\
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    \13\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 51808 (June 9, 
2005), 70 FR 37496, 37499 (June 29, 2005).
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General
    As is the case with all Exchange co-location arrangements, (i) 
neither a User nor any of the User's customers would be permitted to 
submit orders directly to the Exchange unless such User or customer is 
a member organization, a Sponsored Participant or an agent thereof 
(e.g., a service bureau providing order entry services); (ii) use of 
the co-location services proposed herein would be completely voluntary 
and available to all Users on a non-discriminatory basis; \14\ and 
(iii) a User would only incur one charge for the particular co-location 
service described herein, regardless of whether the User connects only 
to the Exchange or to the Exchange and one or more of the Affiliate 
SROs.\15\
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    \14\ As is currently the case, Users that receive co-location 
services from the Exchange will not receive any means of access to 
the Exchange's trading and execution systems that is separate from, 
or superior to, that of other Users. In this regard, all orders sent 
to the Exchange enter the Exchange's trading and execution systems 
through the same order gateway, regardless of whether the sender is 
co-located in the data center or not. In addition, co-located Users 
do not receive any market data or data service product that is not 
available to all Users, although Users that receive co-location 
services normally would expect reduced latencies, as compared to 
Users that are not co-located, in sending orders to, and receiving 
market data from, the Exchange.
    \15\ See Co-location Notice, supra note 4, at 26315. Each of the 
Affiliate SROs has submitted substantially the same proposed rule 
change to propose the changes described herein. See SR-NYSE-2019-72, 
SR-NYSEAmer-2019-58, SR-NYSEArca-2019-97, and SR-NYSECHX-2019-27.
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent 
with Section 6(b) of the Act,\16\ in general, and furthers the 
objectives of Section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\17\ in particular, because 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 regulating, 
clearing, settling, processing information with respect to, and 
facilitating transactions in securities, to remove impediments to, and 
perfect the mechanisms of, a free and open market and a national market 
system and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest 
and does not unfairly discriminate between customers, issuers, brokers, 
or dealers. The Exchange also believes that the proposed rule change is 
consistent with Section 6(b)(4) of the Act,\18\ because it provides for 
the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other charges 
among its members, issuers and other persons using its facilities and 
does not unfairly discriminate between customers, issuers, brokers or 
dealers.
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    \16\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \17\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
    \18\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
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The Proposed Change is Not Unfairly Discriminatory
    The Exchange believes its proposal is not unfairly discriminatory.
    The proposed change would not apply differently to distinct types 
or sizes of market participants. Rather, it would apply to all Users 
equally. The Exchange would continue to offer the four different PCS 
bundles with different cabinet footprints and network connections 
options. Users that require other sizes or combinations of cabinets, 
network connections and cross connects could still request them. As is 
currently the case, the purchase of any colocation service, including 
PCS bundles, would be completely voluntary.
    The proposed change would ensure that all Users that order a bundle 
on or before December 31, 2020 would have their MRC reduced by 50% for 
the first 24 months. Extending the period would make it more cost 
effective for current or potential Users to utilize co-location by 
offering a cost effective, convenient way to create a colocation 
environment, through the choice among PCS bundles with different 
cabinet footprints and network connections options. The Exchange 
expects that such Users would include those with minimal power or 
cabinet space demands and Users for which the costs attendant with 
having a dedicated cabinet or greater network connection bandwidth are 
too burdensome.
The Proposed Change is Reasonable
    The Exchange believes its proposal is reasonable.
    The Exchange believes that it is reasonable to extend the period of 
eligibility for a 50% MRC reduction as an incentive to Users to utilize 
PCS bundles. Extending the existing

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eligibility for a 50% MRC reduction for another year would provide 
smaller current or potential Users with minimal power or cabinet space 
demands with additional time to purchase a PCS bundle at a discounted 
rate.
    The Exchange believes that, by extending the existing eligibility 
for a 50% MRC reduction for another year, the proposed change may make 
PCS bundles more competitive with the services that Hosting Users 
offer. The proposed extension would continue to provide potential Users 
with a wider range of choices for the period of the extension.
The Proposed Change is an Equitable Allocation of Fees and Credits
    The Exchange believes its proposal equitably allocates its fees 
among its market participants.
    The proposed change would not apply differently to distinct types 
or sizes of market participants. Rather, it would apply to all Users 
equally. The Exchange would continue to offer the four different PCS 
bundles with different cabinet footprints and network connections 
options. Users that require other sizes or combinations of cabinets, 
network connections and cross connects could still request them. As is 
currently the case, the purchase of any colocation service, including 
PCS bundles, would be completely voluntary.
    Having the change apply to all PCS bundles would ensure that all 
Users that order a bundle on or before December 31, 2020 would have 
their MRC reduced by 50% for the first 24 months. Extending the period 
would make it more cost effective for current or potential Users to 
utilize co-location by continuing to offer a cost effective, convenient 
way to create a colocation environment, through the choice among PCS 
bundles with different cabinet footprints and network connections 
options. The Exchange expects that such Users would include those with 
minimal power or cabinet space demands and Users for which the costs 
attendant with having a dedicated cabinet or greater network connection 
bandwidth are too burdensome.
    Without this proposed rule change, potential Users choosing between 
a PCS bundle and a Hosting User Bundle would have fewer attractive 
options. This would be a detriment for them, especially for potential 
Users with minimal power or cabinet space demands or those for which 
the costs attendant with having a dedicated cabinet or greater network 
connection bandwidth are too burdensome.\19\
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    \19\ See supra note 7.
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    Finally, the Exchange believes that it is subject to significant 
competitive forces, as described below in the Exchange's statement 
regarding the burden on competition.
    For the reasons above, the proposed changes do not unfairly 
discriminate between or among market participants that are otherwise 
capable of satisfying any applicable co-location fees, requirements, 
terms and conditions established from time to time by the Exchange.
    For these reasons, the Exchange believes that the proposal is 
consistent with the Act.

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

    The proposed rule changes will not impose any burden on competition 
that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of 
Section 6(b)(8) of the Act.\20\
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    \20\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(8).
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Intramarket Competition
    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed change would place 
any burden on intramarket competition that is not necessary or 
appropriate. The proposed changes would enhance competition by 
extending the period of eligibility for a 50% MRC reduction to all 
Users that order a bundle on or before December 31, 2020. Such change 
would make it more cost effective for current or potential Users to 
utilize co-location by offering a cost effective, convenient way to 
create a colocation environment, through the choice among PCS bundles 
with different cabinet footprints and network connections options. The 
Exchange believes that, by extending the period of eligibility, the 
proposed change may make PCS bundles more attractive to potential Users 
who might otherwise opt to become Hosted Customers, and thus enhance 
the competitive environment for potential Users (who would then have 
more options from which to select).
    Importantly, the proposed extension would provide potential Users 
with a wider range of choices for the period of the extension, which 
would be especially beneficial for potential Users with minimal power 
or cabinet space demands or those for which the costs attendant with 
having a dedicated cabinet or greater network connection bandwidth are 
too burdensome. At the same time, however, no potential User would be 
obligated to purchase a PCS bundle, and it would still have the options 
offered by Hosting Users.
    PCS bundles allow Users to select their desired cabinet footprint 
and network connections at a reduced MRC for the first 24 months. Such 
Users may choose, in turn, to pass on such cost savings to their 
customers. In addition to the proposed services being completely 
voluntary, they are available to all Users on an equal basis (i.e. the 
same products and services are available to all Users, and the 
extension of the 50% reduction for the MRC for the PCS bundles, would 
apply to all Users).
Intermarket Competition
    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed fee would impose 
any burden on intermarket competition that is not necessary or 
appropriate. The proposed change is not meant to affect competition 
among national securities exchanges. Rather, the Exchange believes that 
the proposed change is a reasonable attempt to maintain a more level 
playing field between the Exchange and the Hosting Users, who compete 
for Hosted Customer business. Because Hosting Users' services are not 
regulated, they may offer differentiated pricing and are not required 
to make their pricing public. The Exchange believes that the proposed 
change may make PCS bundles more attractive to potential Users who 
might otherwise opt to become Hosted Customers.
    The Exchange operates in a highly competitive market in which 
exchanges offer co-location services as a means to facilitate the 
trading and other market activities of those market participants who 
believe that co-location enhances the efficiency of their operations.
    Accordingly, fees charged for co-location services are constrained 
by the active competition for the order flow of, and other business 
from, such market participants. If a particular exchange charges 
excessive fees for co-location services, affected market participants 
will opt to terminate their co-location arrangements with that 
exchange, and adopt a possible range of alternative strategies, 
including placing their servers in a physically proximate location 
outside the exchange's data center (which could be a competing 
exchange), or pursuing strategies less dependent upon the lower 
exchange-to-participant latency associated with co-location. 
Accordingly, the exchange charging excessive fees would stand to lose 
not only co-location revenues but also the liquidity of the formerly 
co-located trading firms, which could have additional follow-on effects 
on the market share and revenue of the affected exchange. In such an 
environment, the Exchange must continually review, and consider 
adjusting, its services and

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related fees and credits to remain competitive with other exchanges.
    The Commission has repeatedly expressed its preference for 
competition over regulatory intervention in determining prices, 
products, and services in the securities markets. Specifically, in 
Regulation NMS, the Commission highlighted the importance of market 
forces in determining prices and SRO revenues and, also, recognized 
that current regulation of the market system ``has been remarkably 
successful in promoting market competition in its broader forms that 
are most important to investors and listed companies.'' \21\
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    \21\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 51808 (June 9, 
2005), 70 FR 37496, 37499 (June 29, 2005).
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    For the reasons described above, the Exchange believes that the 
proposed rule changes reflect this competitive environment.

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) \22\ of the Act and subparagraph (f)(2) of Rule 
19b-4 \23\ thereunder, because it establishes a due, fee, or other 
charge imposed by the Exchange.
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    \22\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \23\ 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. If the Commission 
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings under 
Section 19(b)(2)(B) \24\ of the Act to determine whether the proposed 
rule change should be approved or disapproved.
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    \24\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
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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 [email protected]. Please include 
File Number SR-NYSENAT-2019-32 on the subject line.

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-NYSENAT-2019-32. 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 website (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 website viewing and printing in 
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 
20549 on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 
3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection 
and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments 
received will be posted without change. Persons submitting comments are 
cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying 
information from comment submissions. You should submit only 
information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions 
should refer to File Number SR-NYSENAT-2019-32 and should be submitted 
on or before January 21, 2020.
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    \25\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, 
pursuant to delegated authority.\25\
Eduardo A. Aleman,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-28166 Filed 12-27-19; 8:45 am]
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