On March 19, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved a proposed rule change filed by Cboe Exchange, Inc. (CBOE) related to permissible off-floor position transfers. Generally, CBOE requires a Trading Permit Holder (TPH) to effect transactions in listed options on an exchange. However, certain types of transfers involving TPH positions are permitted to be effected off the exchange. The approved rule change adds four types of additional off-floor transfers:
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SEC Approves CBOE’s Proposed Rule Change Regarding the Off-Floor Transfer of Options Positions
On October 17, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved a rule proposal filed by Cboe Exchange, Inc. (CBOE) allowing the off-floor transfers of options positions by Trading Permit Holders (TPHs) under a new circumstance.
Under proposed Rule 6.9, positions in options listed on CBOE would be permitted to be transferred outside CBOE by a TPH in connection with transactions to purchase or redeem creation units of exchange-traded fund (ETF) shares between an “authorized participant” and the issuer of such ETF shares.
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SEC Issues Order Instituting Proceedings Regarding CBOE’s Proposed Rule Change on Off-Floor Position Transfers
On October 21, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an Order Instituting Proceedings (the Order) to determine whether to approve a proposed rule change filed by Cboe Exchange, Inc. (CBOE) regarding off-floor position transfers.
Generally, CBOE requires a Trading Permit Holder (TPH) to effect transactions in listed options on an exchange.
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CBOE Proposes Amendments to Rule 6.49A Concerning Off-Floor Position Transfers Including RWA Transfers
CBOE Exchange, Inc. (CBOE) recently filed a proposal to amend its Rule 6.49A to amend provisions related to permissible off-floor position transfers. Generally, CBOE Rule 6.49A(a) specifies limited circumstances in which CBOE Trading Permit Holders (TPHs) may transfer their positions off the floor. CBOE proposes to add four events where an off-floor transfer would be permitted to occur.
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CBOE Proposes Amendments to Rule 6.49A to Eliminate On-Floor Position Transfers Procedures
CBOE Exchange, Inc. (CBOE) recently filed a proposal to amend its Rule 6.49A to delete the provisions therein related to on-floor position transfers and amend the provision regarding presidential exemptions. Generally, CBOE Rule 6.49(a) requires that transactions of option contracts listed on the exchange for a premium in excess of $1.00 to be effected on…
CBOE Proposes Changes to Its Processes and Rules Concerning Investigative and Disciplinary Matters
CBOE Exchange, Inc. (CBOE) has proposed amendments to Chapter 17 of the CBOE Options Rules regarding investigative and disciplinary matters involving CBOE Trading Permit Holders (TPHs) and their associated persons. In particular, the amendments reflect updates to CBOE’s rules and processes related to:
- complaints and investigations;
- expedited proceedings;
- the issuance of charges (and answers thereto);
- hearings (including decisions made pursuant to a hearing and the review of decisions);
- summary proceedings;
- settlements;
- judgment and sanctions;
- service of notice;
- reporting to the Central Registration Depository; and
- imposition of fines for minor rule violations.
Web Based Surveillance Reports
In a regulatory circular to Trading Permit Holders (TPHs), the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) announced that as of August 10 it has made the Book Trade Through Surveillance Reports available to TPHs on its Web Based Surveillance Firm Reports page.
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