Federal Register #SR-NYSEARCA-2026-85

SEC Notice: NYSE Arca Proposed Rule Change to Options Fee Schedule for MSCI Index Options

This notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) details a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca, Inc. regarding options trading fees. - Government Buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - NYSE Arca, Inc. (self-regulatory organization, exchange operator) - OEMs and Vendors: - MSCI (Original Equipment Manufacturer for index options) - NYSE Arca, Inc. (exchange platform) - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services; the notice pertains to regulatory changes affecting trading fees and incentives - MSCI Index Options impacted: MSCI EAFE Index (MXEA), MSCI Emerging Markets Index (MXEF), MSCI World Index (MXWLD), MSCI ACWI Index (MXACW), MSCI USA Index (MXUSA) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Elimination of customer and professional customer fees for manual executions in all MSCI Index Options - Introduction of a $0.25 per contract rebate for floor brokers trading in MXEA and MXEF, subject to specific conditions - Rule change aims to increase liquidity and competitiveness in the options market - Effective date for fee changes is August 11, 2026 - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory change impacting fee structures and trading incentives on the exchange.

Description

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca, Inc. to modify the options fee schedule. The changes include eliminating customer and professional customer fees for manual executions in all MSCI Index Options and introducing a floor broker incentive for trading in certain MSCI related index options (MXEA and MXEF). The fee changes are proposed to be effective August 11, 2026. The proposal aims to attract more order flow and improve market quality for all market participants on the Exchange.

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