Federal Register #SR-IEX-2026-27

SEC Notice: Proposed Rule Change to Enhance IEX Options Risk Controls

This notice concerns a proposed regulatory change by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) affecting options trading risk controls: - Government Buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Investors Exchange LLC (IEX) is the only organization mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The notice details proposed amendments to IEX Rule 22.250 and 22.260 - Key changes include: - Enhancement of activity-based risk controls for IEX Options Members - Introduction of a Priority Customer Multiplier - Conforming and typographical corrections to existing rules - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The proposal is regulatory in nature, not a procurement - Focus is on improving operational clarity and risk management for options trading members - No contract, purchase, or acquisition is involved

Description

This notice pertains to a proposed rule change filed by Investors Exchange LLC to enhance certain activity-based risk controls applicable to IEX Options Members as set forth in IEX Rule 22.250. The changes include modifications to improve risk management and operational clarity, as well as conforming and typo clean-up changes to IEX Rules 22.250 and 22.260. The proposal aims to provide options members with enhanced tools to manage market risk and includes the introduction of a Priority Customer Multiplier to adjust risk control calculations.

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