Federal Register #SR-NYSEARCA-2026-87

Proposed Rule Change to NYSE Arca Options Fee Schedule for Manual Transactions

This notice concerns a proposed rule change to the NYSE Arca Options Fee Schedule, as published by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). - Government Buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Division of Trading and Markets - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a regulatory action - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The rule change modifies fees and rebates for manual options transactions on NYSE Arca - Key changes: - Increase in per contract fee for Market Makers' manual transactions in non-Penny issues from $0.50 to $0.90 - Establishment of a $0.20 per contract rebate for Floor Broker orders trading with Market Makers on the Trading Floor - Rebate applies in lieu of other rebates for Floor Brokers in the FB Prepay Program - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The changes are designed to incentivize Floor Broker participation and maintain Market Maker activity - Aims to enhance liquidity, competition, and market quality on the Exchange - No procurement or acquisition of goods/services; this is a fee schedule amendment

Description

This notice pertains to a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca, Inc. to amend the fee schedule for manual transactions on the NYSE Arca options market. The proposal includes increasing the per contract fee for Market Makers' manual transactions in non-Penny issues and establishing a rebate payable to Floor Broker orders that trade with Market Maker orders on the Trading Floor. The changes aim to incentivize Floor Brokers' participation and improve the Exchange's competitiveness and market quality. The rule change is effective immediately upon filing.

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