Federal Register #4-546

SEC Amendment Adds Investors Exchange LLC to Options Order Protection Plan

This notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announces a technical amendment to the Options Order Protection and Locked/Crossed Market Plan. - The amendment adds Investors Exchange LLC (IEX) as a new participant to the plan. - The plan provides a framework for order protection and resolving locked/crossed markets in eligible options classes. - Other exchanges currently or previously participating include: - BOX Options Exchange LLC - Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) - Cboe BZX Exchange - Cboe C2 Exchange - Cboe EDGX Exchange - MEMX LLC - MIAX - MIAX Emerald LLC - MIAX Pearl - MIAX Sapphire LLC - Nasdaq - Nasdaq BX - Nasdaq GEMX - Nasdaq ISE - Nasdaq MRX - Nasdaq Phlx - NYSE American - NYSE Arca - No products, services, or procurement actions are requested in this notice. - The amendment is described as technical and ministerial, with public comments invited.

Description

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an amendment to the Options Order Protection and Locked/Crossed Market Plan to include Investors Exchange LLC as a participant. This amendment adds IEX as a Participant to the Plan, which establishes a framework for order protection and addressing locked and crossed markets in eligible options classes. The amendment has immediate effectiveness and is designated as involving solely technical or ministerial matters. The notice solicits comments on the amendment from interested persons.

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