Federal Register #SR-CBOE-2026-084

Cboe Exchange proposal to allow clearing by any registered clearing agency

This SEC notice covers a proposed Cboe Exchange rule change, not a government purchase. - Government agency: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which published the notice and is seeking public comments. - Proposal: Cboe Exchange, Inc. would revise its rules so options listed on the Exchange could be cleared by any registered clearing agency, rather than only The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC). - Stated effect: Cboe says the proposal would not change how currently listed options are cleared. - Procurement: No products, services, quantities, or part numbers are requested.

Description

Cboe Exchange, Inc. filed a proposed rule change to amend the definition of “Clearing Corporation” in its rules and make corresponding changes throughout its rules. The proposal would make the Exchange’s rules clearing-agency-neutral, allowing options listed on the Exchange to be cleared by any registered clearing agency rather than only OCC. The Exchange states that the change would not affect how currently listed options are cleared. The notice invites public comments on whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Securities Exchange Act.

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