67 FR 233 pgs. 72256-72257 - Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of a Proposed Rule Change Relating to the Acceptance of Trade Data
Type: NOTICEVolume: 67Number: 233Pages: 72256 - 72257
Docket number: (Release No. 34-46913; File No. SR-NSCC-2002-09)
FR document: [FR Doc. 02-30662 Filed 12-3-02; 8:45 am]
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
(Release No. 34-46913; File No. SR-NSCC-2002-09)
Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of a Proposed Rule Change Relating to the Acceptance of Trade Data
November 26, 2002.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act")1notice is hereby given that on October 24, 2002, National Securities Clearing Corporation ("NSCC") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared primarily by NSCC. The Commission is publishing this notice and order to solicit comments from interested persons and to grant approval of the proposed rule change.
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1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change
The proposed rule change would amend NSCC's rules to provide that NSCC may accept trade data from derivatives clearing organizations.
II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change
In its filing with the Commission, NSCC included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. NSCC has prepared summaries, set forth in sections (A), (B) and (C) below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.2
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2 The Commission has modified parts of these statements.
(A) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change
The purpose of the proposed rule filing is to allow NSCC to accept trade data from derivatives clearing organizations ("DCOs") that are registered or deemed registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission pursuant to the Commodity Exchange Act. OneChicago LLC has developed a physically-settled, narrow-based security index futures that wills delivery of the underlying securities at expiration. To facilitate the settlement of these futures at expiration, NSCC will need to receive trade date relating to exercise obligations.
NSCC's rules currently provide that NSCC may accept trade data from self regulatory organizations ("SROs)", as defined in the Act.3In its connection with OneChicago and these physically-settled, narrow-based security index futures, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange ("CME") will have trade data relating to expiration obligations necessary for settlement. While the CME is a DCO, it is not an SRO. In order to be able to accept trade data from the CME, NSCC is proposing to amend Section 5 of its Rule 7 (Comparison and Trade Recording Operation) to provided that NSCC may accept trade data from DCOs that are registered or deemed to be registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission pursuant to the Commodity Exchange Act.
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3 Section 3(a)(26) of the Act defines an SRO as any national securities exchange, registered securities association, registered clearing agency, or (solely for purposes of sections 19(b), 19(c), an 23(b) of the Act) the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board established by Section 15B of the Act.
NSCC believes that the proposed rule filing is consistent with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations there under because it promotes the prompt and accurate clearance and settlement of securities transactions.
(B) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition
NSCC does not believe that the proposed rule change would have an impact on or impose a burden on competition.
(C) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others
No written comments relating to the proposed rule change have been solicited or received. NSCC will notify the Commission of any written comments received by NSCC.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action
The Commission finds that the proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations there under particularly with the requirements of Section 17A(b)(3)(F).4Section 17A(b)(3)(F) requires that the rules of a clearing agency be designed to promote the prompt and accurate clearance and settlement of securities transactions. By authorizing NSCC to accept trade data from registered DCOs, the proposed rule change will allow NSCC to accept trade relating to expiration obligations of security futures from CME or any other DCO with such information. As a result, the proposed rule change promotes the prompt and accurate clearance and settlement of security futures.
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4 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
NSCC has requested that the Commission approve the proposed rule change prior to the thirtieth day after publication of the notice of the filing. The Commission funds good cause for approving the rule change prior to the thirtieth day after publication because by so approving NSCC will be able to accept trade data from the CME on these physically-settled, narrow-based security index futures once they begin trading in the near future.
IV. Solicitation of Comments
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Persons making written submissions should file six copies thereof with the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street NW., Washington, DC 20549-0609. Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications related to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Section, 450 Fifth Street NW., Washington, DC 20549. Copies of such filing will also be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of NSCC. All submissions should refer to the File No. SR-NSCC-2002-09 and should be submitted by December 26, 2002.
V. Conclusion
On the basis of the foregoing, the Commission finds that the proposal is consistent with the requirements of the Act and in particular with the requirements of Section 17A of the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder.
It is therefore ordered, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act, that the proposed rule change (File No. SR-NSCC-2002-09) be and hereby is approved on an accelerated basis.
For the Commission by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.5
Footnotes:
5 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
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