67 FR 68 pgs. 17098-17099 - Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change by the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. Relating to Increasing the Amount of the Late Charge Imposed Pursuant to Exchange Rule 50
Type: NOTICEVolume: 67Number: 68Pages: 17098 - 17099
Docket number: [Release No. 34-45681; File No. SR-PHLX-2002-19]
FR document: [FR Doc. 02-8515 Filed 4-8-02; 8:45 am]
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. 34-45681; File No. SR-PHLX-2002-19]
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change by the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. Relating to Increasing the Amount of the Late Charge Imposed Pursuant to Exchange Rule 50
April 2, 2002.
Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act"),1and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,2notice is hereby given that on March 15, 2002, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. ("Phlx" or "Exchange") 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 by the Phlx. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
Footnotes:
1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
2 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change
The Phlx proposes to amend the amount of the late charge that is imposed by the Phlx as set forth in Phlx Rule 50. Currently, the late charge is set at a rate of 1 percent simple interest for each thirty-day period or fraction thereof, calculated on a daily basis, during which accounts payable to the Exchange remain outstanding at least thirty-one days. The Exchange proposes to increase the amount of the late charge from 1 percent to 1.5 percent. All other provisions relating to the Exchange's late charge as specified in Rule 50 would remain the same.
The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Office of the Secretary, the Phlx, and the Commission.
II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change
In its filing with the Commission, the Phlx included statements concerning the purpose of, and basis for, 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. The Phlx has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.
A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change
1. Purpose
The Exchange is proposing to increase the amount of the late charge imposed by the Exchange from 1 percent to 1.5 percent in order to encourage members to pay, on a timely basis, monies due and owed the Exchange, which, in turn, should deter the practice of late payments.
The Exchange notes that the proposed fee change will be effective with respect to all account receivable balances that are due to Phlx on or after April 1, 2002. Thus, delinquent balances due in March at a rate of 1 percent will be charged a rate of 1.5 percent effective April 1, 2002.
2. Statutory Basis
The Exchange believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with section 6(b) of the Act3in general, and furthers the objectives of section 6(b)(4) of the Act4in particular, in that it is an equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other charges among the Exchange's members who do not make timely payments to the Exchange. The Exchange also believes that the higher interest rate should encourage prompt payment of monies due and owed the Exchange.
Footnotes:
3 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
4 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received from Members, Participants, or Others
The Exchange has neither solicited nor received any written comments on the proposed rule change.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action
Because the foregoing proposed rule change establishes or changes a due, fee, or charge imposed by the Exchange, it has become effective upon filling pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act,5and Rule 19b-4(f)(2)6thereunder. At any time within 60 days of the filing of such proposed rule change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.
Footnotes:
5 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
6 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(2).
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 relating 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 Room. Copies of such filing will also be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Phlx. All submissions should refer to File No. SR-Phlx-2002-19 and should be submitted by April 30, 2002.
For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.7
Footnotes:
7 17 CFR 240.30-3(a)(12).
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
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