68 FR 53 pgs. 13347-13348 - Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change by the American Stock Exchange LLC To Add iShares SP 100 Index Fund to the List of Exchange Traded Funds for Which the Exchange Pays Non-Reimbursed Fees to Third Parties
Type: NOTICEVolume: 68Number: 53Pages: 13347 - 13348
Docket number: [Release No. 34-47489; File No. SR-Amex-2003-13]
FR document: [FR Doc. 03-6551 Filed 3-18-03; 8:45 am]
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. 34-47489; File No. SR-Amex-2003-13]
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change by the American Stock Exchange LLC To Add iShares SP 100 Index Fund to the List of Exchange Traded Funds for Which the Exchange Pays Non-Reimbursed Fees to Third Parties
March 12, 2003.
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 February 27, 2003, the American Stock Exchange LLC ("Amex" or "Exchange") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission" or "SEC") the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Amex has designated this proposal as one establishing or changing a due, fee, or other charge imposed by the Exchange under section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act,3which renders the proposal effective upon filing with the Commission. 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.
3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change
The Amex proposes to add the iShares SP 100 Index Fund to the list of Exchange Traded Funds ("ETFs") for which the Exchange pays non-reimbursed fees to third parties, (included in Note 4 to the Amex Equity Fee Schedule). The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Amex and at 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 Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of and basis for its proposal and discussed any comments it received regarding the proposal. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. The Amex 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 has included in Note 4 to the Amex Equity Fee Schedule a list of ETFs that are subject to transaction charges set forth in Item 9 to the Equity Fee Schedule, relating to ETFs for which the Exchange pays unreimbursed fees to a third party.4The Exchange is adding to this list the iShares SP 100 Index Fund (Symbol: OEF). This fund is listed on the Chicago Board Options Exchange and will be traded on the Amex pursuant to unlisted trading privileges.
Footnotes:
4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 46764 (November 1, 2002), 67 FR 68704 (November 12, 2002) (SR-Amex-2002-81).
2. Statutory Basis
The Exchange believes that the proposal is consistent with section 6(b) of the Act5in general and furthers the objectives of section 6(b)(4) of the Act6in particular in that it is designed to provide for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees, and other charges among Amex members and issuers and other persons using the Amex's facilities.
Footnotes:
5 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
6 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.
C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants or Others
No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the proposed rule change.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action
The proposed rule change has become effective pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act7and subparagraph (f)(2) of rule 19b-4 thereunder,8because it establishes or changes a due, fee, or other charge imposed by the Amex. At any time within 60 days of the filing of the 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:
7 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
8 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 proposal 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 Amex. All submissions should refer to file number SR-Amex-2003-13 and should be submitted by April 9, 2003.
For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.9
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
Footnotes:
9 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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