66 FR 8 pgs. 2462-2463 - Self-Regulatory Organizations; Emerging Markets Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of a Proposed Rule Change Related to Making a Security Ineligible for Processing
Type: NOTICEVolume: 66Number: 8Pages: 2462 - 2463
Docket number: [Docket No. Release No. 34-43810; File No. SR-EMCC-00-07]
FR document: [FR Doc. 01-895 Filed 1-10-01; 8:45 am]
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Docket No. Release No. 34-43810; File No. SR-EMCC-00-07]
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Emerging Markets Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of a Proposed Rule Change Related to Making a Security Ineligible for Processing
January 4, 2001.
Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act"),1notice is hereby given that on August 28, 2000, the Emerging Markets Clearing Corporation ("EMCC") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which items have been prepared primarily by EMCC. The Commission is publishing this notice and order to solicit comments from interested persons and to grant accelerated approval of the proposal.
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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 permits EMCC in certain circumstances to remove a security from its list of EMCC eligible instruments and to exit open transactions in that security from its clearance system.
II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change
In its filing with the Commission, EMCC 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. EMCC 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 the text of the summaries prepared by EMCC.
(A) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change
EMCC's rules permit EMCC to remove a security from its list of those securities eligible for processing through EMCC's system in certain circumstances. However, EMCC's rules do not permit EMCC to exit any pending trades in such a security from its system for any reason other than where the security is no longer deliverable through a qualified securities depository. Without the ability to exit pending trades from its processing system, there may be circumstances where a member may lose important rights in a security by virtue of the continued inclusion of its trades in EMCC's processing system.
The proposed rule change therefore would permit EMCC to make a security ineligible for processing in its system and to exit pending trades in that security by issuing appropriate instructions to its affected members if in EMCC's judgment a member may lose important rights by reason of the security's continued status as an EMCC eligible instrument. For example, where an EMCC eligible instruments is subject to a restructuring which includes a voluntary exchange offer, a party to a pending trade in that security may lose the right to receive the exchange security of its original counterparty does not take appropriate protective action. In that case, the parties can best protect their rights by dealing directly with each other outside of EMCC. In that event, EMCC would notify all members of the security's removal and issue instructions in a manner it determines is appropriate to the affected members and to the extent applicable to the relevant qualified securities depository naming members as the contraparties to the affected transactions. EMCC would issue such instructions with a view towards minimizing the number of such instructions issued in a given instance.
EMCC believes that this rule change will facilitate the prompt and accurate clearance and settlement of emerging market securities transactions and therefore believes that it is consistent with section 17A(b)(3)(F) of the Act.3
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3 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
(B) Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition
EMCC does not believe that the proposed rule change will have an impact on or impose a 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 relating to the proposed rule change have been solicited or received. EMCC will notify the Commission of any written comments received by EMCC.
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 thereunder and 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. The proposed rule is designed and should enable EMCC to help its members not lose important rights with respect to emerging market debt securities which are subject to restructurings or other similar actions. As a result, the rule change should promote the prompt and accurate clearance and settlement of the securities transactions.
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4 15 U.S.C. 78q-1(b)(3)(F).
EMCC 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 finds good cause for approving the rule change prior to the thirtieth day after publication of the notice of filing because approval to this proposed rule filing will allow EMCC to be prepared to take the appropriate actions wherever the next restructuring or similar event occurs which involves an EMCC eligible instrument.
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, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549. Copies of such filing will also be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of EMCC. All submissions should refer to File No. SR-EMCC-00-07 and should be submitted by February 1, 2001.
It is therefore ordered, pursuant to section 19(b)(2) of the Act,5that the proposed rule change (File No. SR-EMCC-00-07) be and hereby is approved.
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5 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
For the Commission by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.6
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6 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
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