68 FR 122 pg. 37889 - Self-Regulatory Organizations; the New York Stock Exchange, Inc.; Order Granting Approval to Proposed Rule Change Relating to the NYSE Broker Volume Web Service
Type: NOTICEVolume: 68Number: 122Page: 37889
Docket number: [Release No. 34-48060; File No. SR-NYSE-2003-11]
FR document: [FR Doc. 03-16008 Filed 6-24-03; 8:45 am]
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. 34-48060; File No. SR-NYSE-2003-11]
Self-Regulatory Organizations; the New York Stock Exchange, Inc.; Order Granting Approval to Proposed Rule Change Relating to the NYSE Broker Volume Web Service
June 19, 2003.
On April 22, 2003, the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. ("NYSE" or "Exchange") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission"), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act")1and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,2a proposed rule change to establish fees to make NYSE Broker Volume information available via a new web-based service ("NYSE Broker Volume Web Service"). The proposal was published for comment in the Federal Register on May 14, 2003.3The Commission received no comments on the proposal.
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1 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
2 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
3 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 47813 (May 8, 2003), 68 FR 25923.
The Commission finds that the proposed rule change is consistent with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations thereunder applicable to a national securities exchange4and, in particular, the requirements of Section 6 of the Act5and the rules and regulations thereunder. The Commission finds specifically that the proposed rule change is consistent with sections 6(b)(4) and (5) of the Act.6Section 6(b)(4)7requires the rules of an exchange to provide for the equitable allocation of reasonable dues, fees and other charges among members and issuers and other persons using any facility or system that the exchange operates or controls. Section 6(b)(5)8requires that the rules of a national securities exchange be designed to foster cooperation and coordination with persons engaged in facilitating transactions in securities, and are not designed to permit unfair discrimination between customers, issuers, brokers or dealers. The Commission finds that the proposal is consistent with these Sections of the Act.
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4 In approving this proposed rule change, the Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
5 15 U.S.C. 78f.
6 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4) and (5).
7 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4).
8 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
It is therefore ordered, pursuant to section 19(b)(2) of the Act,9that the proposed rule change (SR-NYSE-2003-11) be, and it hereby is, approved.
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9 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.10
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
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10 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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