Notice2022-27653
Self-Regulatory Organizations: Investors Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend its Fee Schedule To Reflect Adjustments to FINRA's Registration Fees Related to the Central Registration Depository
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December 21, 2022
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 244 (Wednesday, December 21, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78136-78138]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-27653]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. 34-96506; File No. SR-IEX-2022-13]
Self-Regulatory Organizations: Investors Exchange LLC; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend its
Fee Schedule To Reflect Adjustments to FINRA's Registration Fees
Related to the Central Registration Depository
December 15, 2022.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) \1\ of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (the ``Act'') \2\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\3\ notice is hereby
given that, on December 13, 2022, the Investors Exchange LLC (``IEX''
or the ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I,
II and III below, which Items have been prepared by the self-regulatory
organization. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit
comments on the proposed rule change from interested persons.
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\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 15 U.S.C. 78a.
\3\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 19(b)(1) under the Act, and
Rule 19b-4 thereunder, IEX is filing with the Commission a proposed
rule change pursuant to IEX Rule 15.110(a) to amend its Fee Schedule to
reflect adjustments to FINRA's Registration Fees related to the Central
Registration Depository, which will be collected by FINRA. The Exchange
has designated this proposal as establishing or changing a due, fee, or
other charge imposed by the self-regulatory organization, whether or
not the person is a member of the self-regulatory organization, which
renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing, pursuant to
Section 19(b)(3(A)(ii) of the Act.\4\
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\4\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
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The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Exchange's
website at <a href="http://www.iextrading.com">www.iextrading.com</a>, at the principal office of the Exchange,
and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.
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 self-regulatory organization
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 self-regulatory organization
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
IEX is proposing, pursuant to IEX Rule 15.110(a), to amend its Fee
Schedule \5\ to reflect adjustments to FINRA's Registration Fees and
Fingerprinting Fees in connection with the Central Registration
Depository (``CRD system'').\6\ The FINRA fees are
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collected and retained by FINRA via Web CRD for the registration of
employees of IEX Members who are not FINRA members. Because FINRA
separately collects the CRD system fee for any IEX Member \7\ that is
also a FINRA member,\8\ this fee filing only applies to IEX Members who
are not FINRA members.
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\5\ See <a href="https://exchange.iex.io/resources/trading/fee-schedule/">https://exchange.iex.io/resources/trading/fee-schedule/</a>.
\6\ The CRD system is the central licensing and registration
system for the U.S. securities industry. The CRD system enables
individuals and firms seeking registration with multiple states and
self-regulatory organizations to do so by submitting a single form,
fingerprint card and a combined payment of fees to FINRA. Through
the CRD system, FINRA maintains the qualification, employment and
disciplinary histories of registered associated persons of broker
dealers.
\7\ See IEX Rule 1.160(s).
\8\ IEX Members that are also FINRA members are charged CRD
system fees according to Section (4) of Schedule A to the FINRA By-
Laws.
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Effective January 2, 2023, FINRA expects to increase (1) from $110
to $155 the fee it charges for the additional processing of each
initial or amended Form U4, Form U5 or Form BD that includes the
initial reporting, amendment, or certification of one or more
disclosure events or proceedings; (2) from $45 to $70 the annual fee
for each of the Member's registered representatives and principals for
system processing; and (3) from $15 to $20 the fee \9\ for processing
and posting to the CRD system each set of fingerprint cards submitted
electronically by the Member.\10\ Accordingly, IEX is proposing to
update the corresponding fees on its Fee Schedule to reflect the new
FINRA processing fees. IEX proposes to have these new fees take effect
starting January 2, 2023. Because these costs are borne by FINRA when a
non-FINRA member uses the CRD system, FINRA will continue to collect
and retain these fees for the registration of associated persons of IEX
Members that are not also FINRA members.
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\9\ This increase is in addition to a pass-through of any other
charge imposed by the United States Department of Justice for
processing each set of fingerprints. The FBI fingerprint charge is
currently $11.25. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 67247
(June 25, 2012) 77 FR 38866 (June 29, 2012) (SR-FINRA-2012-030).
\10\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 90176 (October 14,
2020), 85 FR 66592 (October 20, 2020) (SR-FINRA-2020-032) (``FINRA
Fee Filing'').
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2. Statutory Basis
IEX believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the
provisions of Section 6(b) of the Act,\11\ of the Act in general, and
furthers the objectives of Sections 6(b)(4) and 6(b)(5) of the Act,\12\
in particular, in that it provides for the equitable allocation of
reasonable fees and other charges among its members, and does not
unfairly discriminate between customers, issuers, brokers and dealers.
All similarly situated Members are subject to the same fee structure,
and every Member firm must use the CRD system for registration and
disclosure.
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\11\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
\12\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(4) and (5).
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The proposed fee is reasonable because it is identical to the fee
adopted by FINRA for use of the Web CRD system for disclosure and the
registration of associated persons of FINRA members.\13\ Thus, the
Exchange's Fee Schedule will reflect the current registration rate that
will be assessed by FINRA as of January 2, 2023 for any IEX Members
that are not also FINRA members. IEX also believes the proposed fee
change is reasonable, because, as noted in the FINRA Fee Filing, FINRA
is increasing the CRD system fees to provide enough revenue to support
its regulatory mission.\14\
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\13\ See supra note 10.
\14\ See supra note 10.
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The Exchange believes that its proposal to increase (1) from $110
to $155 the fee it charges for the additional processing of each
initial or amended Form U4, Form U5 or Form BD that includes the
initial reporting, amendment, or certification of one or more
disclosure events or proceedings; (2) from $45 to $70 the annual fee
for each of the Member's registered representatives and principals for
system processing; and (3) from $15 to $20 the fee for processing and
posting to the CRD system each set of fingerprint cards submitted
electronically by the Member is equitable and not unfairly
discriminatory because the equivalent fees will be charged by FINRA of
all users of the CRD system, whether or not they are FINRA members.\15\
Therefore, all users of the CRD system will equally bear the cost of
maintaining the system.\16\
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\15\ Because the Exchange will not be collecting or retaining
these fees, therefore, the Exchange will also not be in a position
to apply them in an inequitable or unfairly discriminatory manner.
\16\ See supra note 10.
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FINRA further noted its belief that the proposed fees are
reasonable because they help to ensure the integrity of the information
in the CRD system, which is important because the Commission, FINRA,
other self-regulatory organizations and state securities regulators use
the CRD system to make licensing and registration decisions, among
other things.\17\
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\17\ See supra note 10.
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition
IEX does not believe that the proposed rule change will result in
any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act, as amended. Specifically, the
Exchange believes that the proposed fees will result in the same
regulatory fees being charged to all Members required to report
information to the CRD system and for services performed by FINRA,
regardless of whether or not such Members are FINRA members.
C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others
Written comments were neither solicited nor received.
III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action
The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(ii) \18\ of the Act.
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\18\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
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At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend 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. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings under
Section 19(b)(2)(B) \19\ of the Act to determine whether the proposed
rule change should be approved or disapproved.
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\19\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
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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. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:
Electronic Comments
<bullet> Use the Commission's internet comment form (<a href="http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml">http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml</a>); or
<bullet> Send an email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3d4f485158105e5250505853494e7d4e585e135a524b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="97e5e2fbf2baf4f8fafaf2f9e3e4d7e4f2f4b9f0f8e1">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include
File Number SR-IEX-2022-13 on the subject line.
Paper Comments
<bullet> Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities
and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.
All submissions should refer to File Number SR-IEX-2022-13. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the
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Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please
use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the
Commission's internet website (<a href="http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml">http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml</a>).
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 website viewing and printing in
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC
20549, on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing will also be available for inspection
and copying at the IEX's principal office and on its internet website
at <a href="http://www.iextrading.com">www.iextrading.com</a>. All comments received will be posted without
change. Persons submitting comments are cautioned that we do not redact
or edit personal identifying information from comment submissions. You
should submit only information that you wish to make available
publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-IEX-2022-13
and should be submitted on or before January 11, 2023.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\20\
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\20\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-27653 Filed 12-20-22; 8:45 am]
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