Notice2023-18675
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Its Rules in Connection With the Number of Legs of a Complex Order That May Be Entered on a Single Order Ticket at the Time of Systemization
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 167 (Wednesday, August 30, 2023)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18675]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. 34-98216; File No. SR-CBOE-2023-041]
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe Exchange, Inc.; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend
Its Rules in Connection With the Number of Legs of a Complex Order That
May Be Entered on a Single Order Ticket at the Time of Systemization
August 24, 2023.
Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that
on August 17, 2023, Cboe Exchange, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or ``Cboe
Options'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II
below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange
filed the proposal pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the Act \3\
and Rule 19b-4(f)(6) thereunder.\4\ 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\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(iii).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change
Cboe Exchange, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or ``Cboe Options'') proposes
to amend its Rules in connection with the number of legs of a complex
order that may be entered on a single order ticket at the time of
systemization. The text of the proposed rule change is provided in
Exhibit 5.
The text of the proposed rule change is also available on the
Exchange's website (<a href="http://www.cboe.com/AboutCBOE/CBOELegalRegulatoryHome.aspx">http://www.cboe.com/AboutCBOE/CBOELegalRegulatoryHome.aspx</a>), at the Exchange's Office of the
Secretary, 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 Exchange 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 Exchange 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 proposes to amend its Rules in connection with the
number of legs of a complex order that may be entered on a single order
ticket at the time of systemization, for certain complex order types.
Specifically, Rule 5.7(f) currently provides that each order,
cancellation of, or change to an order transmitted to the Exchange must
be ``systematized'' in a format approved by the Exchange, either before
it is sent to the Exchange or upon receipt on the Exchange's trading
floor. An order is systematized if (1) the order is sent electronically
to the Exchange or (2) the order that is sent to the Exchange non-
electronically (e.g., telephone orders) is input electronically into
the Exchange's systems contemporaneously upon receipt on the Exchange,
and prior to representation of the order. Any proprietary system
approved by the Exchange on the Exchange's trading floor that receives
orders is considered an Exchange system for purposes of this Rule.\5\
Regarding the systemization of complex orders, Rule 5.7(f)(4)
particularly provides that complex orders of 16 legs or less (one leg
of which may be for an underlying security or security future, as
applicable) must be entered on a single order ticket at time of
systemization. If permitted by the Exchange, complex orders of more
than 16 legs (one leg of which may be for an underlying security or
security future, as applicable) may be split across multiple order
tickets, if the Trading Permit Holder representing the complex order
uses the fewest order tickets necessary to systematize the order and
identifies for the Exchange the order tickets that are part of the same
complex order (in a form and manner prescribed by the Exchange).
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\5\ See Rule 5.7.03.
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The Exchange notes that it adopted the 16-leg maximum per order
ticket in 2021 as a result of Exchange system limitations.\6\ At that
time, the Exchange could only support the processing of up to 16 legs
on a single order ticket for representation and execution in open
outcry as a complex order. Prior to that, in 2015, the Exchange had
adopted a 12-leg maximum per order ticket.\7\ The Exchange understands
from Trading Permit Holders (``TPHs'') that some orders they receive do
have more than 16 legs, and many order entry and execution systems
Floor Broker TPHs use on the trading floor, including Silexx,\8\ can
support up to 100 legs. If a Floor Broker TPH receives a complex order
for more than 16 legs for execution on the trading floor, it currently
must break up the order into multiple tickets in accordance with Rule
5.7(f)(4). The Exchange has enhanced its System to be able to support a
greater number of legs per order ticket on the trading floor. As such,
the Exchange proposes to amend Rule 5.7(f)(4) to increase the 16 leg
maximum per single order ticket to a maximum of 100 legs per single
order ticket at time of systemization, except for those complex orders
designated as Electronic Only, which will continue to be subject to the
current 16 leg limitation.\9\
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\6\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 34-92116 (June 7,
2021), 86 FR 31361 (June 11, 2021) (SR-CBOE-2021-036), which
implemented the 16 leg per order requirement in current Rule
5.7(f)(4).
\7\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 74169 (January 29,
2015), 80 FR 6145 (February 4, 2015) (SR-CBOE-2015-011), which
implemented the previous 12 leg per order requirement.
\8\ Each Floor Broker TPH has a Silexx workstation, which can be
used to systematize orders. Therefore, each Floor Broker TPH will be
able to immediately comply with the proposed rule change. The Silexx
platform consists of a ``front-end'' order entry and management
trading platform (also referred to as the ``Silexx terminal'') for
listed stocks and options that supports both simple and complex
orders, and a ``back-end'' platform which provides a connection to
the infrastructure network. From the Silexx platform (i.e., the
collective front-end and back-end platform), a Silexx user has the
capability to, among other things, send option orders to U.S.
options exchanges and send stock orders to U.S. stock exchanges (and
other trading centers). The Silexx platform is designed so that a
user may enter orders into the platform to send to an executing
broker (including TPHs) of its choice with connectivity to the
platform, which broker will then send the orders to Cboe Options (if
the broker is a TPH) or other U.S. exchanges (and trading centers)
in accordance with the user's instructions.
\9\ See proposed Rule 5.7(f)(4).
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Pursuant to proposed Rule 5.7(f)(4), complex orders of 100 legs or
less (one
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leg of which may be for an underlying security or security future, as
applicable), except for those complex orders designated as Electronic
Only, must be entered on a single order ticket at time of systemization
and orders of more than 100 legs may be split across multiple order
tickets.\10\ The TPH representing the complex order must continue to
use the fewest order tickets necessary to systematize the order and to
identify for the Exchange the order tickets that are part of the same
complex order.\11\
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\10\ To the extent a TPH wants to represent and execute a
complex order (including SPX Combo Orders) in open outcry, the order
must be entered (i.e. systematized) on a single order ticket and
cannot, as proposed, exceed 100 legs or, if for more than 100 legs,
entered on fewest order tickets necessary (linked in a form and
manner prescribed by the Exchange). As similarly noted in the 2021
filing that implemented the 16 leg per order requirement currently
reflected in Rule 5.7(f)(4), TPHs will not be required to make
changes to their own or third-party vendor's order entry and
execution systems. The Exchange is aware that each Floor Broker TPH
currently has a Silexx terminal, which supports up to 100 legs on a
single order ticket for purposes of systemization. The Exchange
notes that Floor Broker TPHs may voluntarily choose to use other
order entry and execution systems for systematization, some of which
the Exchange understands already support systemization of up to 100
legs on a single order ticket. If the TPH intends to represent and
execute complex orders with more than 16 legs (i.e., complex orders
with 17 to 100 legs) on another order entry and execution system
that cannot presently support up to 100 legs, then the TPH will need
to enhance its existing system or utilize another order entry and
execution system that supports the open outcry processing of such
orders on a single order ticket. See also supra note 6. However,
because all Floor Broker TPHs currently have Silexx terminals (in
addition to potentially third-party terminals) on which they can
systematize orders they receive via phone, IM or a system that
supports fewer legs, all Floor Broker TPHs have immediate access to
an order entry and execution system on the trading floor to
systematize up to 100 legs on a single ticket for representation on
the trading floor in compliance with the proposed rule change,
making significant advanced notice of the proposed rule change
unnecessary.
\11\ The Exchange proposes to make a corresponding change to
paragraph (3) under the definition of SPX Combo Order in Rule
5.6(c), which currently reflects the same 16 leg maximum per single
order ticket at time of systemization, to increase the permissible
number of legs on the same order ticket to 100. An ``SPX Combo
Order'' is an order to purchase or sell one or more SPX option
series and the offsetting number of SPX combinations defined by the
delta. See Rule 5.6(c).
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Due to Exchange system limitations that may prevent a complex order
with more than a certain number of legs from being entered on a single
order ticket for representation and execution in open outcry,
inefficiencies exist in the processing and tracking of such orders, as
they currently must be entered on multiple tickets. The single order
ticket leg increase to 100 legs for floor orders is intended to provide
consistency in processing and enhance the Exchange's audit trail by
reducing the number of tickets required for larger complex orders.
Notwithstanding the necessity of order ticket leg maximums given
Exchange system limitations, the Exchange notes that splitting an order
across multiple order tickets takes additional time, can leave room for
error, and requires additional TPH and Exchange regulatory surveillance
administrative resources, as a TPH must identify for the Exchange the
order tickets that are part of the same complex order (in a form and
manner prescribed by the Exchange). The Exchange notes that complex
orders with more than 16 legs may be sent to Floor Brokers on the
Exchange's trading floor non-electronically (e.g., via telephone or
instant message) or electronically through order entry and routing
systems that may support fewer than 16 legs (some as few as 4 legs) on
a single order ticket. As the proposed rule change only applies to the
systemization of orders prior to representation of the order on the
trading floor, the Floor Broker (which is a TPH) will be required to
enter these multi-legged orders on a single order ticket. As noted
above, each Floor Broker TPH has a Silexx workstation, which already
supports up to 100 legs on a single ticket, thus permitting each Floor
Broker TPH to immediately comply with the proposed rule change.\12\
Therefore, only alternative systems Floor Brokers may use on the
Exchange's trading floor for systemization would need to be updated to
allow for the input of orders with up to 100 legs on a single order
ticket (if they are not already capable of allowing up to 100 legs on a
single order ticket). The proposed rule change is designed to reduce
the number of complex orders that TPHs need to break up into multiple
order tickets, and ultimately allows TPHs to more effectively and
efficiently systematize complex orders for execution in open outcry,
and improves regulatory surveillance and tracking of such orders.
Complex orders that are submitted for electronic processing will
continue to be subject to the current 16 legs requirement.
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2. Statutory Basis
The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act'') and the rules and
regulations thereunder applicable to the Exchange and, in particular,
the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act.\13\ Specifically, the
Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the
Section 6(b)(5) \14\ requirements that the rules of an exchange be
designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to
promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation
and coordination with persons engaged in regulating, clearing,
settling, processing information with respect to, and facilitating
transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and,
in general, to protect investors and the public interest. Additionally,
the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the
Section 6(b)(5) \15\ requirement that the rules of an exchange not be
designed to permit unfair discrimination between customers, issuers,
brokers, or dealers.
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\13\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
\14\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
\15\ Id.
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In particular, the Exchange believes the proposed rule change will
allow TPHs to submit order tickets for their open outcry complex orders
(including SPX Combo Orders) in a manner that is more compatible with
the processing capacity that the Exchange and available order entry
systems are able to support, thus reducing the number of complex orders
that need to be broken up into multiple order tickets. By allowing TPHs
to more effectively and efficiently systematize complex orders with a
large amount of legs for execution in open outcry within the processing
capacity limits of the order entry systems they use, the Exchange
believes the proposed rule change removes impediments to and perfects
the mechanism of a free and open market and national market system. The
Exchange notes that the proposed rule change does not impact the
current manner in which TPHs may represent a complex order in open
outcry, nor does it impact the permissible ratios of complex orders.
Further, those complex orders designated as Electronic Only will
continue to be subject to the current 16 legs requirement.\16\ The
proposed rule change merely increases the leg limit per single order
ticket for non-Electronic Only complex orders, which may increase
trading efficiencies for TPHs by allowing TPHs to reduce the number of
order tickets submitted for their larger complex orders,\17\ while
continuing to provide consistency in processing and further enhancing
the Exchange's audit trail (as fewer orders will require multiple
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protect investors by promoting transparency, assisting in surveillance,
and providing the Exchange the ability to better enforce compliance by
its TPHs with the Act and the Exchange Rules.
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\16\ As set forth in Rule 5.33(g), the Exchange's System may
only electronically execute complex orders with up to 16 legs, and
firms interested in electronic processing of their orders are not
impacted by this change.
\17\ See also supra note 9. [sic]
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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.
The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on intramarket competition that is not necessary or
appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act because a maximum
number of legs per single order ticket will continue to apply equally
to all market participants that systematize complex orders (including
SPX Combo Orders) for execution in open outcry. The Exchange does not
believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on
intermarket competition that is not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act because the proposed rule change
is not competitive in nature nor does it relate to trading on the
Exchange. Rather, it relates solely to the manner in which market
participants systematize complex orders for trading on the Exchange's
trading floor.
C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others
The Exchange neither solicited nor received 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 does not: (i)
significantly affect the protection of investors or the public
interest; (ii) impose any significant burden on competition; and (iii)
become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed, or
such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become
effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \18\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6) thereunder.\19\ 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 will institute
proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change should be
approved or disapproved.
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\18\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\19\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)
requires a self-regulatory organization to give the Commission
written notice of its intent to file the proposed rule change at
least five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed
rule change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission.
The Exchange has satisfied this requirement.
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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#acded9c0c981cfc3c1c1c9c2d8dfecdfc9cf82cbc3da"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="582a2d343d753b3735353d362c2b182b3d3b763f372e">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include
file number SR-CBOE-2023-041 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-CBOE-2023-041. This
file number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To
help the 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 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection and copying
at the principal office of the Exchange. Do not include personal
identifiable information in submissions; you should submit only
information that you wish to make available publicly. We may redact in
part or withhold entirely from publication submitted material that is
obscene or subject to copyright protection. All submissions should
refer to file number SR-CBOE-2023-041 and should be submitted on or
before September 20, 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. 2023-18675 Filed 8-29-23; 8:45 am]
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