Rule filings are not effective until approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), with the exception of certain types of rule filings that may take effect upon filing with the SEC if they meet the conditions specified under Section 19 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 19b-4 thereunder. Below are pending rule filings submitted by the Exchange, followed by rule changes that have been approved by the SEC or became immediately effective pursuant to the Exchange Act.
Proposal to amend Rule 6.42, Interpretation and Policy .04 to specify that replacement issues may be added to the Penny Pilot Program on a quarterly basis.
Proposal to allow the addition of new series of options on an individual stock until the close of trading on the business day prior to expiration in unusual market conditions.
Proposal to amend Order Routing Subsidy Program and Complex Order Routing Subsidy Program to exclude subsidy payments for contracts executed as Qualified Contingent Cross orders.
