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Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has proposed changes to its rules regarding Market Makers in Derivative Securities. The proposal suggests that Market Makers should only be required to provide a list of their trading accounts upon request, rather than regularly filing them with the Exchange. Additionally, the proposal seeks to eliminate the rule preventing Market Makers from trading in accounts not reported to the Exchange. These updates aim to reduce the paperwork burden while ensuring necessary information is still accessible when required.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that NYSE Arca, Inc. filed a proposed rule change to modify its options fee schedule. This change increases the fee for manual executions by NYSE Arca Market Makers from $0.35 to $0.50 per contract. The adjustment aims to align NYSE Arca’s fees with those of at least one competing exchange. The market is highly competitive, with no single exchange gaining considerable pricing power, so this change is not expected to impose any undue competitive burden.

NYSE American LLC has proposed a change to their options fee schedule, specifically increasing the fee for manual transactions by market makers from $0.35 to $0.50 per contract. This change aims to align NYSE American's fees with those of at least one other competing exchange. The Securities and Exchange Commission invites public comments on this proposal, which takes effect immediately but could be temporarily suspended within 60 days if deemed necessary for investor protection or public interest. The change is intended to foster competition and maintain market quality on the exchange.

Nasdaq BX, Inc. has filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission to increase fees for its Specialized Quote Feed (SQF) Ports and SQF Purge Ports by 10% and 9%, respectively. The proposed changes are intended to help Nasdaq BX cover costs incurred from technology upgrades and to better align with inflation rates in the industry over recent years. These fees, which were last raised in 2016 and 2018, impact Market Makers who use these ports for trading on the exchange. The proposal claims these increases are fair and ensure continued investment in technology, benefiting participants by providing enhanced trading services.

The Miami International Securities Exchange LLC (MIAX Options) has proposed changes to its fee schedule to extend the waiver for certain non-transaction fees applicable to Market Makers trading solely in Proprietary Products, including options on the SPIKES Index, until March 31, 2021. The fees waived include Membership Application fees, Trading Permit fees, API Testing and Certification fees, and MEI Port fees. The aim of these waivers is to encourage Market Makers to trade these Proprietary Products, thereby increasing market liquidity. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published this notice to solicit comments from the public on this proposed rule change.

In a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, NYSE Arca, Inc. proposed changes to its fee schedule to replace the current incentives available for Market Makers. These changes involve eliminating the existing "Additional Credit" and introducing two new tiers—Super Select Tier and Super Select Tier II—to attract increased trading volume. The modified structure aims to make achieving the tiers more attainable for traders by lowering volume requirements in specific high-volume issues while slightly raising cross-asset activity requirements. By encouraging more trading on NYSE Arca, the proposal hopes to enhance liquidity and execution opportunities for all market participants.

The Investors Exchange LLC (IEX) has proposed a new rule to create an options trading facility called "IEX Options." This facility will be a fully automated system designed to trade options contracts, similar to other options exchanges. The plan includes implementing guidelines to protect Market Makers from risks, like the execution of outdated quotes, and to ensure fair trading practices. IEX will also adopt certain rules from other exchanges to maintain fairness and efficiency in the options market. The Securities and Exchange Commission is inviting public feedback on this proposal.