Statement Summary
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the filing and immediate effectiveness of the Fifty-Third Amendment to the Joint Self-Regulatory Organization Plan governing the collection and dissemination of quotation and transaction information for Nasdaq-listed securities. Filed on May 4, 2025, the amendment reflects the renaming of NYSE Chicago, Inc. to NYSE Texas, Inc., along with updates to other exchanges’ names and addresses. Classified as a Ministerial Amendment, it is administratively focused and takes effect upon submission. This change is expected to have no competitive impact, and the SEC is inviting public comments on the amendment, which can be submitted electronically or in writing. This amendment is part of ongoing adjustments to ensure that regulatory documentation remains current.
Original Statement
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
[Release No. 34-103070; File No. S7-24-89]
Joint Industry Plan; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of the Fifty-Third
Amendment to the Joint Self-Regulatory Organization Plan Governing the Collection,
Consolidation and Dissemination of Quotation and Transaction Information for Nasdaq-
Listed Securities Traded on Exchanges on an Unlisted Trading Privileges Basis
May 19, 2025.
Pursuant to Section 11A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) and Rule 608 thereunder, notice is hereby given that on May 4, 2025, the Participants in the Joint Self-Regulatory Organization Plan filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) a proposal to amend the UTP Plan. The amendment represents the Fifty-Third Amendment to the UTP Plan (“Amendment”). Under the Amendment, the Participants propose to amend the UTP Plan to reflect that NYSE Chicago, Inc. has changed its name to NYSE Texas, Inc. and to make changes to certain names and addresses of other exchanges.
Details of the Amendment
The proposed Amendment has been filed by the Participants pursuant to Rule 608(b)(3)(ii) under Regulation NMS as concerned solely with the administration of the UTP Plan and as a “Ministerial Amendment” under Section XVI of the UTP Plan. As a result, the Amendment can be submitted by the Chair of the UTP Plan’s Operating Committee and becomes effective upon filing. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the Amendment from interested persons.
Purpose and Implementation
Purpose of the Amendment:
The above-captioned amendment effectuates a change to reflect the new name of NYSE Chicago, Inc.: NYSE Texas, Inc. The amendment also makes some changes to certain names of other exchanges.
Implementation of Amendment:
Because the amendment constitutes a “Ministerial Amendment” under Section XVI of the UTP Plan, it becomes effective upon filing with the Commission.
Comments Solicitation
Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed Amendment is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
- Electronic Comments: Use the Commission’s internet comment form or send an email to rule-comments. Please include file number S7-24-89 on the subject line.
- Paper Comments: 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 S7-24-89. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method.
For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.
Sherry R. Haywood,
Assistant Secretary.
