Amendments to NYSE Rule 1600 to Implement Rule 201 of Reg. SHO

NYSE Information Memo 11-07

February 25, 2011

The NYSE published an information memo alerting firms to recent amendments to its Rule 1600, governing the New York Block Exchange (NYBX). Rule 1600 was amended to add provisions on short sales in order to implement provisions of Rule 201 of Reg. SHO which, when triggered, imposes a restriction on the prices at which short sales can occur.

Cross References

NYSE Rule 1600

Reg. SHO Rule 201