Request for Comments - Amendments to Permit Trading of Securities Listed on Other Canadian Exchanges - TSX Inc.
The Board of Directors of TSX Inc. (TSX) has approved amendments (Amendments) to the Rules of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX Rules). The Amendments, shown as blacklined text, are attached at Schedule A.
The Amendments will be effective upon approval by the Ontario Securities Commission (Commission) following public notice and comment. Comments on the proposed amendments should be in writing and delivered no later than June 20, 2011 to:
Deanna Dobrowsky
Director, Regulatory Affairs
TMX Group Inc.
The Exchange Tower
130 King Street West, 3rd Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5X 1J2
Fax: (416) 947-4461
e-mail: [email protected]
A copy should also be provided to:
Barbara Fydell
Senior Legal Counsel, Market Regulation
Ontario Securities Commission
Suite 1903, Box 55
20 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5H 3S8
Fax: (416) 593-8940
e-mail: [email protected]
Terms not defined in this Request for Comments are defined in the TSX Rules.
I Proposed Change
The Amendments confirm TSX's ability to facilitate trading in securities that are not listed by Toronto Stock Exchange, so long as the securities have been listed by another exchange that is recognized by a securities regulatory authority in a Canadian jurisdiction.
II Rationale for Amendments
As the multi-marketplace environment in Canada continues to increase its breadth and depth, TSX is in a unique position to meet the needs of its Participating Organizations (POs) and investors. Clarifying the TSX Rules to permit trading in securities that are not listed by Toronto Stock Exchange allows TSX to leverage its trade execution strength in the event that it determines to trade securities that are listed on another Canadian exchange.
For example, in the event that Alpha Exchange Inc. receives regulatory approval to operate an exchange, TSX may determine that it would be appropriate and beneficial to POs, investors and other stakeholders to trade those securities on TSX. If such decision is taken by TSX, appropriate notice will be given to market participants so that there is no confusion in the market regarding the securities being traded on TSX. The Amendments clarify the application of the TSX Rules in such an instance.
Given the framework for competitive trading in Canada, it is sensible from a policy perspective to enable TSX to trade the securities of issuers listed on other exchanges when ATSs are permitted to trade these securities.
III Description of the Amendments
There are three main categories of revisions made in the Amendments. First, definitions are revised and created in order to distinguish between (i) securities that are traded on TSX but not listed by Toronto Stock Exchange, and (ii) securities that are listed by Toronto Stock Exchange and traded on TSX. This distinction is important because certain TSX Rules will apply only to those securities that are listed by Toronto Stock Exchange.
Second, references throughout the TSX Rules are revised to clarify which rules apply to Toronto Stock Exchange-listed securities only, and which rules apply to all securities posted for trading -- (whether or not they are listed by Toronto Stock Exchange).
Finally, a new section is added which states explicitly that TSX can trade securities that are listed by another exchange recognized in a Canadian jurisdiction.
Definitions
The definition of "listed security" in the TSX Rules is refined to confirm that a listed security is one that has been listed by Toronto Stock Exchange and posted for trading on TSX. A new definition of "security" is added to confirm that, when used to describe a security that trades on TSX, it means both securities that are listed by Toronto Stock Exchange, and securities that are not listed by Toronto Stock Exchange but are posted to trade on TSX. Other definitions have been modified to ensure that they capture the distinction between "listed security" and "security".
General Trading Rules
Terms are updated throughout the TSX Rules to confirm that most provisions apply to all securities. However, terminology in the market making section has not been revised as TSX will provide market-making functionality only for securities listed by Toronto Stock Exchange. Terminology in the issuer bid section of the TSX Rules also has not changed as our normal course issuer bid and debt issuer bid rules only apply to trading of issuers whose securities are listed by Toronto Stock Exchange. The buy-in provisions have been modified to confirm that buy-in procedures are provided only at TSX's discretion. This allows TSX to differentiate between buy-in services that it offers with respect to listed securities versus posted securities.
New TSX Rule 4-1201
A new section is inserted in the TSX Rules to confirm that TSX is permitted to trade securities that are not listed by Toronto Stock Exchange. TSX Rule 4-1201 includes clarifying provisions describing TSX's ability to remove a posted security from trading and to halt a posted security.
IV Impact
The impact to the market will be positive because an additional trading venue with a proven track record will be available to execute trades of securities listed by other exchanges. Once the Amendments are approved, if TSX determines that it will trade securities listed by another Canadian exchange, TSX will provide ample notice to market participants. No new connectivity will be required for POs and vendors that currently have access to TSX.
TSX will not operate separate "facilities" in the manner that CNSX Markets Inc. describes Pure Trading and the Canadian National Stock Exchange (CNSX). All securities traded on TSX, whether or not they are listed by Toronto Stock Exchange, will trade in the same book and all trades will be subject to the TSX Rules. Order entry on TSX will be identical for securities listed by Toronto Stock Exchange and securities listed by other exchanges.
It is anticipated that existing TMX data feed processes will be used to disseminate trade and quote data for securities listed by other exchanges. This means that the TSX real-time data feeds distributing beginning of day symbol status information will include a unique marker distinguishing the listing exchange for each security. Order and trade information regarding these securities will be contained in the data provided by TSX to the information processor and incorporated into the relevant existing TMX downstream systems such as CDS and IIROC feeds. Any downstream reporting compiled by TSX that includes symbol level information will distinguish other securities from Toronto Stock Exchange-listed securities.
In addition to the listing exchange identifier, securities listed on another exchange will be added to TMX systems as a separate stock group. This stock group structure is currently operating and it enables various users to access information that provides, among other things, the identity of the listing venue.
The Amendments will allow TSX to have the opportunity to add trading depth to the market in the event that other Canadian exchanges begin to list securities that TSX determines are appropriate for trading on TSX. These securities will be subject to the same allocation rules as Toronto Stock Exchange-listed securities, with the exception that securities that are not listed by Toronto Stock Exchange will not receive the services of a designated Registered Trader and will therefore not participate in the Minimum Guarantee Fill rules. All other trading will be the same.
V Consultation and Review
TSX did not consult with customers on the Amendments. We believe that the Amendments will provide trading opportunities to all market participants.
VI Alternatives
No alternatives were considered.
VII Comparable Rules
CNSX Markets Inc. operates CNSX and an alternative facility, Pure Trading, and it trades both CNSX-listed securities and securities listed by Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange. CNSX Markets Inc. offers this functionality under one set of public trading rules pursuant to the terms of the CNSX Markets Inc. stock exchange recognition order issued by the Commission. In the U.S. there are a number of exchanges trading securities that are listed by other U.S. exchanges. The Alpha application for exchange recognition appears to be structured in a way that affords Alpha Exchange the ability to trade both securities listed by Alpha Exchange and securities listed by other venues.
VIII Public Interest Assessment
We submit that in accordance with the Protocol for Commission Oversight of Toronto Stock Exchange Rule Proposals, the Amendments will be considered "public interest" in nature. The Amendments would, therefore, only become effective following public notice, a comment period and the approval of the Commission.
IX Questions
Questions concerning this notice should be directed to Deanna Dobrowsky, Director, Regulatory Affairs, TMX Group Inc. at (416) 947-4361.
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1-101 Definitions (Amended) |
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"calculated opening price" or "COP" is the price of opening trades in a |
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"committed order" means an offer to buy or sell a specific number of shares or units of a |
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"listed company" or "listed issuer" means an issuer which has one or more classes of its securities listed for trading by the Exchange. |
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"listed security" means a security listed by the Exchange and posted for trading on the Exchange. |
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"program trade" means one of a series of market orders in |
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"Proprietary Electronic Trading System" or "PETS" means an electronic trading system operated or sponsored by a Participating Organization which matches buy and sell orders in |
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"security" when used to describe a security that trades on the Exchange means: |
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"Special Trading Session" means a Session during which trading in a |
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"trading system" includes all facilities and services provided by the Exchange to facilitate trading, including, but not limited to: electronic systems for trading |
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A Participating Organization may operate or sponsor a PETS provided the Participating Organization has provided to the Exchange reasonable prior notice of: |
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a trade in units of a trust which is a mutual fund trust for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) where substantially all of the assets of the fund are the same as the underlying interest of an option or future listed on an exchange that offsets a pre-existing position in: |
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Entry of Orders -- A Must-Be-Filled Order shall be entered on the day prior to the expiry date (normally a Thursday) during the Special Trading Session or at such other times as may be required or permitted by the Exchange (the "reporting time"). An order for a program trade may be entered at a time other than the reporting time only with the consent of the Exchange. |
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A Must-Be-Filled Order may be cancelled prior to the end of the reporting time through normal cancellation and correction procedures. After the end of the reporting time, each Must-Be-Filled Order is committed and may be withdrawn from the trading system only with the consent of the Exchange. |
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Prearranged Trades -- A Participating Organization with both sides of a program trade arranged may enter the orders at a time other than during the reporting time. The trading system will seek out such orders and will cross them automatically where possible. |
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Automatic matching -- The trading system will automatically match all program trades, market orders and better-priced limit orders where possible. Any imbalance after matching of these orders will be included in the regular opening following the normal allocation rules and receive the calculated opening price. Market orders and better-priced limit orders will be filled first against an imbalance of large program trades. |
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4-1103 Exchange for Physicals and Contingent Option Trades |
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4-1103 Exchange for Physicals and Contingent Option Trades Orders which are conditional upon a simultaneous trade in a derivative on another exchange shall be special terms trades and shall be traded in accordance with the prescribed procedures and conditions. |
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the option portion of the trade must be approved by a floor governor or other exchange official of the stock exchange on which the option is listed and such approval shall be evidenced by the initials of the governor or official on the options trade ticket; |
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the person shall telephone Trading and Client Services of the Exchange at (416) 947-4440 and provide the details of the contingent trade including the name of the person with trading access to the Exchange with whom the contingent trade has been made; |
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a copy of the options trade ticket as initialled by a floor governor or exchange official and time stamped shall be provided by facsimile transmission to Trading and Client Services at (416) 947-4280 within ten minutes following the time stamp on the ticket; and |
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the futures portion of the trade must be approved by a floor governor or other exchange official of the stock exchange on which the future is listed and such approval shall be evidenced by the initials of the governor or official on the futures trade ticket; |
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the futures trade ticket shall be time stamped; |
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the person shall telephone Trading and Client Services of the Exchange at (416) 947-4440 and provide the details of the exchange including the name of the person with trading access to the Exchange with whom the exchange has been made; |
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a copy of the futures trade ticket as initialled by a floor governor or exchange official and time stamped shall be provided by facsimile transmission to Trading and Client Services at (416) 947-4280 within ten minutes following the time stamp on the ticket; and |
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DIVISION 12 -- TRADING OF SECURITIES NOT LISTED BY THE EXCHANGE |
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The Exchange may remove a posted security from trading at any time without prior notice. |
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"Buy-In Notice" means the written notice in the form required by the Exchange to be delivered by a Participating Organization which has failed to receive |
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5-102 Clearing and Settlement |
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5-103 Settlement of Exchange Trades |
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on or after the second Trading Day before the anticipated date of issue of the security shall settle on the third settlement day after the trade date, provided if the security has not been issued on the date for settlement such trades shall be settled on the date that the security is actually issued; |
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on expiry or payment date shall be cash trades for immediate settlement and trading shall cease at 12:00 Noon (unless the expiry or payment time is set prior to the close of business in which case trading shall cease at the close of business on the first Trading Day preceding the expiry or payment), provided selling Participating Organizations must have the securities that are being sold in their possession or credited to the selling account's position prior to such sale; |
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Notwithstanding Rule 5-103(1), an Exchange Contract may specify delayed delivery which shall provide the seller with the option to deliver at any time within the period specified in the contract, and, if no time is specified, delivery shall take place at the option of the seller within thirty days from the date of the trade unless the parties by mutual agreement specify a delivery date more than thirty days from the date of the trade. |
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5-108 When Security Delisted, Suspended or No Fair Market |
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The Exchange may postpone the time for delivery on Exchange Contracts if: |
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If the Exchange is of the opinion that a fair market in the-feted security is not likely to exist the Exchange may provide that the Exchange Contracts be settled by payment of a fair settlement price and if the parties to the Exchange Contract can not agree on the amount, the Exchange shall fix the fair settlement price after providing each party with an opportunity to be heard. |
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Delivering Participating Organization Responsible for Form of Certificate |
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The delivering Participating Organization is responsible for the genuineness and complete regularity of the fetedsecurity, and a certificate that is not in proper negotiable form shall be replaced forthwith by one which is valid and in prior negotiable form, or by a certified lieu cheque, if a replacement certificate is not available. |
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A Participating Organization that has received delivery of a certificate that is not acceptable as good transfer by the transfer agent shall return it to the delivering Participating Organization, which shall make delivery of a certificate that is good delivery or of a certified lieu cheque in place thereof. |
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deliver securities as provided in Rule 5-301(3), such Participating Organization is in default of the Exchange Contract and the trade may be closed out, at the discretion of the Exchange, through the buy-in procedure set out in this Division. |
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If the Participating Organization in default wishes to dispute the claim, the Participating Organization shall file a dispute in writing with the Exchange before 1:00 p.m. on the day that the Notice is effective and if the dispute is not resolved by agreement between the Participating Organizations or the buy-in is disapproved by a Market Surveillance Official, the dispute shall be determined by arbitration in accordance with Rule 2-308. |
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Where the Participating Organization in default delivers the fetedsecurities subject to the Buy-In Notice prior to execution of the buy-in, the Participating Organization in default shall notify the Exchange and the buy-in will be cancelled upon confirmation by the Exchange of the delivery of the |
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The Participating Organization which has issued a Buy-In Notice may extend the buy-in by delivering a notice of extension in writing to the Exchange before 3:00 p.m. on the day the buy-in is to be executed. |
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Failure to settle a trade that is the result of a buy-in that is the result of a default in accordance with the terms of the buy-in, if not resolved by the Participating Organizations concerned, shall be resolved by cancellation of the buy-in contract and issuance of a further buy-in and, in such case, the Participating Organization selling to the original buy-in shall be liable for any loss or damage resulting from failure to deliver. |
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Following execution of a buy-in, the Participating Organization that issued the Buy-In Notice shall notify the Participating Organization in default in writing of the amount of the difference between the amount to be paid on the Exchange Contract closed out, and the amount paid on the buy-in, if any, and such difference shall be paid to the Participating Organization entitled to receive the same within 24 hours of receipt of such notice. |
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No Participating Organization shall knowingly permit any person on whose behalf a Buy-In Notice has been issued to fill all or any part of such order by selling the securities for the account of that person or an associated account and prior to selling to a buy-in, the Participating Organization, shall receive written or verbal confirmation that the order to sell is not being placed on behalf of the account of the person on whose behalf the Buy-In Notice was issued or an associated account. |
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