23 Apr 2025
📈Cboe Proposes Increase in Options Regulatory Fee Effective April 2025
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Increase the Options Regulatory Fee Until December 31, 2025
Summary
Cboe Exchange, Inc. proposes to raise the Options Regulatory Fee from $0.0017 to $0.0023 per contract side, effective April 1, 2025. The increase is intended to align fee revenues with rising regulatory costs and will remain in effect until a potential new regulatory fee model is introduced by December 31, 2025. The decision comes after a review of the Exchange's financial obligations and fee structures.
Agencies
- Securities and Exchange Commission
Business Impact
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The proposed rule change by Cboe to increase the Options Regulatory Fee from $0.0017 to $0.0023 per contract will directly impact trading costs for participants in options markets. Compliance with heightened fees involves financial planning for trading permit holders (TPHs) who must account for increased regulatory expenses.