13 Jun 2025
💵MEMX Proposes Extension of Options Regulatory Fee Until December 2025
Self-Regulatory Organizations; MEMX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Exchange's Fee Schedule To Extend the Sunset Provision Related to the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF)
Summary
MEMX LLC has filed a proposal to extend the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) until December 31, 2025, allowing for continued recovery of regulatory costs. This decision follows ongoing discussions regarding alternative ORF models among market participants, highlighting the necessity for a uniform approach to regulatory fees across U.S. options exchanges.
Agencies
- Securities and Exchange Commission
Business Impact
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The proposed extension of the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) to December 31, 2025 affects business owners by continuing a compliance cost associated with trading on MEMX, as all exchange members will be liable for the fee. This impacts the overall regulatory costs and operational planning of businesses engaged in options trading.