This bill seeks to permanently exempt fixed-income securities from the requirements of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Rule 15c2-11. This rule, traditionally applied to over-the-counter (OTC) equity markets, governs disclosures for quotations in such markets. Congress finds that fixed-income markets operate differently from equity markets and are crucial for businesses to raise capital. The legislation specifically states that Rule 15c2-11, found in 17 CFR 240.15c2-11, will not apply to quotations of fixed-income securities. It provides a broad definition of fixed-income securities, encompassing notes, bonds, debentures, certificates of deposit, and asset-backed securities, including those convertible into equity. This action codifies previous SEC exemptive relief and ensures that the rule, which was based on equity market analysis, does not hinder fixed-income market functions.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 11.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 448.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-523.
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This bill seeks to permanently exempt fixed-income securities from the requirements of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Rule 15c2-11. This rule, traditionally applied to over-the-counter (OTC) equity markets, governs disclosures for quotations in such markets. Congress finds that fixed-income markets operate differently from equity markets and are crucial for businesses to raise capital. The legislation specifically states that Rule 15c2-11, found in 17 CFR 240.15c2-11, will not apply to quotations of fixed-income securities. It provides a broad definition of fixed-income securities, encompassing notes, bonds, debentures, certificates of deposit, and asset-backed securities, including those convertible into equity. This action codifies previous SEC exemptive relief and ensures that the rule, which was based on equity market analysis, does not hinder fixed-income market functions.