NYSE IM: Amendments to NYSE Rule 72(d) re. Block-Sized Agency Crossing Transactions

May 4, 2011

The NYSE published an information memo to inform firms of recent amendments to Rule 72(d) that reduced the minimum size of a block transaction that is eligible for a 72(d) crossing transaction. The new rule becomes effective on May 12, 2011.

Cross References

NYSE Rule 72(d)

SEC Release No. 34-64334 (approval order)