The SEC Approves the FICC’s Exemption Application for Permanent Registration as a Clearing Agency

The SEC has approved the FICC's application for permanent registration as a clearing agency pursuant to Sections 17A(b) ("Registration of Clearing Agencies") and 19(a)(1) ("Registration Procedures; Notice of Filing, Other Regulatory Agencies") of the Securities Exchange Act. The SEC concluded that the FICC's rules, policies and procedures meet the requirements for such registration.

See: SEC Letter of Exemption Approval.