STANY Comment Reg NMS June 30 2004

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The Security Traders Association of New York, Inc. Members of the Security Traders Association 39 Broadway, Suite 1840 New York, NY 10006 • [phone] • Fax [phone] e-mail - [e-mail] website - www.stany.org June 30, 2004 OFFICERS Mr. Jonathan G. Katz LISA M. UTASI Secretary Citigroup Asset Management Securities and Exchange Commission President 450 Fifth Street, NW VAL J. KOSMIDER Washington, DC 20549-0609 Val J. Kosmider & Company Vice President RE: Release No. 34-49325; File No. S7-10-04 WILLIAM A. VANCE Prudential Equity Group Proposed Rule: Regulation NMS Secretary MICHAEL SANTUCCI Release No. 34-49749; File No. S7-10-04 Seaboard Securities Proposed Rule: Extension of Comment Period and Supplemental Treasurer Request for Comment MARTY CUNNINGHAM Wien Securities Corp. Dear Mr. Katz: Past President 1KIMBERLY UNGER The Security Traders Association of New York, Inc. (“STANY”) respectfully submits Executive Director these comments in response to the above captioned Release No. 34-49325, File No. S7- 10-04 (“Reg. NMS”) and Release No. 34-49749, File No. S7-10-04 (“Supplemental 2DIRECTORS Request for Comment”). Speaking on behalf of the majority of our membership , we commend and support the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC or PETER F. BATTAGLIA Fulcrum Global Partners “Commission”) efforts to enhance and modernize the regulatory structure of the US equity markets. We are ...

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Jonathan G. Katz June 30, 2004       . TH ADE THROUGH RULE 1 E TR   Since the release of Reg. NMS, the necessity and viability of a market-wide, uniform trade-through rule has been hotly debated among members of STANY and among various constituents of the markets. In discussions, we cannot help but notice the interconnectedness of each of the sections of Reg. NMS and how changes proposed in one section affect other aspects of the proposal. While our diverse membership may disagree on certain aspects of the trade-through question, there is general agreement that a discussion of the proposed trade-through rule cannot be meaningful without first discussing and resolving the issue of access and automation. We believe that addressing these issues is essential before a decision can be undertaken concerning other aspects of Reg. NMS, specifically the proposed trade-through rule.   STANY believes that there will be no need for a uniform trade-through rule if issues of connectivity, access, and automatic execution are adequately addressed. 3  If the National Best Bid and Offer (“NBBO”) in every market is immediately accessible to “away markets” then, STANY believes broker-dealers’ best execution obligations would be sufficient to protect the interests of all investors and ensure that superior prices are sought. Additional regulation, in the form of a trade-through rule, is both unnecessary and anticompetitive.   Conversely, we feel strongly that if the Commission imposes the proposed trade-through rule without prior connectivity and immediate access to away markets, the rule will cause more problems than it will solve. Without proper inter-market linkages and without automated quotes in all markets, a universal, hard trade-through rule would not only be difficult to comply with, but would quite possibly cause customers to receive inferior, rather than better, executions as explained in more detail below.   Despite the fact that STANY does not believe that a trade-through rule is necessary, we agree with the objectives   of those who support a trade-through rule across markets. An ideal national market system would promote the interaction of orders and treat all orders and investors fairly. If we believed that a trade-through rule was necessary to achieve these ends, we would undoubtedly advocate for its adoption. If the Commission implements appropriate rules regarding linkage and fast markets, STANY believes there would be no need for additional legislation in the form of a trade-through rule. We do not believe that a trade-through rule is necessary to promote best execution or efficient and competitive pricing. Orders will flow to market centers that best meet investors’ needs. We view competition as a better alternative for the markets and for investors.   Why Certainty is Important   Common sense would dictate that, with all else being equal, reasonable investors would always opt for the best prices. Moreover, under the current best execution obligations, it is the fiduciary duty of market participants to, in all instances, try to find best execution for their customers’ orders. Very often achieving best execution means receiving the best, advertised price. But, as the Commission has acknowledged, a quote that looks like the best price may be uncertain or unavailable. Therefore, while it would seem that investors would always like to receive the best price, to some investors, and in individual circumstances, certainty of execution may be more important than facing the uncertainty of a better price, which may or may not be obtainable.   In recent public hearings, and in comment letters sent to the Commission in response to Reg. NMS, much has been made of the concept of price vs. speed. Speed is an issue where there is no immediate accessibility and no immediate response from away markets- in other words- where quotes are not firm.                                                              3  Once the issues of connectivity, access and automation are addressed, STANY would be in a position to meaningfully review, and most likely support, a trade-through rule if it remains the Commission’s position that one is warranted.    

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