To update the March 18, 2009 Trader Update post, in response to firms’ concerns regarding changes implemented in the initial pilot stock of the Super Display Book (SDBK) deployment, the NYSE will be implementing software changes to reinstate the Cancel Replace to reduce message type into the SDBK environment. The linked Trading Technology Information Memo details the implementation of the order type. This software enhancement will be available for firms to test in the User Acceptance Test (UAT) environment shortly.

Subsequent notification will be issued detailing the deployment of this software to additional pilot stocks.

Trading Technology Information Memo (March 27, 2009)
Current SDBK Securities Rollout List

To update the March 11, 2009 Trader Update post, NYSE Euronext successfully deployed its new Super Display Book (SDBK) database in production on Monday, March 16, 2009 in the stock Par Technologies Corporation (NYSE Listed: PTC) and confirmed processing through the comparison, clearing and settlement systems.

As previously communicated in prior client notices, the NYSE has completed its transition of Cash Equity order flow from CMS to CCG. Additionally, with the successful migration of NYSE Amex Options to the NYSE Arca trading platform, CMS will no longer be used for Options order flow. Effective start of business Monday, March 23, 2009 all CMS connections currently enabled for order flow will be decommissioned. Firms should ensure that their job streams are updated to reflect these changes and that their systems are not impacted.

For any questions, please contact your RM or our Service Desk at 1.866.873.7422.

Related Documents and Notifications:
December 10, 2008 - CCG Connectivity Update
October 1, 2008 - CCG Enhancements Release 2.1

NYSE Euronext has announced that Barclays Capital, the investment banking division of Barclays Bank PLC, has agreed to acquire the portfolio of New York Stock Exchange Designated Market Maker (DMM) assignments of Bear Wagner Specialists LLC, a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan.

To update the March 5, 2009 Information Memo, NYSE Euronext will migrate one low volume NYSE cash equities symbol from the SuperDOT® (SDOT) databases to a newly implemented Super Display Book (SDBK) database in production on Monday, March 16, 2009. Trading in the pilot stock will take place through the settlement cycle and the systems will be adjusted as required before the stock symbol is announced and before any further rollout commences.

As previously communicated in the March 5, 2009 Information Memo, NYSE Euronext will be migrating NYSE and NYSE Amex cash equities from the SuperDOT® (SDOT) databases to a newly implemented Super Display Book (SDBK) database. Firms wishing to test their systems in the new SDBK database environment can do so in the User Acceptance Test (UAT) environment between the hours of 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM (with product support available between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM).

The SEC approved the NYSE Euronext rebranding of NYSE Alternext US to NYSE Amex on Friday, March 6, 2009. NYSE Euronext completed its acquisition of the American Stock Exchange (Amex) on October 1, 2008 and post merger renamed the Amex Equities SRO to NYSE Alternext US LLC, while the options business was rebranded as NYSE Amex Options. The impetus for the name change to NYSE Amex was driven by a desire to simplify our naming conventions by rebranding all Amex assets under one name as well as by feedback from our issuer, trading and customer communities.

As previously communicated on February 20, 2009, the NYSE will begin enhanced MOC/LOC handling on Monday March 9, 2009. This initiative is designed to attract stabilizing liquidity to listed issues with significant imbalances at the end of the trading day while ensuring automatic compliance with Exchange rules governing submission of MOC/LOC orders.

As previously announced, NYSE Euronext will be migrating NYSE and NYSE Alternext US cash equities from the SuperDOT® (SDOT) databases to a newly implemented Super Display Book (SDBK) database, providing significant improvements in performance and functionality. The migration will be a phased approach on a stock by stock basis beginning on or about Friday, March 13, 2009 in a limited number of stocks.