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Gifts and Grats

December 6, 2011
Regulators are getting the word out on what's allowed and not allowed during this gift-giving season.  For example, CBOE reminds Trading Permit Holders that CBOE Rule 4.4 governs the giving of gifts and gratuities to CBOE employees and employees of financial concerns.  That would include gifts, gratuities, loans, discounts, free service not generally available to the public, or other things. Dollar Limit. CBOE employees may not accept any gift valued in excess of $50 (in the aggregate) during any calendar year from (there's a $100 limit on gifts to associated persons of financial concerns):
  • any TPH
  • or person associated with a TPH
  • or any person or entity with whom the employee is directly and/or substantially involved in conducting business on behalf of CBOE.
  • Gifts do not include business-related meals and entertainment permitted under the Conflict of Interest policy.
CBOE Staff Contacts. Direct questions re: Rule 4.4 to:  Patrick Sexton [312-786-7467;  sexton@cboe.com], or Jamie Galvan at [312-786-7058;  galvanj@cboe.com]. Further details also available at:   [CBOE RegCirc 11-150, 11/29/11]