NOTICE OF SUMMARY ACTION

FILE NO:

CME DQA‐23-1089

MEMBER FIRM:

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RULE VIOLATION:

RULE 576. IDENTIFICATION OF GOLBEX TERMINAL OPERATORS

Each Globex terminal operator shall be identified to the Exchange, in the manner prescribed by the Exchange, and shall be subject to Exchange rules. If user IDs are required to be registered with the Exchange, it is the duty of the clearing member to ensure that registration is current and accurate at all times. Each individual must use a unique user ID to access Globex. In no event may a person enter an order or permit the entry of an order by an individual using a user ID other than the individual’s own unique user ID.

FINDINGS:

During the period of October 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC violated Rule 576 by failing to maintain current and accurate registrations in the Exchange Fee System and for submitting Operator IDs used by multiple individuals.

PENALTY:

On July 12, 2023, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC., pursuant to Rule 512 (“Reporting Infractions”), was issued a $1,000 fine for its violations of Rule 576.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

July 28, 2023