The provisions of section 12(a) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78 l(a)) do not apply in respect of any standardized option, as defined by section 240.9b-1(a)(4) , issued by a clearing agency registered under section 17A of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78q-1 ) and traded on a national securities exchange registered pursuant to section 6(a) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78 f(a)).
17 C.F.R. §240.12a-9