15c2–11 compliance, finding doing so is appropriate in the public interest, and consistent with the protection of investors . 3. Exception relating to quotations of fixed-income securities (a) In general Section 240.15c2–11 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, shall not apply with respect to quotations of fixed-income securities. (b) Fixed-Income security defined In this section, the term fixed-income security means— (1) any note, bond, debenture, certificate of deposit for a security, certificate of deposit, asset-backed security, or any other evidence of indebtedness