Proposed Rule Change to Expand the Exception Relating to Transfers of Proprietary Securities Positions in Connection with Certain Corporate Control Transactions

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to amend FINRA trade reporting rules to expand the scope of the existing exception for over-the-counter (“OTC”) transfers of proprietary positions in debt and equity securities effected in connection with certain corporate control transactions.