Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Implementation of FINRA Rule 4240 (Margin Requirements for Credit Default Swaps)

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”)  is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to extend to July 17, 2013 the implementation of FINRA Rule 4240.  FINRA Rule 4240 implements an interim pilot program with respect to margin requirements for certain transactions in credit default swaps that are security-based swaps.