Proposed Amendments to Rule 6250 Regarding Dissemination of TRACE-eligible Securities Transactions

NASD has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") a proposed rule change to amend NASD Rule 6250 of the Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine ("TRACE") rules to disseminate immediately upon receipt transaction information on TRACE-eligible securities, except transactions effected pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 ("Securities Act") ("Rule 144A transactions").