Proposed Rule Change to Adopt IM-6230 and Amend Rule 6250 Regarding Options, Swaps, and Similar Instruments and TRACE Requirements

NASD is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") a proposed rule change: (1) to adopt NASD IM-6230, providing for exemptive relief from various reporting requirements for transactions in TRACE-eligible securities executed in connection with the termination or settlement of a credit default swap ("CDS") or a similar instrument; and (2) to amend NASD Rule 6250 to not disseminate information on certain transactions in TRACE-eligible securities executed in connection with the exercise or settlement of an option or similar instrument, or the settlement or termination of a CDS, any other type of swap, or similar instrument.

This rule filing was withdrawn