Regulatory Notice 12-57

SEC Approves Amendments to FINRA Dispute Resolution, Inc. By-Laws to Classify Mediators as Public Members if They Are Not Otherwise Disqualified From Being Classified as Public Members
 

Effective Date: January 22, 2013

Executive Summary

The SEC approved amendments to the FINRA Dispute Resolution, Inc. By-Laws to clarify that services provided by mediators, when acting in such capacity and not representing parties in mediation, should not cause the individuals to be classified as industry members under the By-Laws.

 

The amendments are effective on January 22, 2013, and apply to nominations of mediators by the FINRA Dispute Resolution, Inc. Board for membership on the National Arbitration and Mediation Committee submitted on or after this date. The text of the amendments is set forth in Attachment A.

 

Questions concerning this Notice should be directed to:

• Kenneth L. Andrichik, Senior Vice President, Chief Counsel and Director of Mediation and Strategy, Dispute Resolution, at (212) 858-3915 or email ; or
• Mignon McLemore, Assistant Chief Counsel, Dispute Resolution, at (202) 728-8151 or email.