SR-FINRA-2009-071

Proposed Rule Change to Increase the Session Fee for the Regulatory Element of the Continuing Education Requirements Pursuant to FINRA Rules

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) (f/k/a National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (“NASD”)) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to amend Section 4 of Schedule A to the FINRA By-Laws to increase the session fee for the Regulatory Element of the continuing education requirements pursuant to FINRA rules.