Proposed Rule Change to Amend FINRA Rule 2251 (Forwarding of Proxy and Other Issuer-Related Materials)

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. ("FINRA") is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") a proposed rule change to amend the provisions of FINRA Rule 2251 (Forwarding of Proxy and Other Issuer-Related Materials) relating to rates of reimbursement for expenses incurred in forwarding proxy and other issuer-related material, to establish a five-year fee for the development of an enhanced brokers internet platform and to make miscellaneous conforming revisions.