Proposed Rule Change to Clarify the Scope of the Definition of “Asset-Backed Security” for Purposes of Reporting to FINRA’s Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (TRACE) System

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to clarify the scope of the definition of “Asset-Backed Security” for purposes of reporting to FINRA’s Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (TRACE) system.