Proposed Rule Change to Clarify the Application of FINRA Rule 2210 (Communications with the Public) to Debt Research Reports

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to clarify the application of FINRA Rule 2210 (“Communications with the Public”) to debt research reports as the result of approval of a new FINRA debt research conflict of interest rule.