Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Temporary Exception to Permit Aggregate Reporting for Certain ATS Transactions in U.S. Treasury Securities

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to amend FINRA Rule 6730 (Transaction Reporting) to provide an extension of the temporary exception to permit member alternative trading systems (“ATSs”) and member subscribers to report aggregate trade information to TRACE for certain transactions in U.S. Treasury Securities.