Proposed Rule Change to Amend the Code of Arbitration Procedure for Industry Disputes (“Code”) to Align the Code with the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to amend the Code of Arbitration Procedure for Industry Disputes (“Code”) to align the Code with the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (“Act”).  The proposed rule change would also make a conforming amendment to FINRA Rule 2263.