FINRA Mediators Classified as Public Members if They Are Not Otherwise Outside the Definition

The SEC approved amendments to the FINRA Dispute Resolution, Inc. By-Laws to clarify that services provided by mediators, when acting in such capacity and not representing parties in mediation, should not cause the individuals to be classified as industry members under the By-Laws. The amendments are effective on January 22, 2013, and apply to nominations of mediators by the FINRA Dispute Resolution, Inc. Board for membership on the National Arbitration and Mediation Committee submitted on or after this date. The text of the amendments is set forth in Attachment A.

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