SEC Proposes Rule Amendments to Remove References to Credit Ratings

File No. S7-18-08

February 9, 2011

SEC Proposes the first in series of amendments to Rules and forms to remove references to credit ratings.

Cross References

Rules 134, 138, 139, and 168, under the Securities Act; Forms S-3, S-4, F-3, F-4, and F-9. Schedule 14A under the Securities Exchange Act.