Proposed Rule Change to Amend FINRA Rule 1240.01 to Provide Eligible Individuals Another Opportunity to Elect to Participate in the Maintaining Qualifications Program

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 1240.01 (Eligibility of Other Persons to Participate in the Continuing Education Program Specified in Paragraph (c) of this Rule) to provide eligible individuals another opportunity to elect to participate in the Maintaining Qualifications Program (“MQP”).