As previously covered, FINRA proposed a rule change to extend the credit default swap ("CDS") margin pilot program in FINRA Rule 4240 to July 18, 2019. The rule change was filed for immediate effectiveness. All comments regarding the rule change should be submitted by July 17, 2018 and should refer to SR-FINRA-2018-025.

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