SEC Proposes New Rule on Communications Involving Security-Based Swaps

On September 8, the SEC proposed a new rule that certain communications involving security-based swaps that may be purchased only by eligible contract participants will not be deemed for purposes of Section 5 of the Securities Act to constitute offers of such security-based swaps or any guarantees of such security-based swaps.  Comments should be received by the SEC on or before November 10, 2014.   Proposed Rule.