Open Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Agenda as of November 18, 2008. Note that Open Meeting agendas are subject to last-minute changes.

Item 1: Enhanced Disclosure and New Prospectus Delivery Option for Registered Open-End Management Investment Companies

The Commission will consider whether to adopt rule amendments to improve mutual fund disclosure by providing investors with a summary prospectus containing key information in plain English in a clear and concise format, and by enhancing the availability on the Internet of more detailed information to investors. The Commission also will consider whether to adopt related amendments to Form N 1A, including amendments that address exchange-traded funds.

For further information, please contact Sanjay Lamba, Division of Investment Management, at (202) 551-6784 or Penelope W. Saltzman at (202) 551-6792.

Item 2: Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations

The Commission will consider whether to adopt rule amendments that would impose additional requirements on nationally recognized statistical rating organizations in order to address concerns about the integrity of their credit rating procedures and methodologies.

For further information, please contact Thomas K. McGowan, Division of Trading and Market, at (202) 551-5520 or Randall W. Roy at (202) 551-5522.