[ by Howard Haykin ] The MSRB issued a reminder that, over the weekend - on Saturday, 6/16/12 - the amendments to Rule G-9 on 'preservation of records' became effective.  The amendment will change the length of time certain records must be retined. As amended, all MSRB-registered dealers that are not bank dealers will be required to retain certain records for 4 years, rather than for 3 years, so that FINRA, which conducts inspections of its members, will have access to such records when conducting risk-based municipal examinations pursuant to MSRB Rule G-16. Which Records Are Affected. The rule change pertains to any record that prior to 6/16/12 was required to be preserved for three years under Rule G-9.  Consequently, any record that was created on or after 6/16/09 and was required to be retained under Rule G-9 for 3 years must now be retained for 4 years. MSRB Contacts.   Direct questions to:  Lawrence Sandor, Deputy General Counsel at (703) 797-6600. For further details, go to: [MSRB Notice 12-32, 6/15/12].