FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                             2001-42




                       Media Advisory
                 Washington, DC, May 3, 2001

         Securities and Exchange Commission To Hold
                     Portals Roundtable




What:     The SEC will hold a public roundtable moderated by
          Acting Chairman Laura S. Unger to discuss issues
          related to relationships between Internet websites
          and financial service providers.

When:     Wednesday, May 23, 2001, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where:    William O. Douglas Room, Room 1C30
          U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
          450 Fifth Street, N.W.
          Washington, DC 20549

The agenda and participant list will be released at a later
date.



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