FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 99-92 Washington, DC, August 4, 1999 Media Advisory Pay-to-Play Rule Proposal Conference Call What: A conference call to discuss the details of the Commission's proposed rule to ban pay-to-play practices by investment advisers. The rule proposal was issued today. Who: Bob Plaze, Associate Director of the Division of Investment Management When: Wednesday, August 4, 1999 12:00 noon EDT How to Call (202) 942-0020 for the conference call participate: number and password. Other: For media only. # # #