Michael LaBranche was appointed to the board of directors of the...

Michael LaBranche was appointed to the board of directors of the Securities Industry Association, Washington, replacing Myles Gillespie, who resigned. Mr. LaBranche is chairman, chief executive officer and president of the specialist firm LaBranche & Co. Inc., New York. His term will expire in November, when he will be eligible for nomination to a full three-year term.