OPINION OF THE COURT

On review of submissions pursuant to rule 500.2 (b) of the Rules of the Court of Appeals (22 NYCRR 500.2 [b]), order affirmed, with costs. The application to the New York Stock Exchange (Form U-4) signed with a former employer does not bind plaintiff to arbitrate claims with respect to his subsequent alleged contract with defendants.

Concur: Chief Judge Cooke and Judges Jasen, Gabrielli, Jones, Wachtler, Fuchsberg and Meyer.