Federal Register #2026-14936

SEC Requests Public Comment on Extension of Information Collection for Investment Adviser Proxy Voting Policies

This opportunity involves a request from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for public comment on the extension of an information collection under Rule 206(4)-6 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. - Government Buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory notice, not a procurement - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being purchased - The notice concerns information collection requirements for SEC-registered investment advisers regarding proxy voting policies and procedures - Notable Requirements: - Investment advisers must adopt and implement written policies and procedures to ensure proxy votes are cast in clients' best interests - Advisers must disclose proxy voting information to clients and provide copies of policies and procedures upon request - The information collection is mandatory for advisers who exercise voting authority over client securities - The SEC is seeking public comment on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection - No part numbers, quantities, or contract values are specified, as this is not a procurement action

Description

This notice pertains to the submission for OMB review of the collection of information under Rule 206(4)-6, as part of the SEC's regulatory activities. The rule addresses an investment adviser's fiduciary obligation to clients regarding proxy voting. It requires advisers to adopt policies ensuring votes are in clients' best interests, disclose voting information to clients, and provide copies of policies upon request. The notice requests comments on the extension of this information collection.

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