Federal Register #2026-15143

SEC Request for Public Comment on Extension of Rule 13f-2 Information Collection

This opportunity is a regulatory notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the extension of Rule 13f-2 information collection requirements. - Government Buyer: - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement action - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The notice pertains to regulatory reporting by institutional investment managers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Institutional investment managers must report short positions and short activity data under Rule 13f-2 - Estimated 1,000 respondents annually - Total estimated annual compliance burden: 269,808 hours - The extension is intended to maintain transparency and oversight in the securities market - No part numbers, purchase quantities, or contract value are specified, as this is not a purchasing action

Description

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposes to extend the existing collection of information under Rule 13f-2, which requires institutional investment managers to report their short positions and short activities. This reporting aims to increase transparency regarding short sale activity and improve market oversight. The notice invites public comments on the collection and estimates approximately 1,000 respondents with a total annual burden of about 269,808 hours. The extension seeks to continue providing important data to market participants and regulators to promote risk management and capital formation.

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