Federal Register #SEC-2026-5217-0001

SEC Notice: Extension of Information Collection for Rule 17f-1

This notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerns the extension of an information collection related to Rule 17f-1, which governs the custody of securities by members of national securities exchanges. - No procurement or solicitation for products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial suppliers are mentioned - The notice focuses on regulatory compliance for registered management investment companies - Requirements include written contracts ratified by boards and independent public accountant examinations - Purpose is to ensure the safekeeping of fund assets - Estimated annual compliance hours and costs are provided for affected funds - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed

Description

This notice pertains to the extension of a currently approved information collection by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The collection involves proposals, submissions, and approvals related to Rule 17f-1, which governs the custody of securities with members of national securities exchanges. The rule requires registered management investment companies to have written contracts ratified and approved by their boards, and mandates independent public accountant examinations of fund assets. The purpose is to ensure the safekeeping of fund assets, with estimated annual compliance hours and costs detailed for affected funds.

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