Federal Register #2026-22563

SEC seeks renewal of the Rule 489 and Form F-N information collection

The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking to renew an information collection for Form F-N filings by certain foreign financial entities. - Government agency: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); the notice seeks approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). - Purpose: Certain foreign banks, foreign insurance companies, related holding companies, and finance subsidiaries file Form F-N to appoint an agent for service of process when making a public securities offering in the United States. - Estimated annual activity: 20 filings, with an estimated total reporting burden of 20 hours. - Procurement scope: This is an information-collection renewal notice, not a request to purchase products or services. No OEMs, vendors, products, or quantities are identified.

Description

The Securities and Exchange Commission is requesting an extension of the information collection under Rule 489 and Form F-N. The rule requires certain foreign banks, foreign insurance companies, and related entities to file Form F-N appointing an agent for service of process when making a public offering of securities in the United States. The SEC reports an average of 20 filings annually and estimates a total annual burden of 20 hours. Comments are due by December 7, 2026.

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