Rule 17a-5(c); Customer Financial Statements for Brokers and Dealers
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
02/21/2003
12/02/2002
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2006
03/31/2006
10/31/2004
206,000,000
0
195,200,000
572,000
0
542,222
13,900,000
0
19,520,000
Rule 17a-5(c) sets forth the financial statements that must be sent to public customers of certain broker-dealers. The primary purpose of Rule 17a-5(c) is to give public customers of a broker- dealer a clear indication of the financial condition of the broker-dealer.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.