The FR Y-9 family of reports historically has been, and continues to be, the primary source of financial information on BHCs between on-site inspections. Financial information from these reports is used to detect emerging financial problems, to review performance and conduct pre-inspection analysis, to monitor and evaluate capital adequacy, to evaluate BHC mergers and acquisitions, and to analyze a BHC's overall financial condition to ensure safe and sound operations.
The Federal Reserve proposes the following revisions and clarifications to the FR Y-9C effective March 31, 2010: (1) new data items and revisions to existing data items on unused commitments and other loans, (2) new data items providing disclosures on other than temporary impairment required under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), (3) clarification of the instructions for reporting unused commitments, (4) modification of the instructions for reporting brokered deposits, and (5) reformatting of loan information collected on the quarterly average schedule.
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.