This voluntary survey would be
conducted with a senior credit officer at each respondent financial
institution up to six times a year. The proposed reporting panel
consists of up to 25 U.S. banking institutions and U.S. branches
and agencies of foreign banks, the majority of which are affiliated
with a Primary Government Securities Dealer. The purpose of the
proposed survey is to provide qualitative and limited quantitative
information on (1) stringency of credit terms, (2) credit
availability and demand across the entire range of securities
financing and over-the-counter derivatives transactions, and (3)
the evolution of market conditions and conventions applicable to
such activities.
The purpose of the proposed
survey is to provide qualitative and limited quantitative
information on (1) stringency of credit terms, (2) credit
availability and demand across the entire range of securities
financing and over-the-counter derivatives transactions, and (3)
the evolution of market conditions and conventions applicable to
such activities.
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.