These requirements are pursuant to
sections 208.34(c), (d), and (g) of Regulation H - Membership of
State Banking Institutions in the Federal Reserve System, which
require that state member banks effecting securities transactions
for customers establish and maintain a system of records of these
transactions, furnish confirmations of transactions to customers
that disclose certain information, and establish written policies
and procedures relating to securities trading. State member banks
are required to maintain records created per these requirements for
three years following a securities transaction. These requirements
are necessary to protect the customer, to avoid or settle customer
disputes, and to protect the institution against potential
liability arising under the anti-fraud and insider trading
provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Securities
Exchange Act).
US Code:
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USC 78w Name of Law: Securities Exchange Act
US Code: 12
USC 325 Name of Law: Federal Reserve Act
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.