The FR Y-8 collects information on covered transactions between an insured depository institution and its affiliates that are subject to the quantitative limits and other requirements of section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 371c) and the Boardâs Regulation W - Transactions Between Member Banks and Their Affiliates (12 CFR part 223). The FR Y-8 is filed quarterly by all U.S. top-tier bank holding companies (BHCs) and savings and loan holding companies (SLHCs), and by foreign banking organizations (FBOs) that directly own or control a U.S. subsidiary insured depository institution. If an FBO indirectly controls a U.S. insured depository institution through a U.S. holding company, only the U.S. holding company must file the FR Y-8. A respondent must file a separate report for each U.S. insured depository institution it controls. The FR Y-8 comprises a cover page and two pages collecting data on covered transactions and derivatives.
Section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act limits an insured depository institutionâs exposure to affiliated entities and helps to protect against the expansion of the federal safety net to uninsured entities. The primary purpose of the data is to enhance the Boardâs ability to monitor the credit exposure of insured depository institutions to their affiliates and to ensure that insured depository institutions are in compliance with section 23A.
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.