This survey collects qualitative and
limited quantitative information from senior credit officers at
responding financial institutions 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 FR 2034 survey will
be conducted quarterly, along with the Senior Loan Officer Opinion
Survey on Bank Lending Practices (FR 2018; OMB No. 7100-0058). The
survey contains 79 core questions divided into three broad
sections, as well as additional questions on topics of timely
interest. Given the Board’s interest in financial stability, the
information this survey collects is critical to the monitoring of
credit markets and capital market activity. Information from the
survey is also considered by the FOMC as it sets monetary policy.
Aggregate survey results are made available to the public on the
Board’s website. In addition, selected aggregate survey results may
be discussed in Governor’s speeches and may be published in Federal
Reserve Bulletin articles and in the annual Monetary Policy Report
to the Congress.
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USC 225a Name of Law: Federal Reserve Act
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USC 263 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.