THE FINANCIAL CONDITION STATEMENT IS
USED TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE REGISTRANT HAS MADE ADEQUATE
ARRANGEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO PERSONNEL, FACILITIES AND FINANCING.
THE NEED FOR THIS INFORMATION AROSE AFTER SUCCESSIVE FAILURES OF
BROKER-DEALERS WHO WERE POORLY PREPARED TO ENTER THE BUSINESS. RULE
15B1-2 WAS ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 1, 1953.
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.