This voluntary 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 up to six times a year.
Given the Federal Reserve's interest in financial stability, the
information this survey collects is critical to the monitoring of
credit markets and capital market activity. Aggregate survey
results are made available to the public on the Federal Reserve
Board website. In addition, selected aggregate survey results may
be published in Federal Reserve Bulletin articles and in the annual
Monetary Policy Report to the Congress.
Based on recent experience, the
Federal Reserve has determined that the hourly estimate needs to be
increased from 3.0 hours to 5.0 hours. The adjustment to the burden
also includes an update to the respondent count.
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No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Lois Lawrence 202-452-2984
Lois.D.Lawrence@frb.gov
No
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.