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Enhanced Disclosure and New Prospectus Delivery Option for Registered Open-End Management Investment Companies

Fri, Nov 30 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing amendments to the form used by mutual funds to register under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and to offer their securities under the Securities Act of 1933 in order to enhance the disclosures that are provided to mutual fund investors. The proposed amendments, if adopted, would require key information to appear in plain English in a standardized order at the front of the mutual fund statutory prospectus. The Commission is also proposing rule amendments that would permit a person to satisfy its mutual fund prospectus delivery obligations under Section 5(b)(2) of the Securities Act by sending or giving the key information directly to investors in the form of a summary prospectus and providing the statutory prospectus on an Internet Web site. Upon an investor's request, mutual funds would also be required to send the statutory prospectus to the investor. The proposals are intended to improve mutual fund disclosure by providing investors with

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Fri, Nov 30 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 205490213.

Extension:

Rule 7d1; SEC File No. 270176; OMB Control No. 32350311

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 35013520), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request for extension of the previously approved collection of information discussed below.

Section 7(d) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a 7(d)) (the ``Act'' or ``Investment Company Act'') requires an investment company (``fund'') organized outside the United States (``foreign fund'') to obtain an order from the Commission allowing the fund to register under the Act before making a public offering of its securities through the United States mail or any means of interstate commerce. The Commission may issue an order only if it finds that it is both

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Fri, Nov 30 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Upon written request, copies available from: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 205490213.

Extension:

Form F4; OMB Control No. 32350325; SEC File No. 270288

Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget the request for extension of the previously approved collection of information discussed below.

Form F4 (17 CFR 239.34) is used by foreign issuers to register securities in business combinations, reorganizations and exchange offers pursuant to federal securities laws pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.). The information collected is intended to ensure that the information required to be filed by the Commission permits verification of compliance with securities law requirements and assures the public availability of such information. The i

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Fri, Nov 30 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Upon written request, copies available from: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC 205490213.

Extension:

Rule 19b4 and Form 19b4; OMB Control No. 32350045; SEC File No. 27038.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval.

Rule 19b4 (17 CFR 240.19b4) and Form 19b4Filings with respect to proposed rule changes by selfregulatory organizations.

Section 19(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') (15 U.S.C. 78s(b)) requires each selfregulatory organization (``SRO'') to file with the Commission copies of any proposed rule, or any proposed change in, addition to, or deletion from the rules of suc

John Hancock Life Insurance Company, et al., Notice of Application

Fri, Nov 30 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Applicants hereby apply for an order of exemption pursuant to Section 17(b) of the 1940 Act to permit inkind purchases in connection with a substitution as described herein.

Filing Date: The application was filed on August 6, 2007 and amended and restated on November 19, 2007.

Hearing or Notification of Hearing: An order granting the application will be issued unless the Commission orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing by writing to the Secretary of the Commission and serving Applicants with a copy of the request personally or by mail. Hearing requests must be received by the Commission by 5:30 p.m. on December 20, 2007, and should be accompanied by proof of service on Applicants in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service. Hearing requests should state the nature of the requester's interest, the reason for the request, and the issues contested. Persons who wish to be notified of a hearing may request notification by writing to the Secre

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change To Replace

Fri, Nov 30 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 26, 2007.

Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on August 31, 2007, the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (``FICC'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') and on September 27, 2007, amended the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which items have been prepared primarily by FICC. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change from interested parties.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

FICC is seeking to replace the MortgageBacked Securities Division (``MBSD'') margin calculation methodology with a ValueatRisk (``VaR'') methodology.
II. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

In its filing with the Commission, FICC included statements concerning the pu

Self-Regulatory Organizations; New York Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed

Fri, Nov 30 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 21, 2007.

Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 15, 2007, the New York Stock Exchange LLC (``NYSE'' or ``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule changes as described in Items I and II below, which items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. The Exchange filed the proposed rule change pursuant to section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \3\ and Rule 19b4(f)(6) thereunder,\4\ which renders the proposed rule change effective upon filing with the Commission. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule changes from interested persons. \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
\3\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
\4\ 17 CFR 240.19b4(f)(6).
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange proposes to amend the

Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Order Granting Accelerated Approval of Proposed

Fri, Nov 30 2007 11:00:00 GMT

November 26, 2007.

Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given that on November 13, 2007, NYSE Arca, Inc. (``NYSE Arca'' or ``Exchange''), through its wholly owned subsidiary, NYSE Arca Equities, Inc. (``NYSE Arca Equities''), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II below, which items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. This order provides notice of the proposed rule change and approves the proposed rule change on an accelerated basis.
\1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
\2\ 17 CFR 240.19b4.
I. SelfRegulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change

The Exchange proposes to amend NYSE Arca Equities Rule 5.2(j)(6) to amend certain requirements relating to indexes underlying Equity Index Linked Securities.\3\ The text of the proposed rule change is available at the Exchange