Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, 41451-41452 [2017-18453]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 168 / Thursday, August 31, 2017 / Notices because, while the proposed fee would only be assessed in some circumstances, those circumstances are not based on the type of Member entering the liquidity removing order but on the percent and amount of liquidity removing volume that the Member executes when the CQI is on. Further, the proposed fee is intended to encourage market participants to bring increased volume to the Exchange, which benefits all market participants. C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others Written comments were neither solicited nor received. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A)(ii) 30 of the Act. At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission takes such action, the Commission shall institute proceedings under Section 19(b)(2)(B) 31 of the Act to determine whether the proposed rule change should be approved or disapproved. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an email to rule-comments@ sec.gov. Please include File Number SR– IEX–2017–27 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–IEX–2017–27. This file 30 15 31 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii). U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B). VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:54 Aug 30, 2017 number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and printing in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549 on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR–IEX– 2017–27, and should be submitted on or before September 21, 2017. For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated authority.32 Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–18447 Filed 8–30–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. IC–32796] Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 August 25, 2017. The following is a notice of applications for deregistration under section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for the month of August 2017. A copy of each application may be obtained via the Commission’s Web site by searching for the file number, or for an applicant using the Company name box, at https://www.sec.gov/search/ search.htm or by calling (202) 551– 8090. An order granting each 32 17 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41451 application will be issued unless the SEC orders a hearing. Interested persons may request a hearing on any application by writing to the SEC’s Secretary at the address below and serving the relevant applicant with a copy of the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests should be received by the SEC by 5:30 p.m. on September 19, 2017, and should be accompanied by proof of service on applicants, in the form of an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service. Pursuant to Rule 0–5 under the Act, hearing requests should state the nature of the writer’s interest, any facts bearing upon the desirability of a hearing on the matter, 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 Commission’s Secretary. ADDRESSES: The Commission: Secretary, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: HaeSung Lee, Attorney-Adviser, at (202) 551–7345 or Chief Counsel’s Office at (202) 551–6821; SEC, Division of Investment Management, Chief Counsel’s Office, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549–8010. Cash Reserve Fund, Inc. [File No. 811– 03196] Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On April 21, 2017, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. Expenses of $2,325 incurred in connection with the liquidation were paid by the applicant. Filing Date: The application was filed on July 28, 2017. Applicant’s Address: 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10154. Goldman Sachs Diversified Income Fund [File No. 811–23083] Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Applicant has never made a public offering of its securities and does not propose to make a public offering or engage in business of any kind. Filing Date: The application was filed on August 3, 2017. Applicant’s Address: 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282. Goldman Sachs Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund [File No. 811– 22868] Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order E:\FR\FM\31AUN1.SGM 31AUN1 41452 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 168 / Thursday, August 31, 2017 / Notices declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Applicant has never made a public offering of its securities and does not propose to make a public offering or engage in business of any kind. Filing Date: The application was filed on August 3, 2017. Applicant’s Address: 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282. HSBC Advisor Funds Trust [File No. 811–07583] Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Each series of applicant has transferred its assets to a corresponding series of HSBC Funds and, on June 24, 2016, made a final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of $15,173 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by the applicant and the applicant’s investment adviser. Filing Dates: The application was filed on August 4, 2017, and amended on August 18, 2017. Applicant’s Address: 4400 Easton Commons, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43219–3035. HSBC Portfolios [File No. 811–08928] Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Each series of applicant has transferred its assets to a corresponding series of HSBC Funds and, on June 24, 2016, made a final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of $2,463 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by the applicant and the applicant’s investment adviser. Filing Dates: The application was filed on August 4, 2017, and amended on August 18, 2017. Applicant’s Address: 4400 Easton Commons, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43219–3035. JPMorgan China Region Fund, Inc. [File No. 811–06686] Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On July 14, 2017, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. Applicant has 62 remaining shareholders, and each is entitled to a pro rata share of the assets, if any, remaining after the winding up of applicant’s affairs. Applicant’s remaining assets were transferred to a liquidating trust in which shareholders have a pro rata beneficial interest. Expenses of $192,043 incurred in connection with the liquidation were paid by the applicant. Filing Date: The application was filed on August 18, 2017. Applicant’s Address: 1 Beacon Street, 18th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02108. Touchstone Investment Trust [File No. 811–02538] Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Each series of applicant has transferred its assets to a corresponding series of Touchstone Funds Group Trust and, on January 27, 2017, made a final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value. Expenses of $51,370 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by the applicant’s investment adviser. Filing Dates: The application was filed on August 9, 2017, and amended on August 23, 2017. Applicant’s Address: 303 Broadway, Suite 1100, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, pursuant to delegated authority. Eduardo A. Aleman, Assistant Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–18453 Filed 8–30–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On June 23, 2017, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. Expenses of $200,000 incurred in connection with the liquidation were paid by the applicant. Filing Date: The application was filed on August 18, 2017. Applicant’s Address: Barley Mill House, 3701 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19807. [Release No. 34–81482; File No. SR–IEX– 2017–22] Jkt 241001 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1). CFR 240.19b–4. 3 See Securities and Exchange Act Release No. 74892 (May 6, 2015), 80 FR 27513 (File No. 4–657). See also Securities and Exchange Act Release No. 76382 (November 6, 2015) (File No. 4–657), 80 FR 70284 (File No. 4–657) (November 13, 2015), which extended the pilot period commencement date from May 6, 2015 to October 3, 2016. 4 See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 81078 (July 5, 2017), 82 FR 32026 (‘‘Notice’’). 5 IEX Rule 11.151 requires market makers for each stock in which they are registered to continuously maintain a two-sided quotation within a designated percentage of the National Best Bid (‘‘NBB’’) and National Best Offer (‘‘NBO’’). 6 17 CFR 240.15c3–5. 7 See Notice, supra note 4, at 32027. See also 17 CFR 242.200 through 204 (Regulation SHO). 8 See Notice, supra note 4, at 32027. 9 See id. 2 17 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 20:54 Aug 30, 2017 II. Description of the Proposed Rule Change The Exchange proposes to introduce a new Market Maker Peg Order that the Exchange states is designed to promote compliance by market makers with the continuous quoting and pricing obligations of IEX Rule 11.151 (Market Maker Obligations),5 in a manner consistent with the requirements under Rule 15c3–5 of the Act (‘‘Market Access Rule’’) 6 and Regulation SHO.7 The Exchange states that ‘‘this order-based approach would provide an effective compliance tool to facilitate market makers compliance with the requirements of the Market Access Rule and Regulation SHO while also providing quotation adjusting functionality to its market makers.’’ 8 IEX also states that market makers will have control of order origination, as required by the Market Access Rule, and retain the ability to make marking and locate determinations prior to order entry, as required by Regulation SHO.9 As proposed, the Market Maker Peg Order will be a one-sided limit order 1 15 Kalmar Pooled Investment Trust [File No. 811–07853] VerDate Sep<11>2014 ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’), pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 a proposed rule change to (i) introduce a new Market Maker Peg Order; (ii) amend IEX Rule 11.510(c) to specify connectivity within the Exchange System when repricing a Market Maker Peg Order; and (iii) amend IEX Rule 11.340(d) to describe how Market Maker Peg Orders will be priced in order to comply with the Plan to Implement a Tick Size Pilot Program (‘‘Tick Pilot Plan’’).3 The proposed rule change was published for comment in the Federal Register on July 11, 2017.4 The Commission received no comments on the proposed rule change. This order approves the proposed rule change. Self-Regulatory Organizations; Investors Exchange LLC; Order Approving a Proposed Rule Change To Introduce a New Market Maker Peg Order August 25, 2017. I. Introduction On June 30, 2017, the Investors Exchange LLC (‘‘IEX’’ or the PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\31AUN1.SGM 31AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 168 (Thursday, August 31, 2017)]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. IC-32796]


Notice of Applications for Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of 
the Investment Company Act of 1940

August 25, 2017.
    The following is a notice of applications for deregistration under 
section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for the month of 
August 2017. A copy of each application may be obtained via the 
Commission's Web site by searching for the file number, or for an 
applicant using the Company name box, at https://www.sec.gov/search/search.htm or by calling (202) 551-8090. An order granting each 
application will be issued unless the SEC orders a hearing. Interested 
persons may request a hearing on any application by writing to the 
SEC's Secretary at the address below and serving the relevant applicant 
with a copy of the request, personally or by mail. Hearing requests 
should be received by the SEC by 5:30 p.m. on September 19, 2017, and 
should be accompanied by proof of service on applicants, in the form of 
an affidavit or, for lawyers, a certificate of service. Pursuant to 
Rule 0-5 under the Act, hearing requests should state the nature of the 
writer's interest, any facts bearing upon the desirability of a hearing 
on the matter, 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 Commission's Secretary.

ADDRESSES: The Commission: Secretary, U.S. Securities and Exchange 
Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hae-Sung Lee, Attorney-Adviser, at 
(202) 551-7345 or Chief Counsel's Office at (202) 551-6821; SEC, 
Division of Investment Management, Chief Counsel's Office, 100 F Street 
NE., Washington, DC 20549-8010.

Cash Reserve Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-03196]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. On April 21, 2017, applicant made a 
liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. 
Expenses of $2,325 incurred in connection with the liquidation were 
paid by the applicant.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on July 28, 2017.
    Applicant's Address: 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10154.

Goldman Sachs Diversified Income Fund [File No. 811-23083]

    Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order 
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Applicant has 
never made a public offering of its securities and does not propose to 
make a public offering or engage in business of any kind.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on August 3, 2017.
    Applicant's Address: 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282.

Goldman Sachs Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund [File No. 811-22868]

    Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order

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declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. Applicant has 
never made a public offering of its securities and does not propose to 
make a public offering or engage in business of any kind.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on August 3, 2017.
    Applicant's Address: 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282.

HSBC Advisor Funds Trust [File No. 811-07583]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. Each series of applicant has transferred its 
assets to a corresponding series of HSBC Funds and, on June 24, 2016, 
made a final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value. 
Expenses of $15,173 incurred in connection with the reorganization were 
paid by the applicant and the applicant's investment adviser.
    Filing Dates: The application was filed on August 4, 2017, and 
amended on August 18, 2017.
    Applicant's Address: 4400 Easton Commons, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 
43219-3035.

HSBC Portfolios [File No. 811-08928]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. Each series of applicant has transferred its 
assets to a corresponding series of HSBC Funds and, on June 24, 2016, 
made a final distribution to its shareholders based on net asset value. 
Expenses of $2,463 incurred in connection with the reorganization were 
paid by the applicant and the applicant's investment adviser.
    Filing Dates: The application was filed on August 4, 2017, and 
amended on August 18, 2017.
    Applicant's Address: 4400 Easton Commons, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 
43219-3035.

Kalmar Pooled Investment Trust [File No. 811-07853]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. On June 23, 2017, applicant made a 
liquidating distribution to its shareholders, based on net asset value. 
Expenses of $200,000 incurred in connection with the liquidation were 
paid by the applicant.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on August 18, 2017.
    Applicant's Address: Barley Mill House, 3701 Kennett Pike, 
Wilmington, Delaware 19807.

JPMorgan China Region Fund, Inc. [File No. 811-06686]

    Summary: Applicant, a closed-end investment company, seeks an order 
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On July 14, 
2017, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders, 
based on net asset value. Applicant has 62 remaining shareholders, and 
each is entitled to a pro rata share of the assets, if any, remaining 
after the winding up of applicant's affairs. Applicant's remaining 
assets were transferred to a liquidating trust in which shareholders 
have a pro rata beneficial interest. Expenses of $192,043 incurred in 
connection with the liquidation were paid by the applicant.
    Filing Date: The application was filed on August 18, 2017.
    Applicant's Address: 1 Beacon Street, 18th Floor, Boston, 
Massachusetts 02108.

Touchstone Investment Trust [File No. 811-02538]

    Summary: Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to 
be an investment company. Each series of applicant has transferred its 
assets to a corresponding series of Touchstone Funds Group Trust and, 
on January 27, 2017, made a final distribution to its shareholders 
based on net asset value. Expenses of $51,370 incurred in connection 
with the reorganization were paid by the applicant's investment 
adviser.
    Filing Dates: The application was filed on August 9, 2017, and 
amended on August 23, 2017.
    Applicant's Address: 303 Broadway, Suite 1100, Cincinnati, Ohio 
45202.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, 
pursuant to delegated authority.
Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-18453 Filed 8-30-17; 8:45 am]
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