Office of the Assistant Secretary for International Affairs; Survey of U.S. Ownership of Foreign Securities as of December 31, 2008

Summary

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is conducting a mandatory survey of U.S. ownership of foreign securities as of December 31, 2008, and is requiring all eligible individuals and organizations to respond and comply with the survey. The survey is based on the definition of a U.S. person, which includes individuals, businesses, and government entities residing in or subject to U.S. jurisdiction.