what is 17a

There are multiple references to "17a" in the search results, but none of them provide a clear definition of what "17a" is. However, there are references to "SEA Rule 17a-4" and "SEC Rule 17a-4" which are regulations issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. According to, SEC Rule 17a-4 is a regulation that requires records of numerous types of transactions to be retained and indexed on indelible media with immediate accessibility. Additionally, states that SEC 17a-4(f) requires any electronically stored content to be preserved exclusively in a non-rewriteable, non-erasable format. Therefore, it is likely that "17a" refers to a specific rule or regulation related to record-keeping and compliance in the financial industry.