UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| | | |
| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | October 26, 2007 |
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka
__________________________________________
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| | | |
| Kansas | 000-52004 | 48-0561319 |
_____________________
(State or other jurisdiction | _____________
(Commission | ______________
(I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| | | |
| One Security Benefit Pl. Suite 100, Topeka, Kansas | | 66606 |
_________________________________
(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
(Zip Code) |
| | | |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | 785.233.0507 |
Not Applicable
______________________________________________
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of FHLBank Topeka’s announcement to members dated October 31, 2007, regarding the reappointment of two public interest directors to FHLBank Topeka's board of directors. The information contained in Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). It may only be incorporated by reference in another filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933 if such subsequent filing specifically references this Current Report on Form 8-K. In addition, the furnishing of information in this Current Report on Form 8-K is not intended to, and does not, constitute a determination or admission by the FHLBank Topeka that the information is material or complete.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On October 26, 2007, the Federal Housing Finance Board ("FHFB") reappointed two public interest directors to FHLBank Topeka's board of directors. Robert E. Caldwell, III, Lincoln, Neb., and Jane Knight, Wichita, Kan., will serve another three-year term that begins on Jan. 1, 2008, and ends on Dec. 31, 2010. Ms. Knight was designated a community interest director.
At the time of this filing, Mr. Caldwell serves on the Audit, Compensation and Executive committees. Ms. Knight serves on the Housing & Governance and Risk Management committees.
Pursuant to the Bank Act and FHFB regulations, the majority of FHLBank's directors are elected by and from FHLBank’s membership. The remaining directors are appointed by the FHFB.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Message to members dated October 31, 2007, announcing reappointment of two directors.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| | | | | |
| | | Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka |
| | | | | |
| October 31, 2007 | | By: | | /s/Patrick Doran
|
| | | | |
|
| | | | | Name: Patrick Doran |
| | | | | Title: Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
Exhibit Index
| | | |
| Exhibit No. | | Description |
| |
|
99.1 | | Message to members dated October 31, 2007, announcing reappointment of two directors |
