[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 40 (Wednesday, February 28, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8718-8719]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04087]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 33032]


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

February 23, 2018.
    The following is a notice of applications for deregistration under 
section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for the month of 
February 2018. A copy of each application may be obtained via the 
Commission's website by searching for the file number, or for an 
applicant using the Company name box, at http://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 March 20, 2018, 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: Bradley Gude, Senior Counsel, at (202) 
551-5590 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.

Midwest Investors Program [File No. 811-01066]

    Summary: Applicant, a unit investment trust, seeks an order 
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On June 1, 
2017, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders, 
based on net asset value. Expenses of $400 incurred in connection with 
the liquidation were paid by Crossmark Global Investments, Inc.
    Filing Dates: The application was filed on November 7, 2017, and 
amended on February 2, 2018.
    Applicant's Address: 3700 West Sam Houston Parkway South, Suite 
250, Houston, Texas 77042.

Scout Funds [File No. 811-09813]

    Summary: Applicant, an open-end investment company, seeks an order 
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. The applicant 
has transferred its assets to Carillon Series Trust, and, on November 
17, 2017, made a final distribution to its shareholders based on net 
asset value. Expenses of $1,949,125 incurred in connection with the 
reorganization were split between UMB Financial Corporation and 
Carillon Tower Advisers, Inc. (or their affiliates), with certain 
expenses being borne solely by UMB Financial Corporation.
    Filing Dates: The application was filed on February 6, 2018.
    Applicant's Address: 928 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106.

Morgan Stanley Liquid Asset Fund Inc. [File No. 811-02575]

    Summary: Applicant, an open-end investment company, seeks an order 
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On May 23, 
2017, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders, 
based on net asset value. Expenses of $25,407 incurred in connection 
with the liquidation were paid by the applicant.
    Filing Dates: The application was filed on February 9, 2018.
    Applicant's Address: c/o Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., 
522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036.

Rainier Investment Management Mutual Funds [File No. 811-08270]

    Summary: Applicant, an open-end investment company, seeks an order 
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. The applicant 
has transferred its assets to Hennessy Funds Trust, and, on December 4, 
2017 and January 16, 2018, made final distributions to its shareholders 
based on net asset value. Expenses of $470,000 incurred in connection 
with the reorganization were split between Rainier Investment 
Management, LLC and Hennessy Advisors, Inc.
    Filing Dates: The application was filed on February 13, 2018.
    Applicant's Address: 601 Union Street, Suite 3525, Seattle, 
Washington 98101.

PLIFunds Investment Plans [File No. 811-00769]

    Summary: Applicant, a unit investment trust, seeks an order 
declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On June 1, 
2017, applicant made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders, 
based on net asset value. Expenses of $500 incurred in connection with 
the liquidation were paid by Crossmark Global Investments, Inc.
    Filing Dates: The application was filed on November 7, 2017, and 
amended on February 2, 2018 and February 22, 2018.
    Applicant's Address: 3700 West Sam Houston Parkway South, Suite 
250, Houston, Texas 77042.


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    For the Commission, by the Division of Investment Management, 
pursuant to delegated authority.
Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-04087 Filed 2-27-18; 8:45 am]
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