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Late Payment of Interest on BondsInvestors sometimes complain to the SEC about late payments of interest owed to them on their bonds. But the SEC does not generally regulate this issue. Instead, the process for paying bondholders ordinarily involves banking transactions that are subject to the supervision of state and federal banking authorities. Here’s how the process should work: the bond issuer pays interest to the trustee named in the bond agreement. The trustee then transfers the money to the paying agent, who in turn makes interest payments to bondholders. Usually, the trustee and paying agent are the same banking institution. If you’re experiencing difficulty receiving your interest, here’s what you can do:
If you hold a bond in book-entry form and are having payment problems, you may need to contact the securities firm, bank, or other participant that maintains your ownership position. http://www.sec.gov/answers/bondint.htm
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