AllianceBernstein Funds AWF and AFB Replace Auditing Firm
Two AllianceBernstein closed-end funds disclosed board-approved changes to their independent registered public accounting firms in November 2026.
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF) and AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB) announced separate but concurrent changes to their independent registered public accounting firms, according to a press release dated Nov. 11, 2026. The decisions were approved at meetings of the Boards of Directors overseeing both funds.
The announcements were filed as formal regulatory disclosures, a standard requirement when publicly traded investment funds switch auditors. Such changes must be reported promptly to shareholders and regulators, as auditor continuity and independence are considered material factors in fund governance.
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Both AWF and AFB are closed-end funds listed on the New York Stock Exchange and managed under the AllianceBernstein umbrella, a major global asset management firm. Auditor transitions at registered investment companies are subject to scrutiny from the Securities and Exchange Commission, which requires funds to disclose whether any disagreements prompted the change.
The brief nature of the disclosure leaves open questions about the specific firms involved and the reasons for the transition, details that would typically appear in a full Form 8-K or comparable filing with regulators. Shareholders and analysts tracking fund governance are advised to review the complete regulatory filing for further specifics.
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