AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds Switch Auditing Firms
Two AllianceBernstein closed-end funds disclosed a change in independent auditors following board approval, according to a November 2026 announcement.
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF) and AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB) have each replaced their independent registered public accounting firms, the funds announced November 11, 2026, in a joint press release issued from New York.
The decisions were made at formal meetings of the Boards of Directors governing both closed-end funds, which trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Auditor changes at registered investment funds require board-level approval and subsequent public disclosure under Securities and Exchange Commission regulations.
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Both AWF and AFB are managed by AllianceBernstein, a global asset management firm. AWF focuses on high-income fixed-income securities across global markets, while AFB concentrates on tax-exempt municipal bonds, making them distinct products aimed at different investor priorities within the income-seeking segment.
Auditor transitions at publicly registered funds can signal routine governance housekeeping or competitive fee reviews, though neither interpretation can be confirmed solely from the disclosure. Investors in either fund are advised to review the full filing for details on the outgoing and incoming accounting firms, effective dates, and any related board findings.
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