SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-8A NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(a) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 The undersigned investment company hereby notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that it registers under and pursuant to the provisions of Section 8(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and in connection with such notification of registration submits the following information: Name: Bull & Bear Global Income Fund, Inc. Address of Principal Business Office (No. & Street, City, State, Zip Code): 11 Hanover Square, New York, New York 10005 Telephone Number (including area code): (212) 785-0900 Name and address of agent for service of process: Thomas B. Winmill 11 Hanover Square New York, New York 10005 With copies of Notices and Communications to: Richard T. Prins, Esq. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP 919 Third Avenue New York, New York 10022 Check Appropriate Box: Registrant is filing a Registration Statement pursuant to Section 8(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 concurrently with the filing of Form N-8A: YES X NO SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has caused this Notification of Registration to be duly signed on its behalf in the City of New York and State of New York on the 23rd day of January, 1997. [SEAL] Bull & Bear Global Income Fund, Inc. By /s/ Thomas B. Winmill Thomas B. Winmill Co-President Attest: /s/ William J. Maynard William J. Maynard Secretary