UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

The Fifth Office Complex Lease Amendment, effective January 31, 2018 ("Fifth Amendment"), was fully executed on January 29, 2018 by and between Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka ("FHLBank") and Security Benefit Life Insurance Company. The Fifth Amendment clarifies the responsibilities of the parties with regards to the termination of FHLBank’s occupancy of the Lessor’s Space (as defined in the Fifth Amendment).

The foregoing summary of the Fifth Amendment is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Fifth Amendment attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits
10.1 Fifth Office Complex Lease Amendment, fully executed on January 29, 2018 with an effective date of January 31, 2018, between Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka and Security Benefit Life Insurance Company

Exhibit Index

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.