Common use of Deposit Account Transactions Clause in Contracts

Deposit Account Transactions. (a) Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) shall make payments from the Deposit Account upon receipt of Instructions which include all information required by Bank. (b) In the event that any payment to be made under this Section 8 exceeds the funds available in the Deposit Account, Bank, in its discretion, may advance Customer such excess amount which shall be deemed a loan payable on demand, bearing interest at the rate customarily charged by Bank on similar loans. (c) Bank shall, or shall cause the applicable Subcustodian to: (i) subject to the last sentence hereof, collect amounts due and payable to Customer with respect to Financial Assets and other assets held in the Accounts; (ii) promptly credit to the account of Customer all income and other payments relating to Financial Assets or other Assets held by Bank hereunder upon Bank's receipt (or the applicable Subcustodian's receipt) of such income or payments or as otherwise agreed in writing by Customer and Bank; and (iii) promptly endorse and deliver instruments required to effect such collections. If Bank credits the Deposit Account on a payable date, or at any time prior to actual collection and reconciliation to the Deposit Account, with interest, dividends, redemptions or any other amount due, Customer shall promptly return any such amount upon oral or written notification: (i) that such amount has not been received in the ordinary course of business or (ii) that such amount was incorrectly credited. If Customer does not promptly return any amount upon such notification, Bank shall be entitled, upon oral or written notification to Customer, to reverse such credit by debiting the Deposit Account for the amount previously credited. Bank shall furnish regular overdue income reports to Customer in writing (or by any means by which Instructions may be transmitted hereunder, other than by telephone) of any amounts payable with respect to Financial Assets or other Assets of Customer if such amounts are not received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) when due (or otherwise in accordance with Local Practice). Bank or its Subcustodian shall have no duty or obligation to institute legal proceedings, file a claim or a proof of claim in any insolvency proceeding or take any other action with respect to the collection of such amount, but may act for Customer upon Instructions after consultation with Customer. 9. CUSTODY ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS. (a) Financial Assets shall be transferred, exchanged or delivered by Bank or its Subcustodian upon receipt by Bank of Instructions which include all information required by Bank. Settlement and payment for Financial Assets received for, and delivery of Financial Assets out of, the Custody Account shall be made in accordance with Local Practice. In connection with the foregoing, where Bank believes in good faith that use of a reasonably available alternative practice to Local Practice would be more protective of Financial Assets than Local Practice, Bank shall advise Customer of such practice and if Customer authorizes its use such practice shall then be deemed to be Local Practice. (b) Bank, in its discretion, may credit or debit the Accounts on a contractual settlement date with cash or Financial Assets with respect to any sale, exchange or purchase of Financial Assets. Otherwise, such transactions shall be credited or debited to the Accounts on the date cash or Financial Assets are actually received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) and reconciled to the Account. (i) Bank may reverse credits or debits made to the Accounts in its discretion if the related transaction fails to settle within a reasonable period, determined by Bank in its discretion, after the contractual settlement date for the related transaction; provided however that prior to taking action, Bank will use every reasonable effort to give Customer written notice of any such reversal which may include back valuation. (ii) If any Financial Assets delivered pursuant to this Section 9 are returned by the recipient thereof, Bank may reverse the credits and debits of the particular transaction at any time. 10. ACTIONS OF BANK. Bank shall follow Instructions received regarding Assets held in the Accounts. However, until it receives Instructions to the contrary, Bank shall: (a) Present for payment any Financial Assets which are called, redeemed or retired or otherwise become payable and all coupons and other income items which call for payment upon presentation, to the extent that Bank or Subcustodian is actually aware of such opportunities. (b) Execute in the name of Customer such ownership and other certificates as may be required to obtain payments in respect of Financial Assets. (c) Exchange interim receipts or temporary Financial Assets for definitive Financial Assets. (d) Appoint brokers and agents for any transaction involving the Financial Assets, including, without limitation, Affiliates of Bank or any Subcustodian. (e) Issue statements to Customer, at times mutually agreed upon, identifying the Assets in the Accounts. Bank shall send Customer an advice or notification of any transfers of Assets to or from the Accounts. Such statements, advices or notifications shall indicate the identity of the entity having custody of the Assets. All collections of funds or other property paid or distributed in respect of Financial Assets in the Custody Account shall be made at the risk of Customer until such funds or other property have been received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian). Bank shall have no liability for any loss occasioned by delay (other than its own) in the actual receipt of notice by Bank or by its Subcustodians of any payment, redemption or other transaction regarding Financial Assets in the Custody Account in respect of which Bank has agreed to take any action hereunder. 11.

Deposit Account Transactions. (a) The Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) shall its Subcustodians will make payments from the Deposit Account upon receipt of Instructions which include all information required by the Bank. (b) In the event that any payment to be made under this Section 8 5 exceeds the funds available in the Deposit Account, the Bank, in its discretion, may advance the Customer such excess amount which shall be deemed a loan payable on demand, bearing interest at the rate customarily charged by the Bank on similar loans. (c) Bank shall, or shall cause If the applicable Subcustodian to: (i) subject to the last sentence hereof, collect amounts due and payable to Customer with respect to Financial Assets and other assets held in the Accounts; (ii) promptly credit to the account of Customer all income and other payments relating to Financial Assets or other Assets held by Bank hereunder upon Bank's receipt (or the applicable Subcustodian's receipt) of such income or payments or as otherwise agreed in writing by Customer and Bank; and (iii) promptly endorse and deliver instruments required to effect such collections. If Bank credits the Deposit Account on a payable date, or at any time prior to actual collection and reconciliation to the Deposit Account, with interest, dividends, redemptions or any other amount due, the Customer shall will promptly return any such amount upon oral or written notification: (i) that such amount has not been received in the ordinary course of business or (ii) that such amount was incorrectly credited. If the Customer does not promptly return any amount upon such notification, the Bank shall be entitled, upon oral or written notification to the Customer, to reverse such credit by debiting the Deposit Account for the amount previously credited. Bank shall furnish regular overdue income reports to Customer in writing (or by any means by which Instructions may be transmitted hereunder, other than by telephone) of any amounts payable with respect to Financial Assets or other Assets of Customer if such amounts are not received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) when due (or otherwise in accordance with Local Practice). The Bank or its Subcustodian shall have no duty or obligation to institute legal proceedings, file a claim or a proof of claim in any insolvency proceeding or take any other action with respect to the collection of such amount, but may act for the Customer upon Instructions after consultation with the Customer. 96. CUSTODY ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS. (a) Financial Assets shall Securities will be transferred, exchanged or delivered by the Bank or its Subcustodian upon receipt by the Bank of Instructions which include all information required by the Bank. Settlement and payment for Financial Assets Securities received for, and delivery of Financial Assets Securities out of, the Custody Account shall may be made in accordance with Local Practice. In connection the customary or established securities trading or securities processing practices and procedures in the jurisdiction or market in which the transaction occurs, including, without limitation, delivery of Securities to a purchaser, dealer or their agents against a receipt with the foregoing, where Bank believes expectation of receiving later payment and free delivery. Delivery of Securities out of the Custody Account may also be made in good faith that use of a reasonably available alternative practice any manner specifically required by Instructions acceptable to Local Practice would be more protective of Financial Assets than Local Practice, Bank shall advise Customer of such practice and if Customer authorizes its use such practice shall then be deemed to be Local Practicethe Bank. (b) The Bank, in its discretion, may credit or debit the Accounts on a contractual settlement date with cash or Financial Assets Securities with respect to any sale, exchange or purchase of Financial AssetsSecurities. Otherwise, such transactions shall will be credited or debited to the Accounts on the date cash or Financial Assets Securities are actually received by the Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) and reconciled to the Account. (i) The Bank may reverse credits or debits made to the Accounts in its discretion if the related transaction fails to settle within a reasonable period, determined by the Bank in its discretion, after the contractual settlement date for the related transaction; provided however that prior to taking action, Bank will use every reasonable effort to give Customer written notice of any such reversal which may include back valuation. (ii) If any Financial Assets Securities delivered pursuant to this Section 9 6 are returned by the recipient thereof, the Bank may reverse the credits and debits of the particular transaction at any time. 10. ACTIONS OF BANK. Bank shall follow Instructions received regarding Assets held in the Accounts. However, until it receives Instructions to the contrary, Bank shall: (a) Present for payment any Financial Assets which are called, redeemed or retired or otherwise become payable and all coupons and other income items which call for payment upon presentation, to the extent that Bank or Subcustodian is actually aware of such opportunities. (b) Execute in the name of Customer such ownership and other certificates as may be required to obtain payments in respect of Financial Assets. (c) Exchange interim receipts or temporary Financial Assets for definitive Financial Assets. (d) Appoint brokers and agents for any transaction involving the Financial Assets, including, without limitation, Affiliates of Bank or any Subcustodian. (e) Issue statements to Customer, at times mutually agreed upon, identifying the Assets in the Accounts. Bank shall send Customer an advice or notification of any transfers of Assets to or from the Accounts. Such statements, advices or notifications shall indicate the identity of the entity having custody of the Assets. All collections of funds or other property paid or distributed in respect of Financial Assets in the Custody Account shall be made at the risk of Customer until such funds or other property have been received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian). Bank shall have no liability for any loss occasioned by delay (other than its own) in the actual receipt of notice by Bank or by its Subcustodians of any payment, redemption or other transaction regarding Financial Assets in the Custody Account in respect of which Bank has agreed to take any action hereunder. 117.

Deposit Account Transactions. (a) Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) shall make payments from the Deposit Account upon receipt of Instructions which include all information reasonably required by Bank. (b) In the event that any payment to be made under this Section 8 6 exceeds the funds available in the Deposit Account, Bank, in its discretion, may advance Customer such excess amount which shall be deemed a loan payable on demand, bearing interest at the rate customarily charged by Bank on similar loans. (c) Bank shall, or shall cause the applicable Subcustodian to: (i) subject to the last sentence hereof, collect all amounts due and payable to Customer with respect to Financial Assets and other assets held in the Accounts; (ii) promptly notify Customer of the collection of income or other payments in a currency other than US dollars that relate to Financial Assets or other Assets held by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian’s receipt) in a manner mutually agreeable to Bank and Customer; (iii) promptly credit to the account of Customer all income and other payments relating to Financial Assets or other Assets held by Bank hereunder upon Bank's ’s receipt (or the applicable Subcustodian's ’s receipt) of such income or payments or as otherwise agreed in writing by Customer and Bank; and (iiiiv) promptly endorse and deliver instruments required to effect such collections. If Bank credits the Deposit Account on a payable date, or at any time prior to actual collection collec­tion and reconciliation to the Deposit Account, with interest, dividends, redemptions or any other amount due, Customer shall promptly return any such amount upon oral or written notification: (i) that such amount has not been received in the ordinary course of business or (ii) that such amount was incorrectly credited. If Customer does not promptly return any amount upon such notification, Bank shall be entitled, upon oral or written notification to Customer, to reverse such credit by debiting the Deposit Account for the amount previously credited. Bank shall furnish regular overdue income reports to Customer in writing (or by any means by which Instructions may be transmitted hereunder, other than by telephone) of any amounts payable with respect to Financial Assets or other Assets of Customer if such amounts are not received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) when due (or otherwise in accordance with Local Practice). Bank or its Subcustodian shall have no duty or obligation to institute legal proceedings, file a claim or a proof of claim in any insolvency proceeding or take any other action with respect to the collection of such amount, but will reasonably notify Customer of any such proceedings known to Bank and may act for Customer upon Instructions after consultation with Customer. 9. CUSTODY ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONSCustody Account Transactions. (a) Financial Assets shall be transferred, exchanged or delivered by Bank or its Subcustodian upon receipt by Bank of Instructions which include all information reasonably required by Bank. Settlement and payment for Financial Assets received for, and delivery of Financial Assets out of, the Custody Account shall be made in accordance with Local Practice. In connection with the foregoing, where Bank believes in good faith that use of a reasonably available alternative practice to Local Practice would be more protective of Financial Assets than Local Practice, Bank shall advise Customer of such practice and if Customer authorizes may authorize its use solely in such instance or consent that such practice shall then thereafter be deemed to be Local Practice. (b) Bank, in its discretion, may credit or debit the Accounts Bank shall effect book entries on a contractual settlement date with cash or Financial Assets accounting basis with respect to any the settlement of trades in those markets where Bank generally offers contractual settlement day accounting and shall notify Customer of these markets from time to time. On the contractual settlement date for a sale, exchange Bank shall credit the Deposit Account with the sales proceeds of the sale and transfer the relevant Financial Assets to an account pending settlement of the trade if not already delivered. On the contractual settlement date for the purchase (or earlier if market practice requires delivery of the purchase price before the contractual settlement date), Bank shall debit the Deposit Account with the settlement monies and credit a separate account. Bank then shall post the Securities Account as awaiting receipt of the expected Financial Assets. Otherwise, such transactions Customer shall not be credited or debited entitled to the Accounts on the date cash or delivery of Financial Assets that are awaiting receipt until Bank or a Subcustodian actually received by receives them. Bank (or reserves the applicable Subcustodian) and reconciled right to restrict in good faith the Accountavailability of contractual date settlement accounting for credit reasons. Bank, whenever reasonably possible, will notify Customer prior to imposing such restrictions. (i) Bank may reverse credits or debits made to the Accounts in its discretion if the related transaction fails to settle within a reasonable period, determined by Bank in its discretion, after the contractual settlement date for the related transaction; provided however that prior to taking action, Bank will use every reasonable effort to give Customer written notice of any such reversal which may include back valuation. (ii) If any Financial Assets delivered pursuant to this Section 9 7 are returned by the recipient thereof, Bank may reverse the credits and debits of the particular transaction at any time; provided however that Bank will use every reasonable effort to give Customer prior written notice of any such reversal. 10. ACTIONS OF BANKActions of Bank. Bank shall follow Instructions received regarding Assets held in the Accounts. However, until it receives Instructions to the contrary, Bank shall: (a) Present for payment any Financial Assets which are called, redeemed or retired or otherwise become payable and all coupons and other income items which call for payment upon presentation, to the extent that Bank or Subcustodian is actually aware of such opportunities. (b) Execute in the name of Customer such ownership and other certificates as may be required to obtain payments in respect of Financial Assets. (c) Exchange interim receipts or temporary Financial Assets for definitive Financial Assets. (d) Appoint brokers and agents for any transaction involving the Financial Assets, including, without limitation, Affiliates of Bank or any Subcustodian. (e) Issue statements to Customer, at times and in a form mutually agreed upon, identifying the Assets in the Accounts. Bank shall promptly send Customer an advice or notification of any transfers of Assets to or from the Accounts. Such statements, advices or notifications shall indicate the identity of the entity having custody of the Assets. All collections of funds or other property paid or distributed in respect of Financial Assets in the Custody Account shall be made at the risk of Customer until such funds or other property have has been received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian). Bank shall have no liability for any loss occasioned by delay (other than its own) in the actual receipt of notice by Bank or by its Subcustodians of any payment, redemption or other transaction regarding Financial Assets in the Custody Account in respect of which Bank has agreed to take any action hereunder. 11.

Deposit Account Transactions. (a) The Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) shall its Subcustodians will make payments from the Deposit Account upon receipt of Instructions which include all information required by the Bank. (b) In the event that any payment to be made under this Section 8 5 exceeds the funds available in the Deposit Account, the Bank, in its discretion, may advance the Customer such excess amount which shall be deemed a loan payable on demand, bearing interest at the rate customarily charged by the Bank on similar loans. (c) Bank shall, or shall cause If the applicable Subcustodian to: (i) subject to the last sentence hereof, collect amounts due and payable to Customer with respect to Financial Assets and other assets held in the Accounts; (ii) promptly credit to the account of Customer all income and other payments relating to Financial Assets or other Assets held by Bank hereunder upon Bank's receipt (or the applicable Subcustodian's receipt) of such income or payments or as otherwise agreed in writing by Customer and Bank; and (iii) promptly endorse and deliver instruments required to effect such collections. If Bank credits the Deposit Account on a payable date, or at any time prior to actual collection and reconciliation to the Deposit Account, with interest, dividends, redemptions or any other amount due, the Customer shall will promptly return any such amount upon oral or written notification: (i) that such amount has not been received in the ordinary course of business or (ii) that such amount was incorrectly credited. If the Customer does not promptly return any amount upon such notification, the Bank shall be entitled, upon oral or written notification to the Customer, to reverse such credit by debiting the Deposit Account for the amount previously credited. Bank shall furnish regular overdue income reports to Customer in writing (or by any means by which Instructions may be transmitted hereunder, other than by telephone) of any amounts payable with respect to Financial Assets or other Assets of Customer if such amounts are not received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) when due (or otherwise in accordance with Local Practice). The Bank or its Subcustodian shall have no duty or obligation to institute legal proceedings, file a claim or a proof of claim in any insolvency proceeding or take any other action with respect to the collection of such amount, but may act for the Customer upon Instructions after consultation with the Customer. 96. CUSTODY ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS. (a) Financial Assets shall Securities will be transferred, exchanged or delivered by the Bank or its Subcustodian upon receipt by the Bank of Instructions which include all information required by the Bank. Settlement and payment for Financial Assets Securities received for, and delivery of Financial Assets Securities out of, the Custody Account shall may be made in accordance with Local Practice. In connection the customary or established securities trading or securities processing practices and procedures in the jurisdiction or market in which the transaction occurs, including, without limitation, delivery of Securities to a purchaser, dealer or their agents against a receipt with the foregoing, where Bank believes expectation of receiving later payment and free delivery. Delivery of Securities out of the Custody Account may also be made in good faith that use of a reasonably available alternative practice any manner specifically required by Instructions acceptable to Local Practice would be more protective of Financial Assets than Local Practice, Bank shall advise Customer of such practice and if Customer authorizes its use such practice shall then be deemed to be Local Practicethe Bank. (b) The Bank, in its discretion, may credit or debit the Accounts on a contractual settlement date with cash or Financial Assets Securities with respect to any sale, exchange or purchase of Financial AssetsSecurities. Otherwise, such transactions shall will be credited or debited to the Accounts on the date cash or Financial Assets Securities are actually received by the Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) and reconciled to the AccountAccounts. (i) The Bank may reverse credits or debits made to the Accounts in its discretion if the related transaction fails to settle within a reasonable period, determined by the Bank in its discretion, after the contractual settlement date for the related transaction; provided however that prior to taking action, Bank will use every reasonable effort to give Customer written notice of any such reversal which may include back valuation. (ii) If any Financial Assets Securities delivered pursuant to this Section 9 6 are returned by the recipient thereof, the Bank may reverse the credits and debits of the particular transaction at any time. 10. ACTIONS OF BANK. Bank shall follow Instructions received regarding Assets held in the Accounts. However, until it receives Instructions to the contrary, Bank shall: (a) Present for payment any Financial Assets which are called, redeemed or retired or otherwise become payable and all coupons and other income items which call for payment upon presentation, to the extent that Bank or Subcustodian is actually aware of such opportunities. (b) Execute in the name of Customer such ownership and other certificates as may be required to obtain payments in respect of Financial Assets. (c) Exchange interim receipts or temporary Financial Assets for definitive Financial Assets. (d) Appoint brokers and agents for any transaction involving the Financial Assets, including, without limitation, Affiliates of Bank or any Subcustodian. (e) Issue statements to Customer, at times mutually agreed upon, identifying the Assets in the Accounts. Bank shall send Customer an advice or notification of any transfers of Assets to or from the Accounts. Such statements, advices or notifications shall indicate the identity of the entity having custody of the Assets. All collections of funds or other property paid or distributed in respect of Financial Assets in the Custody Account shall be made at the risk of Customer until such funds or other property have been received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian). Bank shall have no liability for any loss occasioned by delay (other than its own) in the actual receipt of notice by Bank or by its Subcustodians of any payment, redemption or other transaction regarding Financial Assets in the Custody Account in respect of which Bank has agreed to take any action hereunder. 117.

Deposit Account Transactions. (a) Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) its Subcustodians shall make payments from the Deposit Account upon receipt of Instructions which include all information required by Bank. (b) In the event that any payment to be made under this Section 8 5 exceeds the funds available in the Deposit Account, Bank, in its discretion, may advance Customer such excess amount which shall be deemed a loan payable on demand, bearing interest at the rate customarily charged by Bank on similar loans. (c) Bank shall, or shall cause the applicable Subcustodian to: (i) subject to the last sentence hereof, collect amounts due and payable to Customer with respect to Financial Assets and other assets held in the Accounts; (ii) promptly credit to the account of Customer all income and other payments relating to Financial Assets or other Assets held by Bank hereunder upon Bank's receipt (or the applicable Subcustodian's receipt) of such income or payments or as otherwise agreed in writing by Customer and Bank; and (iii) promptly endorse and deliver instruments required to effect such collections. If Bank credits the Deposit Account on a payable date, or at any time prior to actual collection and reconciliation to the Deposit Account, with interest, dividends, redemptions or any other amount due, Customer shall promptly return any such amount upon oral or written notification: (i) that such amount has not been received in the ordinary course of business or (ii) that such amount was incorrectly credited. If Customer does not promptly return any amount upon such notification, Bank shall be entitled, upon oral or written notification to Customer, to reverse such credit by debiting the Deposit Account for the amount previously credited. Bank shall furnish regular overdue income reports to Customer in writing (or by any means by which Instructions may be transmitted hereunder, other than by telephone) of any amounts payable with respect to Financial Assets or other Assets of Customer if such amounts are not received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) when due (or otherwise in accordance with Local Practice). Bank or its Subcustodian shall have no duty or obligation to institute legal proceedings, file a claim or a proof of claim in any insolvency proceeding or take any other action with respect to the collection of such amount, but may act for Customer upon Instructions after consultation with Customer. 96. CUSTODY ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS. 2 <Page> (a) Financial Assets Securities shall be transferred, exchanged or delivered by Bank or its Subcustodian upon receipt by Bank of Instructions which include all information required by Bank. Settlement and payment for Financial Assets Securities received for, and delivery of Financial Assets Securities out of, the Custody Account shall may be made in accordance with Local Practice. In connection the customary or established securities trading or securities processing practices and procedures in the jurisdiction or market in which the transaction occurs, including, without limitation, delivery of Securities to a purchaser, dealer or their agents against a receipt with the foregoing, where Bank believes expectation of receiving later payment and free delivery. Delivery of Securities out of the Custody Account may also be made in good faith that use of a reasonably available alternative practice any manner specifically required by Instructions acceptable to Local Practice would be more protective of Financial Assets than Local Practice, Bank shall advise Customer of such practice and if Customer authorizes its use such practice shall then be deemed to be Local PracticeBank. (b) Bank, in its discretion, may credit or debit the Accounts on a contractual settlement date with cash or Financial Assets Securities with respect to any sale, exchange or purchase of Financial AssetsSecurities. Otherwise, such transactions shall be credited or debited to the Accounts on the date cash or Financial Assets Securities are actually received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) and reconciled to the Account. (i) Bank Bank, upon oral or written notice to Customer, may reverse credits or debits made to the Accounts in its discretion if the related transaction fails to settle within a reasonable period, determined by Bank in its discretion, after the contractual settlement date for the related transaction; provided however that prior to taking action, Bank will use every reasonable effort to give Customer written notice of any such reversal which may include back valuation. (ii) If any Financial Assets Securities delivered pursuant to this Section 9 6 are returned by the recipient thereof, Bank may reverse the credits and debits of the particular transaction at any time. 107. ACTIONS OF BANK. Bank shall follow Instructions received regarding Assets held in the Accounts. However, until it receives Instructions to the contrary, Bank shall: (a) Present for payment any Financial Assets Securities which are called, redeemed or retired or otherwise become payable and all coupons and other income items which call for payment upon presentation, to the extent that Bank or Subcustodian is actually aware of such opportunities. (b) Execute in the name of Customer such ownership and other certificates as may be required to obtain payments in respect of Financial AssetsSecurities. (c) Exchange interim receipts or temporary Financial Assets Securities for definitive Financial AssetsSecurities. (d) Appoint brokers and agents for any transaction for which Bank has received Instructions involving the Financial AssetsSecurities, including, without limitation, Affiliates of Bank or any Subcustodian. (e) Issue statements to Customer, at times mutually agreed upon, identifying the Assets in the Accounts. Bank shall send Customer an advice or notification of any transfers of Assets to or from the Accounts. Such statements, advices or notifications shall indicate the identity of the entity having custody of the Assets. All Unless Customer sends Bank a written exception or objection to any Bank statement within sixty (60) days of receipt, Customer shall be deemed to have approved such statement. In such event, or where Customer has otherwise approved any such statement, Bank shall, to the extent permitted by law, be released, relieved and discharged with respect to all matters set forth in such statement or reasonably implied therefrom and based on information which Customer knew or reasonably should have known as though it had been settled by the decree of a court of competent jurisdiction in an action where Customer and all persons having or claiming an interest in Customer or Customer's Accounts were parties. Provided that Bank has acted in accordance with the standard of care in Section 12 (a) hereof, all collections of funds or other property paid or distributed in respect of Financial Assets Securities in the Custody Account shall be made at the risk of Customer until such funds or other property have been received by Customer. Provided that Bank (or has acted in accordance with the applicable Subcustodian). standard of care in Section 12(a) hereof, Bank shall have no liability for any loss occasioned by delay (other than its own) in the actual receipt of notice by Bank or by its Subcustodians of any payment, redemption or other transaction regarding Financial Assets Securities in the Custody Account in respect of which Bank has agreed to take any action hereunder. 113 <Page> 8.

Deposit Account Transactions. (a) Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) its Subcustodians shall make payments from the Deposit Account upon receipt of Instructions which include all information required by Bank. (b) In the event that any payment to be made under this Section 8 5 exceeds the funds available in the Deposit Account, Bank, in its discretion, may advance Customer such excess amount which shall be deemed a loan payable on demand, bearing interest at the rate customarily charged by Bank on similar loans. (c) Bank shall, or shall cause the applicable Subcustodian to: (i) subject to the last sentence hereof, collect amounts due and payable to Customer with respect to Financial Assets and other assets held in the Accounts; (ii) promptly credit to the account of Customer all income and other payments relating to Financial Assets or other Assets held by Bank hereunder upon Bank's receipt (or the applicable Subcustodian's receipt) of such income or payments or as otherwise agreed in writing by Customer and Bank; and (iii) promptly endorse and deliver instruments required to effect such collections. If Bank credits the Deposit Account on a payable date, or at any time prior to actual collection and reconciliation to the Deposit Account, with interest, dividends, redemptions or any other amount due, Customer shall promptly return any such amount upon oral or written notification: (i) that such amount has not been received in the ordinary course of business or (ii) that such amount was incorrectly credited. If Customer does not promptly return any amount upon such notification, Bank shall be entitled, upon oral or written notification to Customer, to reverse such credit by debiting the Deposit Account for the amount previously credited. Bank shall furnish regular overdue income reports to Customer in writing (or by any means by which Instructions may be transmitted hereunder, other than by telephone) of any amounts payable with respect to Financial Assets or other Assets of Customer if such amounts are not received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) when due (or otherwise in accordance with Local Practice). Bank or its Subcustodian shall have no duty or obligation to institute legal proceedings, file a claim or a proof of claim in any insolvency proceeding or take any other action with respect to the collection of such amount, but may act for Customer upon Instructions after consultation with Customer. 96. CUSTODY ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS. (a) Financial Assets shall be transferred, exchanged or delivered by Bank or its Subcustodian upon receipt by Bank of Instructions which include all information required by Bank. Settlement and payment for Financial Assets received for, and delivery of Financial Assets out of, the Custody Account shall may be made in accordance with Local Practice. In connection with the foregoingcustomary or established securities trading or securities processing practices and procedures in the jurisdiction or market in which the transaction occurs, where Bank believes in good faith that use of a reasonably available alternative practice to Local Practice would be more protective including, without limitation, delivery of Financial Assets than Local Practiceto a purchaser, Bank shall advise Customer dealer or their agents against a receipt with the expectation of such practice receiving later payment and if Customer authorizes its use such practice shall then 3 <Page> free delivery. Delivery of Financial Assets out of the Custody Account may also be deemed made in any manner specifically required by Instructions acceptable to be Local PracticeBank. (b) Bank, in its discretion, may credit or debit the Accounts on a contractual settlement date with cash or Financial Assets with respect to any sale, exchange or purchase of Financial Assets. Otherwise, such transactions shall be credited or debited to the Accounts on the date cash or Financial Assets are actually received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) and reconciled to the Account. (i) Bank may reverse credits or debits made to the Accounts in its discretion if the related transaction fails to settle within a reasonable period, determined by Bank in its discretion, after the contractual settlement date for the related transaction; provided however that prior to taking action, Bank will use every reasonable effort to give Customer written notice of any such reversal which may include back valuation. (ii) If any Financial Assets delivered pursuant to this Section 9 6 are returned by the recipient thereof, Bank may reverse the credits and debits of the particular transaction at any time. 107. ACTIONS OF BANK. Bank shall follow Instructions received regarding Assets held in the Accounts. However, until it receives Instructions to the contrary, Bank shall: (a) Present for payment any Financial Assets which are called, redeemed or retired or otherwise become payable and all coupons and other income items which call for payment upon presentation, to the extent that Bank or Subcustodian is actually aware of such opportunities, or, to the extent Customer has sent timely Instructions to Bank in accordance with Section 11 hereof, should be aware of such opportunities. (b) Execute in the name of Customer such ownership and other certificates as may be required to obtain payments in respect of Financial Assets. (c) Exchange interim receipts or temporary Financial Assets for definitive Financial Assets. (d) Appoint brokers and agents for any transaction involving the Financial Assets, including, without limitation, Affiliates of Bank or any Subcustodian. (e) Issue statements to Customer, at times mutually agreed upon, identifying the Assets in the Accounts. Bank shall send Customer an advice or notification of any transfers of Assets to or from the Accounts. Such statements, advices or notifications shall indicate the identity of the entity having custody of the Assets. Unless Customer sends Bank a written exception or objection to any Bank statement within sixty (60) days of receipt, Customer shall be deemed to have approved such statement. In such event, or where Customer has otherwise approved any such statement, Bank shall, to the extent permitted by law, be released, relieved and discharged with respect to all matters set forth in such statement or reasonably implied therefrom as though it had been settled by the decree of a court of competent jurisdiction in an action where Customer and all persons having or claiming an interest in Customer or Customer's Accounts were parties. All collections of funds or other property paid or distributed in respect of Financial Assets in the Custody Account shall be made at the risk of Customer until such funds or other property have been received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian)Customer. Bank shall have no liability for any loss occasioned by delay (other than its own) in the actual receipt of notice by Bank or by its Subcustodians of any payment, redemption or other transaction regarding Financial Assets in the Custody Account in respect of which Bank has agreed to take any action hereunder. 114 <Page> Pursuant to Instruction, Bank may deliver Assets of the Customer in connection with borrowings and other collateral or margin requirements. If, pursuant to an Instruction, in connection with futures or options transactions, Bank shall become a party to an agreement with the Customer and a futures commission merchant regarding margin ("Tri-Party Agreement"), the Bank shall (i) receive and retain, to the extent the same are provided to the Bank, confirmations or other documents evidencing the purchase or sale by the Customer of exchange-traded futures contracts and options, (ii) when required by such Tri-Party Agreement, deposit and maintain in an account opened pursuant to such Agreement ("Margin Account"), segregated either physically or by book-entry in a securities depository for the benefit of any futures commission merchant, such Assets as the Customer shall have designated as initial, maintenance or variation "margin" deposits or other collateral intended to secure Customer's performance of its obligations under the terms of any exchange-traded futures contracts and commodity options; and (iii) thereafter pay, release or transfer such Assets into or out of the Margin Account in accordance with the provisions of such Agreement. Alternatively, the Bank may deliver Assets, in accordance with an Instruction, to a futures merchant to whom Assets are delivered pursuant to this Section 7, for the sufficiency of Assets held in any Margin Account, or for the performance of any terms of any exchange-traded futures contracts and commodity options. 8.

Deposit Account Transactions. (a) Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) shall make payments from the Deposit Account upon receipt of Instructions which include all information required by Bank. (b) In the event that any payment to be made under this Section 8 exceeds the funds available in the Deposit Account, Bank, in its discretion, may advance Customer such excess amount which shall be deemed a loan payable on demand, bearing interest at the rate customarily charged by Bank on similar loans. (c) Bank shall, or shall cause the applicable Subcustodian to: (i) subject to the last sentence hereof, collect amounts due and payable to Customer with respect to Financial Assets and other assets held in the Accounts; (ii) promptly credit to the account of Customer all income and other payments relating to Financial Assets or other Assets held by Bank hereunder upon Bank's receipt (or the applicable Subcustodian's receipt) of such income or payments or as otherwise agreed in writing by Customer and Bank; and (iii) promptly endorse and deliver instruments required to effect such collections. If Bank credits the Deposit Account on a payable date, or at any time prior to actual collection and reconciliation to the Deposit Account, with interest, dividends, redemptions or any other amount due, Customer shall promptly return any such amount upon oral or written notification: (i) that such amount has not been received in the ordinary course of business or (ii) that such amount was incorrectly credited. If Customer does not promptly return any amount upon such notification, Bank shall be entitled, upon oral or written notification to Customer, to reverse such credit by debiting the Deposit Account for the amount previously credited. Bank shall furnish regular overdue income reports to Customer in writing (or by any means by which Instructions may be transmitted hereunder, other than by telephone) of any amounts payable with respect to Financial Assets or other Assets of Customer if such amounts are not received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) when due (or otherwise in accordance with Local Practice). Bank or its Subcustodian shall have no duty or obligation to institute legal proceedings, file a claim or a proof of claim in any insolvency proceeding or take any other action with respect to the collection of such amount, but may act for Customer upon Instructions after consultation with Customer. 9. CUSTODY ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS. (a) Financial Assets shall be transferred, exchanged or delivered by Bank or its Subcustodian upon receipt by Bank of Instructions which include all information required by Bank. Settlement and payment for Financial Assets received for, and delivery of Financial Assets out of, the Custody Account shall may be made in accordance with Local Practice. In connection with the foregoing, where Bank believes in good faith that use of a reasonably available alternative practice to Local Practice would be more protective of Financial Assets than Local Practice, Bank shall advise Customer of such practice and if Customer authorizes its use such practice shall then be deemed to be Local Practice. Bank shall advise Customer of whether or not given markets routinely use same-day settlement practices, which advice may be given through Bank's Settlement System Market Practice Assessments(sm). (b) (i) Bank, in its discretion, may credit or debit the Accounts on a contractual settlement date with cash or Financial Assets with respect to any sale, exchange or purchase of Financial Assets. (ii) Otherwise, such transactions shall be credited or debited to the Accounts on the date cash or Financial Assets are actually received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) and reconciled to the Account. In connection with the foregoing, if Customer so requests and it is reasonably practicable for Bank to do so, Bank shall settle transactions in a given market in accordance with the procedures in 9(b)(ii) even if Bank otherwise makes the procedures in 9(b)(i) available. (i1) Bank may reverse credits or debits made to the Accounts in its discretion if the related transaction fails to settle within a reasonable period, determined by Bank in its discretion, after the contractual settlement date for the related transaction; provided however that prior to taking action, Bank will use every reasonable effort to give Customer written notice of any such reversal which may include back valuation. (ii2) If any Financial Assets delivered pursuant to this Section 9 are returned by the recipient thereof, Bank may reverse the credits and debits of the particular transaction at any time. 10. ACTIONS OF BANK. Bank shall follow Instructions received regarding Assets held in the Accounts. However, until it receives Instructions to the contrary, Bank shall: (a) Present for payment any Financial Assets which are called, redeemed or retired or otherwise become payable and all coupons and other income items which call for payment upon presentation, to the extent that Bank or Subcustodian is actually aware of such opportunities. (b) Execute in the name of Customer such ownership and other certificates as may be required to obtain payments in respect of Financial Assets. (c) Exchange interim receipts or temporary Financial Assets for definitive Financial Assets. (d) Appoint brokers and agents for any transaction involving the Financial Assets, including, without limitation, Affiliates of Bank or any Subcustodian. (e) Issue statements to Customer, at times mutually agreed upon, identifying the Assets in the Accounts. Bank shall send Customer an advice or notification of any transfers of Assets to or from the Accounts. Such statements, advices or notifications shall indicate the identity of the entity having custody of the Assets. All collections of funds or other property paid or distributed in respect of Financial Assets in the Custody Account shall be made at the risk of Customer until such funds or other property have been received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian). Bank shall have no liability for any loss occasioned by delay (other than its own) in the actual receipt of notice by Bank or by its Subcustodians of any payment, redemption or other transaction regarding Financial Assets in the Custody Account in respect of which Bank has agreed to take any action hereunder. 11.

Deposit Account Transactions. (a) Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) its Subcustodians shall make payments from the Deposit Account only upon receipt of Instructions Instructions, as such term is defined in Section 11 of this Agreement, which include all information required by Bank. (b) In the event that any payment to be made under this Section 8 5 exceeds the funds available in the Deposit Account, Bank, in its discretion, may advance Customer such excess amount which shall be deemed a loan payable on demand, an overdraft advance bearing interest at the rate customarily charged by Bank on similar loansadvances. Bank shall make information regarding any such overdraft available electronically for monitoring on the next business day by providing Customer with electronic access to such information either via the Internet or by other means reasonably acceptable to Customer. (c) Bank shall, or shall cause the applicable Subcustodian to: (i) subject to the last sentence hereof, collect amounts due and payable to Customer with respect to Financial Assets and other assets held in the Accounts; (ii) promptly credit to the account of Customer all income and other payments relating to Financial Assets or other Assets held by Bank hereunder upon Bank's receipt (or the applicable Subcustodian's receipt) of such income or payments or as otherwise agreed in writing by Customer and Bank; and (iii) promptly endorse and deliver instruments required to effect such collections. If Bank credits the Deposit Account on a payable date, or at any time prior to actual collection and reconciliation to the Deposit Account, with interest, dividends, redemptions or any other amount due, Customer shall promptly return any such amount upon oral or written notification: (i) that such amount has not been received in the ordinary course of business or (ii) that such amount was incorrectly credited. If Customer does not promptly return any amount upon such notification, Bank shall be entitled, upon oral or written notification to Customer, to reverse such credit by debiting the Deposit Account for the amount previously credited. Bank shall furnish regular overdue income reports to Customer in writing (or by any means by which Instructions may be transmitted hereunder, other than by telephone) of any amounts payable with respect to Financial Assets or other Assets of Customer if such amounts are not received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) when due (or otherwise in accordance with Local Practice). Bank or its Subcustodian shall have no duty or obligation to institute legal proceedings, file a claim or a proof of claim in any insolvency proceeding or take any other action with respect to the collection of such amount, but may act for Customer upon Instructions after consultation with Customer. 96. CUSTODY ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS. (a) Financial Assets shall be transferred, exchanged or delivered by Bank or its Subcustodian on a timely basis upon receipt by Bank of Instructions which include all information required by Bank. Settlement Unless Bank receives proper Instructions specifying another mode of settlement and payment, settlement and payment for Financial Assets received for, and delivery of Financial Assets out of, the Custody Account shall be made in accordance with Local Practice. In connection with the foregoingcustomary or established securities trading or securities processing practices and procedures in the jurisdiction or market in which the transaction occurs, where Bank believes in good faith that use of a reasonably available alternative practice to Local Practice would be more protective including, without limitation, delivery of Financial Assets than Local Practiceto a purchaser, Bank shall advise Customer dealer or their agents against a receipt with the expectation of collecting payment from the purchaser, dealer or agent to whom the securities were so delivered in the United States and in such practice and if Customer authorizes its use such practice shall then other markets where available, on the same day. Delivery of Financial Assets out of the Custody Account may also be deemed made in any manner specifically required by Instructions reasonably acceptable to be Local PracticeBank. (b) Bank, in its discretion, may credit or debit the Accounts on a contractual settlement date with cash or Financial Assets with respect to any sale, exchange or purchase of Financial Assets. Otherwise, such transactions shall be credited or debited to the Accounts on the date cash or Financial Assets are actually received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian) and reconciled to the Account. 3 <PAGE> (i) Bank may reverse credits or debits made to the Accounts in its discretion if the related transaction fails to settle within a reasonable period, determined by Bank in its discretion, after the contractual settlement date for the related transaction; provided however that prior to taking action, Bank will use every reasonable effort to give Customer written notice of any such reversal which may include back valuation. (ii) If any Financial Assets delivered pursuant to this Section 9 6 are returned by the recipient thereof, Bank may reverse the credits and debits of the particular transaction at any time. 10(iii) Bank shall make information regarding any credits, debits, credit reversals or debit reversals, all as referred to above in this Section 6(b), available electronically for monitoring on the same business day by providing Customer with electronic access to such information via the Internet or by other means reasonably acceptable to Customer. 7. ACTIONS OF BANK. Bank shall follow Instructions received regarding Assets held in the Accounts. However, until it receives Instructions to the contrary, Bank shall: (a) Collect on a timely basis and/or receive all income, dividends and other payments payable on the Assets to which the Portfolios are entitled either by law or pursuant to custom in the securities business, and (except as hereinafter set forth in the section entitled "Miscellaneous") to credit such payments to the Deposit Account of the appropriate Portfolio as designated by Customer to receive all sums collected in respect of transactions to the Custody Account. (b) Present for payment any Financial Assets which are called, redeemed or retired or otherwise become payable and all coupons and other income items which call for payment upon presentation, to the extent that Bank or Subcustodian is actually aware of such opportunities, subject to the Bank's obligations pursuant to the Domestic and Global Special Terms and Conditions Rider to follow coupon payments, redemptions, exchanges or similar matters with respect to Financial Assets in the Custody Account and advise Customer of rights issued, tender offers or any other discretionary rights with respect to such Financial Assets. (bc) Execute in the name of Customer such ownership and other certificates as may be required to obtain payments in respect of Financial Assets. (cd) Exchange interim receipts or temporary Financial Assets for definitive Financial Assets. (de) Appoint brokers and agents for any transaction involving the Financial Assets, including, without limitation, Affiliates of Bank or any Subcustodian, in accordance with accepted industry practices in the relevant market. (ef) Issue statements to Customer, at times mutually agreed upon, identifying the Assets in the Accounts, provided that periodic statements shall be rendered to Customer as Customer may reasonably require, but not less frequently than monthly. (g) Upon receipt of Instruction from the Trust or Customer, to pay or cause to be paid bills, statements, or other obligations of the Customer, insofar as funds are available for such payments. (h) Use reasonable efforts to maintain records sufficient to enable Customer to determine and verify information concerning the custody of Assets. 4 <PAGE> Bank shall at all times maintain proper books and records that shall identify the Assets as belonging to the appropriate Portfolio. Bank's books and records relating to the Custody Account shall be available for inspection upon reasonable notice to Bank during Bank's regular business hours by duly authorized officers, employees or agents of Customer, or by legally authorized regulatory officials who are then in the process of reviewing the Trust's or the Customer's financial affairs upon proof to Bank of such official status. Bank agrees to furnish, upon Customer's request or at the request of any regulatory authority of any jurisdiction in which Customer is authorized to do business, a verification certificate in sufficient detail to permit adequate identification of the securities belonging to each Portfolio and held by Bank under the terms of this Agreement. Such certificate must be signed by a responsible Bank official and furnished to the requestor, with a copy to Customer if the requestor is a regulatory authority. Bank shall send Customer an advice or notification of any transfers of Assets to or from the Accounts. Such statements, advices or notifications shall indicate the identity of the entity having custody of the Assets. Unless Customer sends Bank a written exception or objection to any Bank statement within ninety (90) days of receipt, Customer shall be deemed to have approved such statement, provided, however, that any matter that could not have reasonably been known to Customer or its agents during the 90 day period shall survive past that time limit, and Customer shall have available to it all legal remedies with respect to any matter set forth in or reasonably implied from the statement. In such event, or where Customer has otherwise approved any such statement, Bank shall, to the extent permitted by law, be released, relieved and discharged with respect to all matters set forth in such statement or reasonably implied therefrom. All collections of funds or other property paid or distributed in respect of Financial Assets in the Custody Account shall be made at the risk of Customer until such funds or other property have been received by Bank (or the applicable Subcustodian)Customer. Bank shall have no liability for any loss occasioned by delay (other than its own) in the actual receipt of notice by Bank or by its Subcustodians of any payment, redemption or other transaction regarding Financial Assets in the Custody Account in respect of which Bank has agreed to take any action hereunder. 11Bank shall perform all of its duties in a timely manner. What constitutes timeliness in connection with a particular action will be determined by the standards of the industry in the relevant market as they apply to the specific type of transaction in question and taking into account relevant facts and circumstances. 8.