Common use of Form and Timing of Response Clause in Contracts

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees You agree to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 aboveSection I. (1). If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees you agree to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has you have received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 Section I. (1) is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 Section I. (1) for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. . You additionally agree to inform the Fund whether you plan to perform (bi) or (ii). Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) . To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary Company agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary Company agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Company additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees You agree to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 aboveSection I. (1). If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees you agree to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has you have received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 Section I. (1) is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 Section I. (1) for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. . You additionally agree to inform the Fund whether you plan to perform (bi) or (ii). Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) . To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary The Company agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designeeFund, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 abovethis Section 14.1. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary The Company agrees to use best commercially reasonable efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 this section is itself a “financial intermediary intermediary,” as that term is defined in Rule 22c-2 under the 1940 Act (an “indirect intermediaryIndirect Intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designeeFund, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 this section for those shareholders Contract Owners who hold an account with an indirect intermediary Indirect Intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary Indirect Intermediary from purchasing, purchasing shares in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by . The Company additionally agrees to inform the Fund. Fund whether it plans to perform (bi) or (ii) above. Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) . To the extent practicable, the format for any Contract Owner and transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above1. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties.Fund or its designee and the Intermediary; and (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 aboveSection 2.0. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 Section 2.0 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 Section 2.0 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties.Fund or its designee and the Intermediary; and (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary Company agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary Company agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Company additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 aboveB.1. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 B.1 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 B.1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties.Fund or its designee and the Intermediary; and (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above. XV.A. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 XV.A is itself a financial an intermediary (“indirect intermediaryIndirect Intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 XV.A for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary Indirect Intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary Indirect Intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities Shares issued by the Fund. . Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund or its designee whether it plans to perform (bi) or (ii). Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) . To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting FormatFormat or another industry standardized data reporting format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above1. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties.Fund or its designee and the Intermediary; and (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above. this Section B. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 this Section B is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 this Section B for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties.Fund or its designee and the Intermediary; and (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above1. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 for those shareholders Variable Insurance Product owners who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties.Fund or its designee and the Intermediary; and (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary Insurance Company agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above15.1. If requested by the Fund Fund, or its designee, Intermediary Insurance Company agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 15.1 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund Fund, or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 15.1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Insurance Company additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the partiesFund or its designee and the Insurance Company. (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) 1.2.1. Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 aboveSection 1. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use its best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph Section 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph Section 1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary intermediary, or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) 1.2.2. Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the partiesParties. (c) 1.2.3. To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary Insurer agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above2 hereof. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary Insurer agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 2 hereof is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 2 hereof for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. . Insurer additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii); (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. Fund or its designee and the Insurer; and (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above1. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties.Fund or its designee and the Intermediary; and (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above2. 1. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 2.1 is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 2.1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties.Fund or its designee and the Intermediary; and (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting FormatFormat provided, however, that the Fund shall not require the Intermediary to report to the Fund using the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Service.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) a. Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) b. Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) c. To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) 1.4.1. Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the information requested information specified in paragraph 1 abovepursuant to this Article 1. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 Section 1.1 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 Section 1.1 for those shareholders Shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) 1.4.2. Responses required by this paragraph Article 1 must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) Fund or its designee and the Intermediary. To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above. this Section B. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 this Section B is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 this Section B for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties.Fund or its designee and the Intermediary; and (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designeedesignee but in no event, later than five (5) business days after receipt of a request, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 aboveSection 2.0. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 Section 2.0 is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 Section 2.0 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties.Fund or its designee and the Intermediary; and (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund Agent or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 aboveSection 2.0. If requested by the Fund Agent or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 Section 2.0 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund Agent or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 Section 2.0 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties.Fund Agent or its designee and the Intermediary; and (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund Agent should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above. Section A. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 Section A is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 Section A for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund or its designee whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the partiesFund or its designee and the Intermediary. (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary Insurance Company agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above15.1. If requested by the Fund Fund, or its designee, Intermediary Insurance Company agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 15.1 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund Fund, or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 15.1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. . Insurance Company additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. Fund or its designee and the Insurance Company; and (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary Dealer agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above(a). If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary Dealer agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 (a) is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 (a) for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. . Dealer additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (bi) or (ii). Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) . To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above. Section A. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 Section A is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, . promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 Section A for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund or its designee whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the partiesFund or its designee and the Intermediary. (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 aboveParagraph 1. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph Paragraph 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph Paragraph 1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. . Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (bi) or (ii). Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) Fund or its designee and the Intermediary. To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary The Company agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above1.1. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary the Company agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 1.1 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 1.1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) upon the Fund’s request, restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties.Fund or its designee and the Company; and (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary The Company agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary the Company agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees Intermediaries agree to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 aboveParagraph 1. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees Intermediaries agree to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph Paragraph 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph Paragraph 1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. . Intermediaries additionally agree to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (bi) or (ii). Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) Fund or its designee and the Intermediaries. To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above2. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 2 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 2 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. . Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (bi) or (ii). Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) Fund or its designee and the Intermediary. To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above. l. a. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 l.a is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 l.a for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. ; and (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format

Form and Timing of Response. (a) The Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above3.1. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 3.1 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 3.1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. . The Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) 1.2.1. Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 aboveSection 1. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use its best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph Section 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph Section 1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary intermediary, or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) 1.2.2. Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the partiesParties. (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 aboveSection 2.0. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 Section 2.0 is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 Section 2.0 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties.Fund or its designee and the Intermediary; and (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the a Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 aboveB.1. If requested by the a Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 B.1 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the a Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 B.1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. . Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary Service Provider agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the a Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 aboveSection 2.1. If requested by the a Fund or its designee, Intermediary Service Provider agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 Section 2.1 is itself a financial fmancial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”"Indirect Intermediary") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 Section 2.1 for those shareholders Shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary Indirect Intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary Indirect Intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. . Service Provider additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph Section 2.1.2 must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. ; and (c) To to the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should will be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) 1.2.1. Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 aboveSection 1. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use its best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph Section 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph Section 1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary intermediary, or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) 1.2.2. Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the partiesParties. (c) 1.2.3. To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) 1.2.1. Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 aboveSection 1. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use its best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph Section 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph Section 1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary intermediary, or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) 1.2.2. Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the partiesParties. (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary Dealer agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the a Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 1. above. If requested by the a Fund or its designee, Intermediary Dealer agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person RIA Customer about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 1. is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in such paragraph 1 1. for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect indirect- intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. . Dealer additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph 1.2 must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. ; and (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above1. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 for those shareholders share­holders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties.Fund or its designee and the Intermediary; and (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above1. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 I for those shareholders Variable Insurance Product owners who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties.Fund or its designee and the Intermediary; and (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information Information specified in paragraph 1 above. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information Information specified in paragraph 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information Information set forth in paragraph 1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information Information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format

Form and Timing of Response. (ai) Intermediary Servicer agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 13(a) above. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary Servicer agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 13(a) is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (ia) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 13(a) for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (iib) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Servicer additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (a) or (b). (bii) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (ciii) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 abovethis Section 1. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph Section 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph Section 1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format; and

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designee, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 above2. If requested by the Fund or its designee, Intermediary agrees to use best efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph 1 2 is itself a financial intermediary (“"indirect intermediary”") and, upon further request of the Fund or its designee, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph 1 2 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. . Intermediary additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (bi) or (ii). Responses required by this paragraph must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) Fund or its designee and the Intermediary. To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.

Form and Timing of Response. (a) Intermediary 1.2.1. ING agrees to provide, promptly upon request of the Fund or its designeeFund, the requested information specified in paragraph 1 aboveSection 1. If requested by the Fund or its designeeFund, Intermediary ING agrees to use best reasonable efforts to determine promptly whether any specific person about whom it has received the identification and transaction information specified in paragraph Section 1 is itself a financial intermediary (“indirect intermediary”) and, upon further request of the Fund or its designeeFund, promptly either (i) provide (or arrange to have provided) the information set forth in paragraph Section 1 for those shareholders who hold an account with an indirect intermediary intermediary, or (ii) restrict or prohibit the indirect intermediary from purchasing, in nominee name on behalf of other persons, securities issued by the Fund. ING additionally agrees to inform the Fund whether it plans to perform (i) or (ii). (b) 1.2.2. Responses required by this paragraph section must be communicated in writing and in a format mutually agreed upon by the parties. (c) 1.2.3. To the extent practicable, the format for any transaction information provided to the Fund should be consistent with the NSCC Standardized Data Reporting Format.