Common use of LIABILITY ON FOREIGN ACCOUNTS Clause in Contracts

LIABILITY ON FOREIGN ACCOUNTS. State Street shall not be required to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch of State Street, or any deposit made with State Street and denominated in a non-U.S. dollar currency, if repayment of such deposit or the use of assets denominated in the non-U.S. dollar currency is prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked due to: (a) an act of war, insurrection or civil strife; (b) any action by a non-U.S. government or instrumentality or authority asserting governmental, military or police power of any kind, whether such authority be recognized as a defacto or a dejure government, or by any entity, political or revolutionary movement or otherwise that usurps, supervenes or otherwise materially impairs the normal operation of civil authority; or (c) the closure of a non-U.S. branch of State Street in order to prevent, in the reasonable judgment of State Street, harm to the employees or property of State Street. The obligation to repay any such deposit shall not be transferred to and may not be enforced against any other branch of State Street. The foregoing provisions constitute the disclosure required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 167D, Section 36. While State Street is not obligated to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch or any deposit denominated in a non-U.S. currency during the period in which its repayment has been prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked, State Street will repay such deposit when and if all circumstances preventing, prohibiting or otherwise blocking repayment cease to exist. SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM Please select at least two of the funds transfer security procedures indicated below. | | SWIFT SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a cooperative society owned and operated by member financial institutions that provides telecommunication services for its membership. Participation is limited to securities brokers and dealers, clearing and depository institutions, recognized exchanges for securities, and investment management institutions. SWIFT provides a number of security features through encryption and authentication to protect against unauthorized access, loss or wrong delivery of messages, transmission errors, loss of confidentiality and fraudulent changes to messages. Selection of this security procedure would be most appropriate for existing SWIFT members. | | REMOTE BATCH TRANSMISSION Wire transfer instructions are delivered via Computer-to-Computer (CPU-CPU) data communications between the Client and/or its agent and SSB and/or its agent. Security procedures include encryption and/or the use of a test key by those individuals authorized as Automated Batch Verifiers or a callback procedure to those individuals. Clients selecting this option should have an existing facility for completing CPU-CPU transmissions. This delivery mechanism is typically used for high-volume business such as shareholder redemptions and dividend payments.

LIABILITY ON FOREIGN ACCOUNTS. State Street shall not be required to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch of State Street, or any deposit made with State Street and denominated in a non-U.S. dollar currency, if repayment of such deposit or the use of assets denominated in the non-U.S. dollar currency is prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked due to: (a) an act of war, insurrection or civil strife; (b) any action by a non-U.S. government or instrumentality or authority asserting governmental, military or police power of any kind, whether such authority be recognized as a defacto or a dejure government, or by any entity, political or revolutionary movement or otherwise that usurps, supervenes or otherwise materially impairs the normal operation of civil authority; or (c) the closure of a non-U.S. branch of State Street in order to prevent, in the reasonable judgment of State Street, harm to the employees or property of State Street. The obligation to repay any such deposit shall not be transferred to and may not be enforced against any other branch of State Street. The foregoing provisions constitute the disclosure required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 167D, Section 36. While State Street is not obligated to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch or any deposit denominated in a non-U.S. currency during the period in which its repayment has been prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked, State Street will repay such deposit when and if all circumstances preventing, prohibiting or otherwise blocking repayment cease to exist. SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM Please select at least two of the funds transfer security procedures indicated below. | | SWIFT SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a cooperative society owned and operated by member financial institutions that provides telecommunication services for its membership. Participation is limited to securities brokers and dealers, clearing and depository institutions, recognized exchanges for securities, and investment management institutions. SWIFT provides a number of security features through encryption and authentication to protect against unauthorized access, loss or wrong delivery of messages, transmission errors, loss of confidentiality and fraudulent changes to messages. Selection of this security procedure would be most appropriate for existing SWIFT members. | | [] REMOTE BATCH TRANSMISSION Wire transfer instructions are delivered via Computer-to-Computer (CPU-CPU) data communications between the Client and/or its agent and SSB and/or its agent. Security procedures include encryption and/or the use of a test key by those individuals authorized as Automated Batch Verifiers or a callback procedure to those individuals. Clients selecting this option should have an existing facility for completing CPU-CPU transmissions. This delivery mechanism is typically used for high-volume business such as shareholder redemptions and dividend payments. [] AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) SSB or its agent receives an automated transmission from a Client for the initiation of payment (credit) or collection (debit) transactions through the ACH network. The transactions contained on each transmission or tape must be authenticated by the Client. The transmission is sent from the Client's or its agent's system to SSB's or its agent's system with encryption. [] REPETITIVE WIRES For situations where funds are transferred periodically from an existing authorized account to the same payee (destination bank and account number) and only the date and currency amount are variable, a repetitive wire may be implemented. Repetitive wires will be subject to a $10 million limit. If the payment order exceeds the $10 million limit, the instruction will be confirmed by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key prior to execution. Repetitive wire instructions must be reconfirmed annually. Clients may establish Repetitive Wires by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. This alternative is recommended whenever funds are frequently transferred between the same two accounts. IF THIS OPTION IS SELECTED, CHOOSE EITHER TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION OR TEST KEY TO BE USED AS A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WHEN OVER $10 MILLION. [] STANDING INSTRUCTIONS Funds are transferred by SSB to a counter party on the Client's established list of authorized counter parties. Only the date and the dollar amount are variable. Clients may establish Standby Instructions by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. Additional paperwork will be required from insurance Clients using 1031 drawdowns. This option is used for transactions that include but are not limited to Foreign Exchange Contracts, Time Deposits and Tri-Party Repurchase Agreements. IF THIS OPTION IS SELECTED, CHOOSE EITHER TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION OR TEST KEY TO BE USED AS A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WHEN OVER $10 MILLION. [] TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION (CALL BACK) This procedure requires Clients to designate individuals as authorized initiators and authorized verifiers. SSB will verify that the instruction contains the signature of an authorized person and prior to execution of the payment order, will contact someone other than the originator at the Client's location to authenticate the instruction. Selection of this alternative is appropriate for Clients who do not have the capability to use other security procedures. PLEASE COMPLETE THE TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHED AS A SCHEDULE HERETO. [] TEST KEY Test Key confirmation will be used to verify all non-repetitive funds transfer instructions received via facsimile or phone. SSB will provide test keys if this option is chosen. SSB will verify that the instruction contains the signature of an authorized person and prior to execution of the payment order, will authenticate the test key provided with the corresponding test key at SSB. Selection of this alternative is appropriate for Clients who do not have the capability to use other security procedures. The individual signing below must be authorized to sign contract on behalf of the client. The execution of payment orders under the selected Security Procedures is governed by the Funds Transfer Operating Guidelines, which are incorporated by reference. On behalf of the funds listed on Exhibit A to the Custody and Investment Accounting Agreement, as amended By: ------------------------------------------------- Authorized Signature ------------------------------------------------- Type or Print Name and Title Date: -------------------------------------------- FORM OF SCHEDULE TO FUNDS TRANSFER OPERATING GUIDELINES AND SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM CLIENT/INVESTMENT MANAGER: ---------------------------------------------------- Company Name KEY CONTACT INFORMATION Whom shall we contact to implement your selection(s)? CLIENT OPERATIONS CONTACT ALTERNATE CONTACT ------------------------- ------------------------- Name Name ------------------------- ------------------------- Address Address ------------------------- ------------------------- City/State/Zip Code City/State/Zip Code ------------------------- ------------------------- Telephone Number Telephone Number ------------------------- ------------------------- Facsimile Number Facsimile Number ------------------------- ------------------------- SWIFT Number TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTIONS Authorized Initiators (Please Type or Print) - Please provide a listing of your staff members who are currently authorized to INITIATE wire transfer instructions: NAME TITLE SPECIMEN SIGNATURE ------------------ ------------------ ------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------------ Authorized Verifiers (Please Type or Print) - Please provide a listing of your staff members who will be CALLED BACK to verify the initiation of repetitive wires of $10 million or more and all non-repetitive wire instructions: NAME CALLBACK PHONE NUMBER DOLLAR LIMITATION (IF ANY) ------------------ ------------------ ------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------------ FORM OF REMOTE ACCESS SERVICES ADDENDUM TO CUSTODY AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AND ING FUNDS DATED MARCH 1, 2002 State Street has developed proprietary accounting anx xxxxx xxxxxxx, xxx xxx xxquired licenses for other such systems, which it utilizes in conjunction with the services we provide to you (the "Systems"). In this regard, we maintain certain information in databases under our control and ownership that we make available on a remote basis to our customers (the "Remote Access Services").

LIABILITY ON FOREIGN ACCOUNTS. State Street shall not be required to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch of State Street, or any deposit made with State Street and denominated in a non-U.S. dollar currency, if repayment of such deposit or the use of assets denominated in the non-U.S. dollar currency is prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked due to: (a) an act of war, insurrection or civil strife; (b) any action by a non-U.S. government or instrumentality or authority asserting governmental, military or police power of any kind, whether such authority be recognized as a defacto or a dejure government, or by any entity, political or revolutionary movement or otherwise that usurps, supervenes or otherwise materially impairs the normal operation of civil authority; or (c) the closure of a non-U.S. branch of State Street in order to prevent, in the reasonable judgment of State Street, harm to the employees or property of State Street. The obligation to repay any such deposit shall not be transferred to and may not be enforced against any other branch of State Street. The foregoing provisions constitute the disclosure required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 167D, Section 36. While State Street is not obligated to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch or any deposit denominated in a non-U.S. currency during the period in which its repayment has been prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked, State Street will repay such deposit when and if all circumstances preventing, prohibiting or otherwise blocking repayment cease to exist. exist SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM Please select at least two of the funds transfer security procedures indicated below. | | [] SWIFT SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a cooperative society owned and operated by member financial institutions that provides telecommunication services for its membership. Participation is limited to securities brokers and dealers, clearing and depository institutions, recognized exchanges for securities, and investment management institutions. SWIFT provides a number of security features through encryption and authentication to protect against unauthorized access, loss or wrong delivery of messages, transmission errors, loss of confidentiality and fraudulent changes to messages. Selection of this security procedure would be most appropriate for existing SWIFT members. | | [] REMOTE BATCH TRANSMISSION Wire transfer instructions are delivered via Computer-to-Computer (CPU-CPU) data communications between the Client and/or its agent and SSB and/or its agent. Security procedures include encryption and/or the use of a test key by those individuals authorized as Automated Batch Verifiers or a callback procedure to those individuals. Clients selecting this option should have an existing facility for completing CPU-CPU transmissions. This delivery mechanism is typically used for high-volume business such as shareholder redemptions and dividend payments. [] AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) SSB or its agent receives an automated transmission from a Client for the initiation of payment (credit) or collection (debit) transactions through the ACH network. The transactions contained on each transmission or tape must be authenticated by the Client. The transmission is sent from the Client's or its agent's system to SSB's or its agent's system with encryption. [] REPETITIVE WIRES For situations where funds are transferred periodically from an existing authorized account to the same payee (destination bank and account number) and only the date and currency amount are variable, a repetitive wire may be implemented. Repetitive wires will be subject to a $10 million limit. If the payment order exceeds the $10 million limit, the instruction will be confirmed by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key prior to execution. Repetitive wire instructions must be reconfirmed annually. Clients may establish Repetitive Wires by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. This alternative is recommended whenever funds are frequently transferred between the same two accounts. IF THIS OPTION IS SELECTED, CHOOSE EITHER TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION OR TEST KEY TO BE USED AS A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WHEN OVER $10 MILLION. [] STANDING INSTRUCTIONS Funds are transferred by SSB to a counter party on the Client's established list of authorized counter parties. Only the date and the dollar amount are variable. Clients may establish Standby Instructions by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. Additional paperwork will be required from insurance Clients using 1031 drawdowns.

LIABILITY ON FOREIGN ACCOUNTS. State Street shall not be required to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch of State Street, or any deposit made with State Street and denominated in a non-U.S. dollar currency, if repayment of such deposit or the use of assets denominated in the non-U.S. dollar currency is prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked due to: (a) an act of war, insurrection or civil strife; (b) any action by a non-U.S. government or instrumentality or authority asserting governmental, military or police power of any kind, whether such authority be recognized as a defacto or a dejure government, or by any entity, political or revolutionary movement or otherwise that usurps, supervenes or otherwise materially impairs the normal operation of civil authority; or (c) the closure of a non-U.S. branch of State Street in order to prevent, in the reasonable judgment of State Street, harm to the employees or property of State Street. The obligation to repay any such deposit shall not be transferred to and may not be enforced against any other branch of State Street. The foregoing provisions constitute the disclosure required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 167D, Section 36. While State Street is not obligated to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch or any deposit denominated in a non-U.S. currency during the period in which its repayment has been prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked, State Street will repay such deposit when and if all circumstances preventing, prohibiting or otherwise blocking repayment cease to exist. exist SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM FORM: Please select at least two of the funds transfer security procedures indicated below. | | ¨ SWIFT SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a cooperative society owned and operated by member financial institutions that provides telecommunication services for its membership. Participation is limited to securities brokers and dealers, clearing and depository institutions, recognized exchanges for securities, and investment management institutions. SWIFT provides a number of security features through encryption and authentication to protect against unauthorized access, loss or wrong delivery of messages, transmission errors, loss of confidentiality and fraudulent changes to messages. Selection of this security procedure would be most appropriate for existing SWIFT members. | | ¨ REMOTE BATCH TRANSMISSION Wire transfer instructions are delivered via Computer-to-Computer (CPU-CPU) data communications between the Client and/or its agent and SSB and/or its agent. Security procedures include encryption and/or the use of a test key by those individuals authorized as Automated Batch Verifiers or a callback procedure to those individuals. Clients selecting this option should have an existing facility for completing CPU-CPU transmissions. This delivery mechanism is typically used for high-volume business such as shareholder redemptions and dividend payments.. ¨ AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) SSB or its agent receives an automated transmission from a Client for the initiation of payment (credit) or collection (debit) transactions through the ACH network. The transactions contained on each transmission or tape must be authenticated by the Client. The transmission is sent from the Client’s or its agent’s system to SSB’s or its agent’s system with encryption. ¨ REPETITIVE WIRES For situations where funds are transferred periodically from an existing authorized account to the same payee (destination bank and account number) and only the date and currency amount are variable, a repetitive wire may be implemented. Repetitive wires will be subject to a $10 million limit. If the payment order exceeds the $10 million limit, the instruction will be confirmed by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key prior to execution. Repetitive wire instructions must be reconfirmed annually. Clients may establish Repetitive Wires by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. This alternative is recommended whenever funds are frequently transferred between the same two accounts. If this option is selected, choose either Telephone Confirmation or Test Key to be used as a secondary procedure when over $10 million. ¨ STANDING INSTRUCTIONS Funds are transferred by SSB to a counter party on the Client’s established list of authorized counter parties. Only the date and the dollar amount are variable. Clients may establish Standby Instructions by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. Additional paperwork will be required from insurance Clients using 1031 drawdowns. This option is used for transactions that include but are not limited to Foreign Exchange Contracts, Time Deposits and Tri-Party Repurchase Agreements. If this option is selected, choose either Telephone Confirmation or Test Key to be used as a secondary procedure when over $10 million. ¨ TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION (CALL BACK) This procedure requires Clients to designate individuals as authorized initiators and authorized verifiers. SSB will verify that the instruction contains the signature of an authorized person and prior to execution of the payment order, will contact someone other than the originator at the Client’s location to authenticate the instruction. Selection of this alternative is appropriate for Clients who do not have the capability to use other security procedures. Please complete the Telephone Confirmation Instructions attached as a Schedule hereto. ¨ TEST KEY Test Key confirmation will be used to verify all non-repetitive funds transfer instructions received via facsimile or phone. SSB will provide test keys if this option is chosen. SSB will verify that the instruction contains the signature of an authorized person and prior to execution of the payment order, will authenticate the test key provided with the corresponding test key at SSB. Selection of this alternative is appropriate for Clients who do not have the capability to use other security procedures. The individual signing below must be authorized to sign contract on behalf of the client. The execution of payment orders under the selected Security Procedures is governed by the Funds Transfer Operating Guidelines, which are incorporated by reference. PIMCO FLOATING RATE STRATEGY FUND By: Authorized Signature Type or Print Name and Title Date: SCHEDULE TO FUNDS TRANSFER OPERATING GUIDELINES AND SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM CLIENT/INVESTMENT MANAGER: Company Name KEY CONTACT INFORMATION Whom shall we contact to implement your selection(s)? CLIENT OPERATIONS CONTACT ALTERNATE CONTACT Name Name Address Address City/State/Zip Code City/State/Zip Code Telephone Number Telephone Number Facsimile Number Facsimile Number SWIFT Number TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTIONS Authorized Initiators (Please Type or Print) – Please provide a listing of your staff members who are currently authorized to INITIATE wire transfer instructions: NAME TITLE SPECIMEN SIGNATURE Authorized Verifiers (Please Type or Print) – Please provide a listing of your staff members who will be CALLED BACK to verify the initiation of repetitive wires of $10 million or more and all non-repetitive wire instructions: NAME CALLBACK PHONE NUMBER DOLLAR LIMITATION (IF ANY)

LIABILITY ON FOREIGN ACCOUNTS. State Street shall not be required to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch of State Street, or any deposit made with State Street and denominated in a non-U.S. dollar currency, if repayment of such deposit or the use of assets denominated in the non-U.S. dollar currency is prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked due to: (a) an act of war, insurrection or civil strife; (b) any action by a non-U.S. government or instrumentality or authority asserting governmental, military or police power of any kind, whether such authority be recognized as a defacto or a dejure government, or by any entity, political or revolutionary movement or otherwise that usurps, supervenes or otherwise materially impairs the normal operation of civil authority; or (c) the closure of a non-U.S. branch of State Street in order to prevent, in the reasonable judgment of State Street, harm to the employees or property of State Street. The obligation to repay any such deposit shall not be transferred to and may not be enforced against any other branch of State Street. The foregoing provisions constitute the disclosure required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 167D, Section 36. While State Street is not obligated to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch or any deposit denominated in a non-U.S. currency during the period in which its repayment has been prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked, State Street will repay such deposit when and if all circumstances preventing, prohibiting or otherwise blocking repayment cease to exist. SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM Please select at least two of the funds transfer security procedures indicated below. | | / / SWIFT SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a cooperative society owned and operated by member financial institutions that provides telecommunication services for its membership. Participation is limited to securities brokers and dealers, clearing and depository institutions, recognized exchanges for securities, and investment management institutions. SWIFT provides a number of security features through encryption and authentication to protect against unauthorized access, loss or wrong delivery of messages, transmission errors, loss of confidentiality and fraudulent changes to messages. Selection of this security procedure would be most appropriate for existing SELECTION OF THIS SECURITY PROCEDURE WOULD BE MOST APPROPRIATE FOR EXISTING SWIFT membersMEMBERS. | | / / REMOTE BATCH TRANSMISSION Wire transfer instructions are delivered via Computer-to-Computer (CPU-CPU) data communications between the Client and/or its agent and SSB and/or its agent. Security procedures include encryption and/or the use of a test key by those individuals authorized as Automated Batch Verifiers or a callback procedure to those individuals. Clients selecting this option should have an existing facility for completing CLIENTS SELECTING THIS OPTION SHOULD HAVE AN EXISTING FACILITY FOR COMPLETING CPU-CPU transmissionsTRANSMISSIONS. THIS DELIVERY MECHANISM IS TYPICALLY USED FOR HIGH-VOLUME BUSINESS SUCH AS SHAREHOLDER REDEMPTIONS AND DIVIDEND PAYMENTS. / / AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) SSB or its agent receives an automated transmission from a Client for the initiation of payment (credit) or collection (debit) transactions through the ACH network. The transactions contained on each transmission or tape must be authenticated by the Client. The transmission is sent from the Client's or its agent's system to SSB's or its agent's system with encryption. / / REPETITIVE WIRES For situations where funds are transferred periodically from an existing authorized account to the same payee (destination bank and account number) and only the date and currency amount are variable, a repetitive wire may be implemented. Repetitive wires will be subject to a $10 million limit. If the payment order exceeds the $10 million limit, the instruction will be confirmed by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key prior to execution. Repetitive wire instructions must be reconfirmed annually. Clients may establish Repetitive Wires by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. THIS ALTERNATIVE IS RECOMMENDED WHENEVER FUNDS ARE FREQUENTLY TRANSFERRED BETWEEN THE SAME TWO ACCOUNTS. IF THIS OPTION IS SELECTED, CHOOSE EITHER TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION OR TEST KEY TO BE USED AS A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WHEN OVER $10 MILLION. / / STANDING INSTRUCTIONS Funds are transferred by SSB to a counter party on the Client's established list of authorized counter parties. Only the date and the dollar amount are variable. Clients may establish Standby Instructions by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. Additional paperwork will be required from insurance Clients using 1031 drawdowns. THIS OPTION IS USED FOR TRANSACTIONS THAT INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS, TIME DEPOSITS AND TRI-PARTY REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. IF THIS OPTION IS SELECTED, CHOOSE EITHER TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION OR TEST KEY TO BE USED AS A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WHEN OVER $10 MILLION. / / TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION (CALL BACK) This delivery mechanism procedure requires Clients to designate individuals as authorized initiators and authorized verifiers. SSB will verify that the instruction contains the signature of an authorized person and prior to execution of the payment order, will contact someone other than the originator at the Client's location to authenticate the instruction. SELECTION OF THIS ALTERNATIVE IS APPROPRIATE FOR CLIENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO USE OTHER SECURITY PROCEDURES. PLEASE COMPLETE THE TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHED AS A SCHEDULE HERETO. / / TEST KEY Test Key confirmation will be used to verify all non-repetitive funds transfer instructions received via facsimile or phone. SSB will provide test keys if this option is typically used chosen. SSB will verify that the instruction contains the signature of an authorized person and prior to execution of the payment order, will authenticate the test key provided with the corresponding test key at SSB. SELECTION OF THIS ALTERNATIVE IS APPROPRIATE FOR CLIENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO USE OTHER SECURITY PROCEDURES. The individual signing below must be authorized to sign contract on behalf of the client. The execution of payment orders under the selected Security Procedures is governed by the Funds Transfer Operating Guidelines, which are incorporated by reference. On behalf of the ING Pilgrim funds listed on Exhibit A to the Custody and Investment Accounting Agreement, as amended By: ---------------------------------------- Authorized Signature -------------------------------------------- Type or Print Name and Title Date: ---------------------------------- SCHEDULE TO FUNDS TRANSFER OPERATING GUIDELINES AND SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM CLIENT/INVESTMENT MANAGER:______________________________________________ Company Name KEY CONTACT INFORMATION Whom shall we contact to implement your selection(s)? CLIENT OPERATIONS CONTACT ALTERNATE CONTACT Name Name Address Address City/State/Zip Code City/State/Zip Code Telephone Number Telephone Number Facsimile Number Facsimile Number SWIFT Number TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTIONS Authorized Initiators (Please Type or Print) - Please provide a listing of your staff members who are currently authorized to INITIATE wire transfer instructions: NAME TITLE SPECIMEN SIGNATURE ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- Authorized Verifiers (Please Type or Print) - Please provide a listing of your staff members who will be CALLED BACK to verify the initiation of repetitive wires of $10 million or more and all non-repetitive wire instructions: NAME CALLBACK PHONE NUMBER DOLLAR LIMITATION (IF ANY) ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- REMOTE ACCESS SERVICES ADDENDUM TO CUSTODY AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AND ING PILGRIM FUNDS DATED NOVEMBER 1, 0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx has developed proprietary accounting and other systems, and has acquired licenses for high-volume business other such as shareholder redemptions systems, which it utilizes in conjunction with the services we provide to you (the "Systems"). In this regard, we maintain certain information in databases under our control and dividend paymentsownership that we make available on a remote basis to our customers (the "Remote Access Services").

LIABILITY ON FOREIGN ACCOUNTS. State Street shall not be required to repay any deposit made at a nonanon-U.S. branch of State Street, or any deposit made with State Street and denominated in a non-U.S. dollar currency, if repayment of such deposit or the use of assets denominated in the non-U.S. dollar currency is prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked due to: (a) an act of war, insurrection or civil strife; (b) any action by a non-U.S. government or instrumentality or authority asserting governmental, military or police power of any kind, whether such authority be recognized as a defacto or a dejure government, or by any entity, political or revolutionary movement or otherwise that usurps, supervenes or otherwise materially impairs the normal operation of civil authority; or (c) the closure of a non-U.S. branch of State Street in order to prevent, in the reasonable judgment of State Street, harm to the employees or property of State Street. The obligation to repay any such deposit shall not be transferred to and may not be enforced against any other branch of State Street. The foregoing provisions constitute the disclosure required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 167D, Section 36. While State Street is not obligated to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch or any deposit denominated in a non-U.S. currency during the period in which its repayment has been prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked, State Street will repay such deposit when and if all circumstances preventing, prohibiting or otherwise blocking repayment cease to exist. SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM Please select at least two of the funds transfer security procedures indicated below. | | [ ] SWIFT SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a cooperative society owned and operated by member financial institutions that provides telecommunication services for its membership. Participation is limited to securities brokers and dealers, clearing and depository institutions, recognized exchanges for securities, and investment management institutions. SWIFT provides a number of security features through encryption and authentication to protect against unauthorized access, loss or wrong delivery of messages, transmission errors, loss of confidentiality and fraudulent changes to messages. Selection of this security procedure would be most appropriate for existing SWIFT members. | | [ ] REMOTE BATCH TRANSMISSION Wire transfer instructions are delivered via Computer-to-Computer (CPU-CPUCPV) data communications between the Client and/or its agent and SSB and/or its agent. Security procedures include encryption and/or the use of a test key by those individuals authorized as Automated Batch Verifiers or a callback procedure to those individuals. Clients selecting this option should have an existing facility for completing CPU-CPU transmissions. This delivery mechanism is typically used for high-volume business such as shareholder redemptions and dividend payments. [ ] AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) SSB or its agent receives an automated transmission from a Client for the initiation of payment (credit) or collection (debit) transactions through the ACH network. The transactions contained on each transmission or tape must be authenticated by the Client. The transmission is sent from the Client's or its agent's system to SSB's or its agent's system with encryption. [ ] REPETITIVE WIRES For situations where funds are transferred periodically from-an existing authorized account to the same payee (destination bank and account number) and only the date and currency amount are variable, a repetitive wire may be implemented. Repetitive wires will be subject to a $10 million limit. If the payment order exceeds the $10 million limit, the instruction will be confirmed by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key prior to execution. Repetitive wire instructions must be reconfirmed annually. Clients may establish Repetitive Wires by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. This alternative is recommended whenever funds are frequently transferred between the same two accounts. IF THIS OPTION IS SELECTED, CHOOSE EITHER TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION OR TEST KEY TO BE USED AS A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WHEN OVER $10 MILLION.

LIABILITY ON FOREIGN ACCOUNTS. State Street shall not be required to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch of State Street, or any deposit made with State Street and denominated in a non-U.S. dollar currency, if repayment of such deposit or the use of assets denominated in the non-U.S. dollar currency is prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked due to: (a) an act of war, insurrection or civil strife; (b) any action by a non-U.S. government or instrumentality or authority asserting governmental, military or police power of any kind, whether such authority be recognized as a defacto or a dejure government, or by any entity, political or revolutionary movement or otherwise that usurps, supervenes or otherwise materially impairs the normal operation of civil authority; or (c) the closure of a non-U.S. branch of State Street in order to prevent, in the reasonable judgment of State Street, harm to the employees or property of State Street. The obligation to repay any such deposit shall not be transferred to and may not be enforced against any other branch of State Street. The foregoing provisions constitute the disclosure required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 167D, Section 36. While State Street is not obligated to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch or any deposit denominated in a non-U.S. currency during the period in which its repayment has been prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked, State Street will repay such deposit when and if all circumstances preventing, prohibiting or otherwise blocking repayment cease to exist. exist SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM FORM: Please select at least two of the funds transfer security procedures indicated below. | | [] SWIFT SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a cooperative society owned and operated by member financial institutions that provides telecommunication services for its membership. Participation is limited to securities brokers and dealers, clearing and depository institutions, recognized exchanges for securities, and investment management institutions. SWIFT provides a number of security features through encryption and authentication to protect against unauthorized access, loss or wrong delivery of messages, transmission errors, loss of confidentiality and fraudulent changes to messages. Selection of this security procedure would be most appropriate for existing SWIFT members. | | [] REMOTE BATCH TRANSMISSION Wire transfer instructions are delivered via Computer-to-Computer (CPU-CPU) data communications between the Client and/or its agent and SSB and/or its agent. Security procedures include encryption and/or the use of a test key by those individuals authorized as Automated Batch Verifiers or a callback procedure to those individuals. Clients selecting this option should have an existing facility for completing CPU-CPU transmissions. This delivery mechanism is typically used for high-volume business such as shareholder redemptions and dividend payments. [] AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) SSB or its agent receives an automated transmission from a Client for the initiation of payment (credit) or collection (debit) transactions through the ACH network. The transactions contained on each transmission or tape must be authenticated by the Client. The transmission is sent from the Client’s or its agent’s system to SSB’s or its agent’s system with encryption.

LIABILITY ON FOREIGN ACCOUNTS. State Street shall not be required to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch of State Street, or any deposit made with State Street and denominated in a non-U.S. dollar currency, if repayment of such deposit or the use of assets denominated in the non-U.S. dollar currency is prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked due to: (a) an act of war, insurrection or civil strife; (b) any action by a non-U.S. government or instrumentality or authority asserting governmental, military or police power of any kind, whether such authority be recognized as a defacto or a dejure government, or by any entity, political or revolutionary movement or otherwise that usurps, supervenes or otherwise materially impairs the normal operation of civil authority; or (c) the closure of a non-U.S. branch of State Street in order to prevent, in the reasonable judgment of State Street, harm to the employees or property of State Street. The obligation to repay any such deposit shall not be transferred to and may not be enforced against any other branch of State Street. The foregoing provisions constitute the disclosure required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 167D, Section 36. While State Street is not obligated to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch or any deposit denominated in a non-U.S. currency during the period in which its repayment has been prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked, State Street will repay such deposit when and if all circumstances preventing, prohibiting or otherwise blocking repayment cease to exist. SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM Please select at least two of the funds transfer security procedures indicated below. | | [] SWIFT SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a cooperative society owned and operated by member financial institutions that provides telecommunication services for its membership. Participation is limited to securities brokers and dealers, clearing and depository institutions, recognized exchanges for securities, and investment management institutions. SWIFT provides a number of security features through encryption and authentication to protect against unauthorized access, loss or wrong delivery of messages, transmission errors, loss of confidentiality and fraudulent changes to messages. Selection of this security procedure would be most appropriate for existing SWIFT members. | | [] REMOTE BATCH TRANSMISSION Wire transfer instructions are delivered via Computer-to-Computer (CPU-CPU) data communications between the Client and/or its agent and SSB and/or its agent. Security procedures include encryption and/or the use of a test key by those individuals authorized as Automated Batch Verifiers or a callback procedure to those individuals. Clients selecting this option should have an existing facility for completing CPU-CPU transmissions. This delivery mechanism is typically used for high-volume business such as shareholder redemptions and dividend payments. [] AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) SSB or its agent receives an automated transmission from a Client for the initiation of payment (credit) or collection (debit) transactions through the ACH network. The transactions contained on each transmission or tape must be authenticated by the Client. The transmission is sent from the Client's or its agent's system to SSB's or its agent's system with encryption. [] REPETITIVE WIRES For situations where funds are transferred periodically from an existing authorized account to the same payee (destination bank and account number) and only the date and currency amount are variable, a repetitive wire may be implemented. Repetitive wires will be subject to a $10 million limit. If the payment order exceeds the $10 million limit, the instruction will be confirmed by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key prior to execution. Repetitive wire instructions must be reconfirmed annually. Clients may establish Repetitive Wires by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. This alternative is recommended whenever funds are frequently transferred between the same two accounts. IF THIS OPTION IS SELECTED, CHOOSE EITHER TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION OR TEST KEY TO BE USED AS A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WHEN OVER $10 MILLION.

LIABILITY ON FOREIGN ACCOUNTS. State Street shall not be required to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch of State Street, or any deposit made with State Street and denominated in a non-U.S. dollar currency, if repayment of such deposit or the use of assets denominated in the non-U.S. dollar currency is prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked due to: (a) an act of war, insurrection or civil strife; (b) any action by a non-U.S. government or instrumentality or authority asserting governmental, military or police power of any kind, whether such authority be recognized as a defacto or a dejure government, or by any entity, political or revolutionary movement or otherwise that usurps, supervenes or otherwise materially impairs the normal operation of civil authority; or (c) the closure of a non-U.S. branch of State Street in order to prevent, in the reasonable judgment of State Street, harm to the employees or property of State Street. The obligation to repay any such deposit shall not be transferred to and may not be enforced against any other branch of State Street. The foregoing provisions constitute the disclosure required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 167D, Section 36. While State Street is not obligated to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch or any deposit denominated in a non-U.S. currency during the period in which its repayment has been prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked, State Street will repay such deposit when and if all circumstances preventing, prohibiting or otherwise blocking repayment cease to exist. SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM Please select at least two of the funds transfer security procedures indicated below. | | / / SWIFT SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a cooperative society owned and operated by member financial institutions that provides telecommunication services for its membership. Participation is limited to securities brokers and dealers, clearing and depository institutions, recognized exchanges for securities, and investment management institutions. SWIFT provides a number of security features through encryption and authentication to protect against unauthorized access, loss or wrong delivery of messages, transmission errors, loss of confidentiality and fraudulent changes to messages. Selection of this security procedure would be most appropriate for existing SELECTION OF THIS SECURITY PROCEDURE WOULD BE MOST APPROPRIATE FOR EXISTING SWIFT membersMEMBERS. | | / / REMOTE BATCH TRANSMISSION Wire transfer instructions are delivered via Computer-to-Computer (CPU-CPU) data communications between the Client and/or its agent and SSB and/or its agent. Security procedures include encryption and/or the use of a test key by those individuals authorized as Automated Batch Verifiers or a callback procedure to those individuals. Clients selecting this option should have an existing facility for completing CLIENTS SELECTING THIS OPTION SHOULD HAVE AN EXISTING FACILITY FOR COMPLETING CPU-CPU transmissionsTRANSMISSIONS. THIS DELIVERY MECHANISM IS TYPICALLY USED FOR HIGH-VOLUME BUSINESS SUCH AS SHAREHOLDER REDEMPTIONS AND DIVIDEND PAYMENTS. / / AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) SSB or its agent receives an automated transmission from a Client for the initiation of payment (credit) or collection (debit) transactions through the ACH network. The transactions contained on each transmission or tape must be authenticated by the Client. The transmission is sent from the Client's or its agent's system to SSB's or its agent's system with encryption. / / REPETITIVE WIRES For situations where funds are transferred periodically from an existing authorized account to the same payee (destination bank and account number) and only the date and currency amount are variable, a repetitive wire may be implemented. Repetitive wires will be subject to a $10 million limit. If the payment order exceeds the $10 million limit, the instruction will be confirmed by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key prior to execution. Repetitive wire instructions must be reconfirmed annually. Clients may establish Repetitive Wires by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. THIS ALTERNATIVE IS RECOMMENDED WHENEVER FUNDS ARE FREQUENTLY TRANSFERRED BETWEEN THE SAME TWO ACCOUNTS. IF THIS OPTION IS SELECTED, CHOOSE EITHER TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION OR TEST KEY TO BE USED AS A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WHEN OVER $10 MILLION. / / STANDING INSTRUCTIONS Funds are transferred by SSB to a counter party on the Client's established list of authorized counter parties. Only the date and the dollar amount are variable. Clients may establish Standby Instructions by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. Additional paperwork will be required from insurance Clients using 1031 drawdowns. THIS OPTION IS USED FOR TRANSACTIONS THAT INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS, TIME DEPOSITS AND TRI-PARTY REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. IF THIS OPTION IS SELECTED, CHOOSE EITHER TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION OR TEST KEY TO BE USED AS A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WHEN OVER $10 MILLION. / / TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION (CALL BACK) This procedure requires Clients to designate individuals as authorized initiators and authorized verifiers. SSB will verify that the instruction contains the signature of an authorized person and prior to execution of the payment order, will contact someone other than the originator at the Client's location to authenticate the instruction. SELECTION OF THIS ALTERNATIVE IS APPROPRIATE FOR CLIENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO USE OTHER SECURITY PROCEDURES. PLEASE COMPLETE THE TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHED AS A SCHEDULE HERETO. / / TEST KEY Test Key confirmation will be used to verify all non-repetitive funds transfer instructions received via facsimile or phone. SSB will provide test keys if this option is chosen. SSB will verify that the instruction contains the signature of an authorized person and prior to execution of the payment order, will authenticate the test key provided with the corresponding test key at SSB. SELECTION OF THIS ALTERNATIVE IS APPROPRIATE FOR CLIENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO USE OTHER SECURITY PROCEDURES. The individual signing below must be authorized to sign contract on behalf of the client. The execution of payment orders under the selected Security Procedures is governed by the Funds Transfer Operating Guidelines, which are incorporated by reference. On behalf of the ING Pilgrirm funds listed on Exhibit A to the Custody and Investment Accounting Agreement, as amended By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx --------------------------------------------- Authorized Signature Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx - Executive Vice President ------------------------------------------------ Type or Print Name and Title Date: 11/1/01 -------------------------- SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM Please select at least two of the funds transfer security procedures indicated below. / / SWIFT SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a cooperative society owned and operated by member financial institutions that provides telecommunication services for its membership. Participation is limited to securities brokers and dealers, clearing and depository institutions, recognized exchanges for securities, and investment management institutions. SWIFT provides a number of security features through encryption and authentication to protect against unauthorized access, loss or wrong delivery mechanism of messages, transmission errors, loss of confidentiality and fraudulent changes to messages. SELECTION OF THIS SECURITY PROCEDURE WOULD BE MOST APPROPRIATE FOR EXISTING SWIFT MEMBERS. /X/ REMOTE BATCH TRANSMISSION Wire transfer instructions are delivered via Computer-to-Computer (CPU-CPU) data communications between the Client and/or its agent and SSB and/or its agent. Security procedures include encryption and/or the use of a test key by those individuals authorized as Automated Batch Verifiers or a callback procedure to those individuals. CLIENTS SELECTING THIS OPTION SHOULD HAVE AN EXISTING FACILITY FOR COMPLETING CPU-CPU TRANSMISSIONS. THIS DELIVERY MECHANISM IS TYPICALLY USED FOR HIGH-VOLUME BUSINESS SUCH AS SHAREHOLDER REDEMPTIONS AND DIVIDEND PAYMENTS. /X/ AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) SSB or its agent receives an automated transmission from a Client for the initiation of payment (credit) or collection (debit) transactions through the ACH network. The transactions contained on each transmission or tape must be authenticated by the Client. The transmission is typically sent from the Client's or its agent's system to SSB's or its agent's system with encryption. /X/ REPETITIVE WIRES For situations where funds are transferred periodically from an existing authorized account to the same payee (destination bank and account number) and only the date and currency amount are variable, a repetitive wire may be implemented. Repetitive wires will be subject to a $10 million limit. If the payment order exceeds the $10 million limit, the instruction will be confirmed by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key prior to execution. Repetitive wire instructions must be reconfirmed annually. Clients may establish Repetitive Wires by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. THIS ALTERNATIVE IS RECOMMENDED WHENEVER FUNDS ARE FREQUENTLY TRANSFERRED BETWEEN THE SAME TWO ACCOUNTS. IF THIS OPTION IS SELECTED, CHOOSE EITHER TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION OR TEST KEY TO BE USED AS A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WHEN OVER $10 MILLION. /X/ STANDING INSTRUCTIONS Funds are transferred by SSB to a counter party on the Client's established list of authorized counter parties. Only the date and the dollar amount are variable. Clients may establish Standby Instructions by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. Additional paperwork will be required from insurance Clients using 1031 drawdowns. THIS OPTION IS USED FOR TRANSACTIONS THAT INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS, TIME DEPOSITS AND TRI-PARTY REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. IF THIS OPTION IS SELECTED, CHOOSE EITHER TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION OR TEST KEY TO BE USED AS A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WHEN OVER $10 MILLION. /X/ TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION (CALL BACK) This procedure requires Clients to designate individuals as authorized initiators and authorized verifiers. SSB will verify that the instruction contains the signature of an authorized person and prior to execution of the payment order, will contact someone other than the originator at the Client's location to authenticate the instruction. SELECTION OF THIS ALTERNATIVE IS APPROPRIATE FOR CLIENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO USE OTHER SECURITY PROCEDURES. PLEASE COMPLETE THE TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHED AS A SCHEDULE HERETO. / / TEST KEY Test Key confirmation will be used for highto verify all non-volume business such repetitive funds transfer instructions received via facsimile or phone. SSB will provide test keys if this option is chosen. SSB will verify that the instruction contains the signature of an authorized person and prior to execution of the payment order, will authenticate the test key provided with the corresponding test key at SSB. SELECTION OF THIS ALTERNATIVE IS APPROPRIATE FOR CLIENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO USE OTHER SECURITY PROCEDURES. The individual signing below must be authorized to sign contract on behalf of the client. The execution of payment orders under the selected Security Procedures is governed by the Funds Transfer Operating Guidelines, which are incorporated by reference. On behalf of the ING Pilgrim funds listed on Exhibit A to the Custody and Investment Accounting Agreement, as shareholder redemptions amended By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx ------------------------------------ Authorized Signature Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, SVP & CFO --------------------------------------- Type or Print Name and dividend payments.Title Date: 11/1/02 ------------------------------- FTOP CALL BACK FORM CLIENT/INVESTMENT MANAGER: ING INVESTMENTS LLC --------------------------------------------------- Company Name TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTIONS Authorized Initiators (Please Type or Print) - Please provide a listing of your staff members who are currently authorized to INITIATE wire transfer instructions: NAME TITLE SPECIMEN SIGNATURE Xxxx Xxxxx Assistant Vice President /s/ Xxxx Xxxxx ----------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------

LIABILITY ON FOREIGN ACCOUNTS. State Street shall not be required to repay any deposit made at a nonanon-U.S. branch of State Street, or any deposit made with State Street and denominated in a non-U.S. dollar currency, if repayment of such deposit or the use of assets denominated in the non-U.S. dollar currency is prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked due to: (a) an act of war, insurrection or civil strife; (b) any action by a non-U.S. government or instrumentality or authority asserting governmental, military or police power of any kind, whether such authority be recognized as a defacto or a dejure government, or by any entity, political or revolutionary movement or otherwise that usurps, supervenes or otherwise materially impairs the normal operation of civil authority; or (c) the closure of a non-U.S. branch of State Street in order to prevent, in the reasonable judgment of State Street, harm to the employees or property of State Street. The obligation to repay any such deposit shall not be transferred to and may not be enforced against any other branch of State Street. The foregoing provisions constitute the disclosure required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 167D, Section 36. While State Street is not obligated to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch or any deposit denominated in a non-U.S. currency during the period in which its repayment has been prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked, State Street will repay such deposit when and if all circumstances preventing, prohibiting or otherwise blocking repayment cease to exist. SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM Please select at least two of the funds transfer security procedures indicated below. | | ☐ SWIFT SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a cooperative society owned and operated by member financial institutions that provides telecommunication services for its membership. Participation is limited to securities brokers and dealers, clearing and depository institutions, recognized exchanges for securities, and investment management institutions. SWIFT provides a number of security features through encryption and authentication to protect against unauthorized access, loss or wrong delivery of messages, transmission errors, loss of confidentiality and fraudulent changes to messages. Selection of this security procedure would be most appropriate for existing SWIFT members. | | ☐ REMOTE BATCH TRANSMISSION Wire transfer instructions are delivered via Computer-to-Computer (CPU-CPU) data communications between the Client and/or its agent and SSB and/or its agent. Security procedures include encryption and/or the use of a test key by those individuals authorized as Automated Batch Verifiers or a callback procedure to those individuals. Clients selecting this option should have an existing facility for completing CPU-CPU transmissions. This delivery mechanism is typically used for high-volume business such as shareholder redemptions and dividend payments. ☐ AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) SSB or its agent receives an automated transmission from a Client for the initiation of payment (credit) or collection (debit) transactions through the ACH network. The transactions contained on each transmission or tape must be authenticated by the Client. The transmission is sent from the Client’s or its agent’s system to SSB’s or its agent’s system with encryption.

LIABILITY ON FOREIGN ACCOUNTS. State Street shall not be required to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch of State Street, or any deposit made with State Street and denominated in a non-U.S. dollar currency, if repayment of such deposit or the use of assets denominated in the non-U.S. dollar currency is prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked due to: (a) an act of war, insurrection or civil strife; (b) any action by a non-U.S. government or instrumentality or authority asserting governmental, military or police power of any kind, whether such authority be recognized as a defacto or a dejure government, or by any entity, political or revolutionary movement or otherwise that usurps, supervenes or otherwise materially impairs the normal operation of civil authority; or (c) the closure of a non-U.S. branch of State Street in order to prevent, in the reasonable judgment of State Street, harm to the employees or property of State Street. The obligation to repay any such deposit shall not be transferred to and may not be enforced against any other branch of State Street. The foregoing provisions constitute the disclosure required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 167D, Section 36. While State Street is not obligated to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch or any deposit denominated in a non-U.S. currency during the period in which its repayment has been prevented, prohibited or otherwise otherw ise blocked, State Street will repay such deposit when and if all circumstances preventing, prohibiting or otherwise blocking repayment cease to exist. SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM Please select at least two of the funds transfer security procedures indicated below. | | [] SWIFT SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a cooperative society owned and operated by member financial institutions that provides telecommunication services for its membership. Participation is limited to securities brokers and dealers, clearing and depository institutions, recognized exchanges for securities, and investment management institutions. SWIFT provides a number of security features through encryption and authentication to protect against unauthorized access, loss or wrong delivery of messages, transmission errors, loss of confidentiality and fraudulent changes to messages. Selection of this security procedure would be most appropriate for existing SWIFT members. | | [] REMOTE BATCH TRANSMISSION Wire transfer instructions are delivered via Computer-to-Computer (CPU-CPU) data communications between the Client and/or its agent and SSB State Street and/or its agent. Security procedures include encryption and/or the use of a test key by those individuals authorized as Automated Batch Verifiers or a callback procedure to those individuals. Clients selecting this option should have an existing facility for completing CPU-CPU transmissions. This delivery mechanism is typically used for high-volume business such as shareholder redemptions and dividend payments. [] AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) State Street or its agent receives an automated transmission from a Client for the initiation of payment (credit) or collection (debit) transactions through the ACH network. The transactions contained on each transmission or tape must be authenticated by the Client. The transmission is sent from the Client's or its agent's system to State Street's or its agent's system with encryption. [] REPETITIVE WIRES For situations where funds are transferred periodically from an existing authorized account to the same payee (destination bank and account number) and only the date and currency amount are variable, a repetitive wire may be implemented. Repetitive wires will be subject to a $10 million limit. If the payment order exceeds the $10 million limit, the instruction will be confirmed by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key prior to execution. Repetitive wire instructions must be reconfirmed annually. Clients may establish Repetitive Wires by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. This alternative is recommended whenever funds are frequently transferred between the same two accounts. IF THIS OPTION IS SELECTED, CHOOSE EITHER TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION OR TEST KEY TO BE USED AS A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WHEN OVER $10 MILLION. [] STANDING INSTRUCTIONS Funds are transferred by State Street to a counter party on the Client's established list of authorized counter parties. Only the date and the dollar amount are variable. Clients may establish Standby Instructions by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. Additional paperwork will be required from insurance Clients using 1031 drawdowns.

LIABILITY ON FOREIGN ACCOUNTS. State Street shall not be required to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch of State Street, or any deposit made with State Street and denominated in a non-U.S. dollar currency, if repayment of such deposit or the use of assets denominated in the non-U.S. dollar currency is prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked due to: (a) an act of war, insurrection or civil strife; (b) any action by a non-U.S. government or instrumentality or authority asserting governmental, military or police power of any kind, whether such authority be recognized as a defacto or a dejure government, or by any entity, political or revolutionary movement or otherwise that usurps, supervenes or otherwise materially impairs the normal operation of civil authority; or (c) the closure of a non-U.S. branch of State Street in order to prevent, in the reasonable judgment of State Street, harm to the employees or property of State Street. The obligation to repay any such deposit shall not be transferred to and may not be enforced against any other branch of State Street. The foregoing provisions constitute the disclosure required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 167D, Section 36. While State Street is not obligated to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch or any deposit denominated in a non-U.S. currency during the period in which its repayment has been prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked, State Street will repay such deposit when and if all circumstances preventing, prohibiting or otherwise blocking repayment cease to exist. exist SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM FORM: Please select at least two of the funds transfer security procedures indicated below. | | ¨ SWIFT SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a cooperative society owned and operated by member financial institutions that provides telecommunication services for its membership. Participation is limited to securities brokers and dealers, clearing and depository institutions, recognized exchanges for securities, and investment management institutions. SWIFT provides a number of security features through encryption and authentication to protect against unauthorized access, loss or wrong delivery of messages, transmission errors, loss of confidentiality and fraudulent changes to messages. Selection of this security procedure would be most appropriate for existing SWIFT members. | | ¨ REMOTE BATCH TRANSMISSION Wire transfer instructions are delivered via Computer-to-Computer (CPU-CPU) data communications between the Client and/or its agent and SSB and/or its agent. Security procedures include encryption and/or the use of a test key by those individuals authorized as Automated Batch Verifiers or a callback procedure to those individuals. Clients selecting this option should have an existing facility for completing CPU-CPU transmissions. This delivery mechanism is typically used for high-volume business such as shareholder redemptions and dividend payments.. ¨ AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) SSB or its agent receives an automated transmission from a Client for the initiation of payment (credit) or collection (debit) transactions through the ACH network. The transactions contained on each transmission or tape must be authenticated by the Client. The transmission is sent from the Client’s or its agent’s system to SSB’s or its agent’s system with encryption. ¨ REPETITIVE WIRES For situations where funds are transferred periodically from an existing authorized account to the same payee (destination bank and account number) and only the date and currency amount are variable, a repetitive wire may be implemented. Repetitive wires will be subject to a $10 million limit. If the payment order exceeds the $10 million limit, the instruction will be confirmed by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key prior to execution. Repetitive wire instructions must be reconfirmed annually. Clients may establish Repetitive Wires by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. This alternative is recommended whenever funds are frequently transferred between the same two accounts. If this option is selected, choose either Telephone Confirmation or Test Key to be used as a secondary procedure when over $10 million. ¨ STANDING INSTRUCTIONS Funds are transferred by SSB to a counter party on the Client’s established list of authorized counter parties. Only the date and the dollar amount are variable. Clients may establish Standby Instructions by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. Additional paperwork will be required from insurance Clients using 1031 drawdowns. This option is used for transactions that include but are not limited to Foreign Exchange Contracts, Time Deposits and Tri-Party Repurchase Agreements. If this option is selected, choose either Telephone Confirmation or Test Key to be used as a secondary procedure when over $10 million. ¨ TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION (CALL BACK) This procedure requires Clients to designate individuals as authorized initiators and authorized verifiers. SSB will verify that the instruction contains the signature of an authorized person and prior to execution of the payment order, will contact someone other than the originator at the Client’s location to authenticate the instruction. Selection of this alternative is appropriate for Clients who do not have the capability to use other security procedures. Please complete the Telephone Confirmation Instructions attached as a Schedule hereto. ¨ TEST KEY Test Key confirmation will be used to verify all non-repetitive funds transfer instructions received via facsimile or phone. SSB will provide test keys if this option is chosen. SSB will verify that the instruction contains the signature of an authorized person and prior to execution of the payment order, will authenticate the test key provided with the corresponding test key at SSB. Selection of this alternative is appropriate for Clients who do not have the capability to use other security procedures. The individual signing below must be authorized to sign contract on behalf of the client. The execution of payment orders under the selected Security Procedures is governed by the Funds Transfer Operating Guidelines, which are incorporated by reference. ALLIANZ RCM GLOBAL ECOTRENDS FUND By: Authorized Signature Type or Print Name and Title Date: SCHEDULE TO FUNDS TRANSFER OPERATING GUIDELINES AND SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM CLIENT/INVESTMENT MANAGER: Company Name KEY CONTACT INFORMATION Whom shall we contact to implement your selection(s)? CLIENT OPERATIONS CONTACT ALTERNATE CONTACT Name Name Address Address City/State/Zip Code City/State/Zip Code Telephone Number Telephone Number Facsimile Number Facsimile Number SWIFT Number TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTIONS Authorized Initiators (Please Type or Print) – Please provide a listing of your staff members who are currently authorized to INITIATE wire transfer instructions: NAME TITLE SPECIMEN SIGNATURE Authorized Verifiers (Please Type or Print) – Please provide a listing of your staff members who will be CALLED BACK to verify the initiation of repetitive wires of $10 million or more and all non-repetitive wire instructions: NAME CALLBACK PHONE NUMBER DOLLAR LIMITATION (IF ANY)

LIABILITY ON FOREIGN ACCOUNTS. State Street shall not be required to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch of State Street, or any deposit made with State Street and denominated in a non-U.S. dollar currency, if repayment of such deposit or the use of assets denominated in the non-U.S. dollar currency is prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked due to: (a) an act of war, insurrection or civil strife; (b) any action by a non-U.S. government or instrumentality or authority asserting governmental, military or police power of any kind, whether such authority be recognized as a defacto or a dejure government, or by any entity, political or revolutionary movement or otherwise that usurps, supervenes or otherwise materially impairs the normal operation of civil authority; or (c) the closure of a non-U.S. branch of State Street in order to prevent, in the reasonable judgment of State Street, harm to the employees or property of State Street. The obligation to repay any such deposit shall not be transferred to and may not be enforced against any other branch of State Street. The foregoing provisions constitute the disclosure required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 167D, Section 36. While State Street is not obligated to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch or any deposit denominated in a non-U.S. currency during the period in which its repayment has been prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked, State Street will repay such deposit when and if all circumstances preventing, prohibiting or otherwise blocking repayment cease to exist. exist SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM Please select at least two of the funds transfer security procedures indicated below. | | [XX] SWIFT SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a cooperative society owned and operated by member financial institutions that provides telecommunication services for its membership. Participation is limited to securities brokers and dealers, clearing and depository institutions, recognized exchanges for securities, and investment management institutions. SWIFT provides a number of security features through encryption and authentication to protect against unauthorized access, loss or wrong delivery of messages, transmission errors, loss of confidentiality and fraudulent changes to messages. Selection of this security procedure would be most appropriate for existing SELECTION OF THIS SECURITY PROCEDURE WOULD BE MOST APPROPRIATE FOR EXISTING SWIFT membersMEMBERS. | | [] REMOTE BATCH TRANSMISSION Wire transfer instructions are delivered via Computer-to-Computer (CPU-CPU) data communications between the Client and/or its agent and SSB and/or its agent. Security procedures include encryption and/or the use of a test key by those individuals authorized as Automated Batch Verifiers or a callback procedure to those individuals. Clients selecting this option should have an existing facility for completing CLIENTS SELECTING THIS OPTION SHOULD HAVE AN EXISTING FACILITY FOR COMPLETING CPU-CPU transmissionsTRANSMISSIONS. THIS DELIVERY MECHANISM IS TYPICALLY USED FOR HIGH-VOLUME BUSINESS SUCH AS SHAREHOLDER REDEMPTIONS AND DIVIDEND PAYMENTS. [] AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) SSB or its agent receives an automated transmission from a Client for the initiation of payment (credit) or collection (debit) transactions through the ACH network. The transactions contained on each transmission or tape must be authenticated by the Client. The transmission is sent from the Client's or its agent's system to SSB's or its agent's system with encryption. [XX] REPETITIVE WIRES For situations where funds are transferred periodically from an existing authorized account to the same payee (destination bank and account number) and only the date and currency amount are variable, a repetitive wire may be implemented. Repetitive wires will be subject to a $10 million limit. If the payment order exceeds the $10 million limit, the instruction will be confirmed by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key prior to execution. Repetitive wire instructions must be reconfirmed annually. Clients may establish Repetitive Wires by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. THIS ALTERNATIVE IS RECOMMENDED WHENEVER FUNDS ARE FREQUENTLY TRANSFERRED BETWEEN THE SAME TWO ACCOUNTS. IF THIS OPTION IS SELECTED, CHOOSE EITHER TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION OR TEST KEY TO BE USED AS A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WHEN OVER $10 MILLION. [XX] STANDING INSTRUCTIONS Funds are transferred by SSB to a counter party on the Client's established list of authorized counter parties. Only the date and the dollar amount are variable. Clients may establish Standby Instructions by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. Additional paperwork will be required from insurance Clients using 1031 drawdowns. THIS OPTION IS USED FOR TRANSACTIONS THAT INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS, TIME DEPOSITS AND TRI-PARTY REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. IF THIS OPTION IS SELECTED, CHOOSE EITHER TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION OR TEST KEY TO BE USED AS A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WHEN OVER $10 MILLION. [XX] TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION (CALL BACK) This delivery mechanism procedure requires Clients to designate individuals as authorized initiators and authorized verifiers. SSB will verify that the instruction contains the signature of an authorized person and prior to execution of the payment order, will contact someone other than the originator at the Client's location to authenticate the instruction. SELECTION OF THIS ALTERNATIVE IS APPROPRIATE FOR CLIENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO USE OTHER SECURITY PROCEDURES. PLEASE COMPLETE THE TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHED AS A SCHEDULE HERETO. [] TEST KEY Test Key confirmation will be used to verify all non-repetitive funds transfer instructions received via facsimile or phone. SSB will provide test keys if this option is typically used for high-volume business such as shareholder redemptions chosen. SSB will verify that the instruction contains the signature of an authorized person and dividend paymentsprior to execution of the payment order, will authenticate the test key provided with the corresponding test key at SSB. SELECTION OF THIS ALTERNATIVE IS APPROPRIATE FOR CLIENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO USE OTHER SECURITY PROCEDURES. The individual signing below must be authorized to sign contract on behalf of the client. The execution of payment orders under the selected Security Procedures is governed by the Funds Transfer Operating Guidelines, which are incorporated by reference.

LIABILITY ON FOREIGN ACCOUNTS. State Street shall not be required to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch of State Street, or any deposit made with State Street and denominated in a non-U.S. dollar currency, if repayment of such deposit or the use of assets denominated in the non-U.S. dollar currency is prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked due to: (a) an act of war, insurrection or civil strife; (b) any action by a non-U.S. government or instrumentality or authority asserting governmental, military or police power of any kind, whether such authority be recognized as a defacto or a dejure government, or by any entity, political or revolutionary movement or otherwise that usurps, supervenes or otherwise materially impairs the normal operation of civil authority; or (c) the closure of a non-U.S. branch of State Street in order to prevent, in the reasonable judgment of State Street, harm to the employees or property of State Street. The obligation to repay any such deposit shall not be transferred to and may not be enforced against any other branch of State Street. The foregoing provisions constitute the disclosure required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 167D, Section 36. While State Street is not obligated to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch or any deposit denominated in a non-U.S. currency during the period in which its repayment has been prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked, State Street will repay such deposit when and if all circumstances preventing, prohibiting or otherwise blocking repayment cease to exist. exist SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM FORM: Please select at least two of the funds transfer security procedures indicated below. | | ☐ SWIFT SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a cooperative society owned and operated by member financial institutions that provides telecommunication services for its membership. Participation is limited to securities brokers and dealers, clearing and depository institutions, recognized exchanges for securities, and investment management institutions. SWIFT provides a number of security features through encryption and authentication to protect against unauthorized access, loss or wrong delivery of messages, transmission errors, loss of confidentiality and fraudulent changes to messages. Selection of this security procedure would be most appropriate for existing SWIFT members. | | ☐ REMOTE BATCH TRANSMISSION Wire transfer instructions are delivered via Computer-to-Computer (CPU-CPU) data communications between the Client and/or its agent and SSB and/or its agent. Security procedures include encryption and/or the use of a test key by those individuals authorized as Automated Batch Verifiers or a callback procedure to those individuals. Clients selecting this option should have an existing facility for completing CPU-CPU transmissions. This delivery mechanism is typically used for high-volume business such as shareholder redemptions and dividend payments. ☐ AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) SSB or its agent receives an automated transmission from a Client for the initiation of payment (credit) or collection (debit) transactions through the ACH network. The transactions contained on each transmission or tape must be authenticated by the Client. The transmission is sent from the Client’s or its agent’s system to SSB’s or its agent’s system with encryption.

LIABILITY ON FOREIGN ACCOUNTS. State Street shall not be required to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch of State Street, or any deposit made with State Street and denominated in a non-U.S. dollar currency, if repayment of such deposit or the use of assets denominated in the non-U.S. dollar currency is prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked due to: (a) an act of war, insurrection or civil strife; (b) any action by a non-U.S. government or instrumentality or authority asserting governmental, military or police power of any kind, whether such authority be recognized as a defacto or a dejure government, or by any entity, political or revolutionary movement or otherwise that usurps, supervenes or otherwise materially impairs the normal operation of civil authority; or (c) the closure of a non-U.S. branch of State Street in order to prevent, in the reasonable judgment of State Street, harm to the employees or property of State Street. The obligation to repay any such deposit shall not be transferred to and may not be enforced against any other branch of State Street. The foregoing provisions constitute the disclosure required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 167D, Section 36. While State Street is not obligated to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch or any deposit denominated in a non-U.S. currency during the period in which its repayment has been prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked, State Street will repay such deposit when and if all circumstances preventing, prohibiting or otherwise blocking repayment cease to exist. exist SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM Please select at least two of the funds transfer security procedures indicated below. | | [ ] SWIFT SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a cooperative society owned and operated by member financial institutions that provides telecommunication services for its membership. Participation is limited to securities brokers and dealers, clearing and depository institutions, recognized exchanges for securities, and investment management institutions. SWIFT provides a number of security features through encryption and authentication to protect against unauthorized access, loss or wrong delivery of messages, transmission errors, loss of confidentiality and fraudulent changes to messages. Selection of this security procedure would be most appropriate for existing SWIFT members. | | [ ] REMOTE BATCH TRANSMISSION Wire transfer instructions are delivered via Computer-to-Computer (CPU-CPU) data communications between the Client and/or its agent and SSB and/or its agent. Security procedures include encryption and/or the use of a test key by those individuals authorized as Automated Batch Verifiers or a callback procedure to those individuals. Clients selecting this option should have an existing facility for completing CPU-CPU transmissions. This delivery mechanism is typically used for high-volume business such as shareholder redemptions and dividend payments. [ ] AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) SSB or its agent receives an automated transmission from a Client for the initiation of payment (credit) or collection (debit) transactions through the ACH network. The transactions contained on each transmission or tape must be authenticated by the Client. The transmission is sent from the Client's or its agent's system to SSB's or its agent's system with encryption. [ ] REPETITIVE WIRES For situations where funds are transferred periodically from an existing authorized account to the same payee (destination bank and account number) and only the date and currency amount are variable, a repetitive wire may be implemented. Repetitive wires will be subject to a $10 million limit. If the payment order exceeds the $10 million limit, the instruction will be confirmed by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key prior to execution. Repetitive wire instructions must be reconfirmed annually. Clients may establish Repetitive Wires by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. This alternative is recommended whenever funds are frequently transferred between the same two accounts. IF THIS OPTION IS SELECTED, CHOOSE EITHER TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION OR TEST KEY TO BE USED AS A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WHEN OVER $10 MILLION. [ ] STANDING INSTRUCTIONS Funds are transferred by SSB to a counter party on the Client's established list of authorized counter parties. Only the date and the dollar amount are variable. Clients may establish Standby Instructions by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. Additional paperwork will be required from insurance Clients using 1031 drawdowns.

LIABILITY ON FOREIGN ACCOUNTS. State Street shall not be required to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch of State Street, or any deposit made with State Street and denominated in a non-U.S. dollar currency, if repayment of such deposit or the use of assets denominated in the non-U.S. dollar currency is prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked due to: (a) an act of war, insurrection or civil strife; (b) any action by a non-U.S. government or instrumentality or authority asserting governmental, military or police power of any kind, whether such authority be recognized as a defacto or a dejure government, or by any entity, political or revolutionary movement or otherwise that usurps, supervenes or otherwise materially impairs the normal operation of civil authority; or (c) the closure of a non-U.S. branch of State Street in order to prevent, in the reasonable judgment of State Street, harm to the employees or property of State Street. The obligation to repay any such deposit shall not be transferred to and may not be enforced against any other branch of State Street. The foregoing provisions constitute the disclosure required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 167D, Section 36. While State Street is not obligated to repay any deposit made at a non-U.S. branch or any deposit denominated in a non-U.S. currency during the period in which its repayment has been prevented, prohibited or otherwise blocked, State Street will repay such deposit when and if all circumstances preventing, prohibiting or otherwise blocking repayment cease to exist. SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM Please select at least two of the funds transfer security procedures indicated below. | | [ ] SWIFT SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a cooperative society owned and operated by member financial institutions that provides telecommunication services for its membership. Participation is limited to securities brokers and dealers, clearing and depository institutions, recognized exchanges for securities, and investment management institutions. SWIFT provides a number of security features through encryption and authentication to protect against unauthorized access, loss or wrong delivery of messages, transmission errors, loss of confidentiality and fraudulent changes to messages. Selection of this security procedure would be most appropriate for existing SWIFT members. | | [ ] REMOTE BATCH TRANSMISSION Wire transfer instructions are delivered via Computer-to-Computer (CPU-CPU) data communications between the Client and/or its agent and SSB and/or its agent. Security procedures include encryption and/or the use of a test key by those individuals authorized as Automated Batch Verifiers or a callback procedure to those individuals. Clients selecting this option should have an existing facility for completing CPU-CPU transmissions. This delivery mechanism is typically used for high-volume business such as shareholder redemptions and dividend payments. [ ] AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) SSB or its agent receives an automated transmission from a Client for the initiation of payment (credit) or collection (debit) transactions through the ACH network. The transactions contained on each transmission or tape must be authenticated by the Client. The transmission is sent from the Client's or its agent's system to SSB's or its agent's system with encryption. [ ] REPETITIVE WIRES For situations where funds are transferred periodically from an existing authorized account to the same payee (destination bank and account number) and only the date and currency amount are variable, a repetitive wire may be implemented. Repetitive wires will be subject to a $10 million limit. If the payment order exceeds the $10 million limit, the instruction will be confirmed by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key prior to execution. Repetitive wire instructions must be reconfirmed annually. Clients may establish Repetitive Wires by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. This alternative is recommended whenever funds are frequently transferred between the same two accounts. If THIS OPTION IS SELECTED, CHOOSE EITHER TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION OR TEST KEY TO BE USED AS A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WHEN OVER $10 MILLION. [ ] STANDING INSTRUCTIONS Funds are transferred by SSB to a counter party on the Client's established list of authorized counter parties. Only the date and the dollar amount are variable. Clients may establish Standby Instructions by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. Additional paperwork will be required from insurance Clients using 1031 drawdowns. This option is used for transactions that include but are not limited to Foreign Exchange Contracts, Time Deposits and Tri-Party Repurchase Agreements. IF THIS OPTION IS SELECTED, CHOOSE EITHER TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION OR TEST KEY TO BE USED AS A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WHEN OVER $10 MILLION. [ ] TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION (CALL BACK) This procedure requires Clients to designate individuals as authorized initiators and authorized verifiers. SSB will verify that the instruction contains the signature of an authorized person and prior to execution of the payment order, will contact someone other than the originator at the Client's location to authenticate the instruction. Selection of this alternative is appropriate for Clients who do not have the capability to use other security procedures. PLEASE COMPLETE THE TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHED AS A SCHEDULE HERETO. [ ] TEST KEY Test Key confirmation will be used to verify all non-repetitive funds transfer instructions received via facsimile or phone. SSB will provide test keys if this option is chosen. SSB will verify that the instruction contains the signature of an authorized person and prior to execution of the payment order, will authenticate the test key provided with the corresponding test key at SSB. Selection of this alternative is appropriate for Clients who do not have the capability to use other security procedures. The individual signing below must be authorized to sign contract on behalf of the client. The execution of payment orders under the selected Security Procedures is governed by the Funds Transfer Operating Guidelines, which are incorporated by reference. On behalf of the ING Pilgrim funds listed on Exhibit A to the Custody and Investment Accounting Agreement as amended By: -s- Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx ----------------------------------------- Authorized Signature Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx - Executive Vice President -------------------------------------------- Type or Print Name and Title Date: 11/1/01 SECURITY PROCEDURES SELECTION FORM Please select at least two of the funds transfer security procedures indicated below. [ ] SWIFT SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a cooperative society owned and operated by member financial institutions that provides telecommunication services for its membership. Participation is limited to securities brokers and dealers, clearing and depository institutions, recognized exchanges for securities, and investment management institutions. SWIFT provides a number of security features through encryption and authentication to protect against unauthorized access, loss or wrong delivery of messages, transmission errors, loss of confidentiality and fraudulent changes to messages. Selection of this security procedure would be most appropriate for existing SWIFT members. [X] REMOTE BATCH TRANSMISSION Wire transfer instructions are delivered via Computer-to-Computer (CPU-CPU) data communications between the Client and/or its agent and SSB and/or its agent. Security procedures include encryption and/or the use of a test key by those individuals authorized as Automated Batch Verifiers or a callback procedure to those individuals. Clients selecting this option should have an existing facility for completing CPU-CPU transmissions. This delivery mechanism is typically used for high-volume business such as shareholder redemptions and dividend payments. [X] AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) SSB or its agent receives an automated transmission from a Client for the initiation of payment (credit) or collection (debit) transactions through the ACH network. The transactions contained on each transmission or tape must be authenticated by the Client. The transmission is sent from the Client's or its agent's system to SSB's or its agent's system with encryption. [X] REPETITIVE WIRES For situations where funds are transferred periodically from an existing authorized account to the same payee (destination bank and account number) and only the date and currency amount are variable, a repetitive wire may be implemented. Repetitive wires will be subject to a $10 million limit. If the payment order exceeds the $10 million limit, the instruction will be confirmed by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key prior to execution. Repetitive wire instructions must be reconfirmed annually. Clients may establish Repetitive Wires by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. This alternative is recommended whenever funds are frequently transferred between the same two accounts. IF THIS OPTION IS SELECTED, CHOOSE EITHER TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION OR TEST KEY TO BE USED AS A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WHEN OVER $10 MILLION. Funds are transferred by SSB to a counter party on the Client's established list of authorized counter parties. Only the date and the dollar amount are variable. Clients may establish Standby Instructions by following the agreed upon security procedures as described by Telephone Confirmation (Call Back) or Test Key. Additional paperwork will be required from insurance Clients using 1031 drawdowns. This option is used for transactions that include but are not limited to Foreign Exchange Contracts, Time Deposits and Tri-Party Repurchase Agreements. IF THIS OPTION IS SELECTED, CHOOSE EITHER TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION OR TEST KEY TO BE USED AS A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WHEN OVER $10 MILLION. [X] TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION (CALL BACK) This procedure requires Clients to designate individuals as authorized initiators and authorized verifiers. SSB will verify that the instruction contains the signature of an authorized person and prior to execution of the payment order, will contact someone other than the originator at the Client's location to authenticate the instruction. Selection of this alternative is appropriate for Clients who do not have the capability to use other security procedures. PLEASE COMPLETE THE TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHED AS A SCHEDULE HERETO. [ ] TEST KEY Test Key confirmation will be used to verify all non-repetitive funds transfer instructions received via facsimile or phone. SSB will provide test keys if this option is chosen. SSB will verify that the instruction contains the signature of an authorized person and prior to execution of the payment order, will authenticate the test key provided with the corresponding test key at SSB. Selection of this alternative is appropriate for Clients who do not have the capability to use other security procedures. The individual signing below must be authorized to sign contract on behalf of the client. The execution of payment orders under the selected Security Procedures is governed by the Funds Transfer Operating Guidelines, which are incorporated by reference. On behalf of the ING Pilgrim funds listed on Exhibit A to the Custody and Investment Accounting Agreement, as amended By: -s- Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx ----------------------------- Authorized Signature Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, SVP + CFO ------------------------------- Type or Print Name and Title Date: 11/1/02 FTOP CALL BACK FORM CLIENT/INVESTMENT MANAGER: ING Investments LLC Company Name TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTIONS Authorized Initiators (Please Type or Print) - Please provide a listing of your staff members who are currently authorized to INITIATE wire transfer instructions: NAME TITLE SPECIMEN SIGNATURE Xxxx Xxxxx Assistant Vice President -s- Xxxx Xxxxx ---------------------- Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx Assistant Vice President -s- Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx ---------------------- Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Vice President -s- Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx ---------------------- Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Vice President -s- Xxxxx Xxxxxxx ---------------------- Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx Executive Vice President -s- Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx ---------------------- Xxxxxx S Naka Senior Vice President -s- Xxxxxx S Naka ---------------------- Authorized Verifiers (Please Type or Print) - Please provide a listing of your staff members who will be CALLED BACK to verify the initiation of repetitive wires of $10 million or more and all non-repetitive wire instructions: NAME CALLBACK PHONE NUMBER DOLLAR LIMITATION (IF ANY) Xxxx Xxxxx (000) 000-0000 N/A Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx (000) 000-0000 N/A Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx (000) 000-0000 N/A Xxxxx Xxxxxxx (000) 000-0000 N/A Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx (000) 000-0000 N/A Xxxxxx S Naka (000) 000-0000 N/A FTOP CALL BACK FORM CLIENT/INVESTMENT MANAGER: ING SENIOR INCOME FUND ---------------------- Company Name TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTIONS Authorized Initiators (Please Type or Print) - Please provide a listing of your staff members who are currently authorized to INITIATE wire transfer instructions: NAME TITLE SPECIMEN SIGNATURE XXXXXX X. XXXXX SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT -s- XXXXXX X. XXXXX ---------------------- XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXX SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT -s- XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXX ---------------------- XXXXXX X. XXXXXX SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT -s- XXXXXX X. XXXXXX ---------------------- XXXXXX X. XXX SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT -s- XXXXXX X. XXX ---------------------- -------------------- --------------------- ---------------------- Authorized Verifiers (Please Type or Print) - Please provide a listing of your staff members who will be CALLED BACK to verify the initiation of repetitive wires of $10 million or more and all non-repetitive wire instructions: NAME CALLBACK PHONE NUMBER DOLLAR LIMITATION (IF ANY) XXXX XXXXXXXXX (480) 477 - 2228 N/A XXXXX XXXXXX (480) 477 - 2209 N/A XXXXXX XXXXXX (480) 477 - 2212 N/A XXXX XXXXXXX (480) 477 - 2201 N/A ---------------- ----------------- ------------------------- FTOP CALL BACK FORM CLIENT/INVESTMENT MANAGER: ING PILGRIM PRIME RATE ---------------------- Company Name TELEPHONE CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTIONS Authorized Initiators (Please Type or Print) - Please provide a listing of your staff members who are currently authorized to INITIATE wire transfer instructions: NAME TITLE SPECIMEN SIGNATURE XXXXXX X. XXXXX SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT -s- XXXXXX X. XXXXX ----------------------- XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXX SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT -s- XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXX ----------------------- XXXXXX X. XXXXXX SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT -s- XXXXXX X. XXXXXX ----------------------- XXXXXX X. XXX SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT -s- XXXXXX X. XXX ----------------------- ------------------- --------------------- ----------------------- Authorized Verifiers (Please Type or Print) - Please provide a listing of your staff members who will be CALLED BACK to verify the initiation of repetitive wires of $10 million or more and all non-repetitive wire instructions: NAME CALLBACK PHONE NUMBER DOLLAR LIMITATION (IF ANY) XXXX XXXXXXXXX (480) 477 - 2228 N/A XXXXX XXXXXX (480) 477 - 2209 N/A XXXXXX XXXXXX (480) 477 - 2212 N/A XXXX XXXXXXX (480) 477 - 2201 N/A ---------------- ---------------- ----------------------- REMOTE ACCESS SERVICES ADDENDUM TO CUSTODY AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AND ING PILGRIM FUNDS DATED NOVEMBER 1,2001 State Street has developed proprietary accounting and other systems, and has acquired licenses for other such systems, which it utilizes in conjunction with the services we provide to you (the "Systems"). In this regard, we maintain certain information in databases under our control and ownership that we make available on a remote basis to our customers (the "Remote Access Services").