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SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's consent to service of process in the United States; v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D to this Agreement; and

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Consolidated Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the requisite financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s general reputation and standing;; and iv. Whether Fund the Trust will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s consent to service of process in the United States; v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D to this Agreement; and.

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s consent to service of process in the United States; v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D C to this Agreement; and

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund Trust will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's consent to service of process in the United States; v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D C to this Agreement; and

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation;: i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's consent to service of process in the United States;; and v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D C to this Agreement; and.

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate Bank shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s consent to service of process in the United States; v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D Schedule 1 to this Agreement; and

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the requisite financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund the Trust will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s consent to service of process in the United States;; and v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D C to this Agreement; and.

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's consent to service of process in the United States; v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D C to this Agreement; andand ----------

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's consent to service of process in the United States;; and v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D C to this Agreement; and.

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's consent to service of process in the United States; v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D C to this Agreement; and

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of Delegation Agreement June 2005 the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s consent to service of process in the United States;; and v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D C to this Agreement; and;

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate Bank shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s consent to service of process in the United States; v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D Schedule_1 to this Agreement; and

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to Delegate may place and maintain a Fund's Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Custodian only if Delegate shall determine determines that the Fund's Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the relevant market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's practices, procedures, and internal controls, ,including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the requisite financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's consent to service of process in the United States; v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D to this Agreement; and

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the requisite financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's general reputation and standing; iv. Whether the Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's consent to service of process in the United States;; and v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D C to this Agreement; and.

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate Bank shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund the Trust will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's consent to service of process in the United States; v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D Schedule 1 to this Agreement; andand November 2006

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund the Trust will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's consent to service of process in the United States;; and v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D C to this Agreement; and. -------- -

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund the Trust will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's consent to service of process in the United States; v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D C to this Agreement; andand ----------

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's consent to service of process in the United States; v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D C to this ---------- Agreement; and

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's consent to service of process in the United States; v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D C to this Agreement; and c. Evaluation of Written Contracts In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to enter into written contracts governing Fund's foreign custody arrangements with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that such contracts provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets based on the standards applicable to Eligible Foreign Custodians in the relevant market. In making this determination, Delegate shall ensure that the terms of such contracts comply with the provisions of Rule 17f-5(c)(2).

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's general reputation and standing;; and iv. Whether Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's consent to service of process in the United States; v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D to this Agreement; and.

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s consent to service of process in the United States; v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D to this Agreement; and

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's consent to service of process in the United States;; and v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D APPENDIX C to this Agreement; and.

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the requisite financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s general reputation and standing; iv. Whether the Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s consent to service of process in the United States;; and v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D C to this Agreement; and.

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. ; The Eligible Foreign Custodian's general reputation and standing;; and iv. Whether Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's consent to service of process in the United States; v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D to this Agreement; and.

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund the Trust will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's ’s consent to service of process in the United States; v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D C to this Agreement; and

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's consent to service of process in the United States; v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D APPENDIX C to this Agreement; and

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assets, including, without limitation; i. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial records, and the security and data protection practices; ii. Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; iii. The Eligible Foreign Custodian's general reputation and standing; iv. Whether Fund will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by Delegation Agreement June 2005 virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's consent to service of process in the United States;; and v. In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D C to this Agreement; and;

SELECTION OF ELIGIBLE FOREIGN CUSTODIANS. In exercising the its delegated authority delegated under this Agreement to place Foreign Assets with an Eligible Foreign Custodian, the Delegate shall determine that Foreign Assets will be subject to reasonable care, based on the standards applicable to custodians in the market in which the Foreign Assets will be are held, after considering all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Foreign Assetsassets, including, without limitation;: i. (i) The Eligible Foreign Custodian's practices, procedures, and internal controls, including, but not limited to, the physical protections available for certificated securities (if applicable), the method of keeping custodial custodian records, and the security and data protection practices; (ii. ) Whether the Eligible Foreign Custodian has the financial strength to provide reasonable care for Foreign Assets; (iii. ) The Eligible Foreign Custodian's general reputation and standing; (iv. ) Whether Fund each Portfolio will have jurisdiction over and be able to enforce judgments against the Eligible Foreign Custodian, such as by virtue of the existence of any offices of the Eligible Foreign Custodian in the United States or the Eligible Foreign Custodian's consent to service of process in the United States;; and v. (v) In the case of an Eligible Foreign Custodian that is a banking institution or trust company, any additional factors and criteria set forth in Appendix D to this Agreement; andC hereto.