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SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 11 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios Portfolio in accordance with the Portfolios' Portfolio’s registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the PortfoliosPortfolio, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios Portfolio or are under consideration for inclusion in the PortfoliosPortfolio; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each the Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each the such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios Portfolio for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios Portfolio (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios Portfolio in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios Portfolio as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's ’s policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 9 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. . The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's ’s policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and; v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value; and vi. vote proxies in accordance with the Proxy Voting Policy of the Trust. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser, including its Access Persons (as defined in subsection (e) of Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act), agrees to observe and comply with Rule 17j-1 and its Code of Ethics (which shall comply in all material respects with Rule 17j-1, as the same may be amended from time to time). On a quarterly basis, the Subadviser shall vote proxies relating will either (i) certify to the Adviser that the Subadviser and its Access Persons have complied with the Subadviser's Code of Ethics with respect to the Portfolio or (ii) identify any material violations which have occurred with respect to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures. In addition, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject will report at least annually to the TrustAdviser concerning any other violations of the Subadviser's policies Code of Ethics which required significant remedial action and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trusteeswhich were not previously reported.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds), Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds), Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser shall have investment discretion over the assets of the Portfolios and will manage the investments and determine the composition of the these assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended, copies of which shall be furnished to the Subadviser promptly upon amendment; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct management of the investment affairs investments of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to determinations, in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust's Custodian regarding , of the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. e. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. Prior to the effective date of this Agreement, Adviser shall provide Subadviser with a current copy of the Trust's Registration Statement. Thereafter, Adviser shall promptly notify the Subadviser in writing of any changes to such Registration Statement that relate to the Subadviser or the Portfolios. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly periodically report to the Trustees of the Trust and the Adviser with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. vi. purchase, sell, exchange or convert foreign currency in the spot or forward markets as necessary to facilitate transactions in international securities for the Portfolios. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value value, proxy voting services and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. Subadviser shall not be expected or required to take any action other than the rendering of investment-related advice with respect to lawsuits involving securities presently or formerly held in the Portfolios, or the issuers thereof, including actions involving bankruptcy. In that connection, the Adviser is solely responsible for filing proofs of claim on behalf of the Portfolio in class-action suits, or bankruptcy proceedings, and the Subadviser shall have no obligation in connection therewith. Should Subadviser desire to undertake litigation against an issuer on behalf of a Portfolio, the Subadvisr shall obtain the prior written consent of the Adviser to undertake such litigation. If the Adviser consents to such litigation, the Adviser agrees to pay the portion of any reasonable legal fees associated with the action (and the Adviser may then receive reimbursement from the Portfolio for payment of such legal fees) or the Portfolio will forfeit any claim to any assets the Subadviser may recover on behalf of the Portfolio up to the amount of such legal fees owed by the Adviser to the Subadviser. If the Adviser does not consent to such litigation, the Adviser agrees to hold Subadviser harmless for excluding the Portfolio from such action and agrees to indemnify the Subadviser against any claims the Portfolio may have against the Subadviser resulting from the Portfolio's exclusion. In the case of class action suits involving issuers held in the Portfolios, Subadviser may include information about a Portfolio for purposes of participating in any settlement with the prior written permission of the Adviser which will not be unreasonably withheld. g. The Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures provide that a Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to securities held by a Portfolio. The Subadviser shall use commercially reasonable efforts to vote all proxies solicited by or with respect to issuers of securities in which the Portfolio's investment securities Portfolio is invested, in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 206-(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction oversight and control of the Adviser and Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage participate in the management of the investments and determine the determination of the composition of the assets of the Portfolios Fund in accordance with the Portfolios' Fund’s registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfoliosobligations, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent such economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting that the economy generally and individual companies or industries Subadviser deems relevant to the securities management of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the PortfoliosFund; ii. formulate actively participate as a member(s) of the Investment Management Team of the Adviser. The “Investment Management Team” is a group of individuals from the Adviser, the SubAdviser and implement a continuous any other subadvisers to be engaged that will evaluate the investment program of the Fund, make recommendations on allocations, manage risk and liquidity issues, source investment opportunities, evaluate investments and make investment recommendations. As part of Subadviser’s engagement for each Portfolio consistent with the Fund, Subadviser will attend and provide input in Investment Management Team meetings, and handle other tasks related to the Investment Management Team as may occur. Subadviser shall only be responsible for investment objectives and recommendations related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in to that portion of the Trust's registration statement, as amendedFund portfolio specifically assigned to Subadviser; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by participate in the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report regular reporting to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these the investment programsprogram for the Fund; and v. iv. upon reasonable request, provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the Adviser in fair value of pricing securities held by the Portfolios Fund for which market quotations are not readily available, including communicating with the Trust’s Custodian or pricing agent. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilitiesfacilities applicable to its role as described in Section 1a above, including payment of salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeepingrecordkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs investing that portion of the Portfolios Fund’s assets for which Subadviser is responsible (excluding non-investment advisory services such as the determination of net asset value and custodial, transfer agency, and Fund and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees Adviser acknowledges and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services agrees that the Subadviser obtains from brokers is not responsible to advise or dealers. d. On occasions when act for the Trust or the Fund in any legal proceedings, including bankruptcies or class actions, involving securities held or previously held by the Fund or the issuers of such securities. To the extent the Subadviser deems has received written documentation related to such proceedings related to securities held by the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of Trust, which are managed by the Subadviser, the Subadviser shall promptly forward the documentation to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clientsAdviser. e. c. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios Fund that are applicable to its role as Subadviser to the Fund and that are required to be kept of an investment adviser of to a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 1940, as amended (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. d. The Adviser understands and agrees that the Subadviser, as part of its duties hereunder, is not responsible for determining whether or not the Fund is a suitable and appropriate investment for shareholders who invest in such Fund. e. The Subadviser may rely on specific information, instructions or requests given or made to Subadviser by the Adviser with respect to the Fund and the management of the Fund’s assets, which are believed in good faith by the Subadviser to be reliable. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating discharge its responsibilities hereunder in compliance with (i) the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act, and the rules and regulations adopted under each from time to time; (ii) the income and diversification requirements of Section 851(b)(2) and (3) of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”) applicable to regulated investment companies (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code); (iii) either of the investment thresholds specified in Rule 4.5(c)(2)(iii)(A)-(B) under Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (“CEA”); (iv) all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including without limitation, the rules of any self-regulatory organization, that apply to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with services that Subadviser provides pursuant to this Agreement; (v) the Trust's proxy voting ’s Agreement and Declaration of Trust (the “Declaration”) and By-Laws, as each may be amended from time to time; (vi) the objectives, policies and procedureslimitations for each Fund set forth in Registration Statement; (vii) such guidelines, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Trustees with respect to the Fund or to the activities of the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under this Agreement; and (viii) any terms and conditions of (to the Investment Advisers Actextent applicable to the services that the Subadviser provides pursuant to this Agreement) exemptive relief obtained by the Trust from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities maintain compliance procedures and operational processes that it believes are reasonably designed to prevent the services that it provides under this Agreement from causing the Subadviser or a Fund to violate any requirement imposed on the Subadviser or a periodic basis with the TrusteesFund by (i)-(viii).

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (OneAscent Capital Opportunities Fund), Subadvisory Agreement (OneAscent Capital Opportunities Fund), Subadvisory Agreement (OneAscent Capital Opportunities Fund)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction supervision and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios on a discretionary basis in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the Subadviser’s investment strategy and the specific investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are Subadviser deems necessary or advisable in order to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and fund accounting services, shareholder accounting relations services, fund administration services, transfer agency services, custodial services and brokerage services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolios, including without limitation, with respect to the following conditions: transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the best possible price and execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolio from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Portfolio and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's ’s policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to determinations, in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust's Custodian regarding , of the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolios, including without limitation, with respect to the following conditions: transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the best possible price and execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolio from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Portfolio and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. e. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's ’s policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Investment Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolios, including without limitation, with respect to the following conditions: transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the best possible price and execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolio from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Portfolio and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. . The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's ’s policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction supervision and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios on a discretionary basis in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the Subadviser’s investment strategy and the specific investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are Subadviser deems necessary or advisable in order to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and fund accounting services, shareholder accounting relations services, fund administration services, transfer agency services, custodial services and brokerage services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The the Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to and execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement statement, as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio Portfolios as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio Portfolios and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act") ”), and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 1940, as amended (the "Investment Advisers Act") ”), and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall have the authority to vote all proxies relating and respond to all corporate actions received in connection with securities held by the Portfolio's investment securities Portfolios. Subadviser shall exercise such voting rights and monitor such corporate actions in accordance with the Trust's Subadviser’s written proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide as the same may be amended from time to time. Adviser acknowledges on behalf of the Portfolios that there may be times when refraining to vote a proxy may be appropriate under such policies. In addition, Adviser acknowledges and agrees that Subadviser shall not have any responsibility to initiate, consider or participate in any bankruptcy, class action or other litigation against or involving any issue of securities held in or formerly held in the Account or to advise or take any action on behalf of the Portfolios or the Trust with respect to any such actions or litigation. Subadviser will forward any important information received by it about such actions to Adviser. g. All portfolio transactions for the Portfolios will be consummated by payment to or delivery by the custodian or custodians of the Portfolios (the “Custodian”), or such depositories or agents as may be designated by the Custodian in writing, as custodian for the Portfolios, of all cash and/or securities due to or from the Portfolios, and the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating not have possession or custody thereof or any responsibility or liability with respect to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Actsuch custody. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis advise and confirm in writing to the Custodian all investment orders for the Portfolios placed by it with brokers and dealers. The Portfolios shall issue to the Custodian such instructions as may be appropriate in connection with the Trusteessettlement of any transaction initiated by the Subadviser. The Portfolios shall be responsible for all custodial arrangements and the payment of all custodial charges and fees, and, upon giving proper instructions to the Custodian, the Subadviser shall have no responsibility or liability with respect to custodial arrangements or the acts, omissions or other conduct of the Custodian.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds), Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. g. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to received in connection with securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the TrusteesPortfolios.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolios, including without limitation, with respect to the following conditions: transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the best possible price and execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolio from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Portfolio and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's ’s policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios Trust in accordance with the Portfolios' Trust’s registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the PortfoliosTrust, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios Trust or are under consideration for inclusion in the PortfoliosTrust; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio the Trust consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio of the Trust as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios Trust for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Trust, including without limitation, with respect to the following conditions: transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the best possible price and execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Trust from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Trust and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio Trust as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio Trust and to its other clients. e. . The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios Trust as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. e. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's Trust’s investment securities in accordance with the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio Trust and, subject to the Trust's ’s policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Collateral Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Collateral Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Collateral Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended, that Adviser provides to the Subadviser. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). Subadviser will not pay the costs of investments (including brokerage fees) of a Portfolio and will not pay expenses related to the operation of a Portfolio, including but not limited to, investment advisory fees, administration fees, pricing service fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees and commissions, proxy voting expenses and extraordinary Portfolio expenses. c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees applicable laws and described in the Trust's registration statement as amendedregulations. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. Such accounts, books and records shall be the property of the Subadviser, which shall provide copies of them to the Adviser upon reasonable request. f. The Subadviser will make decisions on proxy voting unless such decisions are expressly reserved by Adviser. Subadviser's obligation to vote proxies shall be contingent upon receipt of proxies from a Portfolio custodian in a timely manner. Subadviser shall vote proxies relating not be expected or required to take any action other than the rendering of investment-related advice with respect to lawsuits involving securities presently or formerly held in a Portfolio's investment securities , or the issuers thereof. Adviser will file all proofs of claim on behalf of Portfolios in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies class-action suits and procedures, SEC settlements which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Acthave a proof of claim process for investors. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amendedamended and provided to the Subadviser from time to time. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended;amended and provided to the Subadviser from time to time. The Adviser shall notify the Subadviser in advance of any amendments thereto relating to the Portfolio; Further, failure of the Subadviser to meet the investment objectives of the Portfolio as described in the Trust’s registration statement will not constitute a breach of this Agreement. iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs management of the investments of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolios, including without limitation, with respect to the following conditions: transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the best possible price and execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolio from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Portfolio and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. Subject to applicable laws and regulations, including Rule 10f-3 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, Subadviser may purchase securities from an unaffiliated syndicate member in an underwriting in which an affiliated broker-dealer participates in the management activities of the syndicate. f. Physical custody of all Portfolio assets, including cash and equivalents, shall be held by a custodian appointed thereby. Subadviser shall at no time receive, retain nor physically control any assets forming any part of the Portfolios. All transactions authorized by this Agreement shall be transacted through the custodian. Subadviser shall not be liable to the Adviser, the Trust or the Trustees for any action or omission of the custodian. g. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. h. The Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies procedures. i. The Subadviser shall be entitled to sub-delegate, where necessary, the performance of any or all of the services hereunder to any member of a company controlled by Deutsche Bank AG (“Group Companies”), provided that if such delegation would violate the anti-assignment provisions of the Investment Advisers Act, then it shall not be permitted without the approval of the Trustees, and procedures, which provide provided that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating be responsible for any acts or omissions of any Group Company, including any of its officers, directors, employees or agents, in performing any services that are delegated or sub-delegated pursuant to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted this Section 2.i. j. No warranty is given by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under as to the Investment Advisers Actperformance or profitability of the Portfolio or any part of it. k. The Adviser and the Trustees acknowledge receipt and review of a copy of Subadviser’s Form ADV Part II. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the TrusteesAdviser may terminate this contract within five business days of receipt of Form ADV Part II without penalty.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Investment Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Investment Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. . The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to determinations, in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust's Custodian regarding , of the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act") and Rule 17e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates as broker-dealers to effect portfolio transactions in securities for the Portfolios. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Nasl Series Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds), Subadvisory Agreement (Nasl Series Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statementRegistration Statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. Copies of the Portfolios' Registration Statement as currently in effect have been delivered to the Subadviser. The Adviser agrees, on an ongoing basis, to notify the Subadviser of any change in the fundamental and non-fundamental investment policies and restrictions of the Portfolios a reasonable amount of time before such change becomes effective and to provide to the Subadviser as promptly as practicable copies of all amendments and supplements to the Portfolio's Registration Statement that are applicable to the Portfolios. The Adviser also agrees, on an ongoing basis, to notify the Subadviser of any amendments to the Trust compliance procedures applicable to the Portfolios a reasonable amount of time before such amendment becomes effective and agrees to promptly provide the Subadviser with copies of all such amendments. The Adviser agrees to provide the Subadviser with a list of all publicly traded affiliates of the Adviser which may not be purchased by the Portfolios (such list shall include security name, cusip number, sedol and/or applicable ticker) and a list of all brokers and underwriters affiliated with the Adviser for reporting transactions under applicable provisions of the 1940 Act. The Adviser agrees, on an ongoing basis, to notify the Subadviser of any changes in such lists a reasonable amount of time before such change becomes effective. c. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, facilities and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. d. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. e. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. f. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunderthereunder ("Required Records"). The Advisers acknowledges that the Subadviser is not the compliance agent for the Portfolios or the Adviser and does not hold the Portfolio's official books and records necessary to perform certain compliance testing. The Subadviser shall perform such compliance testing for the Portfolios based on its own books and records relating to the Portfolios as may be reasonably requested by the Adviser. f. g. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended, that Adviser provides to the Subadviser. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales;; and iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). Each Portfolio will bear certain other expenses to be incurred in its operation, including, but not limited to, investment advisory fees, and administration fees; fees for necessary professional and brokerage services; costs relating to local administration of securities; and fees for any pricing services. Each Portfolio and not the Subadviser is responsible for the Expenses defined in Appendix B of this Agreement. c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees applicable laws and described in the Trust's registration statement as amendedregulations. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. Such accounts, books and records shall be the property of the Subadviser, which shall provide copies of them to the Adviser upon reasonable request. f. The Subadviser will make decisions on proxy voting unless such decisions are expressly reserved by Adviser. Subadviser’s obligation to vote proxies shall be contingent upon receipt of proxies from a Portfolio custodian in a timely manner. Subadviser shall vote proxies relating not be expected or required to take any action other than the rendering of investment-related advice with respect to lawsuits involving securities presently or formerly held in a Portfolio's investment securities , or the issuers thereof. Adviser will file all proofs of claim on behalf of Portfolios in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies class-action suits and procedures, SEC settlements which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Acthave a proof of claim process for investors. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such 2 broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction supervision and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios Portfolio on a discretionary basis in accordance with the Portfolios' Portfolio’s registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the PortfoliosPortfolio, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios Portfolio or are under consideration for inclusion in the PortfoliosPortfolio; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the Subadviser’s investment strategy and the specific investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are Subadviser deems necessary or advisable in order to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios Portfolio for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios Portfolio (excluding determination of net asset value and fund accounting services, shareholder accounting relations services, fund administration services, transfer agency services, custodial services and brokerage services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolio, including without limitation, with respect to the following conditions: transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the best possible price and execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios Portfolio in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolio from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Portfolio and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios Portfolio as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act") ”), and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 1940, as amended (the "Investment Advisers Act") ”), and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall have the authority to vote all proxies relating and respond to all corporate actions received in connection with securities held by the Portfolio's investment securities . Subadviser shall exercise such voting rights and monitor such corporate actions in accordance with the Trust's Subadviser’s written proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide as the same may be amended from time to time. Adviser acknowledges on behalf of the Portfolio that there may be times when refraining to vote a proxy may be appropriate under such policies. In addition, Adviser acknowledges and agrees that Subadviser shall not have any responsibility to initiate, consider or participate in any bankruptcy, class action or other litigation against or involving any issue of securities held in or formerly held in the Account or to advise or take any action on behalf of the Portfolio or the Trust with respect to any such actions or litigation. Subadviser will forward any important information received by it about such actions to Adviser. g. All portfolio transactions for the Portfolio will be consummated by payment to or delivery by the custodian or custodians of the Portfolio (the “Custodian”), or such depositories or agents as may be designated by the Custodian in writing, as custodian for the Portfolio, of all cash and/or securities due to or from the Portfolio, and the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating not have possession or custody thereof or any responsibility or liability with respect to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Actsuch custody. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis advise and confirm in writing to the Custodian all investment orders for the Portfolio placed by it with brokers and dealers. The Portfolio shall issue to the Custodian such instructions as may be appropriate in connection with the Trusteessettlement of any transaction initiated by the Subadviser. The Portfolio shall be responsible for all custodial arrangements and the payment of all custodial charges and fees, and, upon giving proper instructions to the Custodian, the Subadviser shall have no responsibility or liability with respect to custodial arrangements or the acts, omissions or other conduct of the Custodian.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to determinations, in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustee’s of the Trust's Custodian regarding , of the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust’s Custodian to calculate net asset value. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolios, including without limitation, with respect to the following conditions: transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the best possible price and execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolio from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Portfolio and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. e. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's ’s policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction supervision and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios on a discretionary basis in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the Subadviser's investment strategy and the specific investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are Subadviser deems necessary or advisable in order to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and fund accounting services, shareholder accounting relations services, fund administration services, transfer agency services, custodial services and brokerage services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall have the authority to vote all proxies relating and respond to all corporate actions received in connection with securities held by the Portfolio's investment securities Portfolios. Subadviser shall exercise such voting rights and monitor such corporate actions in accordance with the TrustSubadviser's written proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide as the same may be amended from time to time. Adviser acknowledges on behalf of the Portfolios that there may be times when refraining to vote a proxy may be appropriate under such policies. In addition, Adviser acknowledges and agrees that Subadviser shall not have any responsibility to initiate, consider or participate in any bankruptcy, class action or other litigation against or involving any issue of securities held in or formerly held in the Account or to advise or take any action on behalf of the Portfolios or the Trust with respect to any such actions or litigation. Subadviser will forward any important information received by it about such actions to Adviser. g. All portfolio transactions for the Portfolios will be consummated by payment to or delivery by the custodian or custodians of the Portfolios (the "Custodian"), or such depositories or agents as may be designated by the Custodian in writing, as custodian for the Portfolio, of all cash and/or securities due to or from the Portfolio, and the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating not have possession or custody thereof or any responsibility or liability with respect to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Actsuch custody. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis advise and confirm in writing to the Custodian all investment orders for the Portfolios placed by it with brokers and dealers. The Portfolios shall issue to the Custodian such instructions as may be appropriate in connection with the Trusteessettlement of any transaction initiated by the Subadviser. The Portfolios shall be responsible for all custodial arrangements and the payment of all custodial charges and fees, and, upon giving proper instructions to the Custodian, the Subadviser shall have no responsibility or liability with respect to custodial arrangements or the acts, omissions or other conduct of the Custodian.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. Subadviser shall not be the custodian of the assets. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote all proxies received in connection with securities held by the Portfolios. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction supervision and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios on a discretionary basis in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the Subadviser's investment strategy and the specific investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are Subadviser deems necessary or advisable in order to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and fund accounting services, shareholder accounting relations services, fund administration services, transfer agency services, custodial services and brokerage services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to determinations, in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust's Custodian regarding , of the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-broker- dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds), Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to determinations, in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust's Custodian regarding , of the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers dealers, including Xxxx Xxxxx & Company, Incorporated, an affiliate of the Subadviser, to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds), Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction supervision and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios on a discretionary basis in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the Subadviser's investment strategy and the specific investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are Subadviser deems necessary or advisable in order to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and fund accounting services, shareholder accounting relations services, fund administration services, transfer agency services, custodial services and brokerage services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The the Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to and execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall have the authority to vote all proxies relating and respond to all corporate actions received in connection with securities held by the Portfolio's investment securities Portfolios. Subadviser shall exercise such voting rights and monitor such corporate actions in accordance with the TrustSubadviser's written proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide as the same may be amended from time to time. Adviser acknowledges on behalf of the Portfolios that there may be times when refraining to vote a proxy may be appropriate under such policies. In addition, Adviser acknowledges and agrees that Subadviser shall not have any responsibility to initiate, consider or participate in any bankruptcy, class action or other litigation against or involving any issue of securities held in or formerly held in the Account or to advise or take any action on behalf of the Portfolios or the Trust with respect to any such actions or litigation. Subadviser will forward any important information received by it about such actions to Adviser. g. All portfolio transactions for the Portfolios will be consummated by payment to or delivery by the custodian or custodians of the Portfolios (the "Custodian"), or such depositories or agents as may be designated by the Custodian in writing, as custodian for the Portfolio, of all cash and/or securities due to or from the Portfolio, and the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating not have possession or custody thereof or any responsibility or liability with respect to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Actsuch custody. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis advise and confirm in writing to the Custodian all investment orders for the Portfolios placed by it with brokers and dealers. The Portfolios shall issue to the Custodian such instructions as may be appropriate in connection with the Trusteessettlement of any transaction initiated by the Subadviser. The Portfolios shall be responsible for all custodial arrangements and the payment of all custodial charges and fees, and, upon giving proper instructions to the Custodian, the Subadviser shall have no responsibility or liability with respect to custodial arrangements or the acts, omissions or other conduct of the Custodian.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary neces­sary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolios, including without limitation, with respect to the following conditions: transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the best possible price and execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolio from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Portfolio and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. . The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. e. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's ’s policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required by paragraphs (b)(5), (6), (7), (9), (10) and (11) of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to Rule 31a-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser, including its Access Persons (as defined in subsection (e) of Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act), agrees to observe and comply with Rule 17j-1 and its Code of Ethics (which shall comply in all material respects with Rule 17j-1, as the same may be amended from time to time). On a quarterly basis, the Subadviser shall vote proxies relating will either (i) certify to the Adviser that the Subadviser and its Access Persons have complied with the Subadviser's Code of Ethics with respect to the Portfolio or (ii) identify any material violations which have occurred with respect to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures. In addition, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject will report at least annually to the TrustAdviser concerning any other violations of the Subadviser's policies Code of Ethics which required significant remedial action and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trusteeswhich were not previously reported.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds), Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iiiii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iviii. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. iv. provide reasonable assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties agree that it is not the Subadvisor's responsibility to fair value securities and that Subadviser will only provide assistance when so requested by the Trust's Custodian or the Adviser. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing shall require the Subadviser to use a broker that provides such research services or to use a particular broker recommended by the Adviser or the Trustees. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate or, if appropriate, cross sales and purchase orders of the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner accordance with its allocation policy. If any trades are crossed, the Subadviser considers to may charge the Portfolios for customary transfer fees incurred in such cross trades, excluding brokerage commissions or other remuneration paid in connection with the transaction. A transaction fee charged by a broker or a custodial bank will be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clientsconsidered a customary transfer fee for purposes of this Agreement. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Pursuant to the Trust's voting policies and procedures as in effect on the date of this Agreement, the Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 206 (4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. . The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's ’s policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to recommendations, in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust's Custodian regarding , of the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-broker- dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios in connection with the Subadviser's provision of services under this Agreement as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds), Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to make recommendations, in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust's Custodian regarding , for the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The the Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies polices or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clientsClients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. e. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to upon request, in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust's Custodian regarding , of the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. In accordance with Section 11(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and Rule 11a2-2(T) thereunder, and subject to any other applicable laws and regulations including Section 17(e) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act") and Rule 17e-1 thereunder, the Subadviser may engage its affiliates as broker-dealers to effect portfolio transactions in securities for the Portfolios. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The e. Pursuant to the proxy voting policies and procedures of the Trust, the Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the TrusteesTrustees at their request.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended, copies of which the Adviser will provide promptly to the Subadviser. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel personnel, required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to received in connection with securities held by the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies Portfolios. The Adviser agrees and procedures, which provide acknowledges that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating not be obligated to take any action with respect to any class action proceedings or other legal action concerning securities held by the Portfolio andPortfolios, subject except to forward to the TrustAdviser in a timely fashion any notice of such an action that the Subadviser may receive. g. The Subadviser will provide such access to the Subadviser's policies chief compliance officer and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted such compliance-related information concerning the Subadviser's services to the Portfolios under this Agreement as may reasonably be requested by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under chief compliance officer of the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with Adviser or of the TrusteesTrust, as the case may be.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement provided, however, that copies of the registration statement, as amendedit may be amended from time to time, shall be provided to Subadviser, marked to show changes, prior to the time Subadviser shall be expected to manage the portfolio in accordance with such changes. Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless a change to the registration statement is required as a result of new regulatory requirements or a change in the registration statement is required by the Securities and Exchange Commission, no change to the registration statement which effects the manner in which Subadviser is to manage the Portfolio will take effect without 60 days prior notice to the Subadviser. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The the Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to its activities rendered to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. g. The Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to received in connection with securities held by the Portfolio's investment securities Portfolios in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and proceduresguidelines, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, guidelines shall use incorporate the Subadviser's own internal proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trusteesguidelines.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolios, including without limitation, with respect to the following conditions: transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the best possible price and execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolio from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Portfolio and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. . The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. e. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's ’s policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding determinations of the fair value of certain securities held by the Portfolios for which when market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of calculating net asset value for the Trust's Custodian in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides provided research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds), Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios Portfolio in accordance with the Portfolios' Portfolio's registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the PortfoliosPortfolio, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios Portfolio or are under consideration for inclusion in the PortfoliosPortfolio; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each the Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such the Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios Portfolio for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios Portfolio (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios Portfolio in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to actions by the Portfolios Subadviser on behalf of the Portfolio as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Adviser hereby authorizes the Subadviser and any entity or person associated with the Subadviser which is a member of a national securities exchange to effect any transaction on such exchange for the account of the Portfolio, which transaction is permitted by Section 11(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Adviser hereby consents to the retention of compensation by the Subadviser or any person or entity associated with Subadviser. In no instance will the Subadviser use AG, UBS Securities LLC, UBS Financial Services Inc. (or any affiliated person thereof) to effect securities transactions for the Portfolio except in accordance with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder, or any applicable exemptive orders. g. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios Portfolio in accordance with the Portfolios' Portfolio’s registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the PortfoliosPortfolio, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios Portfolio or are under consideration for inclusion in the PortfoliosPortfolio; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each the Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each the such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios Portfolio for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios Portfolio (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolio, including without limitation, with respect to the following conditions: transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the best possible price and execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios Portfolio in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolio from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Portfolio and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios Portfolio as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's ’s policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the The Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios Portfolios, subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, and in accordance with the Portfolios' provisions of the Trust's registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities and other investments authorized under the Trust's registration statement including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales;. iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding determinations of the fair value of certain securities held by the Portfolios for which when market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of calculating net asset value for the Trust's Custodian in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The the Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides provided research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (Nasl Series Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios Portfolio(s) in accordance with the PortfoliosPortfolio(s)' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the PortfoliosPortfolio(s), the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios Portfolio(s) or are under consideration for inclusion in the PortfoliosPortfolio(s); ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Adviser and the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios Portfolio(s) for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including personnel and equipment and salaries of personnel required for it to execute its sub-advisory duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and communicated to the Subadviser and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the a Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and or more efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment sub-adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the each Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities as requested on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent such economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting that the economy generally and individual companies or industries Subadviser deems relevant to the securities management of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities (including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales), entering into derivative transactions to the extent authorized by a Portfolio’s registration statement, and by managing all cash in the Portfolios; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding with and make recommendations for the fair value pricing of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available, including communicating with the Trust’s Custodian or pricing agent. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including payment of salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeepingrecordkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios investing each Portfolios’ assets (excluding non-investment advisory services such as the determination of net asset value and custodial, transfer agency, and Portfolio and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolios, including without limitation, with respect to transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will draft and negotiate agreements and related documentation that Subadviser believes are necessary or desirable in order to effect transactions on behalf of the following conditions: Portfolios; however, the Adviser reserves the right to review and make adjustments to such documentation prior to finalization by the Subadviser or, in Adviser’s discretion, to draft and fully negotiate such documentation. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the best possible price and execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolio from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Portfolio and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required to be kept of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 1940, as amended (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. The Subadviser will provide the Adviser with access to such accounts, books and records, in accordance with the requirements of Rule 204-2 under the Investment Advisers Act or other applicable law. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with (i) the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio Portfolios and, subject to the Trust's ’s policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees. g. The Subadviser shall discharge its responsibilities hereunder in compliance with (i) the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act, and the rules and regulations adopted under each from time to time; (ii) the income and diversification requirements of Section 851(b)(2) and (3) of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”) applicable to regulated investment companies (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code); (iii) either of the investment thresholds specified in Rule 4.5(c)(2)(iii)(A)-(B) under Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (“CEA”); (iv) all other federal and state laws and regulations, including without limitation, the rules of any self-regulatory organization, that apply to the services that Subadviser provides pursuant to this Agreement; (v) the Trust’s Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust (the “Declaration”) and By-Laws, as each may be amended from time to time; (vi) the objectives, policies and limitations for each Portfolio set forth in Registration Statement; (vii) such guidelines, policies and procedures adopted by the Trustees with respect to a Portfolio or to the activities of the Subadviser under this Agreement; and (viii) any terms and conditions of (to the extent applicable to the services that the Subadviser provides pursuant to this Agreement) exemptive relief obtained by the Trust from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Subadviser shall maintain compliance procedures and operational processes for each Portfolio to ensure the Portfolio’s compliance with the foregoing, and that the Subadviser reasonably believes are adequate to ensure its compliance with applicable law.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios Funds in accordance with the PortfoliosFunds' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the PortfoliosFunds, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios Funds or are under consideration for inclusion in the PortfoliosFunds; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio Fund consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio Fund as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and; v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios Funds for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value; and vi. vote proxies in accordance with the Proxy Voting Policy of the Trust. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios Funds (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios Funds in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio Fund as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio Fund and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios Funds as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 1940, as amended (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating agrees to comply with Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act. On a quarterly basis, the Subadviser will either (i) certify to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide Adviser that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by and its Access Persons have complied with the Portfolio and, subject Subadviser's Code of Ethics with respect to the Trust's policies and proceduresFund or (ii) identify any material violations which have occurred with respect to the Fund. In addition, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under will report at least annually to the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with Adviser concerning any other violations of the TrusteesSubadviser's Code of Ethics which required significant remedial action and which were not previously reported.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Interim Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds), Interim Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended, that Adviser provides to the Subadviser. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales;; and iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). Each Portfolio will bear certain other expenses to be incurred in its operation, including, but not limited to, investment advisory fees, and administration fees; fees for necessary professional and brokerage services; costs relating to local administration of securities; and fees for any pricing services. Each Portfolio and not the Subadviser is responsible for the Expenses defined in Appendix B of this Agreement. c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees applicable laws and described in the Trust's registration statement as amendedregulations. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. Such accounts, books and records shall be the property of the Subadviser, which shall provide copies of them to the Adviser upon reasonable request. f. The Subadviser will make decisions on proxy voting unless such decisions are expressly reserved by Adviser. Subadviser's obligation to vote proxies shall be contingent upon receipt of proxies from a Portfolio custodian in a timely manner. Subadviser shall vote proxies relating not be expected or required to take any action other than the rendering of investment-related advice with respect to lawsuits involving securities presently or formerly held in a Portfolio's investment securities , or the issuers thereof. Adviser will file all proofs of claim on behalf of Portfolios in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies class-action suits and procedures, SEC settlements which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Acthave a proof of claim process for investors. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers.higher d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser, including its Access Persons (as defined in subsection (e) of Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act), agrees to observe and comply with Rule 17j-1 and its Code of Ethics (which shall comply in all material respects with Rule 17j-1, as the same may be amended from time to time). On a quarterly basis, the Subadviser shall vote proxies relating will either (i) certify to the Adviser that the Subadviser and its Access Persons have complied with the Subadviser's Code of Ethics with respect to the Portfolio or (ii) identify any material violations which have occurred with respect to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures. In addition, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject will report at least annually to the TrustAdviser concerning any other violations of the Subadviser's policies Code of Ethics which required significant remedial action and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trusteeswhich were not previously reported.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds), Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended, copies of which the Adviser will promptly provide to the Subadviser. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. . The Subadviser shall vote proxies received relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Actsecurities. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis not be responsible for any other corporate actions relating to the Portfolio, including administrative filings, such as proofs of claims or claims in class actions, but will promptly forward any materials related to such actions received by the Subadviser to the Adviser. In addition, the Subadviser will assist the Adviser or the Trust with respect to these matters by providing historical transaction information as reasonably requested by the TrusteesTrust’s custodian or the Adviser.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction supervision and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios Portfolio on a discretionary basis in accordance with the Portfolios' Portfolio’s registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the PortfoliosPortfolio, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios Portfolio or are under consideration for inclusion in the PortfoliosPortfolio; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the Subadviser’s investment strategy and the specific investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are Subadviser deems necessary or advisable in order to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios Portfolio for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios Portfolio (excluding determination of net asset value and fund accounting services, shareholder accounting relations services, fund administration services, transfer agency services, custodial services and brokerage services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The the Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to and execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios Portfolio in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement statement, as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios Portfolio as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act") ”), and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 1940, as amended (the "Investment Advisers Act") ”), and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall have the authority to vote all proxies relating and respond to all corporate actions received in connection with securities held by the Portfolio's investment securities . Subadviser shall exercise such voting rights and monitor such corporate actions in accordance with the Trust's Subadviser’s written proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide as the same may be amended from time to time. Adviser acknowledges on behalf of the Portfolio that there may be times when refraining to vote a proxy may be appropriate under such policies. In addition, Adviser acknowledges and agrees that Subadviser shall not have any responsibility to initiate, consider or participate in any bankruptcy, class action or other litigation against or involving any issue of securities held in or formerly held in the Account or to advise or take any action on behalf of the Portfolio or the Trust with respect to any such actions or litigation. Subadviser will forward any important information received by it about such actions to Adviser. g. All portfolio transactions for the Portfolio will be consummated by payment to or delivery by the custodian or custodians of the Portfolio (the “Custodian”), or such depositories or agents as may be designated by the Custodian in writing, as custodian for the Portfolio, of all cash and/or securities due to or from the Portfolio, and the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating not have possession or custody thereof or any responsibility or liability with respect to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Actsuch custody. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis advise and confirm in writing to the Custodian all investment orders for the Portfolio placed by it with brokers and dealers. The Portfolio shall issue to the Custodian such instructions as may be appropriate in connection with the Trusteessettlement of any transaction initiated by the Subadviser. The Portfolio shall be responsible for all custodial arrangements and the payment of all custodial charges and fees, and, upon giving proper instructions to the Custodian, the Subadviser shall have no responsibility or liability with respect to custodial arrangements or the acts, omissions or other conduct of the Custodian.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to make recommendations, in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust's Custodian regarding , for the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolios, including without limitation, with respect to the following conditions: transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the best possible price and execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolio from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Portfolio and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. e. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended, that Adviser provides to the Subadviser. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance purchase, sell, exchange or convert foreign currency in the spot or forward markets as necessary to facilitate transactions in international securities for the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availablePortfolios. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). Subadviser will not pay the costs of investments (including brokerage fees) of a Portfolio and will not pay expenses related to the operation of a Portfolio, including but not limited to, investment advisory fees, administration fees, pricing service fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees and commissions, proxy voting expenses and extraordinary Portfolio expenses. c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees applicable laws and described in the Trust's registration statement as amendedregulations. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. Such accounts, books and records shall be the property of the Subadviser, which shall provide copies of them to the Adviser upon reasonable request. f. The Subadviser will make decisions on proxy voting unless such decisions are expressly reserved by Adviser. Subadviser’s obligation to vote proxies shall be contingent upon receipt of proxies from a Portfolio custodian in a timely manner. Subadviser shall vote proxies relating not be expected or required to take any action other than the rendering of investment-related advice with respect to lawsuits involving securities presently or formerly held in a Portfolio's investment securities , or the issuers thereof. Adviser will file all proofs of claim on behalf of Portfolios in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies class-action suits and procedures, SEC settlements which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Acthave a proof of claim process for investors. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction supervision and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios on a discretionary basis in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the Subadviser's investment strategy and the specific investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are Subadviser deems necessary or advisable in order to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder fund accounting services, shareholder relations services, fund administration services, transfer agency services, custodial services and brokerage services, and any other expenses of the Trust or Portfolios which this Agreement does not expressly make payable by the Subadviser). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall have the authority to vote all proxies relating and respond to all corporate actions received in connection with securities held by the Portfolio's investment securities Portfolios. Subadviser shall exercise such voting rights and monitor such corporate actions in accordance with the TrustSubadviser's written proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide as the same may be amended from time to time. Adviser acknowledges on behalf of the Portfolios that there may be times when refraining to vote a proxy may be appropriate under such policies. In addition, Adviser acknowledges and agrees that Subadviser shall not have any responsibility to initiate, consider or participate in any bankruptcy, class action or other litigation against or involving any issue of securities held in or formerly held in the Account or to advise or take any action on behalf of the Portfolios or the Trust with respect to any such actions or litigation. Subadviser will forward any important information received by it about such actions to Adviser. g. All portfolio transactions for the Portfolios will be consummated by payment to or delivery by the custodian or custodians of the Portfolios (the "Custodian"), or such depositories or agents as may be designated by the Custodian in writing, as custodian for the Portfolio, of all cash and/or securities due to or from the Portfolio, and the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating not have possession or custody thereof or any responsibility or liability with respect to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Actsuch custody. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis advise and confirm in writing to the Custodian all investment orders for the Portfolios placed by it with brokers and dealers. The Portfolios shall issue to the Custodian such instructions as may be appropriate in connection with the Trusteessettlement of any transaction initiated by the Subadviser. The Portfolios shall be responsible for all custodial arrangements and the payment of all custodial charges and fees, and, upon giving proper instructions to the Custodian, the Subadviser shall have no responsibility or liability with respect to custodial arrangements or the acts, omissions or other conduct of the Custodian.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to make recommendations, in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust's Custodian regarding , for the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolios, including without limitation, with respect to the following conditions: transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the best possible price and execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolios from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Portfolios and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. e. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's Portfolios' investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio Portfolios and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Investment Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Investment Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding in determining the fair value of certain securities held by the Portfolios for which when market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of calculating net asset value for the Trust's Custodian in accordance with the procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Adviser has furnished or will furnish the Subadviser with copies of the Portfolios, Registration Statements, Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information, Declaration of Trust and By-laws as currently in effect and agrees during the continuance of this Agreement to furnish promptly the Subadviser with copies of any amendments or supplements thereto at the time the amendments or supplements become effective. Until the Adviser delivers any such amendment or supplement to the Subadviser, the Subadviser may rely on the Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto previously furnished to the Subadviser. d. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. i.. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding determinations of the fair value of certain securities held by the Portfolios for which when market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of calculating net asset value for the Trust's Custodian in accordance with the procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides provided research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged charges by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadvisersubadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, client's or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Nasl Series Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. g. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to received in connection with securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the TrusteesPortfolios.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding in determining the fair value of certain securities held by the Portfolios for which when market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of calculating net asset value for the Trust's Custodian in accordance with the procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Adviser has furnished or will furnish the Subadviser with copies of the Portfolios, Registration Statements, Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information, Declaration of Trust and By-laws as currently in effect and agrees during the continuance of this Agreement to furnish promptly the Subadviser with copies of any amendments or supplements thereto at the time the amendments or supplements become effective. Until the Adviser delivers any such amendment or supplement to the Subadviser, the Subadviser may rely on the Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto previously furnished to the Subadviser. d. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides provided research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged charges by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadvisersubadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, client's or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to determinations, in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust's Custodian regarding , of the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust’s Custodian to calculate net asset value. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. e. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's ’s policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction supervision and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios on a discretionary basis in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the Subadviser’s investment strategy and the specific investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are Subadviser deems necessary or advisable in order to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and fund accounting services, shareholder accounting relations services, fund administration services, transfer agency services, custodial services and brokerage services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The the Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to and execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall have the authority to vote all proxies relating and respond to all corporate actions received in connection with securities held by the Portfolio's investment securities Portfolios. Subadviser shall exercise such voting rights and monitor such corporate actions in accordance with the Trust's Subadviser’s written proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide as the same may be amended from time to time. Adviser acknowledges on behalf of the Portfolios that there may be times when refraining to vote a proxy may be appropriate under such policies. In addition, Adviser acknowledges and agrees that Subadviser shall not have any responsibility to initiate, consider or participate in any bankruptcy, class action or other litigation against or involving any issue of securities held in or formerly held in the Account or to advise or take any action on behalf of the Portfolios or the Trust with respect to any such actions or litigation. Subadviser will forward any important information received by it about such actions to Adviser. g. All portfolio transactions for the Portfolios will be consummated by payment to or delivery by the custodian or custodians of the Portfolios (the “Custodian”), or such depositories or agents as may be designated by the Custodian in writing, as custodian for the Portfolio, of all cash and/or securities due to or from the Portfolio, and the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating not have possession or custody thereof or any responsibility or liability with respect to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Actsuch custody. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis advise and confirm in writing to the Custodian all investment orders for the Portfolios placed by it with brokers and dealers. The Portfolios shall issue to the Custodian such instructions as may be appropriate in connection with the Trusteessettlement of any transaction initiated by the Subadviser. The Portfolios shall be responsible for all custodial arrangements and the payment of all custodial charges and fees, and, upon giving proper instructions to the Custodian, the Subadviser shall have no responsibility or liability with respect to custodial arrangements or the acts, omissions or other conduct of the Custodian.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds III), Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher 35 spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent such economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting that the economy generally and individual companies or industries Subadviser deems relevant to the securities management of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities (including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales), entering into derivative transactions to the extent authorized by a Portfolio’s registration statement, and by managing all cash in the Portfolios; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding Trust to assist the Trust in fair value of pricing securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available, including communicating with the Trust’s Custodian or pricing agent. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including payment of salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeepingrecordkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios investing each Portfolios’ assets (excluding non-investment advisory services such as the determination of net asset value and custodial, transfer agency, and Portfolio and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolios, including without limitation, with respect to transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will draft and negotiate agreements and related documentation that Subadviser believes are necessary or desirable in order to effect transactions on behalf of the following conditions: Portfolios; however, the Adviser reserves the right to review and make adjustments to such documentation prior to finalization by the Subadviser or, in Adviser’s discretion, to draft and fully negotiate such documentation. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the best possible price and execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolio from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Portfolio and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required to be kept of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with (i) the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio Portfolios and, subject to the Trust's ’s policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees. g. The Subadviser shall discharge its responsibilities hereunder in compliance with (i) the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act, and the rules and regulations adopted under each from time to time; (ii) the income and diversification requirements of Section 851(b)(2) and (3) of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”) applicable to regulated investment companies (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code); (iii) either of the investment thresholds specified in Rule 4.5(c)(2)(iii)(A)-(B) under Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (“CEA”); (iv) all other federal and state laws and regulations, including without limitation, the rules of any self-regulatory organization, that apply to the services that Subadviser provides pursuant to this Agreement; (v) the Trust’s Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust (the “Declaration”) and By-Laws, as each may be amended from time to time; (vi) the objectives, policies and limitations for each Portfolio set forth in Registration Statement; (vii) such guidelines, policies and procedures adopted by the Trustees with respect to a Portfolio or to the activities of the Subadviser under this Agreement; and (viii) any terms and conditions of (to the extent applicable to the services that the Subadviser provides pursuant to this Agreement) exemptive relief obtained by the Trust from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Subadviser shall maintain compliance procedures and operational processes for each Portfolio to ensure the Portfolio’s compliance with the foregoing, and that the Subadviser reasonably believes are adequate to ensure its compliance with applicable law.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction supervision and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios on a discretionary basis in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. : obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. ; formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the Subadviser's investment strategy and the specific investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. ; take whatever steps are Subadviser deems necessary or advisable in order to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. ; regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. and provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. . The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder fund accounting services, shareholder relations services, fund administration services, transfer agency services, custodial services and brokerage services). c. . The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The the Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to and execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. . On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. . The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. . The Subadviser shall have the authority to vote all proxies relating and respond to all corporate actions received in connection with securities held by the Portfolio's investment securities Portfolios. Subadviser shall exercise such voting rights and monitor such corporate actions in accordance with the TrustSubadviser's written proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide as the same may be amended from time to time. Adviser acknowledges on behalf of the Portfolios that there may be times when refraining to vote a proxy may be appropriate under such policies. In addition, Adviser acknowledges and agrees that Subadviser shall not have any responsibility to initiate, consider or participate in any bankruptcy, class action or other litigation against or involving any issue of securities held in or formerly held in the Account or to advise or take any action on behalf of the Portfolios or the Trust with respect to any such actions or litigation. Subadviser will forward any important information received by it about such actions to Adviser. All portfolio transactions for the Portfolios will be consummated by payment to or delivery by the custodian or custodians of the Portfolios (the "Custodian"), or such depositories or agents as may be designated by the Custodian in writing, as custodian for the Portfolio, of all cash and/or securities due to or from the Portfolio, and the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating not have possession or custody thereof or any responsibility or liability with respect to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Actsuch custody. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis advise and confirm in writing to the Custodian all investment orders for the Portfolios placed by it with brokers and dealers. The Portfolios shall issue to the Custodian such instructions as may be appropriate in connection with the Trusteessettlement of any transaction initiated by the Subadviser. The Portfolios shall be responsible for all custodial arrangements and the payment of all custodial charges and fees, and, upon giving proper instructions to the Custodian, the Subadviser shall have no responsibility or liability with respect to custodial arrangements or the acts, omissions or other conduct of the Custodian.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to determinations, in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust's Custodian regarding , of the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicableap plicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance ac cordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to make recommendations, in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust's Custodian regarding , for the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The the Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies polices or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clientsClients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. (The Subadviser will serve in an advisory capacity only with respect to providing information regarding the fair value of such securities and will not be responsible for establishing such fair values.) b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including the payment of the salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which 29 provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding in determining the fair value of certain securities held by the Portfolios for which when market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of calculating net asset value for the Trust’s Custodian in accordance with the procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Adviser has furnished or will furnish the Subadviser with copies of the Portfolios, Registration Statements, Prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information, Declaration of Trust and By-laws as currently in effect and agrees during the continuance of this Agreement to furnish promptly the Subadviser with copies of any amendments or supplements thereto at the time the amendments or supplements become effective. Until the Adviser delivers any such amendment or supplement to the Subadviser, the Subadviser may rely on the Prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information and any supplements thereto previously furnished to the Subadviser. d. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolios, including without limitation, with respect to the following conditions: transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the best possible price and execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolios from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Portfolios and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Subadviser Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Portfolios may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's ’s policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent such economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting that the economy generally and individual companies or industries Subadviser deems relevant to the securities management of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio the Portfolios consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities securities, loans and other assets (including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales) entering into derivative transactions to the extent authorized by a Portfolio’s registration statement, and by managing all cash in the Portfolios (collectively, the “Assets”); iv. manage required collateral levels in connection with the investment and reinvestment of the assets of the Portfolios and provide reports with respect to its collateral management activities, as requested by the Adviser; v. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance vi. in connection with a determination made by the Adviser or a valuation committee with respect to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios a security for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable from any third party valuation service or not reliable as determined by the valuation committee, if requested by the Adviser or such committee, provide information and data relevant to the fair value of such security, to the extent permitted by law and any other contractual obligations, in the possession of the Subadviser at the time of such request relating to such security. In addition, the Subadviser disclaims any warranty regarding the accuracy and completeness of such information and data, and the Adviser agrees not to hold the Subadviser liable for the accuracy and completeness of any such data. b. The Except as set forth in Section 2.i below, the Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including payment of salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, faithfully and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeepingrecordkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios investing each Portfolio’s assets (excluding non-investment advisory services such as the determination of net asset value and custodial, transfer agency, and Portfolio and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants, issuers and dealers other counterparties (each a “Broker” and collectively, “Brokers”) to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolios, including without limitation, with respect to transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will draft and negotiate documentation to effect transactions in the Portfolios; however, the Adviser reserves the right to review and make adjustments to transaction documentation prior to the following conditions: finalization by the Subadviser or, in its discretion, to draft and fully negotiate such documentation. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, Xxxxxxx and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the best possible price and execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolio from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees and Portfolio, as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement, and agreed to by the Subadviser. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which Broker that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerBroker to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer Broker provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealersany Broker. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security an Asset to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser Subadviser, to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities Assets to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities Assets so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Subadviser’s activities on behalf of the Portfolios as are required to be kept of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act") ”), and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 1940, as amended (the "Investment Advisers Act") ”), and the rules thereunder. The Subadviser will provide the Adviser with access to such accounts, books and records, kept in accordance with the requirements of Rule 204-2 under the Investment Advisers Act or other applicable law, that the Adviser may reasonably request. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities ’s Assets in accordance with the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio procedures and, subject to the Trust's ’s policies and procedures, shall use the proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees. g. The Subadviser shall discharge its responsibilities hereunder in compliance with (i) the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act, and the rules and regulations adopted under each from time to time; (ii) the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”) applicable to regulated investment companies (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code); (iii) the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (“CEA”), and the rules and regulations adopted thereunder from time to time; (iv) all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including without limitation, the rules of any self-regulatory organization; (v) the Trust’s Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust (the “Declaration”) and By-Laws, as each may be amended from time to time; (vi) the objectives, policies and limitations for each Portfolio set forth in Registration Statement; (vii) such guidelines, policies and procedures adopted by the Trustees with respect to a Portfolio or to the activities of the Subadviser under this Agreement; and (viii) to the extent applicable to the Portfolio or the Subadviser’s services, any terms and conditions of the exemptive relief obtained by the Trust from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Subadviser shall maintain compliance procedures and operational processes for each Portfolio to ensure the Portfolio’s compliance with the foregoing, and that the Subadviser reasonably believes are adequate to ensure its compliance with applicable law. h. The Subadviser shall not take custody, as such term is defined under Section 206(4)-2 of the Investment Advisers Act, of, nor shall be the custodian for, the Portfolios or the Portfolios’ assets. i. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the Subadviser shall not be responsible for any expenses payable directly to third parties pursuant to separate contractual arrangements between (i) the Portfolios, their subsidiaries (if any), the Adviser, or an affiliate of the Adviser and (ii) such third parties, in connection with the Subadviser’s performance of its duties as described in this Agreement.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended, that Adviser provides to the Subadviser. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales;; and iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). Subadviser will not pay the costs of investments (including brokerage fees) of a Portfolio and will not pay expenses related to the operation of a Portfolio, including but not limited to, investment advisory fees, administration fees, pricing service fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees and commissions, proxy voting expenses and extraordinary Portfolio expenses. c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolios, including without limitation, with respect to the following conditions: transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the best possible price and execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolio from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Portfolio and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. Such accounts, books and records shall be the property of the Subadviser, which shall provide copies of them to the Adviser upon reasonable request. f. The Subadviser will make decisions on proxy voting unless such decisions are expressly reserved by Adviser. Subadviser’s obligation to vote proxies shall be contingent upon receipt of proxies from a Portfolio custodian in a timely manner. Subadviser shall vote proxies relating not be expected or required to take any action other than the rendering of investment-related advice with respect to lawsuits involving securities presently or formerly held in a Portfolio's investment securities , or the issuers thereof. Adviser will file all proofs of claim on behalf of Portfolios in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies class-action suits and procedures, SEC settlements which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Acthave a proof of claim process for investors. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may execute transactions through its affiliate, Legg Mason Wood Walker, Ixxxxpxxxxxx ("XXXX") xxxxided that all such transactions shall comply with the provisions of this Agreement, Section 17(e)(2) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act"), the procedures adopted by the Trustees pursuant to Rule 17e-1 of the Act, and all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are specifically required of to be maintained by an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (and the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. The Subadviser shall not be required to maintain accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios that are generally required to be maintained by a registered investment company (i.e., not specifically required to be maintained by an investment adviser of a registered investment company) pursuant to the Investment Company Act. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.the

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. Prior to the effective date of this Agreement, Adviser shall provide Subadviser with a current copy of the Trust's Registration Statement. Thereafter, Adviser shall promptly notify the Subadviser in writing of any changes to such Registration Statement that relate to the Subadviser or the Portfolios. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly periodically report to the Trustees of the Trust and the Adviser with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. vi. purchase, sell, exchange or convert foreign currency in the spot or forward markets as necessary to facilitate transactions in international securities for the Portfolios. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value value, proxy voting services and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. Subadviser shall not be expected or required to take any action other than the rendering of investment-related advice with respect to lawsuits involving securities presently or formerly held in the Portfolios, or the issuers thereof, including actions involving bankruptcy. In that connection, the Adviser is solely responsible for filing proofs of claim on behalf of the Portfolio in class-action suits, or bankruptcy proceedings, and the Subadviser shall have no obligation in connection therewith. Should Subadviser desire to undertake litigation against an issuer on behalf of a Portfolio, the Subadviser shall obtain the prior written consent of the Adviser to undertake such litigation. If the Adviser consents to such litigation, the Adviser agrees to pay the portion of any reasonable legal fees associated with the action (and the Adviser may then receive reimbursement from the Portfolio for payment of such legal fees) or the Portfolio will forfeit any claim to any assets the Subadviser may recover on behalf of the Portfolio up to the amount of such legal fees owed by the Adviser to the Subadviser. If the Adviser does not consent to such litigation, the Adviser agrees to hold Subadviser harmless for excluding the Portfolio from such action and agrees to indemnify the Subadviser against any claims the Portfolio may have against the Subadviser resulting from the Portfolio's exclusion. In the case of class action suits involving issuers held in the Portfolios, Subadviser may include information about a Portfolio for purposes of participating in any settlement with the prior written permission of the Adviser which will not be unreasonably withheld. g. The Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures provide that a Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to securities held by a Portfolio. The Subadviser shall use commercially reasonable efforts to vote all proxies solicited by or with respect to issuers of securities in which the Portfolio's investment securities Portfolio is invested, in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 206-(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher 2 spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Nasl Series Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. Prior to the effective date of this Agreement, Adviser shall provide Subadviser with a current copy of the Trust's Registration Statement. Thereafter, Adviser shall promptly notify the Subadviser in writing of any changes to such Registration Statement that relate to the Subadviser or the Portfolios. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly periodically report to the Trustees of the Trust and the Adviser with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. vi. purchase, sell, exchange or convert foreign currency in the spot or forward markets as necessary to facilitate transactions in international securities for the Portfolios. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value value, proxy voting services and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating not be expected or required to take any action other than the rendering of investment-related advice with respect to lawsuits involving securities presently or formerly held in the Portfolios, or the issuers thereof, including actions involving bankruptcy. Should Subadviser desire to undertake litigation against an issuer on behalf of a Portfolio, the Subadviser shall obtain the prior written consent of the Adviser to undertake such litigation. If the Adviser consents to such litigation, the Adviser agrees to pay the portion of any reasonable legal fees associated with the action (and the Adviser may then receive reimbursement from the Portfolio for payment of such legal fees) or the Portfolio will forfeit any claim to any assets the Subadviser may recover on behalf of the Portfolio up to the amount of such legal fees owed by the Adviser to the Subadviser. If the Adviser does not consent to such litigation, the Adviser agrees to hold Subadviser harmless for excluding the Portfolio from such action and agrees to indemnify the Subadviser against any claims the Portfolio may have against the Subadviser resulting from the Portfolio's investment securities exclusion. In the case of class action suits involving issuers held in accordance the Portfolios, Subadviser may include information about a Portfolio for purposes of participating in any settlement with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, prior written permission of the Adviser which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trusteeswill not be unreasonably withheld.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios explicitly assigned to it by this Agreement (excluding excluding, without limitation, determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios Portfolio in accordance with the Portfolios' Portfolio’s registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the PortfoliosPortfolio, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios Portfolio or are under consideration for inclusion in the PortfoliosPortfolio; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each the Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such the Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios Portfolio for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios Portfolio (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios Portfolio in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to actions by the Portfolios Subadviser on behalf of the Portfolio as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Adviser hereby authorizes the Subadviser shall vote proxies relating and any entity or person associated with the Subadviser which is a member of a national securities exchange to effect any transaction on such exchange for the account of the Portfolio, which transaction is permitted by Section 11(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Adviser hereby consents to the Portfolio's investment retention of compensation by the Subadviser or any person or entity associated with Subadviser. In no instance will the Subadviser use UBS PaineWebber Inc. (or any affiliated person thereof) to effect securities transactions for the Portfolio except in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies federal securities laws and proceduresthe rules and regulations thereunder, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trusteesor any applicable exemptive orders.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian or other agent regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation obligatioin to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transactiontransactiion, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Nasl Series Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement provided, however, that copies of the registration statement, as amendedit may be amended from time to time, shall be provided to Subadviser, marked to show changes, prior to the time Subadviser shall be expected to manage the portfolio in accordance with such changes. Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless a change to the registration statement is required as a result of new regulatory requirements or a change in the registration statement is required by the Securities and Exchange Commission, no change to the registration statement which effects the manner in which Subadviser is to manage the Portfolio will take effect without 60 days prior notice to the Subadviser. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The the Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides brokerage and research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by it manages. In the Subadviser. The event that Subadviser delegates to one of its affiliates the discretion to select brokers, and determine the commissions, pricing and timing of transactions effected for the Trust, the Subadviser may use share with such affiliate for the benefit of the Subadviseraffiliate's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services servcies that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or broker-dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to its activities rendered to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and proceduresguidelines, which provide that policies and guidelines shall incorporate the Subadviser’s own internal proxy policies and guidelines . Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, the Subadviser shall may delegate the duty to vote all proxies relating to received in connection with the securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by personnel of one of more of the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the TrusteesSubadviser’s affiliates.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Nasl Series Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. Subadviser shall not be the custodian of the assets. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolios, including without limitation, with respect to the following conditions: transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek best execution under the circumstances in all transactions. Adviser and Subadviser expressly agree that, subject to the duties of best execution described herein, Subadviser may delegate to a third party service provider the execution of certain specified transactions for the Portfolios, including foreign currency exchange transactions. Subadviser shall seek to obtain best execution taking into account the full range, quality and reliability of brokerage, research and other relevant services. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolio from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Portfolio and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote all proxies received in connection with securities held by the Portfolios. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's ’s policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to recommendations, in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust's Custodian regarding , of the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than 2 otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios in connection with the Subadviser's provision of services under this Agreement as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios Portfolio(s) in accordance with the Portfolios' Portfolio(s)’ registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the PortfoliosPortfolio(s), the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios Portfolio(s) or are under consideration for inclusion in the PortfoliosPortfolio(s); ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Adviser and the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios Portfolio(s) for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including personnel and equipment and salaries of personnel required for it to execute its subadvisory duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and communicated to the Subadviser and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and or more efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment sub-adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. g. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to received in connection with securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use Portfolios in accordance with Subadviser’s proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trusteespolicy.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the The Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios Portfolios, subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, and in accordance with the Portfolios' provisions of the Trust's registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities and other investments authorized under the Trust's registration statement including the placing of orders for such purchases and salessales and giving the Trust's Custodian instructions in connection therewith; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding determinations of the fair value of certain securities held by the Portfolios for which when market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of calculating net asset value for the Trust's Custodian in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The the Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage 22 commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides provided research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") Act and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide e. It is understood that the Subadviser shall vote Trust will pay all proxies relating of its expenses, other than those expressly stated to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted be payable by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 hereunder or by the Adviser under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with Advisory Agreement between the TrusteesTrust and the Adviser.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with all applicable "best execution" principles and such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may negotiate and pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. g. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to received in connection with securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the TrusteesPortfolios.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' ’ investment objectives, investment policies and limitations set forth in the Trust’s registration statement, statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as amended, or as subsequently amended in writing. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies and limitations for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended, or as subsequently amended in writing; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities (including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales), entering into derivative transactions to the extent authorized by a Portfolio’s registration statement and by managing all cash in the Portfolios; iv. regularly manage required collateral levels in connection with the investment and reinvestment of the assets of the Portfolios. The Subadviser will provide instructions to the custodian for the Portfolios (the “Custodian”) to post collateral and to call for collateral from counterparties, as necessary, and will arrange for the transmission to the Custodian on a daily basis such confirmation, trade tickets, and other identifying information (including, but not limited to, Cusip, Sedol, or other numbers that identify the securities to be purchased or sold on behalf of the Portfolios) as may be reasonably necessary to enable the Custodian to perform its administrative and recordkeeping responsibilities with respect to each Portfolio. The Subadviser will provide reports with respect to its collateral management activities as requested by the Adviser; v. quarterly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. vi. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding with and make recommendations for the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable or which may be identified for review from time to time by either the Trust or the Subadviser. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilitiespersonnel, including the salaries of personnel thereof, required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs Subadviser’s provision of services hereunder to the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder fund accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolios, including without limitation, with respect to the following conditions: transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the most favorable possible price and best execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolio from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Portfolio and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.the

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Investment Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and; v. provide assistance to recommendations, in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust's Custodian regarding , of the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value; and vi. vote proxies in accordance with the Proxy Voting Policy of the Subadviser. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The To the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its members, officers or directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Subadviser deems Portfolios in connection with the purchase or sale Subadviser's provision of services under this Agreement as are required of an investment adviser of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser registered investment company pursuant to the extent permitted by applicable laws Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions "Investment Advisers Act") and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clientsrules thereunder. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser agrees to observe and comply with Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act, as the same may be amended from time to time ("Rule 17j-1"), and with Subadviser's Code of Ethics (which shall vote proxies relating comply in all material respects with Rule 17j-1). The Subadviser also shall use its best efforts to cause its Access Persons (as defined in subsection (e) of Rule 17j-1) to observe and comply with Rule 17j-1 and its Code of Ethics. On a quarterly basis, the Subadviser will either (i) certify to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide Adviser that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by and its Access Persons have complied with the Portfolio and, subject Subadviser's Code of Ethics with respect to the Trust's policies and proceduresFund or (ii) identify any material violations which have occurred with respect to the Fund. In addition, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under will report at least annually to the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with Adviser concerning any other violations of the TrusteesSubadviser's Code of Ethics concerning the Portfolios which required significant remedial action and which were not previously reported.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (North American Funds)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the die investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended, that Adviser provides to the Subadviser. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the die securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance purchase, sell, exchange or convert foreign currency in the spot or forward markets as necessary to facilitate transactions in international securities for the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availablePortfolios. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the die investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). Subadviser will not pay the costs of investments (including brokerage fees) of a Portfolio and will not pay expenses related to the operation of a Portfolio, including but not limited to, investment advisory fees, administration fees, pricing service fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees and commissions, proxy voting expenses and extraordinary Portfolio expenses. c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the die following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees applicable laws and described in the Trust's registration statement as amendedregulations. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with witii respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder.. Such accounts, books and records shall be the property of the Subadviser, which shall provide copies of them to the Adviser upon reasonable request, f. The Subadviser will make decisions on proxy voting unless such decisions are expressly reserved by Adviser. Subadviser’s obligation to vote proxies shall be contingent upon receipt of proxies from a Portfolio custodian in a timely manner. Subadviser shall vote proxies relating not be expected or required to take any action other than the rendering of investment-related advice with respect to lawsuits involving securities presently or formerly held in a Portfolio's investment securities , or the issuers thereof. Adviser will file all proofs of claim on behalf of Portfolios in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies class-action suits and procedures, SEC settlements which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Acthave a proof of claim process for investors. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and; v. provide assistance to determinations, in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust's Custodian regarding , of the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value; and vi. comply with the procedures adopted by the Trustees of the Trust for stabilizing the net asset value per share of the Money Market Trust and regularly report to the Trustees in accordance with these procedures. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The the Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies polices or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clientsClients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Nasl Series Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide reasonable assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding provided that the Subadviser shall not be responsible for the administrative affairs of the Portfolio, including, but not limited to, determination of net asset value value, fund accounting and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which 43 provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Manufacturers Investment Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's ’s registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios explicitly assigned to it by this Agreement (excluding excluding, without limitation, determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to determinations, in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust's Custodian regarding , of the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers including Fred Xxxxx & Company, Incorporated, an affiliate of the Subadviser, to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-broker- dealer, if the 3 Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (Nasl Series Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amendedamended and provided to the Subadviser from time to time. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended;amended and provided to the Subadviser from time to time. The Adviser shall notify the Subadviser in advance of any amendments thereto relating to the Portfolio; Further, failure of the Subadviser to meet the investment objectives of the Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement will not constitute a breach of this Agreement. iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Trust's Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs management of the investments of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will have complete discretion to select brokers and dealers, which may be brokers or dealers that are affiliated with Subadviser, to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. Subject to such policies or practices as may be described in the registration statement, as amended, in Subadviser's selection of such brokers and dealers, it is understood and agreed that Subadviser may take into consideration the broker's commission rates or principal spreads, research capabilities, executions, reliability, efficiency and other factors, and that, subject to compliance with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Subadviser shall have no duty to obtain the lowest commission or best net price for the Portfolios on any particular transaction The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. The Trust shall be responsible for all brokerage fees and costs. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. Subject to applicable laws and regulations, including Rule 10f-3 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, Subadviser may purchase securities from an unaffiliated syndicate member in an underwriting in which an affiliated broker-dealer participates in the management activities of the syndicate. f. Physical custody of all Portfolio assets, including cash and equivalents, shall be held by a custodian appointed thereby. Subadviser shall at no time receive, retain nor physically control any assets forming any part of the Portfolios. All transactions authorized by this Agreement shall be transacted through the custodian. Subadviser shall not be liable to the Adviser, the Trust or the Trustees for any action or omission of the custodian. g. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. h. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to received in connection with securities held by the Portfolio andPortfolios. i. The Subadviser shall be entitled to sub-delegate, subject where necessary, the performance of any or all of the services hereunder to any member of a company controlled by Deutsche Bank AG ("Group Companies"), provided that if such delegation would violate the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under anti-assignment provisions of the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser , then it shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with not be permitted without the approval of the Trustees. j. No warranty is given by the Subadviser as to the performance or profitability of the Portfolio or any part of it. k. The Adviser and the Trustees acknowledge receipt and review of a copy of Subadviser's Form ADV Part II. The Adviser may terminate this contract within five business days of receipt of Form ADV Part II without penalty.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios in accordance with the Portfolios' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the Portfolios, the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios or are under consideration for inclusion in the Portfolios; ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to determinations, in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Trustees of the Trust's Custodian regarding , of the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios for which market quotations are not readily availableavailable for purposes of enabling the Trust's Custodian to calculate net asset value. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants and dealers other counterparties to effect all transactions subject for the Portfolios, including without limitation, with respect to the following conditions: transactions in securities, derivatives, foreign currency exchange, commodities and/or any other investments. The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, counterparties or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if commissions, spreads and other financial and non-financial terms, as applicable. The Subadviser will always seek the best possible price and execution in the circumstances in all transactions. Subject to the foregoing, the Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such its trading policies, as disclosed by the Subadviser to the Portfolio from time to time, but in all cases subject to policies or and practices as may be established by the Trustees Portfolio and described in the Trust's ’s registration statement as amendedstatement. The Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which that provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-dealerdealer to the extent permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and by the Trust’s registration statement, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer brokerdealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's ’s overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's ’s other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. e. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's ’s investment securities in accordance with the Trust's ’s proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's ’s policies and procedures, shall use proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trustees.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Investment Trust)

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY THE SUBADVISER TO THE TRUST. a. Subject always to the direction and control of the Trustees of the Trust, the Subadviser will manage the investments and determine the composition of the assets of the Portfolios Portfolio(s) in accordance with the PortfoliosPortfolio(s)' registration statement, as amended. In fulfilling its obligations to manage the investments and reinvestments of the assets of the PortfoliosPortfolio(s), the Subadviser will: i. obtain and evaluate pertinent economic, statistical, financial and other information affecting the economy generally and individual companies or industries the securities of which are included in the Portfolios Portfolio(s) or are under consideration for inclusion in the PortfoliosPortfolio(s); ii. formulate and implement a continuous investment program for each Portfolio consistent with the investment objectives and related investment policies for each such Portfolio as described in the Trust's registration statement, as amended; iii. take whatever steps are necessary to implement these investment programs by the purchase and sale of securities including the placing of orders for such purchases and sales; iv. regularly report to the Trustees of the Trust with respect to the implementation of these investment programs; and v. provide assistance to the Adviser and the Trust's ’s Custodian regarding the fair value of securities held by the Portfolios Portfolio(s) for which market quotations are not readily available. b. The Subadviser, at its expense, will furnish (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including personnel and equipment and salaries of personnel required for it to execute its subadvisory duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment affairs of the Portfolios (excluding determination of net asset value and shareholder accounting services). c. The Subadviser will select brokers and dealers to effect all transactions subject to the following conditions: The Subadviser will place all necessary orders with brokers, dealers, or issuers, and will negotiate brokerage commissions if applicable. The Subadviser is directed at all times to seek to execute brokerage transactions for the Portfolios in accordance with such policies or practices as may be established by the Trustees and communicated to the Subadviser and described in the Trust's registration statement as amended. The Subadviser may pay a broker-dealer which provides research and brokerage services a higher spread or commission for a particular transaction than otherwise might have been charged by another broker-broker- dealer, if the Subadviser determines that the higher spread or commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services that such broker-dealer provides, viewed in terms of either the particular transaction or the Subadviser's overall responsibilities with respect to accounts managed by the Subadviser. The Subadviser may use for the benefit of the Subadviser's other clients, or make available to companies affiliated with the Subadviser or to its directors for the benefit of its clients, any such brokerage and research services that the Subadviser obtains from brokers or dealers. d. On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Portfolio as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold to attempt to obtain a more favorable price or lower brokerage commissions and or more efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Subadviser in the manner the Subadviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Portfolio and to its other clients. e. The Subadviser will maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to the Portfolios as are required of an investment sub-adviser of a registered investment company pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Investment Company Act") and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act") and the rules thereunder. f. g. The Subadviser shall vote proxies relating to the Portfolio's investment securities in accordance with the Trust's proxy voting policies and procedures, which provide that the Subadviser shall vote all proxies relating to received in connection with securities held by the Portfolio and, subject to the Trust's policies and procedures, shall use Portfolios in accordance with Subadviser’s proxy voting policies and procedures adopted by the Subadviser in conformance with Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act. The Subadviser shall review its proxy voting activities on a periodic basis with the Trusteespolicy.

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Samples: Subadvisory Agreement (John Hancock Funds II)