EXHIBIT 23(g)
CUSTODY AGREEMENT
Agreement made as of this 4th day of October, 1999, between INVESTORS
CAPITAL FUNDS, a Delaware business trust organized and existing under the laws
of the State of Delaware, having its principal office and place of business at
000 - Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 00000-0000
(hereinafter called the "Fund"), and THE BANK OF NEW YORK, a New York
corporation authorized to do a banking business, having its principal office and
place of business at Xxx Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 (hereinafter
called the "Custodian").
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS, the Fund represents that pursuant to the Administration Agreement (as
hereinafter defined) between First Data Investors Services Group ("FDISG") and
the Fund, FDISG (a) has agreed to perform certain administrative functions which
may include the functions of administrator, transfer agent and accounting
services agent and (b) has been appointed by the Fund to act as its agent in
respect of certain transactions contemplated in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Fund represents that (a) FDISG has agreed to act as Fund's agent in
respect of certain transactions contemplated in this Agreement and (b) the
Custodian is authorized and directed to rely upon and follow Certificates and
Instructions given by FDISG, the Fund's agent, in respect of transactions
contemplated in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter set forth,
the Fund and the Custodian agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Whenever used in this Agreement, the following words and phrases, unless the
context otherwise requires, shall have the following meanings:
1. "Administrator" shall mean FDISG and such successors or permitted assigns as
may succeed and perform its duties under the Administration Agreement.
2. "Administration Agreement" shall mean that certain separate agreement
entitled "Custody Administration and Agency Agreement" dated as of September ,
1999 between the Fund and the FDISG.
3. "Book-Entry System" shall mean the Federal Reserve/Treasury book-entry system
for United States and federal agency securities, its successor or successors and
its nominee or nominees.
4. "Call Option" shall mean an exchange traded option with respect to Securities
other than Stock Index Options, Futures Contracts, and Futures Contract Options
entitling the holder, upon timely exercise and payment of the exercise price, as
specified therein, to purchase from the writer thereof the specified underlying
Securities.
5. "Certificate" shall mean any notice, instruction, or other instrument in
writing, authorized or required by this Agreement to be given to the Custodian
which is actually received by the Custodian and signed on behalf of the Fund by
any two Officers, and the term Certificate shall also include Instructions
communicated to the Custodian by the Administrator.
6. "Clearing Member" shall mean a registered broker-dealer which is a clearing
member under the rules of O.C.C. and a member of a national securities exchange
qualified to act as a custodian for an investment company, or any broker-dealer
reasonably believed by the Custodian to be such a clearing member.
7. "Collateral Account" shall mean a segregated account so denominated which is
specifically allocated to a Series and pledged to the Custodian as security for,
and in consideration of, the Custodian's issuance of (a) any Put Option
guarantee letter or similar document described in paragraph 8 of Article V
herein, or (b) any receipt described in Article V or VIII herein.
8. "Composite Currency Unit" shall mean the European Currency Unit or any other
composite unit consisting of the aggregate of specified amounts of specified
Currencies as such unit may be constituted from time to time.
9. "Covered Call Option" shall mean an exchange traded option entitling the
holder, upon timely exercise and payment of the exercise price, as specified
therein, to purchase from the writer thereof the specified underlying Securities
(excluding Futures Contracts) which are owned by the writer thereof and subject
to appropriate restrictions.
10. "Currency" shall mean money denominated in a lawful currency of any country
or the European Currency Unit.
11. "Depository" shall mean The Depository Trust Company ("DTC"), a clearing
agency registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, its successor or
successors and its nominee or nominees. The term "Depository" shall further
mean and include any other person authorized to act as a depository under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, its successor or successors and its nominee or
nominees, specifically identified in a certified copy of a resolution of the
Fund's Board of Trustees specifically approving deposits therein by the
Custodian.
12. "Financial Futures Contract" shall mean the firm commitment to buy or sell
fixed income securities including, without limitation, U.S. Treasury Bills, U.S.
Treasury Notes, U.S. Treasury Bonds, domestic bank certificates of deposit, and
Eurodollar certificates of deposit, during a specified month at an agreed upon
price.
13. "Futures Contract" shall mean a Financial Futures Contract and/or Stock
Index Futures Contracts.
14. "Futures Contract Option" shall mean an option with respect to a Futures
Contract.
15. "FX Transaction" shall mean any transaction for the purchase by one party of
an agreed amount in one Currency against the sale by it to the other party of an
agreed amount in another Currency.
16. "Instructions" shall mean instructions communications transmitted by
electronic or telecommunications media including S.W.I.F.T.,
computer-to-computer interface, dedicated transmission line, facsimile
transmission signed by an Officer and tested telex.
17. "Margin Account" shall mean a segregated account in the name of a broker,
dealer, futures commission merchant, or a Clearing Member, or in the name of the
Fund for the benefit of a broker, dealer, futures commission merchant, or
Clearing Member, or otherwise, in accordance with an agreement between the Fund,
the Custodian and a broker, dealer, futures commission merchant or a Clearing
Member (a "Margin Account Agreement"), separate and distinct from the custody
account, in which certain Securities and/or money of the Fund shall be deposited
and withdrawn from time to time in connection with such transactions as the Fund
may from time to time determine. Securities held in the Book-Entry System or
the Depository shall be deemed to have been deposited in, or withdrawn from, a
Margin Account upon the Custodian's effecting an appropriate entry in its books
and records.
18. "Money Market Security" shall be deemed to include, without limitation,
certain Reverse Repurchase Agreements, debt obligations issued or guaranteed as
to interest and principal by the government of the United States or agencies or
instrumentalities thereof, any tax, bond or revenue anticipation note issued by
any state or municipal government or public authority, commercial paper,
certificates of deposit and bankers' acceptances, repurchase agreements with
respect to the same and bank time deposits, where the purchase and sale of such
securities normally requires settlement in federal funds on the same day as such
purchase or sale.
19. "O.C.C." shall mean the Options Clearing Corporation, a clearing agency
registered under Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, its
successor or successors, and its nominee or nominees.
20. "Officers" shall be deemed to include the President, any Vice President, the
Secretary, the Clerk, the Treasurer, the Controller, any Assistant Secretary,
any Assistant Clerk, any Assistant Treasurer, and any other person or persons,
including officers or employees of the Administrator, whether or not any such
other person is an officer of the Fund, duly authorized by the Board of Trustees
of the Fund to execute any Certificate, instruction, notice or other instrument
on behalf of the Fund and listed in the Certificate annexed hereto as Appendix A
or such other Certificate as may be received by the Custodian from time to time.
21. "Option" shall mean a Call Option, Covered Call Option, Stock Index Option
and/or a Put Option.
22. "Oral Instructions" shall mean verbal instructions actually received by the
Custodian from an Officer or from a person reasonably believed by the Custodian
to be an Officer.
23. "Put Option" shall mean an exchange traded option with respect to Securities
other than Stock Index Options, Futures Contracts, and Futures Contract Options
entitling the holder, upon timely exercise and tender of the specified
underlying Securities, to sell such Securities to the writer thereof for the
exercise price.
24. "Reverse Repurchase Agreement" shall mean an agreement pursuant to which the
Fund sells Securities and agrees to repurchase such Securities at a described or
specified date and price.
25. "Security" shall be deemed to include, without limitation, Money Market
Securities, Call Options, Put Options, Stock Index Options, Stock Index Futures
Contracts, Stock Index Futures Contract Options, Financial Futures Contracts,
Financial Futures Contract Options, Reverse Repurchase Agreements, common stocks
and other securities having characteristics similar to common stocks, preferred
stocks, debt obligations issued by state or municipal governments and by public
authorities, (including, without limitation, general obligation bonds, revenue
bonds, industrial bonds and industrial development bonds), bonds, debentures,
notes, mortgages or other obligations, and any certificates, receipts, warrants
or other instruments representing rights to receive, purchase, sell or subscribe
for the same, or evidencing or representing any other rights or interest
therein, or any property or assets.
26. "Senior Security Account" shall mean an account maintained and specifically
allocated to a Series under the terms of this Agreement as a segregated account,
by recordation or otherwise, within the custody account in which certain
Securities and/or other assets of the Fund specifically allocated to such Series
shall be deposited and withdrawn from time to time in accordance with
Certificates received by the Custodian in connection with such transactions as
the Fund may from time to time determine.
27. "Series" shall mean the various portfolios, if any, of the Fund as described
from time to time in the current and effective prospectus for the Fund and
listed on Appendix B hereto as amended from time to time.
28. "Shares" shall mean the shares of beneficial interest of the Fund, each of
which is, in the case of a Fund having Series, allocated to a particular Series.
29. "Stock Index Futures Contract" shall mean a bilateral agreement pursuant to
which the parties agree to take or make delivery of an amount of cash equal to a
specified dollar amount times the difference between the value of a particular
stock index at the close of the last business day of the contract and the price
at which the futures contract is originally struck.
30. "Stock Index Option" shall mean an exchange traded option entitling the
holder, upon timely exercise, to receive an amount of cash determined by
reference to the difference between the exercise price and the value of the
index on the date of exercise.
ARTICLE II
APPOINTMENT OF CUSTODIAN
1. The Fund hereby constitutes and appoints the Custodian as custodian of the
Securities and money at any time owned by the Fund during the period of this
Agreement.
2. The Custodian hereby accepts appointment as such custodian and agrees to
perform the duties thereof as hereinafter set forth.
ARTICLE III
CUSTODY OF CASH AND SECURITIES
1. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph 7 of this Article and in Article
VIII, the Fund will deliver or cause to be delivered to the Custodian all
Securities and all money owned by it, at any time during the period of this
Agreement, and shall specify with respect to such Securities and money the
Series to which the same are specifically allocated. The Custodian shall
segregate, keep and maintain the assets of the Series separate and apart. The
Custodian will not be responsible for any Securities and money not actually
received by it. The Custodian will be entitled to reverse any credits made on
the Fund's behalf where such credits have been previously made and money is not
finally collected. The Fund shall deliver to the Custodian a certified
resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Fund, substantially in the form of
Exhibit A hereto, approving, authorizing and instructing the Custodian on a
continuous and on-going basis to deposit in the Book-Entry System all Securities
eligible for deposit therein, regardless of the Series to which the same are
specifically allocated and to utilize the Book-Entry System to the extent
possible in connection with its performance hereunder, including, without
limitation, in connection with settlements of purchases and sales of Securities,
loans of Securities and deliveries and returns of Securities collateral. Prior
to a deposit of Securities specifically allocated to a Series in the Depository,
the Fund shall deliver to the Custodian a certified resolution of the Board of
Trustees of the Fund, substantially in the form of Exhibit B hereto, approving,
authorizing and instructing the Custodian on a continuous and ongoing basis
until instructed to the contrary by a Certificate actually received by the
Custodian to deposit in the Depository all Securities specifically allocated to
such Series eligible for deposit therein, and to utilize the Depository to the
extent possible with respect to such Securities in connection with its
performance hereunder, including, without limitation, in connection with
settlements of purchases and sales of Securities, loans of Securities, and
deliveries and returns of Securities collateral. Securities and money deposited
in either the Book-Entry System or the Depository will be represented in
accounts which include only assets held by the Custodian for customers,
including, but not limited to, accounts in which the Custodian acts in a
fiduciary or representative capacity and will be specifically allocated on the
Custodian's books to the separate account for the applicable Series. Prior to
the Custodian's accepting, utilizing and acting with respect to Clearing Member
confirmations for Options and transactions in Options for a Series as provided
in this Agreement, the Custodian shall have received a certified resolution of
the Fund's Board of Trustees, substantially in the form of Exhibit C hereto,
approving, authorizing and instructing the Custodian on a continuous and
on-going basis, until instructed to the contrary by a Certificate actually
received by the Custodian, to accept, utilize and act in accordance with such
confirmations as provided in this Agreement with respect to such Series.
2. The Custodian shall establish and maintain separate accounts, in the name of
each Series, and shall credit to the separate account for each Series all money
received by it for the account of the Fund with respect to such Series. Money
credited to a separate account for a Series shall be disbursed by the Custodian
only:
(a) as hereinafter provided;
(b) pursuant to Certificates setting forth the name and address of the
person to whom the payment is to be made, the Series account from which
payment is to be made and the purpose for which payment is to be made;
or
(c) in payment of the fees and in reimbursement of the expenses and
liabilities of the Custodian attributable to such Series.
3. Promptly after the close of business on each day, the Custodian shall furnish
the Administrator with confirmations and a summary, on a per Series basis, of
all transfers to or from the account of the Fund for a Series, either hereunder
or with any co-custodian or sub-custodian appointed in accordance with this
Agreement during said day. Where Securities are transferred to the account of
the Fund for a Series, the Custodian shall also by book-entry or otherwise
identify as belonging to such Series a quantity of Securities in a fungible bulk
of Securities registered in the name of the Custodian (or its nominee) or shown
on the Custodian's account on the books of the Book-Entry System or the
Depository. At least monthly and from time to time, the Custodian shall furnish
the Administrator with a detailed statement, on a per Series basis, of the
Securities and money held by the Custodian for the Fund.
4. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph 7 of this Article and in Article
VIII, all Securities held by the Custodian hereunder, which are issued or
issuable only in bearer form, except such Securities as are held in the
Book-Entry System, shall be held by the Custodian in that form; all other
Securities held hereunder may be registered in the name of the Fund, in the name
of any duly appointed registered nominee of the Custodian as the Custodian may
from time to time determine, or in the name of the Book-Entry System or the
Depository or their successor or successors, or their nominee or nominees. The
Fund agrees to furnish or cause to be furnished to the Custodian appropriate
instruments to enable the Custodian to hold or deliver in proper form for
transfer, or to register in the name of its registered nominee or in the name of
the Book-Entry System or the Depository any Securities which it may hold
hereunder and which may from time to time be registered in the name of the Fund.
The Custodian shall hold all such Securities specifically allocated to a Series
which are not held in the Book-Entry System or in the Depository in a separate
account in the name of such Series physically segregated at all times from those
of any other person or persons.
5. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement and unless otherwise
instructed to the contrary by a Certificate, the Custodian by itself, or through
the use of the Book-Entry System or the Depository with respect to Securities
held hereunder and therein deposited, shall with respect to all Securities held
for the Fund hereunder in accordance with preceding paragraph 4:
(a) collect all income due or payable;
(b) present for payment and collect the amount payable upon such Securities
which are called, but only if either (i) the Custodian receives a
written notice of such call, or (ii) notice of such call appears in one
or more of the publications listed in Appendix C annexed hereto, which
may be amended at any time by the Custodian without the prior
notification or consent of the Fund;
(c) present for payment and collect the amount payable upon all Securities
which mature;
(d) surrender Securities in temporary form for definitive Securities;
(e) execute, as custodian, any necessary declarations or certificates of
ownership under the Federal Income Tax Laws or the laws or regulations
of any other taxing authority now or hereafter in effect; and
(f) hold directly, or through the Book-Entry System or the Depository with
respect to Securities therein deposited, for the account of a Series,
all rights and similar securities issued with respect to any Securities
held by the Custodian for such Series hereunder.
6. Upon receipt of a Certificate and not otherwise, the Custodian, directly or
through the use of the Book-Entry System or the Depository, shall:
(a) execute and deliver to such persons as may be designated in such
Certificate proxies, consents, authorizations, and any other instruments
whereby the authority of the Fund as owner of any Securities held by the
Custodian hereunder for the Series specified in such Certificate may be
exercised;
(b) deliver any Securities held by the Custodian hereunder for the Series
specified in such Certificate in exchange for other Securities or cash
issued or paid in connection with the liquidation, reorganization,
refinancing, merger, consolidation or recapitalization of any
corporation, or the exercise of any conversion privilege and receive and
hold hereunder specifically allocated to such Series any cash or other
Securities received in exchange;
(c) deliver any Securities held by the Custodian hereunder for the Series
specified in such Certificate to any protective committee,
reorganization committee or other person in connection with the
reorganization, refinancing, merger, consolidation, recapitalization or
sale of assets of any corporation, and receive and hold hereunder
specifically allocated to such Series such certificates of deposit,
interim receipts or other instruments or documents as may be issued to
it to evidence such delivery;
(d) make such transfers or exchanges of the assets of the Series specified
in such Certificate, and take such other steps as shall be stated in
such Certificate to be for the purpose of effectuating any duly
authorized plan of liquidation, reorganization, merger, consolidation or
recapitalization of the Fund; and
(e) present for payment and collect the amount payable upon Securities not
described in preceding paragraph 5(b) of this Article which may be
called as specified in the Certificate.
7. Notwithstanding any provision elsewhere contained herein, the Custodian shall
not be required to obtain possession of any instrument or certificate
representing any Futures Contract, any Option, or any Futures Contract Option
until after it shall have determined, or shall have received a Certificate from
the Fund stating, that any such instruments or certificates are available. The
Fund shall deliver to the Custodian such a Certificate no later than the
business day preceding the availability of any such instrument or certificate.
Prior to such availability, the Custodian shall comply with Section 17(f) of the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, in connection with the purchase,
sale, settlement, closing-out or writing of Futures Contracts, Options, or
Futures Contract Options by making payments or deliveries specified in
Certificates received by the Custodian in connection with any such purchase,
sale, writing, settlement or closing-out upon its receipt from a broker, dealer,
or futures commission merchant of a statement or confirmation reasonably
believed by the Custodian to be in the form customarily used by brokers,
dealers, or futures commission merchants with respect to such Futures Contracts,
Options, or Futures Contract Options, as the case may be, confirming that such
Security is held by such broker, dealer or futures commission merchant, in
book-entry form or otherwise, in the name of the Custodian (or any nominee of
the Custodian) as custodian for the Fund, provided, however, that
notwithstanding the foregoing, payments to or deliveries from the Margin Account
and payments with respect to Securities to which a Margin Account relates, shall
be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Margin Account
Agreement. Whenever any such instruments or certificates are available, the
Custodian shall, notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the
contrary, make payment for any Futures Contract, Option, or Futures Contract
Option for which such instruments or such certificates are available only
against the delivery to the Custodian of such instrument or such certificate,
and deliver any Futures Contract, Option or Futures Contract Option for which
such instruments or such certificates are available only against receipt by the
Custodian of payment therefor. Any such instrument or certificate delivered to
the Custodian shall be held by the Custodian hereunder in accordance with, and
subject to, the provisions of this Agreement.
ARTICLE IV
PURCHASE AND SALE OF INVESTMENTS OF THE FUND
OTHER THAN OPTIONS, FUTURES CONTRACTS AND
FUTURES CONTRACT OPTIONS
1. Promptly after each purchase of Securities by the Fund, other than a purchase
of an Option, a Futures Contract, or a Futures Contract Option, the Fund shall
deliver or cause the Administrator to deliver to the Custodian (i) with respect
to each purchase of Securities which are not Money Market Securities, a
Certificate, and (ii) with respect to each purchase of Money Market Securities,
a Certificate or Oral Instructions, specifying with respect to each such
purchase:
(a) the Series to which such Securities are to be specifically allocated;
(b) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities;
(c) the number of shares or the principal amount purchased and accrued
interest, if any;
(d) the date of purchase and settlement;
(e) the purchase price per unit;
(f) the total amount payable upon such purchase;
(g) the name of the person from whom or the broker through whom the purchase
was made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; and
(h) the name of the broker to whom payment is to be made. The Custodian
shall, upon receipt of Securities purchased by or for the Fund, pay to
the broker specified in the Certificate out of the money held for the
account of such Series the total amount payable upon such purchase,
provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth
in such Certificate or Oral Instructions.
2. Promptly after each sale of Securities by the Fund, other than a sale of any
Option, Futures Contract, Futures Contract Option, or any Reverse Repurchase
Agreement, the Fund shall deliver or cause the Administrator to deliver to the
Custodian (i) with respect to each sale of Securities which are not Money Market
Securities, a Certificate, and (ii) with respect to each sale of Money Market
Securities, a Certificate or Oral Instructions, specifying with respect to each
such sale:
(a) the Series to which such Securities were specifically allocated;
(b) the name of the issuer and the title of the Security;
(c) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest, if
any;
(d) the date of sale;
(e) the sale price per unit;
(f) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale;
(g) the name of the broker through whom or the person to whom the sale was
made, and the name of the clearing broker, if any; and
(h) the name of the broker to whom the Securities are to be delivered. The
Custodian shall deliver the Securities specifically allocated to such
Series to the broker specified in the Certificate against payment upon
receipt of the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale, provided
that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such
Certificate or Oral Instructions.
ARTICLE V
OPTIONS
1. Promptly after the purchase of any Option by the Fund, the Fund shall deliver
or cause the Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying
with respect to each Option purchased:
(a) the Series to which such Option is specifically allocated;
(b) the type of Option (put or call);
(c) the name of the issuer and the title and number of shares subject to
such Option or, in the case of a Stock Index Option, the stock index to
which such Option relates and the number of Stock Index Options
purchased;
(d) the expiration date;
(e) the exercise price;
(f) the dates of purchase and settlement;
(g) the total amount payable by the Fund in connection with such purchase;
(h) the name of the Clearing Member through whom such Option was purchased;
and
(i) the name of the broker to whom payment is to be made. The Custodian
shall pay, upon receipt of a Clearing Member's statement confirming the
purchase of such Option held by such Clearing Member for the account of
the Custodian (or any duly appointed and registered nominee of the
Custodian) as custodian for the Fund, out of money held for the account
of the Series to which such Option is to be specifically allocated, the
total amount payable upon such purchase to the Clearing Member through
whom the purchase was made, provided that the same conforms to the total
amount payable as set forth in such Certificate.
2. Promptly after the sale of any Option purchased by the Fund pursuant to
paragraph 1 hereof, the Fund shall deliver or cause the Administrator to deliver
to the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect to each such sale:
(a) the Series to which such Option was specifically allocated;
(b) the type of Option (put or call);
(c) the name of the issuer and the title and number of shares subject to
such Option or, in the case of a Stock Index Option, the stock index to
which such Option relates and the number of Stock Index Options sold;
(d) the date of sale;
(e) the sale price;
(f) the date of settlement;
(g) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; and
(h) the name of the Clearing Member through whom the sale was made. The
Custodian shall consent to the delivery of the Option sold by the
Clearing Member which previously supplied the confirmation described in
preceding paragraph 1 of this Article with respect to such Option
against payment to the Custodian of the total amount payable to the
Fund, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as set
forth in such Certificate.
3. Promptly after the exercise by the Fund of any Call Option purchased by the
Fund pursuant to paragraph 1 hereof, the Fund shall deliver or cause the
Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect
to such Call Option:
(a) the Series to which such Call Option was specifically allocated;
(b) the name of the issuer and the title and number of shares subject to the
Call Option;
(c) the expiration date;
(d) the date of exercise and settlement;
(e) the exercise price per share;
(f) the total amount to be paid by the Fund upon such exercise; and
(g) the name of the Clearing Member through whom such Call Option was
exercised. The Custodian shall, upon receipt of the Securities
underlying the Call Option which was exercised, pay out of the money
held for the account of the Series to which such Call Option was
specifically allocated the total amount payable to the Clearing Member
through whom the Call Option was exercised, provided that the same
conforms to the total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate.
4. Promptly after the exercise by the Fund of any Put Option purchased by the
Fund pursuant to paragraph 1 hereof, the Fund shall deliver or cause the
Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect
to such Put Option:
(a) the Series to which such Put Option was specifically allocated;
(b) the name of the issuer and the title and number of shares subject to the
Put Option;
(c) the expiration date;
(d) the date of exercise and settlement;
(e) the exercise price per share;
(f) the total amount to be paid to the Fund upon such exercise; and
(g) the name of the Clearing Member through whom such Put Option was
exercised. The Custodian shall, upon receipt of the amount payable upon
the exercise of the Put Option, deliver or direct the Depository to
deliver the Securities specifically allocated to such Series, provided
the same conforms to the amount payable to the Fund as set forth in such
Certificate.
5. Promptly after the exercise by the Fund of any Stock Index Option purchased
by the Fund pursuant to paragraph 1 hereof, the Fund shall deliver or cause the
Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect
to such Stock Index Option:
(a) the Series to which such Stock Index Option was specifically allocated;
(b) the type of Stock Index Option (put or call);
(c) the number of Options being exercised;
(d) the stock index to which such Option relates;
(e) the expiration date;
(f) the exercise price;
(g) the total amount to be received by the Fund in connection with such
exercise; and
(h) the Clearing Member from whom such payment is to be received.
6. Whenever the Fund writes a Covered Call Option, the Fund shall deliver or
cause the Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying
with respect to such Covered Call Option:
(a) the Series for which such Covered Call Option was written;
(b) the name of the issuer and the title and number of shares for which the
Covered Call Option was written and which underlie the same;
(c) the expiration date;
(d) the exercise price;
(e) the premium to be received by the Fund;
(f) the date such Covered Call Option was written; and
(g) the name of the Clearing Member through whom the premium is to be
received. The Custodian shall deliver or cause to be delivered, in
exchange for receipt of the premium specified in the Certificate with
respect to such Covered Call Option, such receipts as are required in
accordance with the customs prevailing among Clearing Members dealing in
Covered Call Options and shall impose, or direct the Depository to
impose, upon the underlying Securities specified in the Certificate
specifically allocated to such Series such restrictions as may be
required by such receipts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Custodian
has the right, upon prior written notification to the Fund, at any time
to refuse to issue any receipts for Securities in the possession of the
Custodian and not deposited with the Depository underlying a Covered
Call Option.
7. Whenever a Covered Call Option written by the Fund and described in the
preceding paragraph of this Article is exercised, the Fund shall deliver or
cause the Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate instructing
the Custodian to deliver, or to direct the Depository to deliver, the Securities
subject to such Covered Call Option and specifying:
(a) the Series for which such Covered Call Option was written;
(b) the name of the issuer and the title and number of shares subject to the
Covered Call Option;
(c) the Clearing Member to whom the underlying Securities are to be
delivered; and
(d) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such delivery. Upon the return
and/or cancellation of any receipts delivered pursuant to paragraph 6 of
this Article, the Custodian shall deliver, or direct the Depository to
deliver, the underlying Securities as specified in the Certificate
against payment of the amount to be received as set forth in such
Certificate.
8. Whenever the Fund writes a Put Option, the Fund shall deliver or cause the
Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect
to such Put Option:
(a) the Series for which such Put Option was written;
(b) the name of the issuer and the title and number of shares for which the
Put Option is written and which underlie the same;
(c) the expiration date;
(d) the exercise price;
(e) the premium to be received by the Fund;
(f) the date such Put Option is written;
(g) the name of the Clearing Member through whom the premium is to be
received and to whom a Put Option guarantee letter is to be delivered;
(h) the amount of cash, and/or the amount and kind of Securities, if any,
specifically allocated to such Series to be deposited in the Senior
Security Account for such Series; and
(i) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities specifically
allocated to such Series to be deposited into the Collateral Account for
such Series. The Custodian shall, after making the deposits into the
Collateral Account specified in the Certificate, issue a Put Option
guarantee letter substantially in the form utilized by the Custodian on
the date hereof, and deliver the same to the Clearing Member specified
in the Certificate against receipt of the premium specified in said
Certificate.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Custodian shall be under no obligation to
issue any Put Option guarantee letter or similar document if it is unable to
make any of the representations contained therein.
9. Whenever a Put Option written by the Fund and described in the preceding
paragraph is exercised, the Fund shall deliver or cause the Administrator to
deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying:
(a) the Series to which such Put Option was written;
(b) the name of the issuer and title and number of shares subject to the Put
Option;
(c) the Clearing Member from whom the underlying Securities are to be
received;
(d) the total amount payable by the Fund upon such delivery;
(e) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities specifically
allocated to such Series to be withdrawn from the Collateral Account for
such Series and
(f) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities,
specifically allocated to such Series, if any, to be withdrawn from the
Senior Security Account. Upon the return and/or cancellation of any Put
Option guarantee letter or similar document issued by the Custodian in
connection with such Put Option, the Custodian shall pay out of the
money held for the account of the Series to which such Put Option was
specifically allocated the total amount payable to the Clearing Member
specified in the Certificate as set forth in such Certificate against
delivery of such Securities, and shall make the withdrawals specified in
such Certificate.
10. Whenever the Fund writes a Stock Index Option, the Fund shall deliver or
cause the Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying
with respect to such Stock Index Option:
(a) the Series for which such Stock Index Option was written;
(b) whether such Stock Index Option is a put or a call;
(c) the number of options written;
(d) the stock index to which such Option relates;
(e) the expiration date;
(f) the exercise price;
(g) the Clearing Member through whom such Option was written;
(h) the premium to be received by the Fund;
(i) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities, if any,
specifically allocated to such Series to be deposited in the Senior
Security Account for such Series;
(j) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities, if any,
specifically allocated to such Series to be deposited in the Collateral
Account for such Series; and
(k) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities, if any,
specifically allocated to such Series to be deposited in a Margin
Account, and the name in which such account is to be or has been
established. The Custodian shall, upon receipt of the premium specified
in the Certificate, make the deposits, if any, into the Senior Security
Account specified in the Certificate, and either (1) deliver such
receipts, if any, which the Custodian has specifically agreed to issue,
which are in accordance with the customs prevailing among Clearing
Members in Stock Index Options and make the deposits into the Collateral
Account specified in the Certificate, or (2) make the deposits into the
Margin Account specified in the Certificate.
11. Whenever a Stock Index Option written by the Fund and described in the
preceding paragraph of this Article is exercised, the Fund shall deliver or
cause the Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying
with respect to such Stock Index Option:
(a) the Series for which such Stock Index Option was written;
(b) such information as may be necessary to identify the Stock Index Option
being exercised;
(c) the Clearing Member through whom such Stock Index Option is being
exercised;
(d) the total amount payable upon such exercise, and whether such amount is
to be paid by or to the Fund;
(e) the amount of cash and/or amount and kind of Securities, if any, to be
withdrawn from the Margin Account; and
(f) the amount of cash and/or amount and kind of Securities, if any, to be
withdrawn from the Senior Security Account for such Series; and the
amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities, if any, to be
withdrawn from the Collateral Account for such Series. Upon the return
and/or cancellation of the receipt, if any, delivered pursuant to the
preceding paragraph of this Article, the Custodian shall pay out of the
money held for the account of the Series to which such Stock Index
Option was specifically allocated to the Clearing Member specified in
the Certificate the total amount payable, if any, as specified therein.
12. Whenever the Fund purchases any Option identical to a previously written
Option described in paragraphs, 6, 8 or 10 of this Article in a transaction
expressly designated as a "Closing Purchase Transaction" in order to liquidate
its position as a writer of an Option, the Fund shall deliver or cause the
Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect
to the Option being purchased:
(a) that the transaction is a Closing Purchase Transaction;
(b) the Series for which the Option was written;
(c) the name of the issuer and the title and number of shares subject to the
Option, or, in the case of a Stock Index Option, the stock index to
which such Option relates and the number of Options held;
(d) the exercise price;
(e) the premium to be paid by the Fund;
(f) the expiration date;
(g) the type of Option (put or call);
(h) the date of such purchase;
(i) the name of the Clearing Member to whom the premium is to be paid; and
(j) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities, if any, to
be withdrawn from the Collateral Account, a specified Margin Account, or
the Senior Security Account for such Series. Upon the Custodian's
payment of the premium and the return and/or cancellation of any receipt
issued pursuant to paragraphs 6, 8 or 10 of this Article with respect to
the Option being liquidated through the Closing Purchase Transaction,
the Custodian shall remove, or direct the Depository to remove, the
previously imposed restrictions on the Securities underlying the Call
Option.
13. Upon the expiration, exercise or consummation of a Closing Purchase
Transaction with respect to any Option purchased or written by the Fund and
described in this Article, the Custodian shall delete such Option from the
statements delivered to the Fund pursuant to paragraph 3 of Article III herein,
and upon the return and/or cancellation of any receipts issued by the Custodian,
shall make such withdrawals from the Collateral Account, and the Margin Account
and/or the Senior Security Account as may be specified in a Certificate received
in connection with such expiration, exercise, or consummation.
ARTICLE VI
FUTURES CONTRACTS
1. Whenever the Fund shall enter into a Futures Contract, the Fund shall deliver
or cause the Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying
with respect to such Futures Contract, (or with respect to any number of
identical Futures Contract(s)):
(a) the Series for which the Futures Contract is being entered;
(b) the category of Futures Contract (the name of the underlying stock index
or financial instrument);
(c) the number of identical Futures Contracts entered into;
(d) the delivery or settlement date of the Futures Contract(s);
(e) the date the Futures Contract(s) was (were) entered into and the
maturity date;
(f) whether the Fund is buying (going long) or selling (going short) on such
Futures Contract(s);
(g) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities, if any, to
be deposited in the Senior Security Account for such Series;
(h) the name of the broker, dealer, or futures commission merchant through
whom the Futures Contract was entered into; and
(i) the amount of fee or commission, if any, to be paid and the name of the
broker, dealer, or futures commission merchant to whom such amount is to
be paid. The Custodian shall make the deposits, if any, to the Margin
Account in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Margin
Account Agreement. The Custodian shall make payment out of the money
specifically allocated to such Series of the fee or commission, if any,
specified in the Certificate and deposit in the Senior Security Account
for such Series the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of
Securities specified in said Certificate.
2. (a) Any variation margin payment or similar payment required to be made by
the Fund to a broker, dealer, or futures commission merchant with respect to an
outstanding Futures Contract, shall be made by the Custodian in accordance with
the terms and conditions of the Margin Account Agreement.
(b) Any variation margin payment or similar payment from a broker, dealer, or
futures commission merchant to the Fund with respect to an outstanding Futures
Contract, shall be received and dealt with by the Custodian in accordance with
the terms and conditions of the Margin Account Agreement.
3. Whenever a Futures Contract held by the Custodian hereunder is retained by
the Fund until delivery or settlement is made on such Futures Contract, the Fund
shall deliver or cause the Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a
Certificate specifying:
(a) the Futures Contract and the Series to which the same relates;
(b) with respect to a Stock Index Futures Contract, the total cash
settlement amount to be paid or received, and with respect to a
Financial Futures Contract, the Securities and/or amount of cash to be
delivered or received;
(c) the broker, dealer, or futures commission merchant to or from whom
payment or delivery is to be made or received; and
(d) the amount of cash and/or Securities to be withdrawn from the Senior
Security Account for such Series. The Custodian shall make the payment
or delivery specified in the Certificate, and delete such Futures
Contract from the statements delivered to the Fund pursuant to paragraph
3 of Article III herein.
4. Whenever the Fund shall enter into a Futures Contract to offset a Futures
Contract held by the Custodian hereunder, the Fund shall deliver or cause the
Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying:
(a) the items of information required in a Certificate described in
paragraph 1 of this Article, and
(b) the Futures Contract being offset. The Custodian shall make payment out
of the money specifically allocated to such Series of the fee or
commission, if any, specified in the Certificate and delete the Futures
Contract being offset from the statements delivered to the Fund pursuant
to paragraph 3 of Article III herein, and make such withdrawals from the
Senior Security Account for such Series as may be specified in such
Certificate. The withdrawals, if any, to be made from the Margin Account
shall be made by the Custodian in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the Margin Account Agreement.
5. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement to the contrary, the
Custodian shall deliver cash and Securities to a futures commission merchant
upon receipt of a Certificate from the Fund or the Administrator specifying:
(a) the name of the futures commission merchant;
(b) the specific cash and Securities to be delivered;
(c) the date of such delivery; and
(d) the date of the agreement between the Fund and such futures commission
merchant entered pursuant to Rule 17f-6 under the Investment Company Xxx
0000, as amended. Each delivery of such a Certificate by the Fund shall
constitute (x) a representation and warranty by the Fund that the Rule
17f-6 agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the
Fund and the futures commission merchant and complies with Rule 17f-6,
and (y) an agreement by the Fund that the Custodian shall not be liable
for the acts or omissions of any such futures commission merchant.
ARTICLE VII
FUTURES CONTRACT OPTIONS
1. Promptly after the purchase of any Futures Contract Option by the Fund, the
Fund shall deliver or cause the Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a
Certificate specifying with respect to such Futures Contract Option:
(a) the Series to which such Option is specifically allocated;
(b) the type of Futures Contract Option (put or call);
(c) the type of Futures Contract and such other information as may be
necessary to identify the Futures Contract underlying the Futures
Contract Option purchased;
(d) the expiration date;
(e) the exercise price;
(f) the dates of purchase and settlement;
(g) the amount of premium to be paid by the Fund upon such purchase;
(h) the name of the broker or futures commission merchant through whom such
option was purchased; and
(i) the name of the broker, or futures commission merchant, to whom payment
is to be made. The Custodian shall pay out of the money specifically
allocated to such Series, the total amount to be paid upon such purchase
to the broker or futures commissions merchant through whom the purchase
was made, provided that the same conforms to the amount set forth in
such Certificate.
2. Promptly after the sale of any Futures Contract Option purchased by the Fund
pursuant to paragraph 1 hereof, the Fund shall deliver or cause the
Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect
to each such sale:
(a) Series to which such Futures Contract Option was specifically allocated;
(b) the type of Futures Contract Option (put or call);
(c) the type of Futures Contract and such other information as may be
necessary to identify the Futures Contract underlying the Futures
Contract Option;
(d) the date of sale;
(e) the sale price;
(f) the date of settlement;
(g) the total amount payable to the Fund upon such sale; and
(h) the name of the broker or futures commission merchant through whom the
sale was made. The Custodian shall consent to the cancellation of the
Futures Contract Option being closed against payment to the Custodian of
the total amount payable to the Fund, provided the same conforms to the
total amount payable as set forth in such Certificate.
3. Whenever a Futures Contract Option purchased by the Fund pursuant to
paragraph 1 is exercised by the Fund, the Fund shall deliver or cause the
Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying:
(a) the Series to which such Futures Contract Option was specifically
allocated;
(b) the particular Futures Contract Option (put or call) being exercised;
(c) the type of Futures Contract underlying the Futures Contract Option;
(d) the date of exercise;
(e) the name of the broker or futures commission merchant through whom the
Futures Contract Option is exercised;
(f) the net total amount, if any, payable by the Fund;
(g) the amount, if any, to be received by the Fund; and
(h) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities to be
deposited in the Senior Security Account for such Series. The Custodian
shall make, out of the money and Securities specifically allocated to
such Series, the payments, if any, and the deposits, if any, into the
Senior Security Account as specified in the Certificate. The deposits,
if any, to be made to the Margin Account shall be made by the Custodian
in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Margin Account
Agreement.
4. Whenever the Fund writes a Futures Contract Option, the Fund shall deliver or
cause the Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying
with respect to such Futures Contract Option:
(a) the Series for which such Futures Contract Option was written;
(b) the type of Futures Contract Option (put or call);
(c) the type of Futures Contract and such other information as may be
necessary to identify the Futures Contract underlying the Futures
Contract Option;
(d) the expiration date;
(e) the exercise price;
(f) the premium to be received by the Fund;
(g) the name of the broker or futures commission merchant through whom the
premium is to be received; and
(h) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities, if any, to
be deposited in the Senior Security Account for such Series. The
Custodian shall, upon receipt of the premium specified in the
Certificate, make out of the money and Securities specifically allocated
to such Series the deposits into the Senior Security Account, if any, as
specified in the Certificate. The deposits, if any, to be made to the
Margin Account shall be made by the Custodian in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the Margin Account Agreement.
5. Whenever a Futures Contract Option written by the Fund which is a call is
exercised, the Fund shall deliver or cause the Administrator to deliver to the
Custodian a Certificate specifying:
(a) the Series to which such Futures Contract Option was specifically
allocated;
(b) the particular Futures Contract Option exercised;
(c) the type of Futures Contract underlying the Futures Contract Option;
(d) the name of the broker or futures commission merchant through whom such
Futures Contract Option was exercised;
(e) the net total amount, if any, payable to the Fund upon such exercise;
(f) the net total amount, if any, payable by the Fund upon such exercise;
and
(g) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities to be
deposited in the Senior Security Account for such Series. The Custodian
shall, upon its receipt of the net total amount payable to the Fund, if
any, specified in such Certificate make the payments, if any, and the
deposits, if any, into the Senior Security Account as specified in the
Certificate. The deposits, if any, to be made to the Margin Account
shall be made by the Custodian in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the Margin Account Agreement.
6. Whenever a Futures Contract Option which is written by the Fund and which is
a put is exercised, the Fund shall deliver or cause the Administrator to deliver
to the Custodian a Certificate specifying:
(a) the Series to which such Option was specifically allocated;
(b) the particular Futures Contract Option exercised;
(c) the type of Futures Contract underlying such Futures Contract Option;
(d) the name of the broker or futures commission merchant through whom such
Futures Contract Option is exercised;
(e) the net total amount, if any, payable to the Fund upon such exercise;
(f) the net total amount, if any, payable by the Fund upon such exercise;
and
(g) the amount and kind of Securities and/or cash to be withdrawn from or
deposited in, the Senior Security Account for such Series, if any. The
Custodian shall, upon its receipt of the net total amount payable to the
Fund, if any, specified in the Certificate, make out of the money and
Securities specifically allocated to such Series, the payments, if any,
and the deposits, if any, into the Senior Security Account as specified
in the Certificate. The deposits to and/or withdrawals from the Margin
Account, if any, shall be made by the Custodian in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the Margin Account Agreement.
7. Whenever the Fund purchases any Futures Contract Option identical to a
previously written Futures Contract Option described in this Article in order to
liquidate its position as a writer of such Futures Contract Option, the Fund
shall deliver or cause the Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a
Certificate specifying with respect to the Futures Contract Option being
purchased:
(a) the Series to which such Option is specifically allocated;
(b) that the transaction is a closing transaction;
(c) the type of Futures Contract and such other information as may be
necessary to identify the Futures Contract underlying the Futures Option
Contract;
(d) the exercise price;
(e) the premium to be paid by the Fund;
(f) the expiration date;
(g) the name of the broker or futures commission merchant to whom the
premium is to be paid; and
(h) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities, if any, to
be withdrawn from the Senior Security Account for such Series. The
Custodian shall effect the withdrawals from the Senior Security Account
specified in the Certificate. The withdrawals, if any, to be made from
the Margin Account shall be made by the Custodian in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the Margin Account Agreement.
8. Upon the expiration, exercise, or consummation of a closing transaction with
respect to, any Futures Contract Option written or purchased by the Fund and
described in this Article, the Custodian shall
(a) delete such Futures Contract Option from the statements delivered to the
Fund pursuant to paragraph 3 of Article III herein and,
(b) make such withdrawals from and/or in the case of an exercise such
deposits into the Senior Security Account as may be specified in a
Certificate. The deposits to and/or withdrawals from the Margin Account,
if any, shall be made by the Custodian in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the Margin Account Agreement.
9. Futures Contracts acquired by the Fund through the exercise of a Futures
Contract Option described in this Article shall be subject to Article VI hereof.
10. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement to the contrary, the
Custodian shall deliver cash and Securities to a futures commission merchant
upon receipt of a Certificate from the Fund or the Administrator specifying:
(a) the name of the futures commission merchant;
(b) the specific cash and Securities to be delivered;
(c) the date of such delivery; and
(d) the date of the agreement between the Fund and such futures commission
merchant entered pursuant to Rule 17f-6 under the Investment Company Xxx
0000, as amended. Each delivery of such a Certificate by the Fund shall
constitute (x) a representation and warranty by the Fund that the Rule
17f-6 agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the
Fund and the futures commission merchant and complies with Rule 17f-6,
and (y) an agreement by the Fund that the Custodian shall not be liable
for the acts or omissions of any such futures commission merchant.
ARTICLE VIII
SHORT SALES
1. Promptly after any short sales by any Series of the Fund, the Fund shall
deliver or cause the Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate
specifying:
(a) the Series for which such short sale was made;
(b) the name of the issuer and the title of the Security;
(c) the number of shares or principal amount sold, and accrued interest or
dividends, if any;
(d) the dates of the sale and settlement;
(e) the sale price per unit;
(f) the total amount credited to the Fund upon such sale, if any,
(g) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities, if any,
which are to be deposited in a Margin Account and the name in which such
Margin Account has been or is to be established;
(h) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities, if any, to
be deposited in a Senior Security Account, and (i) the name of the
broker through whom such short sale was made. The Custodian shall upon
its receipt of a statement from such broker confirming such sale and
that the total amount credited to the Fund upon such sale, if any, as
specified in the Certificate is held by such broker for the account of
the Custodian (or any nominee of the Custodian) as custodian of the
Fund, issue a receipt or make the deposits into the Margin Account and
the Senior Security Account specified in the Certificate.
2. In connection with the closing-out of any short sale, the Fund shall deliver
or cause the Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying
with respect to each such closing-out:
(a) the Series for which such transaction is being made;
(b) the name of the issuer and the title of the Security;
(c) the number of shares or the principal amount, and accrued interest or
dividends, if any, required to effect such closing-out to be delivered
to the broker;
(d) the dates of closing-out and settlement;
(e) the purchase price per unit;
(f) the net total amount payable to the Fund upon such closing-out;
(g) the net total amount payable to the broker upon such closing-out;
(h) the amount of cash and the amount and kind of Securities to be
withdrawn, if any, from the Margin Account;
(i) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities, if any, to
be withdrawn from the Senior Security Account; and
(j) the name of the broker through whom the Fund is effecting such
closing-out. The Custodian shall, upon receipt of the net total amount
payable to the Fund upon such closing-out, and the return and/or
cancellation of the receipts, if any, issued by the Custodian with
respect to the short sale being closed-out, pay out of the money held
for the account of the Fund to the broker the net total amount payable
to the broker, and make the withdrawals from the Margin Account and the
Senior Security Account, as the same are specified in the Certificate.
ARTICLE IX
REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
1. Promptly after the Fund enters a Reverse Repurchase Agreement with respect to
Securities and money held by the Custodian hereunder, the Fund shall deliver or
cause the Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate, or in the
event such Reverse Repurchase Agreement is a Money Market Security, a
Certificate or Oral Instructions specifying:
(a) the Series for which the Reverse Repurchase Agreement is entered;
(b) the total amount payable to the Fund in connection with such Reverse
Repurchase Agreement and specifically allocated to such Series;
(c) the broker or dealer through or with whom the Reverse Repurchase
Agreement is entered;
(d) the amount and kind of Securities to be delivered by the Fund to such
broker or dealer;
(e) the date of such Reverse Repurchase Agreement; and
(f) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities, if any,
specifically allocated to such Series to be deposited in a Senior
Security Account for such Series in connection with such Reverse
Repurchase Agreement. The Custodian shall, upon receipt of the total
amount payable to the Fund specified in the Certificate or Oral
Instructions make the delivery to the broker or dealer, and the
deposits, if any, to the Senior Security Account, specified in such
Certificate or Oral Instructions.
2. Upon the termination of a Reverse Repurchase Agreement described in preceding
paragraph 1 of this Article, the Fund shall deliver or cause the Administrator
to deliver a Certificate or, in the event such Reverse Repurchase Agreement is a
Money Market Security, a Certificate or Oral Instructions to the Custodian
specifying:
(a) the Reverse Repurchase Agreement being terminated and the Series for
which same was entered;
(b) the total amount payable by the Fund in connection with such
termination;
(c) the amount and kind of Securities to be received by the Fund and
specifically allocated to such Series in connection with such
termination;
(d) the date of termination;
(e) the name of the broker or dealer with or through whom the Reverse
Repurchase Agreement is to be terminated; and
(f) the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of Securities to be
withdrawn from the Senior Securities Account for such Series. The
Custodian shall, upon receipt of the amount and kind of Securities to be
received by the Fund specified in the Certificate or Oral Instructions,
make the payment to the broker or dealer, and the withdrawals, if any,
from the Senior Security Account, specified in such Certificate or Oral
Instructions.
ARTICLE X
LOAN OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES OF THE FUND
1. Promptly after each loan of portfolio Securities specifically allocated to a
Series held by the Custodian hereunder, the Fund shall deliver or cause the
Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying with respect
to each such loan:
(a) the Series to which the loaned Securities are specifically allocated;
(b) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities,
(c) the number of shares or the principal amount loaned,
(d) the date of loan and delivery,
(e) the total amount to be delivered to the Custodian against the loan of
the Securities, including the amount of cash collateral and the premium,
if any, separately identified, and
(f) the name of the broker, dealer, or financial institution to which the
loan was made. The Custodian shall deliver the Securities thus
designated to the broker, dealer or financial institution to which the
loan was made upon receipt of the total amount designated as to be
delivered against the loan of Securities. The Custodian may accept
payment in connection with a delivery otherwise than through the
Book-Entry System or Depository only in the form of a certified or bank
cashier's check payable to the order of the Fund or the Custodian drawn
on New York Clearing House funds and may deliver Securities in
accordance with the customs prevailing among dealers in securities.
2. Promptly after each termination of the loan of Securities by the Fund, the
Fund shall deliver or cause the Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a
Certificate specifying with respect to each such loan termination and return of
Securities:
(a) the Series to which the loaned Securities are specifically allocated;
(b) the name of the issuer and the title of the Securities to be returned,
(c) the number of shares or the principal amount to be returned,
(d) the date of termination,
(e) the total amount to be delivered by the Custodian (including the cash
collateral for such Securities minus any offsetting credits as described
in said Certificate), and
(f) the name of the broker, dealer, or financial institution from which the
Securities will be returned. The Custodian shall receive all Securities
returned from the broker, dealer, or financial institution to which such
Securities were loaned and upon receipt thereof shall pay, out of the
money held for the account of the Fund, the total amount payable upon
such return of Securities as set forth in the Certificate.
ARTICLE XI
CONCERNING MARGIN ACCOUNTS, SENIOR SECURITY
ACCOUNTS, AND COLLATERAL ACCOUNTS
1. The Custodian shall, from time to time, make such deposits to, or withdrawals
from, a Senior Security Account as specified in a Certificate received by the
Custodian. Such Certificate shall specify the Series for which such deposit or
withdrawal is to be made and the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of
Securities specifically allocated to such Series to be deposited in, or
withdrawn from, such Senior Security Account for such Series. In the event that
the Certificate fails to specify the Series, the name of the issuer, the title
and the number of shares or the principal amount of any particular Securities to
be deposited by the Custodian into, or withdrawn from, a Senior Securities
Account, the Custodian shall be under no obligation to make any such deposit or
withdrawal and shall so notify the Administrator.
2. The Custodian shall make deliveries or payments from a Margin Account to the
broker, dealer, futures commission merchant or Clearing Member in whose name, or
for whose benefit, the account was established as specified in the Margin
Account Agreement.
3. Amounts received by the Custodian as payments or distributions with respect
to Securities deposited in any Margin Account shall be dealt with in accordance
with the terms and conditions of the Margin Account Agreement.
4. The Custodian shall have a continuing lien and security interest in and to
any property at any time held by the Custodian in any Collateral Account
described herein. In accordance with applicable law the Custodian may enforce
its lien and realize on any such property whenever the Custodian has made
payment or delivery pursuant to any Put Option guarantee letter or similar
document or any receipt issued hereunder by the Custodian. In the event the
Custodian should realize on any such property net proceeds which are less than
the Custodian's obligations under any Put Option guarantee letter or similar
document or any receipt, such deficiency shall be a debt owed the Custodian by
the Fund within the scope of Article XIV herein.
5. On each business day the Custodian shall furnish the Fund with a statement
with respect to each Margin Account in which money or Securities are held
specifying as of the close of business on the previous business day:
(a) the name of the Margin Account;
(b) the amount and kind of Securities held therein; and
(c) the amount of money held therein. The Custodian shall make available
upon request to any broker, dealer, or futures commission merchant
specified in the name of a Margin Account a copy of the statement
furnished the Fund with respect to such Margin Account.
6. Promptly after the close of business on each business day in which cash
and/or Securities are maintained in a Collateral Account for any Series, the
Custodian shall furnish the Administrator with a statement with respect to such
Collateral Account specifying the amount of cash and/or the amount and kind of
Securities held therein. No later than the close of business next succeeding
the delivery to the Fund of such statement, the Fund shall deliver or cause the
Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying the then
market value of the Securities described in such statement. In the event such
then market value is indicated to be less than the Custodian's obligation with
respect to any outstanding Put Option guarantee letter or similar document, the
Fund shall promptly specify or cause the Administrator to promptly specify in a
Certificate the additional cash and/or Securities to be deposited in such
Collateral Account to eliminate such deficiency.
ARTICLE XII
PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS OR DISTRIBUTIONS
1. The Fund shall deliver or cause the Administrator to deliver to the Custodian
a copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Fund, certified by the
Secretary, the Clerk, any Assistant Secretary or any Assistant Clerk, either (i)
setting forth with respect to the Series specified therein the date of the
declaration of a dividend or distribution, the date of payment thereof, the
record date as of which shareholders entitled to payment shall be determined,
the amount payable per Share of such Series to the shareholders of record as of
that date and the total amount payable to the Dividend Agent and any
sub-dividend agent or co-dividend agent of the Fund on the payment date, or (ii)
authorizing with respect to the Series specified therein the declaration of
dividends and distributions on a daily basis and authorizing the Custodian to
rely on Oral Instructions or a Certificate setting forth the date of the
declaration of such dividend or distribution, the date of payment thereof, the
record date as of which shareholders entitled to payment shall be determined,
the amount payable per Share of such Series to the shareholders of record as of
that date and the total amount payable to the Dividend Agent on the payment
date.
2. Upon the payment date specified in such resolution, Oral Instructions or
Certificate, as the case may be, the Custodian shall pay out of the money held
for the account of each Series the total amount payable to the Dividend Agent
and any sub-dividend agent or co-dividend agent of the Fund with respect to such
Series.
ARTICLE XIII
SALE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES
1. Whenever the Fund shall sell any Shares, it shall deliver or cause the
Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate duly specifying:
(a) the Series, the number of Shares sold, trade date, and price; and
(b) the amount of money to be received by the Custodian for the sale of such
Shares and specifically allocated to the separate account in the name of
such Series.
2. Upon receipt of such money from the Transfer Agent, the Custodian shall
credit such money to the separate account in the name of the Series for which
such money was received.
3. Upon issuance of any Shares of any Series described in the foregoing
provisions of this Article, the Custodian shall pay, out of the money held for
the account of such Series, all original issue or other taxes required to be
paid by the Fund in connection with such issuance upon the receipt of a
Certificate specifying the amount to be paid.
4. Except as provided hereinafter, whenever the Fund desires the Custodian to
make payment out of the money held by the Custodian hereunder in connection with
a redemption of any Shares, it shall deliver or cause the Administrator to
deliver to the Custodian a Certificate specifying:
(a) the number and Series of Shares redeemed; and
(b) the amount to be paid for such Shares.
5. Upon receipt from the Transfer Agent of an advice setting forth the Series
and number of Shares received by the Transfer Agent for redemption and that such
Shares are in good form for redemption, the Custodian shall make payment to the
Transfer Agent out of the money held in the separate account in the name of the
Series the total amount specified in the Certificate delivered pursuant to the
foregoing paragraph 4 of this Article.
6. Notwithstanding the above provisions regarding the redemption of any Shares,
whenever any Shares are redeemed pursuant to any check redemption privilege
which may from time to time be offered by the Fund, the Custodian, unless
otherwise instructed by a Certificate, shall, upon receipt of an advice from the
Fund or its agent setting forth that the redemption is in good form for
redemption in accordance with the check redemption procedure, honor the check
presented as part of such check redemption privilege out of the money held in
the separate account of the Series of the Shares being redeemed.
ARTICLE XIV
OVERDRAFTS OR INDEBTEDNESS
1. If the Custodian should in its sole discretion advance funds on behalf of any
Series which results in an overdraft because the money held by the Custodian in
the separate account for such Series shall be insufficient to pay the total
amount payable upon a purchase of Securities specifically allocated to such
Series, as set forth in a Certificate or Oral Instructions, or which results in
an overdraft in the separate account of such Series for some other reason, or if
the Fund is for any other reason indebted to the Custodian with respect to a
Series, including any indebtedness to The Bank of New York under the Fund's Cash
Management and Related Services Agreement (except a borrowing for investment or
for temporary or emergency purposes using Securities as collateral pursuant to a
separate agreement and subject to the provisions of paragraph 2 of this
Article), such overdraft or indebtedness shall be deemed to be a loan made by
the Custodian to the Fund for such Series payable on demand and shall bear
interest from the date incurred at a rate per annum (based on a 360-day year for
the actual number of days involved) equal to 1/2% over Custodian's prime
commercial lending rate in effect from time to time, such rate to be adjusted on
the effective date of any change in such prime commercial lending rate but in no
event to be less than 6% per annum, or at such other rate per annum, if any, as
the Fund and the Custodian may agree upon in writing from time to time. In
addition, the Fund hereby agrees that the Custodian shall have a continuing lien
and security interest in and to any property specifically allocated to such
Series at any time held by it for the benefit of such Series or in which the
Fund may have an interest which is then in the Custodian's possession or control
or in possession or control of any third party acting in the Custodian's behalf.
The Fund authorizes the Custodian, in its sole discretion, at any time to charge
any such overdraft or indebtedness together with interest due thereon against
any balance of account standing to such Series' credit on the Custodian's books.
In addition, the Fund hereby covenants that on each Business Day on which either
it intends to enter a Reverse Repurchase Agreement and/or otherwise borrow from
a third party, or which next succeeds a Business Day on which at the close of
business the Fund had outstanding a Reverse Repurchase Agreement or such a
borrowing, it shall prior to 9 a.m., New York City time, advise the Custodian,
in writing, of each such borrowing, shall specify the Series to which the same
relates, and shall not incur any indebtedness not so specified other than from
the Custodian.
2. The Fund will cause to be delivered to the Custodian by any bank (including,
if the borrowing is pursuant to a separate agreement, the Custodian) from which
it borrows money for investment or for temporary or emergency purposes using
Securities held by the Custodian hereunder as collateral for such borrowings, a
notice or undertaking in the form currently employed by any such bank setting
forth the amount which such bank will loan to the Fund against delivery of a
stated amount of collateral. The Fund shall promptly deliver to the Custodian a
Certificate specifying with respect to each such borrowing:
(a) the Series to which such borrowing relates;
(b) the name of the bank,
(c) the amount and terms of the borrowing, which may be set forth by
incorporating by reference an attached promissory note, duly endorsed by
the Fund, or other loan agreement,
(d) the time and date, if known, on which the loan is to be entered into,
(e) the date on which the loan becomes due and payable,
(f) the total amount payable to the Fund on the borrowing date,
(g) the market value of Securities to be delivered as collateral for such
loan, including the name of the issuer, the title and the number of
shares or the principal amount of any particular Securities, and
(h) a statement specifying whether such loan is for investment purposes or
for temporary or emergency purposes and that such loan is in conformance
with the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Fund's prospectus. The
Custodian shall deliver on the borrowing date specified in a Certificate
the specified collateral and the executed promissory note, if any,
against delivery by the lending bank of the total amount of the loan
payable, provided that the same conforms to the total amount payable as
set forth in the Certificate. The Custodian may, at the option of the
lending bank, keep such collateral in its possession, but such
collateral shall be subject to all rights therein given the lending bank
by virtue of any promissory note or loan agreement. The Custodian shall
deliver such Securities as additional collateral as may be specified in
a Certificate to collateralize further any transaction described in this
paragraph. The Fund shall cause all Securities released from collateral
status to be returned directly to the Custodian, and the Custodian shall
receive from time to time such return of collateral as may be tendered
to it. In the event that the Fund fails to specify in a Certificate the
Series, the name of the issuer, the title and number of shares or the
principal amount of any particular Securities to be delivered as
collateral by the Custodian, the Custodian shall not be under any
obligation to deliver any Securities.
ARTICLE XV
INSTRUCTIONS
1. With respect to any software provided by the Custodian to a Fund in order for
the Fund to transmit Instructions to the Custodian (the "Software"), the
Custodian grants to such Fund a personal, nontransferable and nonexclusive
license to use the Software solely for the purpose of transmitting Instructions
to, and receiving communications from, the Custodian in connection with its
account(s). The Fund shall use the Software solely for its own internal and
proper business purposes, and not in the operation of a service bureau, and
agrees not to sell, reproduce, lease or otherwise provide, directly or
indirectly, the Software or any portion thereof to any third party without the
prior written consent of the Custodian. The Fund acknowledges that the Custodian
and its suppliers have title and exclusive proprietary rights to the Software,
including any trade secrets or other ideas, concepts, know how, methodologies,
or information incorporated therein and the exclusive rights to any copyrights,
trademarks and patents (including registrations and applications for
registration of either) or statutory or legal protections available with respect
thereof. The Fund further acknowledges that all or a part of the Software may be
copyrighted or trademarked (or a registration or claim made therefor) by the
Custodian or its suppliers. The Fund shall not take any action with respect to
the Software inconsistent with the foregoing acknowledgments, nor shall the Fund
attempt to decompile, reverse engineer or modify the Software. The Fund may not
copy, sell, lease or provide, directly or indirectly, any of the Software or any
portion thereof to any other person or entity without the Custodian's prior
written consent. The Fund may not remove any statutory copyright notice, or
other notice including the software or on any media containing the Software. The
Fund shall reproduce any such notice on any reproduction of the Software and
shall add statutory copyright notice or other notice to the Software or media
upon the Bank's request. Custodian agrees to provide reasonable training,
instruction manuals and access to Custodian's "help desk" in connection with the
Fund's user support necessary to use of the Software. At the Fund's request,
Custodian agrees to permit reasonable testing of the Software by the Fund.
2. The Fund shall obtain and maintain at its own cost and expense all equipment
and services, including but not limited to communications services, necessary
for it to utilize the Software and transmit Instructions to the Custodian. The
Custodian shall not be responsible for the reliability, compatibility with the
Software or availability of any such equipment or services or the performance or
nonperformance by any nonparty to this Custody Agreement.
3. The Fund acknowledges that the Software, all data bases made available to the
Fund by utilizing the Software (other than data bases relating solely to the
assets of the Fund and transactions with respect thereto), and any proprietary
data, processes, information and documentation (other than which are or become
part of the public domain or are legally required to be made available to the
public) (collectively, the "Information"), are the exclusive and confidential
property of the Custodian. The Fund shall keep the Information confidential by
using the same care and discretion that the Fund uses with respect to its own
confidential property and trade secrets and shall neither make nor permit any
disclosure without the prior written consent of the Custodian. Upon termination
of this Agreement or the Software license granted hereunder for any reason, the
Fund shall return to the Custodian all copies of the Information which are in
its possession or under its control or which the Fund distributed to third
parties. The provisions of this Article shall not affect the copyright status
of any of the Information which may be copyrighted and shall apply to all
Information whether or not copyrighted.
4. The Custodian reserves the right to modify, at its own expense, the Software
from time to time without prior notice and the Fund shall install new releases
of the Software as the Custodian may direct. The Fund agrees not to modify or
attempt to modify the Software without the Custodian's prior written consent.
The Fund acknowledges that any modifications to the Software, whether by the
Fund or the Custodian and whether with or without the Custodian's consent, shall
become the property of the Custodian.
5. The Custodian and its manufacturers and suppliers make no warranties or
representations of any kind with regard to the Software or the method(s) by
which the Fund may transmit Instructions to the Custodian, express or implied,
including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose.
6. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. EXPORT OF THE SOFTWARE IS PROHIBITED BY UNITED STATES
LAW. THE FUND AGREES THAT IT WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES RESELL, DIVERT,
TRANSFER, TRANSSHIP OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF THE SOFTWARE (IN ANY FORM) IN OR TO
ANY OTHER COUNTRY. IF THE CUSTODIAN DELIVERS THE SOFTWARE TO THE FUND OUTSIDE
THE UNITED STATES, THE SOFTWARE WAS EXPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH EXPORT ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS. DIVERSION CONTRARY TO U.S.
LAWS PROHIBITED. The Fund hereby authorizes Custodian to report its name and
address to government agencies to which Custodian is required to provide such
information by law.
7. Where the method for transmitting Instructions by the Fund involves an
automatic systems acknowledgment by the Custodian of its receipt of such
Instructions, then in the absence of such acknowledgment the Custodian shall not
be liable for any failure to act pursuant to such Instructions, the Fund may not
claim that such Instructions were received by the Custodian, and the Fund shall
deliver a Certificate by some other means.
8. (a) The Fund agrees that where it delivers to the Custodian Instructions
hereunder, it shall be the Fund's sole responsibility to ensure that only
persons duly authorized by the Fund transmit such Instructions to the Custodian.
The Fund will cause all persons transmitting Instructions to the Custodian to
treat applicable user and authorization codes, passwords and authentication keys
with extreme care, and irrevocably authorizes the Custodian to act in accordance
with and rely upon Instructions received by it pursuant hereto.
(b) The Fund hereby represents, acknowledges and agrees that it is fully
informed of the protections and risks associated with the various methods of
transmitting Instructions to the Custodian and that there may be more secure
methods of transmitting instructions to the Custodian than the method(s)
selected by the Fund. The Fund hereby agrees that the security procedures (if
any) to be followed in connection with the Fund's transmission of Instructions
provide to it a commercially reasonable degree of protection in light of its
particular needs and circumstances.
9. The Fund hereby represents, warrants and covenants to the Custodian that this
Agreement has been duly approved by a resolution of its Board of Trustees, and
that its transmission of Instructions pursuant hereto shall at all times comply
with the Investment Company Act.
10. The Fund shall notify the Custodian of any errors, omissions or
interruptions in, or delay or unavailability of, its ability to send
Instructions as promptly as practicable, and in any event within 24 hours after
the earliest of (i) discovery thereof, (ii) the Business Day on which discovery
should have occurred through the exercise of reasonable care and (iii) in the
case of any error, the date of actual receipt of the earliest notice which
reflects such error, it being agreed that discovery and receipt of notice may
only occur on a business day. The Custodian shall promptly advise the Fund
whenever the Custodian learns of any errors, omissions or interruption in, or
delay or unavailability of, the Fund's ability to send Instructions.
11. Custodian will indemnify and hold harmless the Fund with respect to any
liability, damages, loss or claim incurred by or brought against Fund by reason
any claim or infringement against any patent, copyright, license or other
property right arising out or by reason of the Fund's use of the Software in the
form provided under this Section. Custodian at its own expense will defend such
action or claim brought against Fund to the extent that it is based on a claim
that the Software in the form provided by Custodian infringes any patents,
copyrights, license or other property right, provided that Custodian is provided
with reasonable written notice of such claim, provided that the Fund has not
settled, compromised or confessed any such claim without the Custodian's written
consent, in which event Custodian shall have no liability or obligation
hereunder, and provided Fund cooperates with and assists Custodian in the
defense of such claim. Custodian shall have the right to control the defense of
all such claims, lawsuits and other proceedings. If, as a result of any claim
of infringement against any patent, copyright, license or other property right,
Custodian is enjoined from using the Software, or if Custodian believes that the
System is likely to become the subject of a claim of infringement, Custodian at
its option may in its sole discretion either (a) at its expenses procure the
right for the Fund to continue to use the Software, or (b), replace or modify
the Software so as to make it non-infringing, or (c) may discontinue the license
granted herein upon written notice to Fund.
ARTICLE XVI
DUTIES OF THE CUSTODIAN WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY
OF ANY SERIES HELD OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES
1. The Custodian is authorized and instructed to employ, as sub-custodian for
each Series' Securities for which the primary market is outside the United
States ("Foreign Securities") and other assets, the foreign banking
institutions, foreign branches of U.S. banks, and foreign securities
depositories and clearing agencies designated on Schedule I hereto ("Foreign
Sub-Custodians"). The Fund may designate any additional foreign sub-custodian
with which the Custodian has an agreement for such entity to act as the
Custodian's agent, as its sub-custodian and any such additional foreign
sub-custodian shall be deemed added to Schedule I. Upon receipt of a
Certificate from the Fund, the Custodian shall cease the employment of any one
or more Foreign Sub-Custodians for maintaining custody of the Fund's assets and
such Foreign Sub-Custodian shall be deemed deleted from Schedule I.
2. Each delivery of a Certificate to the Custodian in connection with a
transaction involving the use of a Foreign Sub-Custodian shall constitute a
representation and warranty by the Fund that its Board of Trustees, or its third
party foreign custody manager as defined in Rule 17f-5 under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, as amended, if any, has determined that use of such Foreign
Sub-Custodian satisfies the requirements of such Investment Company Act of 1940
and such Rule 17f-5 thereunder.
3. The Custodian shall identify on its books as belonging to each Series of the
Fund the Foreign Securities of such Series held by each Foreign Sub-Custodian.
At the election of the Fund, it shall be entitled to be subrogated to the rights
of the Custodian with respect to any claims by the Fund or any Series against a
Foreign Sub-Custodian as a consequence of any loss, damage, cost, expense,
liability or claim sustained or incurred by the Fund or any Series if and to the
extent that the Fund or such Series has not been made whole for any such loss,
damage, cost, expense, liability or claim.
4. Upon request of the Fund, the Custodian will, consistent with the terms of
the applicable Foreign Sub-Custodian agreement, use reasonable efforts to
arrange for the independent accountants of the Fund to be afforded access to the
books and records of any Foreign Sub-Custodian insofar as such books and records
relate to the performance of such Foreign Sub-Custodian under its agreement with
the Custodian on behalf of the Fund.
5. The Custodian will supply to the Fund from time to time, as mutually agreed
upon, statements in respect of the securities and other assets of each Series
held by Foreign Sub-Custodians, including but not limited to an identification
of entities having possession of each Series' Foreign Securities and other
assets, and advices or notifications of any transfers of Foreign Securities to
or from each custodial account maintained by a Foreign Sub-Custodian for the
Custodian on behalf of the Series.
6. The Custodian shall transmit promptly to the Fund all notices, reports or
other written information received pertaining to the Fund's Foreign Securities,
including without limitation, notices of corporate action, proxies and proxy
solicitation materials.
7. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, settlement
and payment for securities received for the account of any Series and delivery
of securities maintained for the account of such Series may be effected in
accordance with the customary or established securities trading or securities
processing practices and procedures in the jurisdiction or market in which the
transaction occurs, including, without limitation, delivery of securities to the
purchaser thereof or to a dealer therefor (or an agent for such purchaser or
dealer) against a receipt with the expectation of receiving later payment for
such securities from such purchaser or dealer.
8. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement to the contrary, with
respect to any losses or damages arising out of or relating to any actions or
omissions of any Foreign Sub-Custodian the sole responsibility and liability of
the Custodian shall be to take appropriate action at the Fund's expense to
recover such loss or damage from the Foreign Sub-Custodian. It is expressly
understood and agreed that the Custodian's sole responsibility and liability
shall be limited to amounts so recovered from the Foreign Sub-Custodian.
ARTICLE XVII
FX TRANSACTIONS
1. Whenever the Fund shall enter into an FX Transaction, the Fund shall promptly
deliver or cause the Administrator to deliver to the Custodian a Certificate or
Oral Instructions specifying with respect to such FX Transaction:
(a) the Series to which such FX Transaction is specifically allocated;
(b) the type and amount of Currency to be purchased by the Fund;
(c) the type and amount of Currency to be sold by the Fund;
(d) the date on which the Currency to be purchased is to be delivered;
(e) the date on which the Currency to be sold is to be delivered; and
(f) the name of the person from whom or through whom such currencies are to
be purchased and sold. Unless otherwise instructed by a Certificate or
Oral Instructions, the Custodian shall deliver, or shall instruct a
Foreign Sub-Custodian to deliver, the Currency to be sold on the date on
which such delivery is to be made, as set forth in the Certificate, and
shall receive, or instruct a Foreign Sub-Custodian to receive, the
Currency to be purchased on the date as set forth in the Certificate.
2. Where the Currency to be sold is to be delivered on the same day as the
Currency to be purchased, as specified in the Certificate or Oral Instructions,
the Custodian or a Foreign Sub-Custodian may arrange for such deliveries and
receipts to be made in accordance with the customs prevailing from time to time
among brokers or dealers in Currencies, and such receipt and delivery may not be
completed simultaneously. The Fund assumes all responsibility and liability for
all credit risks involved in connection with such receipts and deliveries, which
responsibility and liability shall continue until the Currency to be received by
the Fund has been received in full.
3. Any FX Transaction effected by the Custodian in connection with this
Agreement may be entered with the Custodian, any office, branch or subsidiary of
The Bank of New York Company, Inc., or any Foreign Sub-Custodian acting as
principal or otherwise through customary banking channels. The Fund may issue a
standing Certificate with respect to FX Transaction but the Custodian may
establish rules or limitations concerning any foreign exchange facility made
available to the Fund. The Fund shall bear all risks of investing in Securities
or holding Currency. Without limiting the foregoing, the Fund shall bear the
risks that rules or procedures imposed by a Foreign Sub-Custodian or foreign
depositories, exchange controls, asset freezes or other laws, rules, regulations
or orders shall prohibit or impose burdens or costs on the transfer to, by or
for the account of the Fund of Securities or any cash held outside the Fund's
jurisdiction or denominated in Currency other than its home jurisdiction or the
conversion of cash from one Currency into another currency. The Custodian shall
not be obligated to substitute another Currency for a Currency (including a
Currency that is a component of a Composite Currency Unit) whose
transferability, convertibility or availability has been affected by such law,
regulation, rule or procedure. Neither the Custodian nor any Foreign
Sub-Custodian shall be liable to the Fund for any loss resulting from any of the
foregoing events.
ARTICLE XVIII
CONCERNING THE CUSTODIAN
1. Except as hereinafter provided, or as provided in Article XVI neither the
Custodian nor its nominee shall be liable for any loss or damage, including
reasonable counsel fees, resulting from its action or omission to act or
otherwise, either hereunder or under any Margin Account Agreement, except for
any such loss or damage arising out of its own negligence or willful misconduct.
The Custodian agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Trust and Trust's
Trustees and officers to the extent described below against any loss as a result
of any breach or violation of this Agreement by the Custodian or its officers,
employees and agents or its nominees, resulting from their negligence or willful
misconduct. The Custodian may, with respect to questions of law arising
hereunder or under any Margin Account Agreement, apply for and obtain the advice
and opinion of counsel to the Fund, or of its own counsel, at the expense of the
Fund, and shall be fully protected with respect to anything done or omitted by
it in good faith in conformity with such advice or opinion. The Custodian shall
be liable to the Fund for any loss or damage resulting from the use of the
Book-Entry System or any Depository arising by reason of any negligence or
willful misconduct on the part of the Custodian or any of its employees or
agents. Notwithstanding the foregoing, or any other provision contained in this
Agreement, in no event shall the Custodian be liable to the Trust, its Trustees
or officers, or any third party, for special, indirect or consequential damages,
or lost profits or loss of business, arising under or in connection with this
Agreement, even if previously informed of the possibility of such damages and
regardless of the form of action.
2. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Custodian shall be
under no obligation to inquire into, and shall not be liable for:
(a) the validity of the issue of any Securities purchased, sold, or written
by or for the Fund, the legality of the purchase, sale or writing
thereof, or the propriety of the amount paid or received therefor;
(b) the legality of the sale or redemption of any Shares, or the propriety
of the amount to be received or paid therefor;
(c) the legality of the declaration or payment of any dividend by the Fund;
(d) the legality of any borrowing by the Fund using Securities as
collateral;
(e) the legality of any loan of portfolio Securities, nor shall the
Custodian be under any duty or obligation to see to it that any cash
collateral delivered to it by a broker, dealer, or financial institution
or held by it at any time as a result of such loan of portfolio
Securities of the Fund is adequate collateral for the Fund against any
loss it might sustain as a result of such loan. The Custodian
specifically, but not by way of limitation, shall not be under any duty
or obligation periodically to check or notify the Fund that the amount
of such cash collateral held by it for the Fund is sufficient collateral
for the Fund, but such duty or obligation shall be the sole
responsibility of the Fund. In addition, the Custodian shall be under no
duty or obligation to see that any broker, dealer or financial
institution to which portfolio Securities of the Fund are lent pursuant
to Article XIV of this Agreement makes payment to it of any dividends or
interest which are payable to or for the account of the Fund during the
period of such loan or at the termination of such loan, provided,
however, that the Custodian shall promptly notify the Fund in the event
that such dividends or interest are not paid and received when due; or
(f) the sufficiency or value of any amounts of money and/or Securities held
in any Margin Account, Senior Security Account or Collateral Account in
connection with transactions by the Fund. In addition, the Custodian
shall be under no duty or obligation to see that any broker, dealer,
futures commission merchant or Clearing Member makes payment to the Fund
of any variation margin payment or similar payment which the Fund may be
entitled to receive from such broker, dealer, futures commission
merchant or Clearing Member, to see that any payment received by the
Custodian from any broker, dealer, futures commission merchant or
Clearing Member is the amount the Fund is entitled to receive, or to
notify the Fund of the Custodian's receipt or non-receipt of any such
payment.
3. The Custodian shall not be liable for, or considered to be the Custodian of,
any money, whether or not represented by any check, draft, or other instrument
for the payment of money, received by it on behalf of the Fund until the
Custodian actually receives and collects such money directly or by the final
crediting of the account representing the Fund's interest at the Book-Entry
System or the Depository.
4. The Custodian shall have no responsibility and shall not be liable for
ascertaining or acting upon any calls, conversions, exchange offers, tenders,
interest rate changes or similar matters relating to Securities held in the
Depository, unless the Custodian shall have actually received timely notice from
the Depository. In no event shall the Custodian have any responsibility or
liability for the failure of the Depository to collect, or for the late
collection or late crediting by the Depository of any amount payable upon
Securities deposited in the Depository which may mature or be redeemed, retired,
called or otherwise become payable. However, upon receipt of a Certificate from
the Fund of an overdue amount on Securities held in the Depository the Custodian
shall make a claim against the Depository on behalf of the Fund, except that the
Custodian shall not be under any obligation to appear in, prosecute or defend
any action, suit or proceeding in respect to any Securities held by the
Depository which in its opinion may involve it in expense or liability, unless
indemnity satisfactory to it against all expense and liability be furnished as
often as may be required.
5. The Custodian shall not be under any duty or obligation to take action to
effect collection of any amount due to the Fund from the Transfer Agent of the
Fund nor to take any action to effect payment or distribution by the Transfer
Agent of the Fund of any amount paid by the Custodian to the Transfer Agent of
the Fund in accordance with this Agreement.
6. The Custodian shall not be under any duty or obligation to take action to
effect collection of any amount if the Securities upon which such amount is
payable are in default, or if payment is refused after due demand or
presentation, unless and until (i) it shall be directed to take such action by a
Certificate and (ii) it shall be assured to its satisfaction of reimbursement of
its costs and expenses in connection with any such action.
7. The Custodian may in addition to the employment of Foreign Sub-Custodians
pursuant to Article XVI appoint one or more banking institutions as Depository
or Depositories, as Sub-Custodian or Sub-Custodians, or as Co-Custodian or
Co-Custodians including, but not limited to, banking institutions located in
foreign countries, of Securities and money at any time owned by the Fund, upon
such terms and conditions as may be approved in a Certificate or contained in an
agreement executed by the Custodian, the Fund and the appointed institution.
8. The Custodian shall not be under any duty or obligation (a) to ascertain
whether any Securities at any time delivered to, or held by it or by any Foreign
Sub-Custodian, for the account of the Fund and specifically allocated to a
Series are such as properly may be held by the Fund or such Series under the
provisions of its then current prospectus, or (b) to ascertain whether any
transactions by the Fund, whether or not involving the Custodian, are such
transactions as may properly be engaged in by the Fund.
9. The Custodian shall be entitled to receive and the Fund agrees to pay to the
Custodian all out-of-pocket expenses and such compensation as may be agreed upon
from time to time between the Custodian and the Fund. The Fund represents that
the Administrator has agreed to pay such compensation and expenses promptly upon
receipt of statements therefor, and hereby directs the Custodian to (i) send all
statements for compensation to its attention care of FDISG at the following
address: First Data Investors Services Group, 0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxx xx
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000, Attention: Xx. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, Vice President, and (ii)
accept all payments made by FDISG in the Fund's name as if such payments were
made directly by the Fund. The Fund shall pay to FDISG fees for services
(including custodian services provided by the Custodian) in accordance with the
Administration Agreement. The Custodian's compensation for services rendered
hereunder is set forth in a separate agreement between the Custodian and FDISG.
Should FDISG fail to pay or remit such compensation to the Custodian within 20
days of the date the same is due and payable, Custodian shall notify the Fund.
If such payment or remittance is not received from FDISG within 15 days of such
notice, then the Custodian will be entitled to debit the Custody Account
directly for such compensation. The Custodian may charge compensation with
respect to which it has properly sent a notice to the Fund, as provided in the
preceding sentence, and any expenses with respect to a Series incurred by the
Custodian in the performance of its duties pursuant to such agreement against
any money specifically allocated to such Series. Unless and until the Fund or
the Administrator instructs the Custodian by a Certificate to apportion any
loss, damage, liability or expense among the Series in a specified manner, the
Custodian shall also be entitled to charge against any money held by it for the
account of a Series such Series' pro rata share (based on such Series, net asset
value at the time of the charge to the aggregate net asset value of all Series
at that time) of the amount of any loss, damage, liability or expense, including
counsel fees, for which it shall be entitled to reimbursement under the
provisions of this Agreement. The expenses for which the Custodian shall be
entitled to reimbursement hereunder shall include, but are not limited to, the
expenses of sub-custodians and foreign branches of the Custodian incurred in
settling outside of New York City transactions involving the purchase and sale
of Securities of the Fund.
10. The Custodian shall be entitled to rely upon any Certificate, notice or
other instrument in writing received by the Custodian and reasonably believed by
the Custodian to be a Certificate. The Custodian shall be entitled to rely upon
any Oral Instructions actually received by the Custodian. The Fund agrees to
forward or cause the Administrator to forward to the Custodian a Certificate or
facsimile thereof confirming such Oral Instructions in such manner so that such
Certificate or facsimile thereof is received by the Custodian, whether by hand
delivery, telecopier or other similar device, or otherwise, by the close of
business of the same day that such Oral Instructions are given to the Custodian.
The Fund agrees that the fact that such confirming instructions are not received
by the Custodian shall in no way affect the validity of the transactions or
enforceability of the transactions hereby authorized by the Fund. The Fund
agrees that the Custodian shall incur no liability to the Fund in acting upon
Oral Instructions given to the Custodian hereunder concerning such transactions
provided such instructions reasonably appear to have been received from an
Officer.
11. The Custodian shall be entitled to rely upon any instrument, instruction or
notice received by the Custodian and reasonably believed by the Custodian to be
given in accordance with the terms and conditions of any Margin Account
Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Custodian
shall be under no duty to inquire into, and shall not be liable for, the
accuracy of any statements or representations contained in any such instrument
or other notice including, without limitation, any specification of any amount
to be paid to a broker, dealer, futures commission merchant or Clearing Member.
12. The books and records pertaining to the Fund which are in the possession of
the Custodian shall be the property of the Fund. Such books and records shall
be prepared and maintained as required by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended, and other applicable securities laws and rules and regulations. The
Fund, or the Fund's authorized representatives, shall have access to such books
and records during the Custodian's normal business hours. Upon the reasonable
request of the Fund, copies of any such books and records shall be provided by
the Custodian to the Fund or the Fund's authorized representative, and the Fund
shall reimburse the Custodian its expenses of providing such copies. Upon
reasonable request of the Fund, the Custodian shall provide in hard copy or on
micro-film, whichever the Custodian elects, any records included in any such
delivery which are maintained by the Custodian on a computer disc, or are
similarly maintained, and the Fund shall reimburse the Custodian for its
expenses of providing such hard copy or micro-film.
13. The Custodian shall provide the Fund with any report obtained by the
Custodian on the system of internal accounting control of the Book-Entry System,
the Depository or O.C.C., and with such reports on its own systems of internal
accounting control as the Fund may reasonably request from time to time.
14. The Fund agrees to indemnify the Custodian against and save the Custodian
harmless from all liability, claims, losses and demands whatsoever, including
attorney's fees, howsoever arising or incurred because of or in connection with
this Agreement, including the Custodian's payment or non-payment of checks
pursuant to paragraph 6 of Article XIII as part of any check redemption
privilege program of the Fund, except for any such liability, claim, loss and
demand arising out of the Custodian's own negligence or willful misconduct. For
any legal proceeding giving rise to the indemnification set forth above in this
paragraph, the Fund shall be entitled to defend or prosecute any claim in the
name of the Custodian at its own expense and through counsel of its own choosing
reasonably acceptable to the Custodian if it gives written notice to the
Custodian within ten (10) Business days of receiving notice of such claim.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Custodian may participate in the litigation
at its own expense and with counsel of its own choosing.
15. Subject to the foregoing provisions of this Agreement, including, without
limitation, those contained in Article XVI the Custodian may deliver and receive
Securities, and receipts with respect to such Securities, and arrange for
payments to be made and received by the Custodian in accordance with the customs
prevailing from time to time among brokers or dealers in such Securities. When
the Custodian is instructed to deliver Securities against payment, delivery of
such Securities and receipt of payment therefor may not be completed
simultaneously. The Fund assumes all responsibility and liability for all
credit risks involved in connection with the Custodian's delivery of Securities
pursuant to Certificates or instructions of the Fund or the Administrator which
responsibility and liability shall continue until final payment in full has been
received by the Custodian.
16. In the event the Custodian is advised by the Fund that the Fund is no longer
utilizing the services of the Administrator, then the Custodian shall furnish or
give to the Fund the statements or notices described above as to be furnished or
given to the Administrator.
17. The Custodian shall have no duties or responsibilities whatsoever except
such duties and responsibilities as are specifically set forth in this
Agreement, and no covenant or obligation shall be implied in this Agreement
against the Custodian. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the
Custodian shall have no duties or responsibilities by reason of any terms or
provisions in the Administration Agreement, and if such Administration Agreement
shall cease to be in effect the Custodian shall have no additional duties
hereunder.
ARTICLE XIX
TERMINATION
1. Either of the parties hereto may terminate this Agreement by giving to the
other party a notice in writing specifying the date of such termination, which
shall be not less than ninety (90) days after the date of giving of such notice,
provided, however, that if such notice is sent by the Fund and recites that it
is being given contemporaneously with a termination of the Custody
Administration any Agency Agreement with FDISG, such notice may specify any date
of termination selected by the Fund. In the event such notice is given by the
Fund, it shall be accompanied by a copy of a resolution of the Board of Trustees
of the Fund, certified by the Secretary, the Clerk, any Assistant Secretary or
any Assistant Clerk, electing to terminate this Agreement and designating a
successor custodian or custodians, each of which shall be a bank or trust
company having not less than $2,000,000 aggregate capital, surplus and undivided
profits. In the event such notice is given by the Custodian, the Fund shall, on
or before the termination date, deliver to the Custodian a copy of a resolution
of the Board of Trustees of the Fund, certified by the Secretary, the Clerk, any
Assistant Secretary or any Assistant Clerk, designating a successor custodian or
custodians. In the absence of such designation by the Fund, the Custodian may
designate a successor custodian which shall be a bank or trust company having
not less than $2,000,000 aggregate capital, surplus and undivided profits. Upon
the date set forth in such notice this Agreement shall terminate, and the
Custodian shall upon receipt of a notice of acceptance by the successor
custodian on that date deliver directly to the successor custodian all
Securities and money then owned by the Fund and held by it as Custodian, after
deducting all fees, expenses and other amounts for the payment or reimbursement
of which it shall then be entitled.
2. If a successor custodian is not designated by the Fund or the Custodian in
accordance with the preceding paragraph, the Fund shall upon the date specified
in the notice of termination of this Agreement and upon the delivery by the
Custodian of all Securities (other than Securities held in the Book-Entry System
which cannot be delivered to the Fund) and money then owned by the Fund be
deemed to be its own custodian and the Custodian shall thereby be relieved of
all duties and responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement, other than the duty
with respect to Securities held in the Book Entry System which cannot be
delivered to the Fund to hold such Securities hereunder in accordance with this
Agreement.
ARTICLE XX
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Annexed hereto as Appendix A is a Certificate signed by two of the present
Officers of the Fund under its seal, setting forth the names and the signatures
of the present Officers. The Fund agrees to furnish to the Custodian a new
Certificate in similar form in the event that any such present Officer ceases to
be an Officer or in the event that other or additional Officers are elected or
appointed. Until such new Certificate shall be received, the Custodian shall be
fully protected in acting under the provisions of this Agreement upon Oral
Instructions or signatures of the present Officers as set forth in the last
delivered Certificate.
2. Any notice or other instrument in writing, authorized or required by this
Agreement to be given to the Custodian, shall be sufficiently given if addressed
to the Custodian and mailed or delivered to it at its offices at 00 Xxxxxxxxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000, or at such other place as the Custodian may
from time to time designate in writing.
3. Any notice or other instrument in writing, authorized or required by this
Agreement to be given to the Fund shall be sufficiently given if addressed to
the Fund and mailed or delivered to it at its office at the address for the Fund
first above written, or at such other place as the Fund may from time to time
designate in writing, and any notice or other instrument in writing authorized
or required to be given to the Administrator shall be sufficiently given if
addressed to the Administrator at such address as the Administrator may from
time to time designate in writing.
4. This Agreement may not be amended or modified in any manner except by a
written agreement executed by both parties with the same formality as this
Agreement and approved by a resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Fund.
5. This Agreement shall extend to and shall be binding upon the parties hereto,
and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that this
Agreement shall not be assignable by the Fund without the written consent of the
Custodian, or by the Custodian without the written consent of the Fund,
authorized or approved by a resolution of the Fund's Board of Trustees.
6. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
New York without giving effect to conflict of laws principles thereof. Each
party hereby consents to the jurisdiction of a state or federal court situated
in New York City, New York in connection with any dispute arising hereunder and
hereby waives its right to trial by jury.
7. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed to be an original, but such counterparts shall, together,
constitute only one instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by their respective Officers, thereunto duly authorized and their respective
seals to be hereunto affixed, as of the day and year first above written.
INVESTORS CAPITAL FUNDS
[SEAL] By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, President
Attest: /s/ Xxxxx X. XxXxxxxx
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THE BANK OF NEW YORK
[SEAL] By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxx, V.P.
Attest: /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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APPENDIX A
I, Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, President and I,
, of INVESTORS CAPITAL FUNDS, a Delaware
business trust (the "Fund"), do hereby certify that:
The following individuals including officers and employees of the Administrator
have been duly authorized by the Board of Trustees of the Fund in conformity
with the Fund's Declaration of Trust and By-Laws to give Certificates or Oral
Instructions on behalf of the Fund, and the signatures set forth opposite their
respective names are their true and correct signatures:
Name Signature
Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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APPENDIX B
PORTFOLIO
INVESTORS CAPITAL TWENTY FUND
APPENDIX C
I, Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, an Assistant Vice President with THE BANK OF NEW YORK do
hereby designate the following publications:
The Bond Buyer
Depository Trust Company Notices
Financial Daily Card Service
XX Xxxxxx Municipal Bond Service
London Financial Times
New York Times
Standard & Poor's Called Bond Record
Wall Street Journal
EXHIBIT A
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned, Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, hereby certifies that he or she is the
duly elected and acting President of INVESTORS CAPITAL FUNDS, a Delaware
business trust (the "Fund"), and further certifies that the following resolution
was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Fund at a meeting duly held on
September 23, 1999, at which a quorum was at all times present and that such
resolution has not been modified or rescinded and is in full force and effect as
of the date hereof.
RESOLVED, that The Bank of New York, as Custodian pursuant to a Custody
Agreement between The Bank of New York and the Fund dated as of October 4,
1999, (the "Custody Agreement") is authorized and instructed on a continuous and
ongoing basis to deposit in the Book-Entry System, as defined in the Custody
Agreement, all securities eligible for deposit therein, regardless of the Series
to which the same are specifically allocated, and to utilize the Book-Entry
System to the extent possible in connection with its performance thereunder,
including, without limitation, in connection with settlements of purchases and
sales of securities, loans of securities, and deliveries and returns of
securities collateral.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of INVESTORS
CAPITAL FUNDS, as of the 4th day of October, 1999.
/s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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[SEAL]
EXHIBIT B
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned, Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, hereby certifies that he or she is the
duly elected and acting President of INVESTORS CAPITAL FUNDS, a Delaware
business trust (the "Fund"), and further certifies that the following resolution
was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Fund at a meeting duly held on
September 23, 1999, at which a quorum was at all times present and that such
resolution has not been modified or rescinded and is in full force and effect as
of the date hereof.
RESOLVED, that The Bank of New York, as Custodian pursuant to a Custody
Agreement between The Bank of New York and the Fund dated as of October
4, 1999, (the "Custody Agreement") is authorized and instructed on a continuous
and ongoing basis until such time as it receives a Certificate, as defined in
the Custody Agreement, to the contrary to deposit in the Depository, as defined
in the Custody Agreement, all securities eligible for deposit therein,
regardless of the Series to which the same are specifically allocated, and to
utilize the Depository to the extent possible in connection with its performance
thereunder, including, without limitation, in connection with settlements of
purchases and sales of securities, loans of securities, and deliveries and
returns of securities collateral.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of INVESTORS
CAPITAL FUNDS, as of the 4th day of October, 1999.
/s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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[SEAL]
EXHIBIT B-1
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned, Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, hereby certifies that he or she is the
duly elected and acting President of INVESTORS CAPITAL FUNDS, a Delaware
business trust (the "Fund"), and further certifies that the following resolution
was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Fund at a meeting duly held on
September 23, 1999, at which a quorum was at all times present and that such
resolution has not been modified or rescinded and is in full force and effect as
of the date hereof.
RESOLVED, that The Bank of New York, as Custodian pursuant to a Custody
Agreement between The Bank of New York and the Fund dated as of October 4, 1999,
(the "Custody Agreement") is authorized and instructed on a continuous and
ongoing basis until such time as it receives a Certificate, as defined in the
Custody Agreement, to the contrary to deposit in the Participants Trust Company
as Depository, as defined in the Custody Agreement, all securities eligible for
deposit therein, regardless of the Series to which the same are specifically
allocated, and to utilize the Participants Trust Company to the extent possible
in connection with its performance thereunder, including, without limitation, in
connection with settlements of purchases and sales of securities, loans of
securities, and deliveries and returns of securities collateral.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of INVESTORS
CAPITAL FUNDS, as of the 4th day of October, 1999.
/s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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[SEAL]
EXHIBIT C
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned, Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, hereby certifies that he or she is the
duly elected and acting President of INVESTORS CAPITAL FUNDS, a Delaware
business trust (the "Fund"), and further certifies that the following resolution
was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Fund at a meeting duly held on
September 23, 1999, at which a quorum was at all times present and that such
resolution has not been modified or rescinded and is in full force and effect as
of the date hereof.
RESOLVED, that The Bank of New York, as Custodian pursuant to a Custody
Agreement between The Bank of New York and the Fund dated as of October 4, 1999,
(the "Custody Agreement") is authorized and instructed on a continuous and
ongoing basis until such time as it receives a Certificate, as defined in the
Custody Agreement, to the contrary, to accept, utilize and act with respect to
Clearing Member confirmations for Options and transaction in Options, regardless
of the Series to which the same are specifically allocated, as such terms are
defined in the Custody Agreement, as provided in the Custody Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of INVESTORS
CAPITAL FUNDS, as of the 4th day of October, 1999.
/s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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[SEAL]
EXHIBIT D
The undersigned, Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, hereby certifies that he or she is the
duly elected and acting President of INVESTORS CAPITAL FUNDS, a Delaware
business trust (the "Fund"), further certifies that the following resolutions
were adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Fund at a meeting duly held on
September 23, 1999, at which a quorum was at all times present and that such
resolutions have not been modified or rescinded and are in full force and effect
as of the date hereof.
RESOLVED, that The Bank of New York, as Custodian pursuant to the Custody
Agreement between The Bank of New York and the Fund dated as of October 4, 1999
(the "Custody Agreement") is authorized and instructed on a continuous and
ongoing basis to act in accordance with, and to rely on Instructions (as defined
in the Custody Agreement).
RESOLVED, that the Fund shall establish access codes and grant use of such
access codes only to Officers of the Fund as defined in the Custody Agreement,
shall establish internal safekeeping procedures to safeguard and protect the
confidentiality and availability of user and access codes, passwords and
authentication keys, and shall use Instructions only in a manner that does not
contravene the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or the rules and
regulations thereunder.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of INVESTORS
CAPITAL FUNDS, as of the 4th day of October, 1999.
/s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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[SEAL]
