AMENDMENT TO THE CUSTODY AGREEMENT
CM ADVISERS FAMILY OF FUNDS
AMENDMENT TO THE
THIS AMENDMENT, dated as of the 21th day of September, 2010, to the Custody Agreement, dated as of November 20, 2006 (the “Agreement”), is entered by and between CM Advisers Family of Funds, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”) and US Bank, N.A., a national banking association (the “Custodian”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the parties have entered into a Custody Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Trust and the Custodian desire to amend the Agreement to revise Exhibit C (Fund Names); and
WHEREAS, the Trust has added two new series, the CM Advisers Small Cap Growth Fund and the CM Advisers Small Cap Value Fund;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
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Exhibit C of the Agreement is hereby superseded and replaced with Exhibit C attached hereto.
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Except to the extent amended hereby, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Addendum to be executed by a duly authorized officer as of the date and year first written above.
CM ADVISERS FAMILY OF FUNDS
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U.S. BANK, N.A.
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By: /s/ Xxxxxx Van Den Xxxx
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By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. XxXxx
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Name: Xxxxxx Van Den Xxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxx X. XxXxx
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Title: President
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Title: Vice President
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Amended Exhibit C
to the
Fund Names
Separate Series of CM Advisors Family of Funds
Name of Series
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CM Advisors Fund
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CM Advisors Fixed Income Fund
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CM Advisors Opportunity Fund
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CM Advisors Value Fund
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Amended Exhibit D to the Custody Agreement
Fee Schedule – CM Advisors Family of Funds
DOMESTIC CUSTODY SERVICES
FEE SCHEDULE at June, 2007
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Annual Fee Based Upon Market Value Per Fund*
.70 basis point on average daily market value
Portfolio Transaction Fees
$ 4.00 per book entry DTC transaction (self-affirmed)
$ 7.50 per book entry DTC transaction (USB-affirmed)
$ 4.00 per principal paydown
$ 5.50 per repurchase agreement transaction
$15.00 per option
$ 8.00 per future contract written, exercised or expired
$10.00 per book entry Federal Reserve transaction
$30.00 per physical security transaction
$ 6.50 per Fed Wire/Incoming and Outgoing
Minimum annual fee per fund - $4,800
· A transaction is a purchase/sale of a security, free receipt/free delivery, maturity, tender or exchange.
· No charge for the initial conversion free receipt.
· Overdrafts – charged to the account at prime interest rate plus 2.
Plus Out-Of-Pocket Expenses – Including but not limited to expenses incurred in the safekeeping, delivery and receipt of securities, shipping, transfer fees, extraordinary expenses based upon complexity, and all other out-of-pocket expenses.
Fees are billed monthly.
* Subject to annual CPI increase, Milwaukee MSA.
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Amended Exhibit D (continued) to the Custody Agreement - CM Advisors Family of Funds
GLOBAL SUB-CUSTODIAL SERVICES
ANNUAL FEE SCHEDULE at September, 2010
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Country
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Instrument
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Safekeeping
(BPS)
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Transaction
Fee
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Country
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Instrument
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Safekeeping
(BPS)
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Transaction
Fee
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Argentina
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All
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15.00
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$40
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Lithuania
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All
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20.00
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$50
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Australia
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All
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2.00
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$30
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Luxembourg
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All
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4.00
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$25
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Austria
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All
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3.50
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$35
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Malaysia
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All
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6.00
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$80
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Bahrain
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All
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50.00
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$140
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Mali
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All
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40.00
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$155
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Bangladesh
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All
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40.00
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$150
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Malta
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All
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22.00
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$75
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Belgium
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All
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2.50
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$45
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Mauritius
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All
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30.00
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$100
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Benin
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All
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40.00
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$155
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Mexico
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All
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3.00
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$20
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Bermuda
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All
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15.00
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$60
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Morocco
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All
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35.00
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$100
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Botswana
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All
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25.00
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$50
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Namibia
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All
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30.00
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$50
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Brazil
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All
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15.00
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$35
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Netherlands
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All
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3.00
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$25
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Bulgaria
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All
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40.00
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$80
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New Zealand
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All
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3.00
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$40
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Burkina Faso
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All
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40.00
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$155
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Niger
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All
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40.00
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$155
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Canada
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All
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1.25
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$12
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Nigeria
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All
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30.0
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$50
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Cayman Islands
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All
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1.00
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$10
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Norway
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All
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3.00
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$45
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Channel Islands
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All
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1.50
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$25
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Oman
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All
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50.00
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$140
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Chile
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All
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20.00
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$60
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Pakistan
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All
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30.00
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$100
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China“A” Shares
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All
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15.00
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$65
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Palestinian
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All
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45.00
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$140
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China“B” Shares
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All
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15.00
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$65
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Peru
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All
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45.00
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$105
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Columbia
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All
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40.00
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$100
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Philippines
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All
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8.00
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$75
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Costa Rica
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All
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15.00
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$60
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Poland
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All
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25.00
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$50
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Croatia
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All
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35.00
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$65
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Portugal
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All
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15.00
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$85
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Cyprus
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All
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15.00
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$45
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Qatar
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All
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45.00
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$140
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Czech Republic
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All
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20.00
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$50
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Romania
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All
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35.00
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$100
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Denmark
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All
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3.00
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$50
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Russia
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Equities/Bonds
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30.00
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$200
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Ecuador
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All
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35.00
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$65
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Russia
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MINFIN
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15.00
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$50
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Egypt
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All
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40.00
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$100
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Senegal
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All
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40.00
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$155
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Estonia
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All
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7.00
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$25
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Serbia
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All
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65.00
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$175
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Euromarkets(3)
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All
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1.50
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$10
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Singapore
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All
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3.00
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$40
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Finland
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All
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5.00
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$45
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Slovak Republic
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All
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25.00
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$110
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France
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All
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2.50
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$45
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Slovenia
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All
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25.00
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$110
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Germany
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All
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1.00
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$30
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South Africa
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All
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3.00
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$15
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Ghana
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All
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25.00
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$50
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South Korea
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All
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10.00
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$20
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Greece
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All
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20.00
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$105
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Spain
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All
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3.00
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$50
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Guinea Bissau
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All
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50.00
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$155
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Sri Lanka
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All
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15.00
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$60
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Hong Kong
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All
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6.00
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$60
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Swaziland
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All
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30.00
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$50
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Hungary
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All
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35.00
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$135
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Sweden
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All
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2.00
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$45
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Iceland
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All
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15.00
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$60
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Switzerland
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All
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2.00
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$50
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India
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All
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10.00
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$105
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Taiwan
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All
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20.00
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$100
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Indonesia
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All
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12.00
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$100
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Thailand
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All
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6.00
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$45
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Ireland
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Equities
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3.00
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$30
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Togo
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All
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40.00
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$155
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Ireland
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Gov’t Bonds
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1.50
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$10
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Trinidad & Tobago
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All
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30.00
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$65
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Israel
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All
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15.00
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$45
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Tunisia
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All
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40.00
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$45
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Italy
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All
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3.00
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$50
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Turkey
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All
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15.00
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$15
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Ivory Coast
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All
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40.00
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$155
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UAE
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All
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45.00
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$130
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Jamaica
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All
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35.00
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$50
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United Kingdom
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All
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1.50
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$10
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Japan
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All
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1.50
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$15
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Ukraine
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All
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30.00
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$45
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Jordan
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All
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40.00
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$125
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Uruguay
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All
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50.00
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$65
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Kazakhstan
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All
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60.00
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$150
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Venezuela
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All
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40.00
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$125
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Kenya
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All
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30.00
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$50
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Vietnam
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All
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40.00
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$130
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Latvia
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Equities
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15.00
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$75
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Zambia
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All
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30.00
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$50
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Latvia
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Bonds
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25.00
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$90
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Zimbabwe
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All
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30.00
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$50
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Lebanon
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All
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25.00
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$90
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Base Fee – A monthly base fee of $1, 200 per account (fund) will apply. Fees will be billed monthly.
Notes:
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(1)
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Fee is expressed in basis points per annum where one basis point equals one hundredth of one percent (.01%) and is calculated based upon month-end market value, unless stated otherwise.
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(2)
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A transaction is defined as a receipt or delivery versus payment, a free receive or deliver, maturities, or security transaction related to corporate events.
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(3)
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Euroclear – Eurobonds only. Eurobonds are held in Euroclear at a standard rate, but other types of securities (including but not limited to equities, domestic market debt and mutual funds) will be subject to a surcharge. In addition, certain transactions that are delivered within Euroclear or from a Euroclear account to a third party depository or settlement system, will be subject to a surcharge (surcharge schedule available upon request)
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Note, for all other markets specified above, surcharges may apply if a security is held outside of the local market.
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Straight Through Processing – fees waived
For non-US resident clients investing in the U.S. market:
Fees for US custody are provided on the basis that if assets are held in an omnibus account for multiple underlying clients, the Client will take the necessary action to attain Qualified Intermediary (QI) status for US IRS withholding tax purposes. Should the Client fail to take the necessary action, the fee quoted would be subject to review, and all costs incurred by The Bank of New York in fulfilling its obligations under the US regulations would be passed to the Client. Please refer to the separate Non-Resident Alien (NRA) fee schedule.
Note: for the clients who are the sole beneficial owner of the assets held in their account with The Bank of New York and the client has provided a “W8Ben” form per account stating their ownership of the assets, the above will not apply.
Cash Transactions
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Currency Trade - $10.00 per transaction
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3rd Party Foreign Exchange – a Foreign Exchange transaction undertaken through a third party will be charged $50.
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Standard Non-U.S. Proxy Services Fees
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Notification
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$5
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Vote
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$10
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Relationship Set Up Fee
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$100
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Tax Reclamation Services – may be subject to additional charges depending upon the service level agreed. Tax reclaims that have been outstanding for more than 6 (six) months with the client will be charged $50 per claim.
Communication Fees
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INFORM – Access to The Bank of New York proprietary application, INFORM, for standard custody instructions and reporting will be provided at a cost of USD 200 per month including installation and training.
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SWIFT Reporting and Message Fees – the following fees will apply in respect of client requested SWIFT reports and messages:
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Cash Reporting –
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MT900 – Cash Debit Advice
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$1.80 each
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MT910 – Cash Credit Advice
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$1.80 each
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MT940 – Detail Cash Statement
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$1.00 per message
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MT950 – Cash Statement
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$1.00 per message
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Securities Position Reporting
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MT535 – Statement of Holdings
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$2.00 per message
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One MT535 will be issued per account per month free of charge.
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MT536 – Statement of Transactions
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$2.00 per message
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MT537 – Statement of Pendings
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$2.00 per message
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Confirmations
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MT544 – Receive Free Confirm
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$1.00 per message
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MT545 – Receive Against Payment Confirm
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$1.00 per message
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MT546 – Deliver Free Confirm
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$1.00 per message
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MT547 – Deliver Against Payment Confirm
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$1.00 per message
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Facsimile Reporting Fees
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Corporate Actions Notifications
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$2.00 per notification
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Cash and Securities Reports
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$1.00 per page
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Out of Pocket Expenses
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Charges incurred by The Bank of New York for local taxes, stamp duties or other local duties and assessments, stock exchange fees, postage and insurance for shipping, facsimile reporting, extraordinary telecommunications fees or other expenses which are unique to a country in which the client or its clients is investing will be passed along as incurred.
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A surcharge may be added to certain out-of-pocket expenses listed herein to cover handling, servicing and other administrative costs associated with the activities giving rise to such expenses. Also, certain expenses are charged at a predetermined flat rate.
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