EXHIBIT (d)(5)(iii)
AMENDMENT, dated July 1, 2001 to the May 1, 1996 Global Custody Agreement
("Agreement"), between those registered investment companies listed on Schedule
A to the Agreement (each a "Customer"), having a place of business at Xxx
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000, and The Chase Manhattan Bank ("Bank"),
having a place of business at 000 Xxxx Xxx, Xxx Xxxx, X.X. 00000-0000.
It is hereby agreed as follows:
Section 1 Except as modified hereby, the Agreement is confirmed in all
respects Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement.
Section 2 The Agreement is amended by deleting the Investment Company
Rider dated November 20, 1997 thereto and inserting, in lieu thereof, the
following Rider:
I Add the following after the first sentence of Section 3 of the
Agreement:
At the request of Customer, Bank may, but need not, add to Schedule A an
Eligible Foreign Custodian where Bunk has not acted as Foreign Custody
Manager with respect to the selection thereof Bank shall notify Customer
in the event that it elects to add any such entity
II Add the following language to the end of Section 3 of the Agreement:
(i) The term Subcustodian as used herein shall mean the following:
(a) a "U S Bank," which shall mean a U S bank as defined in rule
I7f-5(a)(7); and
(b) an "Eligible Foreign Custodian," which, as defined in rule 17f-5(a)(l)
and (5), shall mean (i) a banking institution or trust company,
incorporated or organized under the laws of a country other than the
United States, that is regulated as such by that country's government or
an agency thereof, and (ii) a majority-owned direct or indirect subsidiary
of a U.S. Bank or bank holding company which subsidiary is incorporated or
organized under the Saws of a country other than the United States In
addition, an Eligible Foreign Custodian shall also mean any other entity
that shall have been so qualified by exemptive order, rule or other
appropriate action of the SEC
(ii) The term "securities depository" as used herein shall mean the
following when referring to a securities depository located:
(a) outside the US., an "Eligible Securities Depository" which, in turn,
shall have the same meaning as in rule 17f-7(b)(l)(i)-(vi) as the same may
be amended from time to time, or that has otherwise been made exempt by an
SEC exemptive order, rule or other appropriate SEC action, except that
prior to the compliance date with rule 17f-7 for a particular securities
depository the term "securities depository" shall be as defined in
(a)(l)(ii)-(iii) of the 1997 amendments to rule 17f-5
(b) in the U S , a "securities depository" as defined in SEC rule 17f-4(a)
(iii) For purposes of clarity, it is understood and agreed that the term
Subcustodian shall not include any securities depository. For purposes of the
provisions of the Agreement imposing liability on Bank, the term Subcustodian
shall not include any Eligible Foreign Custodian as to which Bank has not acted
as Foreign Custody Manager.
III Add new Section 16 to the Agreement as follows:
16 Compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission rule 17f-5 ("rule
17f-5").
(a) Customer's board of directors (or equivalent body) (hereinafter
"Board") hereby delegates to Bank, and Bank hereby accepts the delegation to it
of, the obligation to perform as Customer's "Foreign Custody Manager" (as that
term is defined in rule 17f-5(a)(3)), including for the purposes of: (i)
selecting Eligible Foreign Custodians (as that term is defined in rule
17f-5(a)(l), as the same may be amended from time to time, or that have
otherwise been exempted by SEC exemptive order, rule or other appropriate SEC
action) to hold Customer's Foreign Assets, and (ii) evaluating the contractual
arrangements with such Eligible Foreign Custodians (as set forth in rule
17f-5(c)(2)), and (iii) monitoring such foreign custody arrangements (as set
forth in rule 17f-5(c)(3)).
(b) In connection with the foregoing, Bank shall:
(i) provide written reports notifying Customer's Board of the placement of
Foreign Assets with particular Eligible Foreign Custodians and of any
material change in the arrangements with such Eligible Foreign Custodians,
with such reports to be provided to Customer's Board at such times as the
Board deems reasonable and appropriate based on the circumstances of
Customer's foreign custody arrangements but until further notice from
Customer requesting a different schedule, such reports shall be provided
not less than quarterly in summary form, with a more detailed report
annually;
(ii) exercise such reasonable care, prudence and diligence in performing
as Customer's Foreign Custody Manager as a person having responsibility
for the safekeeping of Foreign Assets would exercise;
(iii) in selecting an Eligible Foreign Custodian, first have determined
that Foreign Assets placed and maintained in the safekeeping of such
Eligible Foreign Custodian shall be subject to reasonable care, based on
the standards applicable to custodians in the relevant market, after
having considered all factors relevant to the safekeeping of such Assets,
including, without limitation, those factors set forth in rule
17f-5(c)(l)(i)-(iv);
(iv) determine that the written contract with the Eligible Foreign
Custodian requires that the Eligible Foreign Custodian will provide
reasonable care for Foreign Assets based on the standards applicable to
custodians in the relevant market as provided in rule 17f-5(c)(2); and
(v) have established a system to monitor the continued appropriateness of
maintaining Foreign Assets with particular Eligible Foreign Custodians and
performance of the governing contractual arrangements; it being
understood, however, that in the event that Bank shall have determined
that the existing Eligible Foreign Custodian in a given country would no
longer afford Foreign Assets reasonable care and that no other Eligible
Foreign Custodian in that country would afford reasonable care, Bank shall
promptly so advise Customer and shall then act in accordance with the
Instructions of Customer with respect to the disposition of the affected
Foreign Assets
Subject to (b)(i)-(v) above, Bank is hereby authorized to place and maintain
Foreign Assets on behalf of Customer with Eligible Foreign Custodians pursuant
to a written contract deemed appropriate by Bank
(c) Except as expressly provided herein and in Section 17 hereof, Customer
shall be solely responsible to assure that the maintenance of Foreign Assets
hereunder complies with the rules, regulations, interpretations and exemptive
orders promulgated by or under the authority of the SEC.
(d) Bank represents to Customer that it is a X.X.Xxxx as defined in rule
17f-5(a)(7). Customer represents to Bank that: (1) the Assets being placed and
maintained in Bank's custody are subject to the Investment Company Act of 1940,
as amended (the "1940 Act") as the same may be amended from time to time; (2)
its Board (or other governing body) has determined that it is reasonable to rely
on Bank to perform as Customer's Foreign Custody Manager; and (3) its Board (or
other governing body) or its investment adviser shall have determined that
Customer may maintain Foreign Assets in each country in which Customer's Foreign
Assets shall be held hereunder and determined to accept the risks arising
therefrom (including, but not limited to, a country's financial infrastructure,
prevailing custody and settlement practices, laws applicable to the safekeeping
and recovery of Foreign Assets held in custody, and the likelihood of
nationalization, currency controls and the like) (collectively ("Country
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Risk")) Nothing contained herein shall require Bank to make any selection on
behalf of Customer that would entail consideration of Country Risk and, except
as may be provided in (e) below, to engage in any monitoring of Country Risk
(e) Bank shall provide to Customer such information relating to Country
Risk as is specified in Appendix 1-A hereto Customer hereby acknowledges that:
(i) such information is solely designed to inform Customer of market conditions
and procedures and is not intended as a recommendation to invest or not invest
in particular markets; and (ii) Bank has gathered the information from sources
it considers reliable, but that Bank shall have no responsibility for
inaccuracies or incomplete information
IV Add the following language to the end of the First sentence of Section
4(d) of the Agreement: "or, in the case of cash deposits, except for liens or
rights in favor of creditors of the Subcustodian arising under bankruptcy,
insolvency or similar laws."
V Add a new Section 17 to the Agreement as follows:
17 Compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission rule 17f-7 ("rule
17f-7")
(a) Bank shall, for consideration by Customer, provide an analysis in
accordance with rule 17f-7(a)(l)(i)(A) of the custody risks associated with
maintaining Customer's Foreign Assets with each Eligible Securities Depository
used by Bank as of the date hereof (or, in the case of an Eligible Securities
Depository not used by Bank as of the date hereof, prior to the initial
placement of Customer's Foreign Assets at such Depository) and at which any
Foreign Assets of Customer are held or are expected to be held. The foregoing
analysis will be provided to Customer at Bank's Website. In connection with the
foregoing, Customer shall notify Bank of any Eligible Securities Depositories at
which it does not choose to have its Foreign Assets held. Bank shall monitor the
custody risks associated with maintaining Customer's Foreign Assets at each such
Eligible Securities Depository on a continuing basis and shall promptly notify
Customer or its adviser of any material changes in such risks
(b) Bank shall exercise reasonable care, prudence and diligence in
performing the requirements set forth in Section 17(a) above.
(c) Based on the information available to it in the exercise of diligence,
Bank shall determine the eligibility under rule 17f-7 of each depository before
including it on Appendix 1-B hereto and shall promptly advise Customer if any
Eligible Securities Depository ceases to be eligible (Eligible Securities
Depositories used by Bank as of the date hereof are set forth in Appendix I-B
hereto, and as the same may be amended on notice to Customer from time to time)
(d) Bank need not commence performing any of the duties set forth in this
Section 17 prior to March 31, 2001, but Bank shall advise Customer if it is
prepared to commence such duties prior to such date as to particular
depositories
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the
date first above written
Customer THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx By:
------------------------ ------------------------
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
Date: July 1, 2001 Date: July 1, 2001
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(d) Bank need not commence performing any of the duties set forth in this
Section 17 prior to March 31, 2001, but Bank shall advise Customer if it is
prepared to commence such duties prior to such date as to particular
depositories.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the
date first above
Customer THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
By: ______________ By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx M, Xxxxxxx
------------------------
Name: Name: Xxxxxxxx M, Xxxxxxx
Title: Title: Vice President
Date: July 1, 2001 Date: July 1, 2001
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Appendix 1-A
Information Regarding Country Risk
1. To aid Customer in its determinations regarding Country Risk, Bank
shall furnish annually and upon the initial placing of Foreign Assets into a
country the following information (check items applicable):
A Opinions of local counsel concerning:
|x| i Whether applicable foreign law would restrict the access afforded
Customer's independent public accountants to books and records kept
by an Eligible Foreign Custodian located in that country
|x| ii Whether applicable foreign law would restrict the Customer's ability
to recover its assets in the event of the bankruptcy of an Eligible
Foreign Custodian located in that country.
|x| iii Whether applicable foreign law would restrict the Customer's ability
to recover assets that axe lost while under the control of an
Eligible Foreign Custodian located in the country.
B. Written information concerning:
|x| i. The likelihood of expropriation, nationalization, freezes, or
confiscation of Customer's assets
|x| ii. Whether difficulties in converting Customer's cash and cash
equivalents to U.S. dollars axe reasonably foreseeable.
C. A market report with respect to the following topics:
(i) securities regulatory environment, (ii) foreign ownership
restrictions, (iii) foreign exchange, (iv) securities settlement and
registration, (v) taxation, (vi) market settlement risk, (vii) Eligible
Securities Depositories (including Depositor evaluation), if any
2 Bank shall furnish the following additional information:
Market flashes, including with respect to changes in the information
in market reports
Appendix 1-B
ELIGIBLE SECURITIES DEPOSITORIES
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COUNTRY DEPOSITORY INSTRUMENTS
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Argentina CVSA Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Caja de Valores S.A.,)
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Argentina CRYL Government Debt
(Central de Registration y Liquidacion de Instruments de
Endeudamiento Publico)
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Australia Austraclear Limited Corporate Debt, Money Market, Semi-Government Debt
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Australia CHESS Equity
(Clearing House Electronic Sub-register System)
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Australia RITS Government Debt
(Reserve Bank of Australia/Reserve Bank Information and
Transfer System)
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Austria OeKB Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG)
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Belgium CIK Equity, Corporate Debt
(Caisse interprofessionnelle de Depots et de Virements de
Titres S.A.)
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Xxxxxxx XXX Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(National Bank of Belgium)
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Brazil CBLC Equity
(Companhia Brasileira de Liquidacao e Custodia)
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Brazil CETIP
(Central de Custodia e Liquidacuo Financiera de Titulos Corporate Debt
Privados)
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Brazil SELIC Government Debt
(Sistema Especial de Liquidacao e Custodia)
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Bulgaria BNB Government Debt
(Bulgaria National Bank)
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Bulgaria CDAD Equity, Corporate Debt
(Central Depository A.D)
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Canada CDS Equity, Corporate, Government Debt
(The Canadian Depository for Securities Limited)
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Chile DCV Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Deposito Central de Valores S.A)
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China, SSCCRC Equity
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This document is for information only and is designed to keep you abreast of
market conditions and procedures. This document is intended neither to
influence your investment decisions nor to amend or supplement any agreement
governing your relations with XX Xxxxxx Xxxxx. XX Xxxxxx Xxxxx has gathered the
information from a source it considers reliable, however, it cannot be
responsible for inaccuracies, incomplete information or updating of the
information furnished hereby.
XX Xxxxxx Investor Services 2 June 4, 2001
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Shanghai (Shanghai Securities Central Clearing and Registration
Corporation)
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China, Shenzhen SSCC Equity
(Shenzhen Securities Clearing Company, Limited)
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Colombia DCV Government Debt
(Deposito Central dc Valores)
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Colombia DECEVAL Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Deposito Centralizado de Valores de Colombia S.A.)
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Croatia SDA Equity, Government Debt
(Central Depository Agency Inc. - Stredisnja depozitama
agencija d.d.)
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Croatia MOF Short-term debt issued by the Ministry of Finance.
(Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Croatia)
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Croatia CNB Short-term debt issued by the National Bank of
Croatia.
(Croatian National Bank)
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Czech Republic SCP Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Stredisko cennych papiru - Ceska republica)
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Czech Republic CNB Government Debt
(Czech National Bank)
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Denmark VP Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Vaerdipapircentralen A/S)
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Egypt MCSD Equity, Corporate Debt
(Misr for Clearing, Settlement and Depository, S.A.E.)
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Estonia ECDS Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Estonian Central Depository for Securities Limited - Eesti
Vaatpaberite Keskdepositoorium)
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Finland APK Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Finnish Central Securities Depository Limited)
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France Euroclear France Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
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Germany Clearstream Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Clearstream Banking AG)
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Greece CSD Equity, Corporate Debt
(Central Securities Depository S.A.)
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Greece BoG Government Debt
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This document is for information only and is designed to keep you abreast of
market conditions and procedures. This document is intended neither to influence
your investment decisions nor to amend or supplement any agreement governing
your relations with XX Xxxxxx Xxxxx. XX Xxxxxx Xxxxx has gathered the
information from a source it considers reliable, however, it cannot be
responsible for inaccuracies, incomplete information or updating of the
information furnished hereby.
XX Xxxxxx Investor Services 3 June 4, 2001
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(Bank of Greece)
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Hong Kong HKSCC Equity
(Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited)
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Hong Kong CMU Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Central Moneymarkets Unit)
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Hungary KELER Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Central Clearing House and Depository (Budapest) Ltd -
Kozponti Elszamolohaz es Ertektar (Budapest)Rt)
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India NSDL Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(National Securities Depository Limited)
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India CDSL Equity
(Central Depository Services (India) Limited)
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India RBI Government Debt
(Reserve Bank of India)
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Indonesia KSEI Equity, Corporate Debt
(PT Kustodian Sentral Efek Indonesia)
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Ireland CREST Equity, Corporate Debt
(CRESTCo Limited)
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Israel TECH Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Clearing House)
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Italy Monte Titoli S.p.A. Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
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Ivory Coast DC/BR Equity
(Le Depositaire Central / Banque de Reglement)
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Jamaica JCSD Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Jamaica Central Securities Depository)
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Japan JASDEC Equity, Convertible Debt
(Japan Securities Depository Center)
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Japan BoJ Registered Government Debt
(Bank of Japan)
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Kazahkstan CSD Equity
(Central Securities Depository CJSC)
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Kenya CBCD Government Debt
(Central Bank Central Depository)
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This document is for information only and is designed to keep you abreast of
market conditions and procedures. This document is intended neither to influence
your investment decisions nor to amend or supplement any agreement governing
your relations with XX Xxxxxx Xxxxx. XX Xxxxxx Xxxxx has gathered the
information from a source it considers reliable, however, it cannot be
responsible for inaccuracies, incomplete information or updating of the
information furnished hereby.
XX Xxxxxx Investor Services 4 June 4, 2001
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Latvia LCD Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Latvian Central Depository)
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Lebanon Midclear X.X.X. Equity
(Custodian and Clearing Center of Financial Instruments for
Lebanon and the Middle East X.X.X.)
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Lithuania CSDL Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Central Securities Depository of Lithuania)
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Luxembourg CBL Equity
(Clearstream Banking Luxembourg S.A.)
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Malaysia MCD Equity, Corporate Debt
(Malaysian Central Depository Sdn., Bhd.)
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Malaysia BNM Government Debt
(Bank Negara Malaysia)
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Mauritius CDS Equity, Corporate Debt
(Central Depository and Settlement Company Limited)
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Mexico INDEVAL Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(S.D. INDEVAL S.A. de C.V.)
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Morocco Maroclear Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
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Netherlands NECIGEF Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Nederlands Centraal Insituut voor Giraal Effectenverkeer
B.V.)
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New Zealand NZCSD Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(New Zealand Central Securities Depository)
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Nigeria CSCS Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Central Securities Clearing System Limited)
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Norway VPS Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Verdipapirsentralen)
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Oman MDSRC Equity, Corporate Debt
(The Muscat Depository and Securities Registration Company,
S.A.O.C.)
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Pakistan CDC Equity, Corporate Debt
(Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited)
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Pakistan SBP Government Debt
(State Bank of Pakistan)
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This document is for information only and is designed to keep you abreast of
market conditions and procedures. This document is intended neither to influence
your investment decisions nor to amend or supplement any agreement governing
your relations with XX Xxxxxx Xxxxx. XX Xxxxxx Xxxxx has gathered the
information from a source it considers reliable, however, it cannot be
responsible for inaccuracies, incomplete information or updating of the
information furnished hereby.
XX Xxxxxx Investor Services 5 June 4, 2001
Network Management
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Peru CAVALI Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(CAVALIICLV S.A.)
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Philippines PCD Equity
(Philippine Central Depository, Inc.)
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Philippines ROSS Government Debt
(Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas / Register of Scripless
Securities)
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Poland NDS Equity, Long-Term Government Debt
(National Depository for Securities S.A.)
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Poland CRT Short-Term Government Debt
(Central Registry of Treasury-Bills)
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Portugal INTERBOLSA Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Sociedade Gestora de Sistemas de Liquidacao e de Sistemas
Centralizados de Valores Mobiliarios, S.A.)
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Romania SNCDD Equity
(National Company for Clearing, Settlement and Depository for
Securities)
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Romania BSE Equity
(Bucharest Stock Exchange)
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Russia VTB Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt (Ministry
of Finance Bonds)
(Vneshtorgbank)
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Russia NDC Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(National Depository Centre)
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Singapore CDP Equity, Corporate Debt
(The Central Depository (Pte) Limited)
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Singapore MAS Government Debt
(Monetary Authority of Singapore)
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Slovak Republic SCP Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Stredisko cennych papierov SR Bratislava, a.s.)
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Slovak Republic NBS Government Debt
(National Bank of Slovakia)
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Slovenia KDD Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Centralna klirinsko depotna xxxxxx x.x.)
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South Africa CDL Corporate Debt, Government Debt
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This document is for information only and is designed to keep you abreast of
market conditions and procedures. This document is intended neither to influence
your investment decisions nor to amend or supplement any agreement governing
your relations with XX Xxxxxx Xxxxx. XX Xxxxxx Xxxxx has gathered the
information from a source it considers reliable, however, it cannot be
responsible for inaccuracies, incomplete information or updating of the
information furnished hereby.
XX Xxxxxx Investor Services 6 June 4, 2001
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(Central Depository (Pty) Limited)
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South Africa STRATE Equity
(Share Transactions Totally Electronic)
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South Korea KSD Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Korea Securities Depository)
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Spain SCLV Equity, Corporate Debt
(Servicio de Compensacion y Liquidacion de Valores. S.A.)
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Spain CBEO Government Debt
(Banco de Espana / Central Book Entry Office)
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Sri Lanka CDS Equity, Corporate Debt
(Central Depository System (Private) Limited)
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Sweden VPC Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Vardepapperscentralen AB)
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Switzerland SIS Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(SIS SegalnterSettle AG)
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Taiwan TSCD Equity, Government Debt
(Taiwan Securities Central Depository Co. Ltd.)
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Thailand TSD Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Thailand Securities Depository Company Limited)
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Transnational DCC Euro-CDs
(The Depository and Clearing Centre)
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Transnational Clearstream Euro-Debt ,
(Clearstream Banking. S.A.)
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Transnational Euroclear Euro-Debt
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Tunisia STICODEVAM Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Societe Tunisienne Interprofessionnelle pour la Compensation
et le Depot des Valeurs Mobilieres)
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Turkey TAKASBANK Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(IMKB Takas ve Saklama Bankasi A.S.)
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United Arab DFM Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
Emirates
(Dubai Financial Market Clearing House)
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United CREST Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
Kingdom
(CRESTCo Limited)
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This document is for information only and is designed to keep you abreast of
market conditions and procedures. This document is intended neither to influence
your investment decisions nor to amend or supplement any agreement governing
your relations with XX Xxxxxx Xxxxx. XX Xxxxxx Xxxxx has gathered the
information from a source it considers reliable, however, it cannot be
responsible For inaccuracies, incomplete information or updating of the
information furnished hereby.
XX Xxxxxx Investor Services 7 June 4, 2001
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United Kingdom CMO Sterling & Euro CDs, Commercial Paper
(Central Moneymarkets Office)
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United States DTC Equity, Corporate Debt
(Depository Trust Company)
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United States PTC Mortgage Back Debt
(Participants Trust Company)
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United States FED Government Debt
(The Federal Reserve Book-Entry System)
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Venezuela BCV Government Debt
(Banco Central de Venezuela)
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Venezuela CVV Equity, Corporate Debt, Money Market
(Caja Venezolana de Valores, S.A.)
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Vietnam SCC Equity, Corporate Debt, Government Debt
(Securities Custody Centre)
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Zambia CSD Equity, Government Debt
(XxXX Central Shares Depository Limited)
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Zambia BoZ Government Debt
(Bank of Zambia)
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This document is for information only and is designed to keep you abreast of
market conditions and procedures. This document is intended neither to influence
your investment decisions nor to amend or supplement any agreement governing
your relations with XX Xxxxxx Chase. XX Xxxxxx Xxxxx has gathered the
information from a source it considers reliable, however, it cannot be
responsible for inaccuracies, incomplete information or updating of the
information furnished hereby.
XX Xxxxxx Investor Services 8 June 4, 2001
Network Management
SCHEDULE A
Delaware Group Adviser Funds
Delaware New Pacific Fund
Delaware Overseas Equity Fund
Delaware U.S.Growth Fund
Delaware Group Equity Funds I
Delaware Balanced Fund
Delaware Devon Fund
Delaware Group Equity Funds II
Delaware Decatur Equity Income Fund
Delaware Growth and Income Fund
Delaware Diversified Value Fund
Delaware Social Awareness Fund
Delaware Group Equity Funds III
Delaware American Services Fund
Delaware Focused Growth Fund
Delaware Research Fund
Delaware Small Cap Growth Fund
Delaware Technology & Innovation Fund
Delaware Trend Fund
Delaware Group Equity Funds IV
Delaware Growth Opportunities Fund
Delaware Diversified Growth Fund
Delaware Group Equity Funds V
Delaware Small Cap Value Fund
Delaware Retirement Income Fund
Delaware Small Cap Contrarian Fund
Delaware Group Foundation Funds
Delaware Income Portfolio
Delaware Balanced Portfolio
Delaware Growth Portfolio
Delaware S&P 500 Index Fund
Delaware Group Global and International Funds
Delaware Emerging Markets Fund
Delaware Global Bond Fund
Delaware Global Equity Fund
Delaware International Equity Fund
Delaware International Small Cap Fund
Delaware Group Government Fund
Delaware American Government Bond Fund
Delaware Group Income Funds
Delaware Corporate Bond Fund
Delaware Delchester Fund
Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund
Delaware High-Yield Opportunities Fund
Delaware Strategic Income Fund
Delaware Group Limited-Term Government Funds
Delaware Limited-Term Government Fund
Delaware Pooled Trust
The All-Cap Growth Equity Portfolio
The Diversified Core Fixed Income Portfolio
The Emerging Markets Portfolio
The Global Equity Portfolio
The Global Fixed Income Portfolio
The High-Yield Bond Portfolio
The International Equity Portfolio
The International Fixed Income Portfolio
The International Large-Cap Equity Portfolio
The International Small-Cap Portfolio
The Labor Select International Equity Portfolio
The Large-Cap Growth Equity Portfolio
The Real Estate Investment Trust Portfolio
The Real Estate Investment Trust Portfolio II
The Small-Cap Growth Equity Portfolio
The Small-Cap Value Equity Portfolio
Delaware Group Premium Fund
Balanced Series
Convertible Securities Series
Devon Series
Emerging Markets Series
Global Bond Series
Growth and Income Series
Growth Opportunities Series
High Yield Series
International Equity Series
REIT Series
Select Growth Series
Small Cap Value Series
Social Awareness Series
Strategic Income Series
Technology and Innovation Series
Trend Series
U.S. Growth Series
