Common use of Certain Operational Matters Clause in Contracts

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate Fund expenses and make disbursements for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensation. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior to the beginning of each fiscal year of each Fund and monitor actual and accrued expenses. (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds’ dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds’ transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the Client. (e) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (f) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each Fund, and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s accounting records. (g) Monitor and advise the Client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (i) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (j) Monitor wash sales annually. (k) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s auditors in connection with such auditor’s preparation of the Client’s tax returns. (l) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s regular annual audit.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Services Agreement (Strategy Shares), Services Agreement (Strategy Shares)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate contractual Fund expenses and make disbursements disbursen1ents for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensationcompensation and annual reporting of such on IRS Forms 1099-MISC and 1096, as applicable. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior to the beginning of each fiscal year of each Fund and monitor actual and accrued expenses. (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds' dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds' transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the ClientShareholders. (e) At the request of, and subject to the review and approval by the Client and Fund Counsel, prepare drafts of fund-related plans, policies and procedures or amendment thereto for existing Funds. (f) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (fg) Assist the Client in obtaining and maintaining fidelity bonds and directors and officers/errors and omissions insurance policies for the Client in accordance with applicable Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") rules and file such fidelity bonds and any applicable, related notices with the SEC. (h) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each FundFund to monitor compliance with the 1940 Act and other relevant regulations, and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably Schedule 2 to Services Agreement (i) requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s Fund 's accounting records. (gj) Monitor and advise the Client client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (ik) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (jl) Monitor wash sales annually. (km) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s 's auditors in connection with such auditor’s 's preparation of the Client’s 's tax returns. (ln) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s 's regular annual audit. (o) Upon the Client's request, the Service Provider will assist the Client with the following: (a) semi-annual reviews of financial reports, (b) revisions to policies, procedures and code of ethics, (c) preparation of responses for regulatory examinations and inquiries, and (d) layout of print of prospectuses and semi-annual and annual reports to Shareholders. (p) Provide support for the Annual Prospectus Update, including, but not limited to, providing the required financial information for the filings. (q) Provide support for new fund development and filings, including pro forma expense projects as well as any financial information for the initial registration statement filing. (r) Perform comparative analysis of Client Fund audit expenses incurred to audit expenses incurred by similar 3rd party fund products as reasonably requested by the Client including the Board.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Services Agreement (Allianz Variable Insurance Products Fund of Funds Trust), Services Agreement (Allianz Variable Insurance Products Trust)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate contractual Fund expenses and make disbursements disbursen1ents for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensationcompensation and annual reporting of such on IRS Forms 1099-MISC and 1096, as applicable. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior to the beginning of each fiscal year of each Fund and monitor actual and accrued expenses. (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds' dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds' transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the ClientShareholders. (e) At the request of, and subject to the review and approval by the Client and Fund Counsel, prepare drafts of fund-related plans, policies and procedures or amendment thereto for existing Funds. (f) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (fg) Assist the Client in obtaining and maintaining fidelity bonds and directors and officers/errors and omissions insurance policies for the Client in accordance with applicable Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") rules and file such fidelity bonds and any applicable, related notices with the SEC. (h) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each FundFund to monitor compliance with the 1940 Act and other relevant regulations, and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s Fund 's accounting records. (gi) Monitor and advise the Client client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (ij) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (jk) Monitor wash sales annually. (kl) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s 's auditors in connection with such auditor’s 's preparation of the Client’s 's tax returns. (lm) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s 's regular annual audit. (n) Upon the Client's request, the Service Provider will assist the Client with the following: (a) semi-annual reviews of financial reports, (b) revisions to policies, procedures and code of ethics, (c) preparation of responses for regulatory examinations and inquiries, and (d) layout of print of prospectuses and semi-annual and annual reports to Shareholders. (o) Provide support for the Annual Prospectus Update, including, but not limited to, providing the required financial information for the filings. (p) Provide support for new fund development and filings, including pro forma expense projects as well as any financial information for the initial registration statement filing. (q) Perform comparative analysis of Client Fund audit expenses incurred to audit expenses incurred by similar 3rd party fund products as reasonably requested by the Client including the Board.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Services Agreement (Allianz Variable Insurance Products Fund of Funds Trust), Services Agreement (Allianz Variable Insurance Products Trust)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate contractual Fund expenses and make disbursements for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensation. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior to the beginning of each fiscal year of each Fund and monitor actual and accrued expenses. (c) ComputeAt the request of, as appropriateand subject to the review and approval by the Client and Fund Counsel, each prepare drafts of fund-related plans, policies and procedures or amendment thereto for existing Funds’ dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds’ Client’s transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the Client. (e) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (f) Assist the Client in obtaining and maintaining fidelity bonds and directors and officers/errors and omissions insurance policies for the Client in accordance with applicable Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) rules and file such fidelity bonds and any applicable, related notices with the SEC. (g) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each Fund, and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s accounting records. (g) Monitor and advise the Client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (i) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (ji) Monitor wash sales annually. (kj) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s auditors in connection with such auditor’s preparation of the Client’s tax returns. (lk) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s regular annual audit.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Services Agreement (Allianz Variable Insurance Products Fund of Funds Trust), Services Agreement (Allianz Variable Insurance Products Trust)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate contractual Fund expenses and make disbursements for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensation. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of At the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior request of, and subject to the beginning review and approval by the Client and Fund Counsel, prepare drafts of each fiscal year of each Fund fund-related plans, policies and monitor actual and accrued expensesprocedures or amendment thereto for existing Funds. (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds’ dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds’ Client’s transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the Client. (ed) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (e) Assist the Client in obtaining and maintaining fidelity bonds and directors and officers/errors and omissions insurance policies for the Client in accordance with applicable Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) rules and file such fidelity bonds and any applicable, related notices with the SEC. (f) Maintain corporate records on behalf of the Client, including minute books, and the Charter/Declaration of Trust of the Client and By-Laws of the Client. (g) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each Fund, and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s accounting records. (g) Monitor and advise the Client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. (i) daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; (ii. ) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; (iii. ) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and (iv. ) monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March June 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required2019. (i) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (j) Assist the Client with Board meetings by (i) coordinating Board book preparation, production and distribution, (ii) subject to review and approval by the Client and Fund Counsel, preparing Board agendas, resolutions and minutes, (iii) assisting the Board by gathering industry and Fund information related to annual contract renewals and approval of fund-related plans, policies and procedures, (iv) attending Board meetings and recording the minutes and (v) performing such other Board meeting functions as agreed from time to time. (k) Assist in the preparation and distribution of Trustee/Officer Questionnaires; assist in the review of completed Questionnaires. (l) Monitor wash sales annually. (km) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s auditors in connection with such auditor’s preparation of the Client’s tax returns. (ln) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s regular annual audit.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Services Agreement (Boston Trust Walden Funds), Services Agreement (Boston Trust & Walden Funds)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate contractual Fund expenses and make disbursements for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensationcompensation and annual reporting of such on IRS Forms 1099-MISC and 1096, as applicable. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior to the beginning of each fiscal year of each Fund and monitor actual and accrued expenses. (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds’ dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds’ transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the ClientShareholders. (e) At the request of, and subject to the review and approval by the Client and Fund Counsel, prepare drafts of fund-related plans, policies and procedures or amendment thereto for existing Funds. (f) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (fg) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each FundFund to monitor compliance with the 1940 Act and other relevant regulations, and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s accounting records. (gh) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: (i) daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; (ii) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM); (iii) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and (iv) monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT. (i) Monitor and advise the Client client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (ij) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (jk) Monitor wash sales annually. (kl) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s auditors in connection with such auditor’s preparation of the Client’s tax returns. (lm) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s regular annual audit. (n) Upon the Client’s request, the Service Provider will assist the Client with the following: (a) semi-annual reviews of financial reports, (b) revisions to policies, procedures and code of ethics, (c) preparation of responses for regulatory examinations and inquiries, and (d) layout of print of prospectuses and semi-annual and annual reports to Shareholders. (o) Provide support for the Annual Prospectus Update, including, but not limited to, providing the required financial information for the filings. (p) Provide support for new fund development and filings, including pro forma expense projects as well as any financial information for the initial registration statement filing. (q) Perform comparative analysis of Client Fund audit expenses incurred to audit expenses incurred by similar 3rd party fund products as reasonably requested by the Client including the Board.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Services Agreement (Allianz Variable Insurance Products Trust), Services Agreement (Allianz Variable Insurance Products Fund of Funds Trust)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate contractual Fund expenses and make disbursements for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensation. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of At the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior request of, and subject to the beginning review and approval by the Client and Fund Counsel, prepare drafts of each fiscal year of each Fund fund-related plans, policies and monitor actual and accrued expensesprocedures or amendment thereto for existing Funds. (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds’ dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds’ Client’s transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the Client. (ed) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (e) Assist the Client in obtaining and maintaining fidelity bonds and directors and officers/errors and omissions insurance policies for the Client in accordance with applicable Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) rules and file such fidelity bonds and any applicable, related notices with the SEC. (f) Maintain corporate records on behalf of the Client, including minute books, and the Charter/Declaration of Trust of the Client and By-Laws of the Client. (g) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each Fund, and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s accounting records. (g) Monitor and advise the Client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (i) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (i) Assist the Client with Board meetings by (i) coordinating Board book preparation, production and distribution, (ii) subject to review and approval by the Client and Fund Counsel, preparing Board agendas, resolutions and minutes, (iii) assisting the Board by gathering industry and Fund information related to annual contract renewals and approval of fund-related plans, policies and procedures, (iv) attending Board meetings and recording the minutes and (v) performing such other Board meeting functions as agreed from time to time. (j) Assist in the preparation and distribution of Trustee/Officer Questionnaires; assist in the review of completed Questionnaires. (k) Monitor wash sales annually. (kl) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s auditors in connection with such auditor’s preparation of the Client’s tax returns. (lm) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s regular annual audit.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Services Agreement (Boston Trust & Walden Funds), Services Agreement (Boston Trust & Walden Funds)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate contractual Fund expenses and make disbursements for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensation. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund.; (b) Prepare an annual projection of At the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior request of, and subject to the beginning review and approval by the Client and Fund Counsel, prepare drafts of each fiscal year of each Fund fund-related plans, policies and monitor actual and accrued expenses.procedures or amendment thereto for existing Funds; (c) ComputeAssistance, as appropriate, each Funds’ dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds’ transfer agent appropriate with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the Client.; (ed) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider.; (e) Assist the Client in obtaining and maintaining fidelity bonds and directors and officers/errors and omissions insurance policies for the Client in accordance with applicable Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) rules and file such fidelity bonds and any applicable, related notices with the SEC; (f) Maintain corporate records on behalf of the Client, including minute books, and the Charter/Declaration of Trust of the Client and By-Laws of the Client; (g) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each Fund, and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s 's accounting records.; (gh) Monitor and advise the Client client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (hi) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. (i) daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; (ii. ) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; (iii. ) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and; (iv. ) monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the ClientPORT; v. Prepare (v) prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (ij) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations.; (jk) Assist the Client with Board meetings by (i) coordinating Board book preparation, production and distribution, (ii) subject to review and approval by the Client and Fund Counsel, preparing Board agendas, resolutions and minutes, (iii) assisting the Board by gathering industry and Fund information related to annual contract renewals and approval of fund-related plans, policies and procedures, (iv) attending Board meetings and recording the minutes and (v) performing such other Board meeting functions as agreed from time to time; (l) Assist in the preparation and distribution of Trustee/Officer Questionnaires; assist in the review of completed Questionnaires; (m) Monitor wash sales annually.; (kn) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s 's auditors in connection with such auditor’s 's preparation of the Client’s 's tax returns.; (lo) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s 's regular annual audit; (p) Provide the assurance binder on a quarterly basis just prior to the quarterly N-CSR; and (q) Provide a sub-certification pertaining to Service Provider's Administration services consistent with the requirements of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act of 2002.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Services Agreement (Hc Capital Trust), Services Agreement (Hc Capital Trust)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate Fund expenses and make disbursements for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensation. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior to the beginning of each fiscal year of each Fund and monitor actual and accrued expenses. (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds’ dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds’ transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the Client. (e) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (f) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each Fund, and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s accounting records. (g) Monitor and advise the Client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and; iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client;PORT; and v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (i) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (j) Monitor wash sales annually. (k) Review calculation of declaration of income/capital gain distributions to ensure compliance with income/excise tax distribution requirements. (l) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s auditors in connection with such auditor’s preparation of the Client’s tax returns including feral and state income tax returns as well as federal excise returns. (lm) Prepare/distribute year-end shareholder tax letters and Forms 1099-MISC within 30 days of year-end. (n) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s regular annual audit.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Services Agreement (Emles Trust)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate contractual Fund expenses and make disbursements for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensationcompensation and annual reporting of such on IRS Forms 1099-MISC and 1096, as applicable. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person that is specifically designated on the list of Authorized Persons approved by the Board for particular functions and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of the Funds' non-asset asset-based expense accruals prior to the beginning of each fiscal year of each Fund and monitor actual and accrued expenses.; (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds’ Fund’s dividend payables and dividend factors.; (d) Assist Coordinate and assist the Funds’ transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the Client.Shareholders; (e) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider.; (f) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each Fund to monitor compliance with the 1940 Act and other relevant regulations, each Fund’s investment objective, policies, restrictions, tax diversification, distribution and income requirements and provide daily and periodic compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures and as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s accounting records.; (g) Monitor and advise the Client and the Funds on their the Funds’ regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder.. In connection with the foregoing, prepare and send quarterly reminder letters related to such status, and prepare quarterly compliance checklist for use by investment advisers, if requested; (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b22e- 4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as requiredN- PORT. (i) Rule 18f-4 Support for Funds relying on “Limited Derivatives User” Exemption (Lite) i. Daily monitoring and reporting of derivative exposure levels ii. Monthly exposure calculation reporting on Form N-PORT (Item B.9) (j) Rule 18f-4 Support for Non-Exempt Funds (Standard) i. Daily value at risk (VaR) calculations and reporting ii. Monthly VaR reporting on Form N-PORT (Item B.10) iii. VaR stress testing and back testing iv. Form N-RN filing coordination, ad hoc, as directed by the client (k) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations, including making available personnel to respond and to provide documents; (l) Provide assistance and guidance to the Client with respect to matters governed by or related to regulatory requirements and developments including: monitoring regulatory and legislative developments which may affect the Funds and assisting in strategic planning in response thereto. (jm) Monitor wash sales annually.; (kn) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s Funds’ auditors in connection with such auditor’s 's preparation of the ClientFunds’ tax returns and coordinate filing of the Fund’s tax returns.; (lo) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s Funds’ regular annual audit; (p) Upon the Client’s request, the Service Provider will assist the Client with the following: (a) semi-annual reviews of financial reports (b) revisions to policies, procedures and code of ethics, (c) preparation of responses for regulatory examinations and inquiries, and (d) layout and printing of prospectuses and semi-annual and annual reports to Shareholders. (q) Provide support for the annual Registration Statement update on Form N-1A, including, but not limited to, providing the required financial information for the filings; and (r) Provide support for new fund development and filings, including pro forma expense projections as well as any financial information for the initial registration statement filing. (s) Assist with the design, development, and operation of the Funds, including new classes, investment objectives, policies and structure, and provide consultation related to legal and regulatory aspects of the establishment, maintenance, and liquidation or dissolution of Funds. (t) Prepare quarterly brokerage allocation compliance checklist and supporting documentation for use by investment advisors, as requested. (u) Subject to other terms and conditions of this Services Schedule and Agreement make available appropriate individuals to serve as officers of the Funds, upon designation as such by the Board, to serve in ministerial capacities related to the services provided by Citi as determined by the Board, or as PFO of the Funds, upon designation as such by the Board subject to the provisions of this Agreement and the Citi policies referred to in this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Sub Administration Services Agreement (Cavanal Hill Funds)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate contractual Fund expenses and make disbursements for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensationcompensation and annual reporting of such on IRS Forms 1099-MISC and 1096, as applicable. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior to the beginning of each fiscal year of each Fund and monitor actual and accrued expenses. (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds’ Fund’s dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds’ transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the Client.Shareholders; (e) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen six (156) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (f) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each FundFund to monitor compliance with the 1940 Act and other relevant regulations, and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s Fund ‘s accounting records. (g) Monitor and advise the Client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March June 1, 20202019. h) Monitor and advise the client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as applicableamended, to any Funds requiring and the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client;regulations promulgated thereunder v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (i) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (j) Monitor wash sales annually. (k) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s Funds’ auditors in connection with such auditor’s preparation of the Client’s Funds’ tax returns. (l) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s Funds’ regular annual audit. m) Report to the Board regarding amounts paid under Shareholder Service Agreements and maintain appropriate records in connection with services. n) Upon the Client’s request, the Service Provider will assist the Client with the following: (a) semi-annual reviews of financial reports (b) revisions to policies, procedures and code of ethics, (c) preparation of responses for regulatory examinations and inquiries, and (d) layout and printing of prospectuses and semi-annual and annual reports to Shareholders. o) Provide support for the Annual Prospectus Update, including, but not limited to, providing the required financial information for the filings; and p) Provide support for new fund development and filings, including pro forma expense projections as well as any financial information for the initial registration statement filing. q) Subject to other terms and conditions of this Services Schedule and Agreement make available appropriate individuals to serve as officers of the Funds, upon designation as such by the Board, to serve in ministerial capacities related to the services provided by Citi as determined by the Board, or as PFO of the Funds, upon designation as such by the Board subject to the provisions of this Agreement and the Citi policies referred to in this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Services Agreement (HSBC Funds)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate contractual Fund expenses and make disbursements for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensationcompensation and annual reporting of such on IRS Forms 1099-MISC and 1096, as applicable. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior to the beginning of each fiscal year of each Fund and monitor actual and accrued expenses. (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds’ dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds’ transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the ClientShareholders. (e) At the request of, and subject to the review and approval by the Client and Fund Counsel, prepare drafts of fund-related plans, policies and procedures or amendment thereto for existing Funds. (f) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (fg) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each FundFund to monitor compliance with the 1940 Act and other relevant regulations, and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s Fund ‘s accounting records. (gh) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: (i) daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; (ii) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM); (iii) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and (iv) monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT. (i) Monitor and advise the Client client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (ij) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (jk) Monitor wash sales annually. (kl) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s auditors in connection with such auditor’s preparation of the Client’s tax returns. (lm) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s regular annual audit. (n) Upon the Client’s request, the Service Provider will assist the Client with the following: (a) semi-annual reviews of financial reports, (b) revisions to policies, procedures and code of ethics, (c) preparation of responses for regulatory examinations and inquiries, and (d) layout of print of prospectuses and semi-annual and annual reports to Shareholders. (o) Provide support for the Annual Prospectus Update, including, but not limited to, providing the required financial information for the filings. (p) Provide support for new fund development and filings, including pro forma expense projects as well as any financial information for the initial registration statement filing. (q) Perform comparative analysis of Client Fund audit expenses incurred to audit expenses incurred by similar 3rd party fund products as reasonably requested by the Client including the Board.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Services Agreement (Allianz Variable Insurance Products Trust)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate Fund expenses and make disbursements for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensation. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior to the beginning of each fiscal year of each Fund and monitor actual and accrued expenses. (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds’ dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds’ transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the Client. (e) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (f) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each Fund, Fund and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s accounting records. (g) Monitor and advise the Client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Full-Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (i) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (j) Monitor wash sales annually. (k) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s auditors in connection with such auditor’s preparation of the Client’s tax returns. (l) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s regular annual audit.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Services Agreement (Strategy Shares)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate contractual Fund expenses and make disbursements for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensationcompensation and annual reporting of such on IRS Forms 1099-MISC and 1096, as applicable. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior to the beginning of each fiscal year of each Fund and monitor actual and accrued expenses. (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds’ dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds’ transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the ClientShareholders. (e) At the request of, and subject to the review and approval by the Client and Fund Counsel, prepare drafts of fund-related plans, policies and procedures or amendment thereto for existing Funds. (f) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (fg) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each FundFund to monitor compliance with the 1940 Act and other relevant regulations, and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s accounting records. (gh) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: (i) daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; (ii) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM); (iii) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and (iv) monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT. (i) Monitor and advise the Client client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (ij) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (jk) Monitor wash sales annually. (kI) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s auditors in connection with such auditor’s preparation of the Client’s tax returns. (lm) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s regular annual audit. (n) Upon the Client’s request, the Service Provider will assist the Client with the following: (a) semi-annual reviews of financial reports, (b) revisions to policies, procedures and code of ethics, (c) preparation of responses for regulatory examinations and inquiries, and (d) layout of print of prospectuses and semi-annual and annual reports to Shareholders. (o) Provide support for the Annual Prospectus Update, including, but not limited to, providing the required financial information for the filings. (p) Provide support for new fund development and filings, including pro forma expense projects as well as any financial information for the initial registration statement filing. (q) Perform comparative analysis of Client Fund audit expenses incurred to audit expenses incurred by similar 3rd party fund products as reasonably requested by the Client including the Board.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Services Agreement (Allianz Variable Insurance Products Trust)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate contractual Fund expenses and make disbursements for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensationcompensation and annual reporting of such on IRS Forms 1099-MISC and 1096, as applicable. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior to the beginning of each fiscal year of each Fund and monitor actual and accrued expenses. (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds’ Fund’s dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds’ transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the Client.Shareholders; (e) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen six (156) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (f) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each FundFund to monitor compliance with the 1940 Act and other relevant regulations, and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s accounting records. (g) Monitor and advise the Client client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (i) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (ji) Monitor wash sales annually. (kj) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s Funds’ auditors in connection with such auditor’s preparation of the Client’s Funds’ tax returns. (lk) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s Funds’ regular annual audit. (l) Report to the Board regarding amounts paid under Shareholder Service Agreements and maintain appropriate records in connection with services. (m) Upon the Client’s request, the Service Provider will assist the Client with the following: (a) semi-annual reviews of financial reports (b) revisions to policies, procedures and code of ethics, (c) preparation of responses for regulatory examinations and inquiries, and (d) layout and printing of prospectuses and semi-annual and annual reports to Shareholders. (n) Provide support for the Annual Prospectus Update, including, but not limited to, providing the required financial information for the filings; and (o) Provide support for new fund development and filings, including pro forma expense projections as well as any financial information for the initial registration statement filing. (p) Subject to other terms and conditions of this Services Schedule and Agreement make available appropriate individuals to serve as officers of the Funds, upon designation as such by the Board, to serve in ministerial capacities related to the services provided by Citi as determined by the Board, or as PFO of the Funds, upon designation as such by the Board subject to the provisions of this Agreement and the Citi policies referred to in this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Sub Administration Services Agreement (HSBC Funds)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate contractual Fund expenses and make disbursements disbursen1ents for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensationcompensation and annual reporting of such on IRS Forms 1099-MISC and 1096, as applicable. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior to the beginning of each fiscal year of each Fund and monitor actual and accrued expenses. (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds’ dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds’ transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the ClientShareholders. (e) At the request of, and subject to the review and approval by the Client and Fund Counsel, prepare drafts of fund-related plans, policies and procedures or amendment thereto for existing Funds. (f) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (fg) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each FundFund to monitor compliance with the 1940 Act and other relevant regulations, and provide provide (h) compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s Fund 's accounting records. (gi) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: (i) daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; (ii) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM); (iii) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and (iv) monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective June 1, 2019. (j) Monitor and advise the Client client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (ik) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (jl) Monitor wash sales annually. (km) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s 's auditors in connection with such auditor’s 's preparation of the Client’s tax returns. (ln) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s 's regular annual audit. (o) Upon the Client’s request, the Service Provider will assist the Client with the following: (a) semi-annual reviews of financial reports, (b) revisions to policies, procedures and code of ethics, (c) preparation of responses for regulatory examinations and inquiries, and (d) layout of print of prospectuses and semi-annual and annual reports to Shareholders. (p) Provide support for the Annual Prospectus Update, including, but not limited to, providing the required financial information for the filings. (q) Provide support for new fund development and filings, including pro forma expense projects as well as any financial information for the initial registration statement filing. (r) Perform comparative analysis of Client Fund audit expenses incurred to audit expenses incurred by similar 3rd party fund products as reasonably requested by the Client including the Board.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Services Agreement (Allianz Variable Insurance Products Trust)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate Fund expenses and make disbursements for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensation. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior to the beginning of each fiscal year of each Fund and monitor actual and accrued expenses. (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds’ dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds’ transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the Client. (e) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (f) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each Fund, and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s accounting records. (g) Monitor and advise the Client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), ) as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and; iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020PORT, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client;; and v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (i) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (j) Monitor wash sales annually. (k) Review calculation of declaration of income/capital gain distributions to ensure compliance with income/excise tax distribution requirements. (l) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s auditors in connection with such auditor’s preparation of the Client’s tax returns including feral and state income tax returns as well as federal excise returns. (lm) Prepare/distribute year-end shareholder tax letters and Forms 1099-MISC within 30 days of year-end. (n) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s regular annual audit.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Services Agreement (Emles Trust)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate contractual Fund expenses and make disbursements disbursen1ents for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensationcompensation and annual reporting of such on IRS Forms 1099-MISC and 1096, as applicable. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior to the beginning of each fiscal year of each Fund and monitor actual and accrued expenses. (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds’ dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds’ transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the ClientShareholders. (e) At the request of, and subject to the review and approval by the Client and Fund Counsel, prepare drafts of fund-related plans, policies and procedures or amendment thereto for existing Funds. (f) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (fg) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each FundFund to monitor compliance with the 1940 Act and other relevant regulations, and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s Fund 's accounting records. (gh) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: (i) daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; (ii) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM); (iii) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and (iv) monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective June 1, 2019. (i) Monitor and advise the Client client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (ij) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (jk) Monitor wash sales annually. (kl) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s 's auditors in connection with such auditor’s 's preparation of the Client’s tax returns. (lm) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s 's regular annual audit. (n) Upon the Client’s request, the Service Provider will assist the Client with the following: (a) semi-annual reviews of financial reports, (b) revisions to policies, procedures and code of ethics, (c) preparation of responses for regulatory examinations and inquiries, and (d) layout of print of prospectuses and semi-annual and annual reports to Shareholders. (o) Provide support for the Annual Prospectus Update, including, but not limited to, providing the required financial information for the filings. (p) Provide support for new fund development and filings, including pro forma expense projects as well as any financial information for the initial registration statement filing. (q) Perform comparative analysis of Client Fund audit expenses incurred to audit expenses incurred by similar 3rd party fund products as reasonably requested by the Client including the Board.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Services Agreement (Allianz Variable Insurance Products Fund of Funds Trust)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate contractual Fund expenses and make disbursements for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensation. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of At the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior request of, and subject to the beginning review and approval by the Client and Fund Counsel, prepare drafts of each fiscal year of each Fund Fund-related plans, policies and monitor actual and accrued expensesprocedures or amendment thereto for existing Funds. (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds’ dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds’ Client’s transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the Client. (ed) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (e) Assist the Client in obtaining and maintaining fidelity bonds and directors and officers/errors and omissions insurance policies for the Client in accordance with applicable Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) rules and file such fidelity bonds and any applicable, related notices with the SEC. (f) Maintain corporate records on behalf of the Client, including minute books, and the Charter/Declaration of Trust of the Client and By-Laws of the Client. (g) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each Fund, and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s accounting records. (g) Monitor and advise the Client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (i) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (i) Assist the Client with Board meetings by (i) coordinating Board book preparation, production and distribution, (ii) subject to review and approval by the Client and Fund Counsel, preparing Board agendas, resolutions and minutes, (iii) assisting the Board by gathering industry and Fund information related to annual contract renewals and approval of Fund-related plans, policies and procedures, (iv) attending Board meetings and recording the minutes and (v) performing such other Board meeting functions as agreed from time to time. (j) Assist in the preparation and distribution of Trustee/Officer Questionnaires; assist in the review of completed Questionnaires. (k) Monitor wash sales annually. (kl) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s auditors in connection with such auditor’s preparation of the Client’s tax returns. (lm) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s regular annual audit.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Services Agreement (Mirae Asset Discovery Funds)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate contractual Fund expenses and make disbursements disbursen1ents for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensationcompensation and annual reporting of such on IRS Forms 1099-MISC and 1096, as applicable. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior to the beginning of each fiscal year of each Fund and monitor actual and accrued expenses. (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds’ dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds’ transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the ClientShareholders. (e) At the request of, and subject to the review and approval by the Client and Fund Counsel, prepare drafts of fund-related plans, policies and procedures or amendment thereto for existing Funds. (f) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (fg) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each FundFund to monitor compliance with the 1940 Act and other relevant regulations, and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s accounting records. (gh) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: (i) daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; (ii) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM); (iii) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and (iv) monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT. (i) Monitor and advise the Client client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (ij) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (jk) Monitor wash sales annually. (kl) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s auditors in connection with such auditor’s preparation of the Client’s tax returns. (lm) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s regular annual audit. (n) Upon the Client’s request, the Service Provider will assist the Client with the following: (a) semi-annual reviews of financial reports, (b) revisions to policies, procedures and code of ethics, (c) preparation of responses for regulatory examinations and inquiries, and (d) layout of print of prospectuses and semi-annual and annual reports to Shareholders. (o) Provide support for the Annual Prospectus Update, including, but not limited to, providing the required financial information for the filings. (p) Provide support for new fund development and filings, including pro forma expense projects as well as any financial information for the initial registration statement filing. (q) Perform comparative analysis of Client Fund audit expenses incurred to audit expenses incurred by similar 3rd party fund products as reasonably requested by the Client including the Board.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Service Agreement (Allianz Variable Insurance Products Trust)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate contractual Fund expenses and make disbursements disbursen1ents for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensationcompensation and annual reporting of such on IRS Forms 1099-MISC and 1096, as applicable. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior to the beginning of each fiscal year of each Fund and monitor actual and accrued expenses. (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds’ dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds’ transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the ClientShareholders. (e) At the request of, and subject to the review and approval by the Client and Fund Counsel, prepare drafts of fund-related plans, policies and procedures or amendment thereto for existing Funds. (f) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (fg) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each FundFund to monitor compliance with the 1940 Act and other relevant regulations, and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s accounting records. (gh) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: (i) daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; (ii) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM); (iii) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and (iv) monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT. (i) Monitor and advise the Client client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (ij) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (jk) Monitor wash sales annually. (kl) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s auditors in connection with such auditor’s preparation of the Client’s tax returns. (lm) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s regular annual audit. (n) Upon the Client’s request, the Service Provider will assist the Client with the following: (a) semi-annual reviews of financial reports, (b) revisions to policies, procedures and code of ethics, (c) preparation of responses for regulatory examinations and inquiries, and (d) layout of print of prospectuses and semi-annual and annual reports to Shareholders. (o) Provide support for the Annual Prospectus Update, including, but not limited to, providing the required financial information for the filings. (p) Provide support for new fund development and filings, including pro forma expense projects as well as any financial information for the initial registration statement filing. (q) Perform comparative analysis of Client Fund audit expenses incurred to audit expenses incurred by similar 3rd party fund products as reasonably requested by the Client including the Board.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Service Agreement (Allianz Variable Insurance Products Fund of Funds Trust)

Certain Operational Matters. (a) Calculate contractual Fund expenses and make disbursements for the Funds, including trustee and vendor fees and compensationcompensation and annual reporting of such on IRS Forms 1099-MISC and 1096, as applicable. Disbursements shall be subject to review and approval of an Authorized Person and shall be made only out of the assets of the applicable Fund. (b) Prepare an annual projection of the Funds' non-asset based expense accruals prior to the beginning of each fiscal year of each Fund and monitor actual and accrued expenses. (c) Compute, as appropriate, each Funds’ dividend payables and dividend factors. (d) Assist the Funds’ transfer agent with respect to the payment of dividends and other distributions to Shareholders that have been approved by the ClientShareholders. (e) At the request of, and subject to the review and approval by the Client and Fund Counsel, prepare drafts of fund-related plans, policies and procedures or amendment thereto for existing Funds. (f) Calculate performance data of the Funds for dissemination to (i) the Client, including the Board, (ii) up to fifteen (15) information services covering the investment company industry and (iii) other parties, as requested by the Client and agreed to by Service Provider. (fg) Assist the Client in developing appropriate portfolio compliance procedures for each FundFund to monitor compliance with the 1940 Act and other relevant regulations, and provide compliance monitoring services with respect to such procedures as reasonably requested by the Client, provided that such compliance must be determinable by reference to the Fund’s Fund ‘s accounting records. (gh) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: (i) daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; (ii) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM); (iii) daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and (iv) monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT. (i) Monitor and advise the Client client and the Funds on their regulated investment company status under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. (h) Assist the Client with portfolio compliance monitoring in accordance with Rule 22e-4(b) including: i. daily liquidity classifications of portfolio securities held by the Fund; ii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s established Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (HLIM), as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; iii. daily monitoring of compliance with the Fund’s 15% illiquid holdings maximum; and iv. monthly liquidity classification of portfolio securities on Form N-PORT effective for the period beginning March 1, 2020, as applicable, to any Funds requiring the Full Service Liquidity Risk Management offering as designated by the Client; v. Prepare and file Form N-LIQUID as required. (ij) Assist the Client and Fund Counsel in responding to routine regulatory examinations or investigations. (jk) Monitor wash sales annually. (kI) Prepare informational schedules for use by the Client’s auditors in connection with such auditor’s preparation of the Client’s tax returns. (lm) Coordinate with independent auditors concerning the Client’s regular annual audit. (n) Upon the Client’s request, the Service Provider will assist the Client with the following: (a) semi-annual reviews of financial reports, (b) revisions to policies, procedures and code of ethics, (c) preparation of responses for regulatory examinations and inquiries, and (d) layout of print of prospectuses and semi-annual and annual reports to Shareholders. (o) Provide support for the Annual Prospectus Update, including, but not limited to, providing the required financial information for the filings. (p) Provide support for new fund development and filings, including proforma expense projects as well as any financial information for the initial registration statement filing. (q) Perform comparative analysis of Client Fund audit expenses incurred to audit expenses incurred by similar 3rd party fund products as reasonably requested by the Client including the Board.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Services Agreement (Allianz Variable Insurance Products Fund of Funds Trust)