Common use of Custodian's Books and Records Clause in Contracts

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts of each Portfolio as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, including: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities in transfer, (ii) securities in physical possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfolio, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) cancelled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each Fund as such Fund shall reasonably request. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable Fund and shall be available during normal business hours for inspection and use by such Fund and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund shall take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund the Funds in the preparation of reports to such Fund's shareholders of the Funds and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities cash and other assets Securities held for the accounts benefit of each Portfolio the Funds as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC Securities and Exchange Commission applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act"), including: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities Securities in transfer, (ii) securities and Securities in physical possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfolio, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) cancelled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each Fund the Funds relating to repurchase transactions effected through the Accounts as such Fund the Funds shall reasonably request. Such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall reflect at all times the identity of each Fund participating in each Account and the aggregate amount of the Securities and any Cash Collateral held by the Custodian on behalf of the Funds in such Account pursuant to this Agreement. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund Funds and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Investment Company Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant relating to this Agreement the Accounts shall at all times be the property of each applicable Fund the Funds and shall be available during normal business hours for inspection and use by such Fund the Funds and its their agents, including, without limitation, its their independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund the Funds shall not take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations regulations, rules or orders.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a the Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's Fund shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets Assets held for the accounts of each Portfolio the Fund as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, including, but not limited to: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities in transfer, (ii) securities in physical possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfoliothe Fund, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), and (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) cancelled checks and bank records related relating thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each the Fund as such the Fund shall reasonably request. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable the Fund and shall be available during normal business hours for inspection and use by such the Fund and its agents, including, including without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund the Funds shall not take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would knowingly cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 2.25, in the event the Fund purchases cash, securities and other Assets requiring the use of a Domestic Subcustodian or Foreign Sub-Subcustodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to rely upon and use the books, records and accountings of the Domestic Subcustodian as its means of accounting to the Fund for all cash, securities and other Assets deposited with such entities; provided however, that such books, records and accountings on which the Bank may rely must be maintained in the United States by such Domestic Subcustodian and, provided further, that any agreement between the Custodian and such Domestic Subcustodian must state that the Domestic Subcustodian agrees to make any records available upon request and preserve, for the periods described in Rule 31a-2 of the 1940 Act, the records required to be maintained by Rule 31a-1 of the 1940 Act. In no event shall the Custodian be entitled to rely upon and use books, records and accountings which are maintained outside of the United States.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts of each Portfolio as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, including: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities in transfer, (ii) securities in physical possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfolio, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) cancelled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each Fund as such Fund shall reasonably request. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable Fund and shall be available during normal business hours for inspection and use by such Fund and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund shall take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders. Section 2.26.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund the Funds in the preparation of reports to such Fund's shareholders of the Funds and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities cash and other assets Securities held for the accounts benefit of each Portfolio the Funds as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC Securities and Exchange Commission applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act"), including: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities Securities in transfer, (ii) securities and Securities in physical possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfolio, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) cancelled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each Fund the Funds relating to repurchase transactions effected through the Accounts as such Fund the Funds shall reasonably request. Such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall reflect at all times the identity of each Fund participating in each Account and the aggregate amount of the Securities and any Cash Collateral held by the Custodian on behalf of the Funds in such Account pursuant to this Agreement. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund Funds and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Investment Company Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant relating to this Agreement the Accounts shall at all times be the property of each applicable Fund the Funds and shall be available during normal business hours for inspection and use by such Fund the Funds and its their agents, including, without limitation, its their independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund the Funds shall not take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations regulations, rules or orders. Section 2.06.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts account of each Portfolio Fund or Series as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC Commission applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Investment Company Act, including, without limitation: (ai) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (bii) ledgers or other records reflecting (i1) securities in transfer, (ii2) securities in physical possession, (iii3) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each PortfolioFund, (iv4) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v5) dividends and interest received, (vi6) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii7) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (ciii) cancelled canceled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each Fund or Series as such Fund or Series shall reasonably requestrequest and Custodian shall agree, which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund or Series and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SECCommission, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Investment Company Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable Fund and shall be available upon reasonable prior notice during normal business hours for inspection and use by such Fund or Series and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund or Series shall take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which that would causecause the Custodian, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's ’s shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts account of each Portfolio Fund or Series as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC Commission applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Investment Company Act, including, without limitation: (ai) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (bii) ledgers or other records reflecting (i1) securities in transfer, (ii2) securities in physical possession, (iii3) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each PortfolioFund, (iv4) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v5) dividends and interest received, (vi6) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii7) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (ciii) cancelled canceled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each Fund or Series as such Fund or Series shall reasonably requestrequest and Custodian shall agree, which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund or Series and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SECCommission, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Investment Company Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable Fund and shall be available upon reasonable prior notice during normal business hours for inspection and use by such Fund or Series and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund or Series shall take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which that would causecause the Custodian, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a the Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's Fund shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets Assets held for the accounts of each Portfolio the Fund as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, including, but not limited to: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities in transfer, (ii) securities in physical possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfoliothe Fund, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), and (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) cancelled checks and bank records related relating thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each the Fund as such the Fund shall reasonably request. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable the Fund and shall be available during normal business hours for inspection and use by such the Fund and its agents, including, including without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund the Funds shall not take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would knowingly cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 2.25, in the event the Fund purchases cash, securities and other Assets requiring the use of a Domestic Subcustodian or Foreign Sub- Subcustodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to rely upon and use the books, records and accountings of the Domestic Subcustodian as its means of accounting to the Fund for all cash, securities and other Assets deposited with such entities; provided however, that such books, records and accountings on which the Bank may rely must be maintained in the United States by such Domestic Subcustodian and, provided further, that any agreement between the Custodian and such Domestic Subcustodian must state that the Domestic Subcustodian agrees to make any records available upon request and preserve, for the periods described in Rule 31a-2 of the 1940 Act, the records required to be maintained by Rule 31a-1 of the 1940 Act. In no event shall the Custodian be entitled to rely upon and use books, records and accountings which are maintained outside of the United States.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's ’s shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts of each Portfolio as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, including: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities in transfer, (ii) securities in physical possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfolio, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) cancelled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each Fund as such Fund shall reasonably request. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable Fund and shall be available during normal business hours for inspection and use by such Fund and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund shall take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a the Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's Fund shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets Assets held for the accounts of each Portfolio the Fund as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, including, but not limited to: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities in transfer, (ii) securities in physical possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfoliothe Fund, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), and (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) cancelled checks and bank records related relating thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each the Fund as such the Fund shall reasonably request. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable the Fund and shall be available during normal business hours for inspection and use by such the Fund and its agents, including, including without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund the Funds shall not take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would knowingly cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 2.25, in the event the Fund purchases cash, securities and other Assets requiring the use of a Domestic Subcustodian or Foreign Sub-Subcustodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to rely upon and use the books, records and accountings of the Domestic Subcustodian as its means of accounting to the Fund for all cash, securities and other Assets deposited with such entities; provided however, that such books, records and accountings on which the Bank may rely must be maintained in the United States by such Domestic Subcustodian and, provided further, that any agreement between the Custodian and such Domestic Subcustodian must state that the Domestic Subcustodian agrees to make any records available upon request and preserve, for the periods described in Rule 31a-2 of the 1940 Act, the records required to be maintained by Rule 31a- 1 of the 1940 Act. In no event shall the Custodian be entitled to rely upon and use books, records and accountings which are maintained outside of the United States.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a the Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's Fund shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts of each Portfolio the Portfolios as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, including: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities in transfer, (ii) securities in physical possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfoliothe Portfolios, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), and (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) cancelled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each the Fund as such the Fund shall reasonably request. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable the Fund and shall be available during normal business hours for inspection and use by such the Fund and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund the Funds shall not take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's ’s shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts account of each Portfolio Fund or Series as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC Commission applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Investment Company Act, includingwhich, as of the date hereof, includes: (ai) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (bii) ledgers or other records reflecting (i1) securities in transfer, (ii2) securities in physical possession, (iii3) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each PortfolioFund, (iv4) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v5) dividends and interest received, (vi6) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii7) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (ciii) cancelled canceled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each Fund or Series — including but not limited to records of short positions held by a Fund or Series — as such Fund or Series shall reasonably requestrequest and Custodian shall agree, which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund or Series and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SECCommission, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Investment Company Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable Fund and shall be available upon reasonable prior notice during normal business hours for inspection and use by such Fund or Series and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund or Series shall take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which that would causecause the Custodian, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders. In the event that the Custodian is requested or authorized by a Fund or Series pursuant to Proper Instructions, or required by subpoena, administrative order, court order or other legal process, applicable law or regulation, or required in connection with any investigation, examination or inspection of a Fund or Series by state or federal regulatory agencies, to produce the records of the Fund or Series or the Custodian’s personnel as witnesses, the Fund agrees to pay the Custodian or cause the Custodian to be paid for the Custodian’s time and expenses, as well as the reasonable fees and expenses of the Custodian’s counsel, incurred in responding to such request, order or requirement.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts of each Portfolio as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, including: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities or other assets (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities in transfer, (ii) securities in physical possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfolio, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) cancelled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each Fund as such Fund shall reasonably request. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder, and shall be reasonably arranged and indexed by the Custodian in a manner that permits reasonably prompt location, access and retrieval of a particular record including, if requested by a Fund, retrieval within the time period specified by any regulatory entity with jurisdiction over the Fund. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable Fund and shall be available upon request during normal business hours for inspection and use by such Fund and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund shall take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders. In addition to the books and records required to be maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement, the Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each Fund as may be agreed to by the parties and upon such terms as may be agreed between the parties. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall be maintained for the periods required under Rule 31a-2 of the 1940 Act. Upon a Fund's request, the Custodian shall promptly surrender to such Fund copies of all books and records of the Fund maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's ’s shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts account of each Portfolio Fund or Series as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC Commission applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Investment Company Act, including, without limitation: (ai) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (bii) ledgers or other records reflecting (i1) securities in transfer, (ii2) securities in physical possession, (iii3) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each PortfolioFund, (iv4) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v5) dividends and interest received, (vi6) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii7) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (ciii) cancelled canceled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each Fund or Series — including but not limited to records of short positions held by a Fund or Series — as such Fund or Series shall reasonably requestrequest and Custodian shall agree, which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund or Series and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SECCommission, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Investment Company Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable Fund and shall be available upon reasonable prior notice during normal business hours for inspection and use by such Fund or Series and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund or Series shall take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which that would causecause the Custodian, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts of each Portfolio and as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, including: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers separate ledger accounts or other records reflecting (i) securities in transfertransfer (i.e., out for re-registration with the transfer agent), (ii) securities in physical possession, (iii) to the extent that Custodian is made aware by the Fund, securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfolio, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), [reserved] (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) cancelled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each Fund (or discontinue keeping a book or record of a Fund) upon such terms as such Fund shall reasonably requestmay be agreed in writing between the parties. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form reasonably acceptable to the applicable Fund and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder, and must be arranged and indexed by the Custodian in a manner that permits prompt location, access and retrieval of a particular record including, if requested by a Fund, retrieval within the time period specified by any regulatory entity with jurisdiction over the Fund. All Fund information on the Custodian's books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable Fund and shall be available upon request during normal business hours for inspection and use by such Fund and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund shall take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders. Upon a Fund's request, the Custodian shall promptly surrender to such Fund copies of all books and records of the Fund maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement in the format reasonably specified by the Fund.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a the Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's Fund shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets Assets held for the accounts of each Portfolio the Fund as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, including, but not limited to: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities in transfer, (ii) securities in physical possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfoliothe Fund, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), and (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) cancelled checks and bank records related relating thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each the Fund as such the Fund shall reasonably request. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable the Fund and shall be available during normal business hours for inspection and use by such the Fund and its agents, including, including without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund the Funds shall not take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would knowingly cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 2.25, in the event the Fund purchases cash, securities and other Assets requiring the use of a Domestic Subcustodian or Foreign Sub-Subcustodian, the Custodian shall be entitled to rely upon and use the books, records and accountings of the Domestic Subcustodian as its means of accounting to the Fund for all cash, securities and other Assets deposited with such entities; provided however, that such books, records and accountings on which the Bank may rely must be maintained in the United States by such Domestic Subcustodian and, provided further, that any agreement between the Custodian and such Domestic Subcustodian must state that the Domestic Subcustodian agrees to make any records available upon request and preserve, for the periods described in Rule 31 a-2 of the 1940 Act, the records required to be maintained by Rule 31 a- I of the 1940 Act. In no event shall the Custodian be entitled to rely upon and use books, records and accountings which are maintained outside of the United States.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts account of each Portfolio Fund or Series as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC Commission applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Investment Company Act, includingwhich, as of the date hereof, includes: (ai) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (bii) ledgers or other records reflecting (i1) securities in transfer, (ii2) securities in physical possession, (iii3) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each PortfolioFund, (iv4) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v5) dividends and interest received, (vi6) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii7) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (ciii) cancelled canceled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each Fund or Series – including but not limited to records of short positions held by a Fund or Series – as such Fund or Series shall reasonably requestrequest and Custodian shall agree, which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund or Series and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SECCommission, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Investment Company Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable Fund and shall be available upon reasonable prior notice during normal business hours for inspection and use by such Fund or Series and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund or Series shall take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which that would causecause the Custodian, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders. In the event that the Custodian is requested or authorized by a Fund or Series pursuant to Proper Instructions, or required by subpoena, administrative order, court order or other legal process, applicable law or regulation, or required in connection with any investigation, examination or inspection of a Fund or Series by state or federal regulatory agencies, to produce the records of the Fund or Series or the Custodian’s personnel as witnesses, the Fund agrees to pay the Custodian or cause the Custodian to be paid for the Custodian’s time and expenses, as well as the reasonable fees and expenses of the Custodian’s counsel, incurred in responding to such request, order or requirement.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's shareholders and others, audits of accountsaccount, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts account of each Portfolio Fund or Series as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC Commission applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Investment Company Act, including, without limitation: (ai) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of and securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; , (bii) ledgers or other records reflecting (i1) securities in transfer, (ii2) securities in physical possession, (iii3) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of o each PortfolioFund, (iv4) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v5) dividends and interest received, (vi6) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or of any Subcustodian, and (vii7) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (ciii) cancelled canceled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each Fund or Series as such Fund or Series shall reasonably requestrequest and Custodian shall agree, which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund or Series and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SECCommission, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Investment Company Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable Fund and shall be available upon reasonable prior notice during normal business hours for inspection and use by such Fund or Series and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountantsaccountants as well as for inspection by all regulatory authorities whose statutes, laws, rules and regulations are applicable to the Funds or Series. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund or Series shall take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which that would causecause the Custodian, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a the Fund in the preparation of reports to such the Fund's shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts of each Portfolio as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, including: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities in transfer, (ii) securities in physical possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfolio, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) cancelled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each the Fund as such the Fund shall reasonably request. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable the Fund and shall be available during normal business hours for inspection and use by such the Fund and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund shall take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders.preceding

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts of each Portfolio as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, including: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities in transfer, (ii) securities in physical possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfolio, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned pursuant to Section 2.28 hereof (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) cancelled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each Fund as such Fund shall reasonably request. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable Fund and shall be available during normal business hours for inspection and use by such Fund and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund shall take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders. Section 2.26.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's ’s shareholders and others, audits of accounts, . and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts account of each Portfolio Fund or Series as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC Commission applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Investment Company Act, including, without limitation: (ai) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (bii) ledgers or other records reflecting (i1) securities in transfer, (ii2) securities in physical possession, (iii3) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each PortfolioFund, (iv4) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v5) dividends and interest received, (vi6) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii7) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (ciii) cancelled canceled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each Fund or Series as such Fund or Series shall reasonably requestrequest and Custodian shall agree, which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund or Series and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SECCommission, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Investment Company Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable Fund and shall be available upon reasonable prior notice during normal business hours for inspection and use by such Fund or Series and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund or Series shall take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which that would causecause the Custodian, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a the Fund in the preparation of reports to such the Fund's ’s shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts of each Portfolio as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, including: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities in transfer, (ii) securities in physical possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfolio, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) cancelled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each the Fund as such the Fund shall reasonably request. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable the Fund and shall be available during normal business hours for inspection and use by such the Fund and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no the Fund shall not take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a the Fund in the preparation of reports to such the Fund's shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts of each Portfolio as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, including: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities in transfer, (ii) securities in physical possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfolio, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) cancelled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each the Fund as such the Fund shall reasonably request. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a31 (a) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable the Fund and shall be available during normal business hours for inspection and use by such the Fund and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no the Fund shall not take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund in the preparation of reports to such the Fund's ’s shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts of each Portfolio as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, including: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities in transfer, (ii) securities in physical possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfolio, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) cancelled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each the Fund as such the Fund shall reasonably request. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable the Fund and shall be available during normal business hours for inspection and use by such the Fund and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund shall take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a the Fund in the preparation of reports to such the Fund's shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts of each Portfolio as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, including: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities in transfer, (ii) securities in physical possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfolio, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) cancelled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each the Fund as such the Fund shall reasonably request. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable the Fund and shall be available during normal business hours for inspection and use by such the Fund and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no the Fund shall not take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain ----------------------------- complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts account of each Portfolio the Fund as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, including: (a) - journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities in transfer- - physical possession, (ii) securities in physical possessiontransfer, (iii) securities borrowed, -- --- loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfoliothe Fund, (iv) monies borrowed and -- monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), and (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) - - cancelled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each the Fund as such the Fund shall reasonably request. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, SEC (including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by under Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder), and any other applicable Federal, State and foreign tax laws and administrative regulations. All such records will be the property of the Fund and in the event of termination of this Agreement shall be delivered to the successor custodian. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be and any insurance policies and fidelity or similar bonds maintained by the property of each applicable Fund and Custodian shall be made available during normal business hours for inspection and use audit at reasonable times by such officers of, attorneys for, and auditors employed by, the Fund and its agents, including, without limitation, the Custodian shall promptly provide the Fund with copies of all reports of its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding auditors regarding the preceding sentence, no Fund shall take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or ordersCustodian's controls and procedures.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's shareholders shareholders, unitholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Subject to Section 9.15, the Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all matters covered by this Agreement (including but not limited to securities and other assets held for the accounts account of each Portfolio Fund or Series) so as required by to enable each Fund to comply with the provisions of the Investment Company Act as well as the rules and regulations of the SEC Commission applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 ActInvestment Company Act and so as to enable each investment advisor to a Fund to comply with the provisions of Rule 204-2 and Rule 206(4)-2 of the Commission promulgated under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, including, without limitation: (ai) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (bii) ledgers or other records reflecting (i1) securities in transfer, (ii2) securities in physical possession, (iii3) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each PortfolioFund, (iv4) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v5) dividends and interest received, (vi6) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii7) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (ciii) cancelled canceled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each Fund or Series as such Fund or Series shall reasonably requestrequest and Custodian shall agree, which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund or Series and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SECCommission, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Investment Company Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable Fund and shall be available upon reasonable prior notice during normal business hours for inspection and use by such Fund or Series and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund or Series shall take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which that would causecause the Custodian, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders. Section 3.26.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's ’s shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts account of each Portfolio Fund or Series as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC Commission applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Investment Company Act, including, without limitation: (ai) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (bii) ledgers or other records reflecting (iI) securities in transfer, (ii2) securities in physical possession, (iii3) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each PortfolioFund, (iv4) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v5) dividends and interest received, (vi6) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii7) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (ciii) cancelled canceled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each Fund or Series as such Fund or Series shall reasonably requestrequest and Custodian shall agree, which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund or Series and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SECCommission, including, but not limited to, books hooks and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Investment Company Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable Fund and shall be available upon reasonable prior notice during normal business hours for inspection and use by such Fund or Series and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund or Series shall take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which that would causecause the Custodian, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a Fund Company in the preparation of reports to such Fund's Company’s shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts of each Portfolio Company as may be required by the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, including: law; (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities in transfer, (ii) securities in physical possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each PortfolioCompany, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any the Company Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (cb) cancelled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each Fund Company as such Fund the Company shall reasonably request. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunderCompany. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each the applicable Fund Company and shall be available during normal business hours for inspection and use by such Fund the Company and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no Fund the Company shall not take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders.

Custodian's Books and Records. The Custodian shall provide any assistance reasonably requested by a the Fund in the preparation of reports to such Fund's Fund shareholders and others, audits of accounts, and other ministerial matters of like nature. The Custodian shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to securities and other assets held for the accounts of each Portfolio the Fund as required by the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to investment companies registered under the 1940 Act, including: (a) journals or other records of original entry containing a detailed and itemized daily record of all receipts and deliveries of securities (including certificate and transaction identification numbers, if any), and all receipts and disbursements of cash; (b) ledgers or other records reflecting (i) securities in transfer, (ii) securities in physical possession, (iii) securities borrowed, loaned or collateralizing obligations of each Portfoliothe Fund, (iv) monies borrowed and monies loaned (together with a record of the collateral therefor and substitutions of such collateral), (v) dividends and interest received, (vi) the amount of tax withheld by any person in respect of any collection made by the Custodian or any Subcustodian, and (vii) the amount of reclaims or refunds for foreign taxes paid; and (c) cancelled canceled checks and bank records related thereto. The Custodian shall keep such other books and records of each the Fund as such the Fund shall reasonably request. All such books and records maintained by the Custodian shall be maintained in a form acceptable to the applicable Fund and in compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, including, but not limited to, books and records required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations from time to time adopted thereunder. All books and records maintained by the Custodian pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times be the property of each applicable the Fund and shall be available during normal business hours for inspection and use by such the Fund and its agents, including, without limitation, its independent certified public accountants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, no the Fund shall not take any actions or cause the Custodian to take any actions which would cause, either directly or indirectly, the Custodian to violate any applicable laws, regulations or orders.