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Declarations
INVESTMENT COMPANY FIDELITY BOND
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For All the Commitments You Make®
40 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
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CUSTOMER
NUMBER
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DATE ISSUED
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87238
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06/25/12
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POLICY NUMBER
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COVERAGE IS PROVIDED BY
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PRODUCER NO.
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425135205
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Continental Insurance Company
(herein called ‘Underwriter’)
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703241
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NAMED INSURED AND ADDRESS
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PRODUCER
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Item 1.
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The Taiwan Fund, Inc. (herein called ‘Insured’)
c/o State Street Bank & Trust Company
2 Avenue De Lafayette, PO Box 5049
Boston, MA 02206
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Wells Fargo Ins Services USA, Inc
Barbara Gubitose
699 Boylston Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
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Item 2.
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Policy Period:
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From 12:01 a.m. on
4/30/2012
to 12:01 a.m. on
4/30/2013
standard time.
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Item 3
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Limit of Liability:
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$ 1,000,000 per Loss.
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Provided, however that if specific limits, either
greater or lesser, are inserted opposite any specified INSURING CLAUSE, such specific limits shall be applicable to such INSURING
CLAUSES in lieu of, and not in addition to, such bond limit. If "NOT COVERED" is inserted below opposite any specified
INSURING CLAUSE, such INSURING CLAUSE and any other reference to such INSURING CLAUSE shall be deemed to be deleted from this bond.
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LIMIT OF
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INSURING CLAUSE
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LIABILITY
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DEDUCTIBLE
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Fidelity - Blanket
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$
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1,000,000
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$
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0
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Premises
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$
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1,000,000
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$
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5,000
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Transit
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$
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1,000,000
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$
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5,000
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Forgery or Alteration
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$
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1,000,000
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$
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5,000
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Securities
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$
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1,000,000
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$
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5,000
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Counterfeit Currency
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$
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1,000,000
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$
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5,000
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Computer Systems
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$
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1,000,000
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$
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5,000
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Uncollectible Items of Deposit
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$
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25,000
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$
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5,000
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Audit Expense
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$
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25,000
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$
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5,000
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Unauthorized Signatures
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$
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25,000
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$
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5,000
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Stop Payment
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$
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25,000
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$
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5,000
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Provided, that there shall be no deductible applicable
to any loss under INSURING CLAUSE 1. sustained by any Investment Company.
G-131698-A
Ed. date 6/98
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Declarations
INVESTMENT COMPANY FIDELITY BOND
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For All the Commitments You Make®
40 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
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Item 4.
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The liability of the Underwriter is also subject to the
terms of the following endorsements executed simultaneously herewith:
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G-145126-A
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Ed. 08/03
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Policyholder Notice Economic And Trade Sanctions Condition
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G-145184-A
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Ed. 06/03
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Economic And Trade Sanctions Condition
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PRO-4144-A
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Ed. 01/00
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Growth In Size Provisions
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FIG-4069-A
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Ed. 07/98
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Stop Payment Legal Liability
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SR 5967e
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Ed. 10/87
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Central Handling Of Securities
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GSL5304XX
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Ed. 12/04
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Unauthorized Signature Rider
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GSL19320XX
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Ed. 05/10
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Amend Notice Of Termination-Cancellation Endorsement
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(Variable Notice Provision)
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Item 5.
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Notice of claim should be sent to the Underwriter at:
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CNA Pro
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Fidelity-Bonding
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125 Broad Street
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New York, New York 10004
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Underwriter has caused this bond to
be signed by its Chairman and Secretary, at Chicago, Illinois, but the same shall not be binding upon the Underwriter unless countersigned
by a duly authorized representative or attorney-in-fact of the Underwriter
By
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Countersigned By:
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Attorney-in-fact
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Authorized Representative
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G-131698-A
Ed. date 6/98
For All the Commitments You Make®
The UNDERWRITER, in consideration of the
required premium, and in reliance on the APPLICATION and all other statements made and information furnished to the UNDERWRITER
by the INSURED, and subject to the DECLARATIONS made a part of this bond and to all other terms and conditions of this bond, agrees
to pay the INSURED for:
INSURING CLAUSES
Loss resulting directly from
Larceny or Embezzlement committed by any Employee, alone or in collusion with others.
Loss of Property resulting directly
from robbery, burglary, common-law or statutory larceny, hold-up, misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, damage,
destruction or abstraction or removal from the possession, custody or control of the INSURED, while such Property is lodged or
deposited within any offices or premises located anywhere.
Loss of, or damage to furnishings,
fixtures, stationery, supplies, equipment, safes or vaults (but excluding all electronic data processing equipment) within any
of the INSURED'S offices resulting directly from robbery, burglary, common law or statutory larceny or hold-up of such offices,
or attempt thereat, or by vandalism or malicious mischief, or loss through damage to any office resulting directly from robbery,
burglary, common law or statutory larceny or hold-up of such office, or attempts thereat, or to the interior of any such office
by vandalism or malicious mischief, provided, in any event that the INSURED is the owner of such offices, furnishings, fixtures,
stationery, supplies, equipment, safes or vaults or is legally liable for such loss or damage always excepting, however, a loss
or damage through fire.
Loss of Property resulting directly
from robbery, common law or statutory larceny, misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, damage to or destruction of,
while the Property is in transit anywhere:
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a.
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in an armored motor vehicle, including loading and unloading thereof,
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b.
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in the custody of a natural person acting as a messenger of the INSURED, or
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c.
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in the custody of a Transportation Company and being transported in a conveyance other than an
armored motor vehicle provided, however, that covered Property transported in such manner is limited to the following:
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II.
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securities issued in registered form which are not endorsed or are restrictively endorsed, or
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III.
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negotiable instruments not payable to bearer, which are not endorsed or are restrictively endorsed.
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G-131697-A
(ED. 06/98)
For All the Commitments You Make®
Coverage under this INSURING
CLAUSE begins immediately on the receipt of such Property by the natural person acting as a messenger or Transportation Company
and ends immediately on delivery to the premises of the addressee or to any representative of the addressee located anywhere.
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4.
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FORGERY OR ALTERATION COVERAGE
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Loss resulting
directly from:
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a.
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Forgery or fraudulent material alteration of, on or in any bills of exchange, checks, drafts, acceptances,
certificates of deposits, promissory notes, due bills, money orders, orders upon public treasuries, letters of credit, other written
promises, orders or directions to pay sums certain in money, or receipts for the withdrawal of Property, or
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b.
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transferring, paying or delivering any funds or other Property, or establishing any credit or giving
any value in reliance on any written instructions, advices, or applications directed to the INSURED authorizing or acknowledging
the transfer, payment, delivery or receipt of funds or other Property, which instructions, advices or applications purport to bear
the handwritten signature of any customer of the INSURED, or shareholder or subscriber to shares of an Investment Company, or of
any banking institution, stockbroker or Employee but which instructions or applications either bear a Forgery or a fraudulent material
alteration without the knowledge and consent of such customer, shareholder, subscriber to shares, banking institution, stockbroker,
or Employee;
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excluding, however, under this
INSURING CLAUSE any loss covered under INSURING CLAUSE 5. of this bond, whether or not coverage for INSURING CLAUSE 5. is provided
for in the DECLARATIONS of this bond.
A mechanically reproduced facsimile
signature is treated the same as a handwritten signature.
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5.
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EXTENDED FORGERY COVERAGE
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Loss resulting directly from
the INSURED having in good faith, and in the ordinary course of business, whether for its own account or for the account of others,
in any capacity:
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a.
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acquired, accepted or received, sold or delivered, given value, extended credit, or assumed liability
in reliance upon any original Securities, documents or other written instruments which prove:
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I.
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to bear a Forgery or fraudulent material
alteration,
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II.
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to have been lost or stolen, or
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III.
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to be Counterfeit, or
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b.
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guaranteed in writing or witnessed any signatures upon any transfers, assignments, bills of sale,
powers of attorney, guarantees, endorsements or other obligations upon or in connection with any Securities, documents or other
written instruments which pass or purport to pass title to them.
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Actual physical possession, and
continued actual physical possession, of such Securities, documents or other written instruments by an Employee, Custodian, or
a Federal or State chartered deposit institution is a condition precedent to the INSURED having relied on such items. Release or
return of such items is an acknowledgment by the INSURED that it no longer relies on such items.
A mechanically reproduced facsimile
signature is treated the same as a handwritten signature.
G-131697-A
(ED. 06/98)
For All the Commitments You Make®
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6.
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COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY COVERAGE
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Loss resulting directly from
the receipt by the INSURED, in good faith, of any Counterfeit money orders, currencies or coin of any country.
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7.
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THREATS TO PERSONS COVERAGE
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Loss resulting directly from
surrender of Property away from an office of the INSURED as a result of a threat communicated to the INSURED to do bodily harm
to an Employee as defined in paragraphs (1), (2) and (5) of the definition, a Relative or invitee of such Employee, or a resident
of the household of such Employee, who is, or allegedly is, being held captive provided, however, that prior to the surrender of
such Property:
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a.
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the Employee who receives the threat has made a reasonable effort to notify an officer of the INSURED
who is not involved in such threat, and
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b.
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the INSURED has made a reasonable effort to notify the Federal Bureau of Investigation and local
law enforcement authorities concerning such threat.
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It is agreed that for purposes
of the INSURING CLAUSE, any Employee of the INSURED, as set forth in the preceding paragraph, shall be deemed to be an INSURED
hereunder, but only with respect to the surrender of money, securities and other tangible personal property in which such Employee
has a legal or equitable interest.
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8.
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COMPUTER SYSTEMS COVERAGE
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Loss resulting directly from
fraudulent entry of data into or change of data elements or programs within the INSURED'S proprietary Computer System or a Computer
System operated or used by the INSURED and declared in the APPLICATION, provided that the fraudulent entry or change causes:
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Property to be transferred, paid or delivered,
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b.
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an account of the INSURED, or of its customer, to be added, deleted, debited, or credited, or
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c.
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an unauthorized account or a fictitious account to be debited or credited.
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9.
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VOICE INITIATED TRANSACTION COVERAGE
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Loss resulting directly from
a Voice Initiated Transaction directed to the INSURED authorizing the transfer of dividends or redemption proceeds of Investment
Company shares from a Customer's account, provided such Voice Initiated Transaction was:
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a.
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received at the INSURED'S offices by those Employees of the INSURED specifically authorized to
receive the Voice Initiated Transaction,
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b.
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made by a person purporting to be a Customer, and
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c.
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made by said person for the purpose of causing the INSURED or Customer to sustain a loss or making
an improper personal financial gain for such person or any other person.
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In order for coverage to apply
under this INSURING CLAUSE, all Voice Initiated Transactions must be received and processed in accordance with the Designated Procedures
outlined in the APPLICATION furnished to the UNDERWRITER.
G-131697-A
(ED. 06/98)
For All the Commitments You Make®
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UNCOLLECTIBLE ITEMS OF DEPOSIT COVERAGE
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Loss resulting directly from
the INSURED having credited an account of a customer, shareholder or subscriber on the faith of any Items of Deposit which prove
to be uncollectible, provided that the crediting of said account causes:
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a.
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redemption’s or withdrawals to be permitted,
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b.
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shares to be issued, or
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from an account of an Investment
Company.
In order for coverage to apply
under this INSURING CLAUSE, the INSURED must hold Items of Deposit for the minimum number of days stated in the APPLICATION before
permitting any redemption’s or withdrawals, issuing any shares or paying any dividends with respect to such Items of Deposit.
Items of Deposit shall not be
deemed uncollectible until the INSURED'S standard collection procedures have failed.
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11.
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AUDIT EXPENSE COVERAGE
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Reasonable expense incurred
by the INSURED for that part of an audit or examination required by any governmental regulatory authority or self-regulatory organization
and actually conducted by such authority, organization or their appointee by reason of the discovery of loss sustained by the INSURED
and covered by this bond.
CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS
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A.
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GENERAL EXCLUSIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL INSURING CLAUSES
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This bond does not directly
or indirectly cover:
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(1)
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loss not reported to the UNDERWRITER in writing within thirty (30) days after termination of this
bond as an entirety;
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(2)
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loss due to riot or civil commotion outside the United States of America and Canada, or any loss
due to military, naval or usurped power, war or insurrection. However, this exclusion shall not apply to loss which occurs in transit
in the circumstances recited in INSURING CLAUSE 3., provided that when such transit was initiated there was no knowledge on the
part of any person acting for the INSURED of such riot, civil commotion, military, naval or usurped power, war or insurrection;
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(3)
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loss resulting from dishonest acts by any member of the Board of Directors or Board of Trustees
of the INSURED who is not an Employee, acting alone or in collusion with others;
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(4)
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loss, or that part of any loss, resulting solely from any violation by the INSURED or by any Employee
of any law, or rule, or regulation pursuant to any law regulating:
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G-131697-A
(ED. 06/98)
For All the Commitments You Make®
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a.
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the issuance, purchase or sale of securities,
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b.
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transactions on security or commodity exchanges or the over-the-counter markets,
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c.
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investment companies, or
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(5)
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loss of potential income including, but not limited to, interest and dividends not realized by
the INSURED or by any customer of the INSURED;
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(6)
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loss resulting from indirect or consequential loss of any nature;
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(7)
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damages of any type for which the INSURED is legally liable, except compensatory damages (but not
multiples thereof) arising from a loss covered under this bond;
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(8)
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loss resulting from the effects of nuclear fission or fusion or radioactivity;
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(9)
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loss resulting from the theft of confidential information, material or data;
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(10)
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costs, fees and expenses incurred by the INSURED in establishing
the existence or amount of loss under this bond, provided however, this EXCLUSION shall not apply to INSURING CLAUSE 11.;
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(11)
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loss resulting from voice requests or instructions received
over the telephone, provided however, this EXCLUSION shall not apply to INSURING CLAUSE 7. or 9.
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B.
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SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL INSURING CLAUSES EXCEPT INSURING CLAUSE 1.
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This bond
does not directly or indirectly cover:
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(1)
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loss caused by an Employee, provided, however, this EXCLUSION shall not apply to loss covered under
INSURING CLAUSE 2. or 3. which results directly from misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, or damage to or destruction
of Property;
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(2)
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loss through the surrender of Property away from an office of the INSURED as a result of a threat:
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a.
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to do bodily harm to any person, except loss of Property in transit in the custody of any person
acting as messenger of the INSURED, provided that when such transit was initiated there was no knowledge by the INSURED of any
such threat, and provided further that this EXCLUSION shall not apply to INSURING CLAUSE 7., or
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b.
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to do damage to the premises or property of the INSURED;
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(3)
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loss involving Items of Deposit which are not finally paid for any reason provided however, that
this EXCLUSION shall not apply to INSURING CLAUSE 10.;
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(4)
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loss resulting from payments made or withdrawals from any account involving erroneous credits to
such account;
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(5)
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loss of Property while in the mail:
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G-131697-A
(ED. 06/98)
For All the Commitments You Make®
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(6)
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loss of Property while in the custody of a Transportation Company, provided however, that this
EXCLUSION shall not apply to INSURING CLAUSE 3.;
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(7)
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loss resulting from the failure for any reason of a financial or depository institution, its receiver
or other liquidator to pay or deliver funds or other Property to the INSURED provided further that this EXCLUSION shall not apply
to loss of Property resulting directly from robbery, burglary, hold-up, misplacement, mysterious unexplainable disappearance, damage,
destruction or abstraction from the possession, custody or control of the INSURED.
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C.
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EXCLUSIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL INSURING CLAUSES EXCEPT INSURING CLAUSES 1., 4., 5.
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This bond does not directly
or indirectly cover:
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(1)
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loss resulting from forgery or any alteration;
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(2)
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loss resulting from the complete or partial non-payment of or default on any loan whether such
loan was procured in good faith or through trick, artifice, fraud or false pretenses;
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(3)
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loss involving a counterfeit provided, however, this EXCLUSION shall not apply to INSURING CLAUSE
5. or 6.
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This bond applies only to loss
first discovered by any partner, director, trustee, officer or supervisory employee of the INSURED during the BOND PERIOD. Discovery
occurs at the earlier of such individuals being aware of;
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a.
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facts which may subsequently result in a loss of a type covered by this bond, or
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b.
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an actual or potential claim in which it is alleged that the INSURED is liable to a third party,
regardless of when the act or acts causing or contributing to such loss occurred, even though the amount of loss does not exceed
the applicable DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT or the exact amount or details of loss may not then be known.
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3.
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NOTICE TO UNDERWRITER - PROOF - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST UNDERWRITER
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a.
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At the earliest practicable moment, not to exceed thirty (30) days after discovery of loss, the
INSURED shall give the UNDERWRITER notice thereof.
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b.
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Within six (6) months after such discovery, the INSURED shall furnish to the UNDERWRITER proof
of loss, duly sworn to, with full particulars.
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c.
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Securities listed in a proof of loss shall be identified by certificate or bond numbers, if issued
with them.
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d.
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Legal proceedings for the recovery of any loss under this bond shall not be brought prior to the
expiration of sixty (60) days after the proof of loss is filed with the UNDERWRITER or after the expiration of twenty-four (24)
months from the discovery of such loss.
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e.
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This bond affords coverage only in favor of the INSURED. No claim, suit, action or legal proceedings
shall be brought under this bond by anyone other than the INSURED.
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G-131697-A
(ED. 06/98)
For All the Commitments You Make®
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4.
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LIMIT OF LIABILITY/NON - REDUCTION AND NON-ACCUMULATION OF LIABILITY
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At all times prior to termination
of this bond, this bond shall continue in force for the limit stated in the applicable sections of ITEM 3. of the DECLARATIONS,
notwithstanding any previous loss for which the UNDERWRITER may have paid or be liable to pay under this bond provided, however,
that the liability of the UNDERWRITER under this bond with respect to all loss resulting from:
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a.
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any one act of burglary, robbery or hold-up, or attempt thereat, in which no Employee is concerned
or implicated, or
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b.
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any one unintentional or negligent act on the part of any one person resulting in damage to or
destruction or misplacement of Property, or
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c.
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all acts, other than those specified in a. above, of any one person, or
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d.
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any one casualty or event other than those specified in a., b., or c. above,
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shall be deemed to be one loss
and shall be limited to the applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 3. of the DECLARATIONS of this bond irrespective of the
total amount of such loss or losses and shall not be cumulative in amounts from year to year or from period to period.
All acts,
as specified in c. above, of any one person which
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i.
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directly or indirectly aid in any way wrongful acts of any other person or persons, or
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ii.
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permit the continuation of wrongful acts of any other person or persons
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whether such acts are committed
with or without the knowledge of the wrongful acts of the person so aided, and whether such acts are committed with or without
the intent to aid such other person, shall be deemed to be one loss with the wrongful acts of all persons so aided.
The UNDERWRITER shall not be
liable under any INSURING CLAUSES of this bond on account of loss unless the amount of such loss, after deducting the net amount
of all reimbursement and/or recovery obtained or made by the INSURED, other than from any bond or policy of insurance issued by
an insurance company and covering such loss, or by the UNDERWRITER on account thereof prior to payment by the UNDERWRITER of such
loss, shall exceed the DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT set forth in ITEM 4. of the DECLARATIONS, and then for such excess only, but in no event
for more than the applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 3. of the DECLARATIONS.
There shall be no deductible
applicable to any loss under INSURING CLAUSE 1. sustained by any Investment Company.
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6.
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COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEYS' FEES
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The UNDERWRITER will indemnify
the INSURED for court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred and paid by the INSURED in defense, whether or not successful,
whether or not fully litigated on the merits and whether or not settled, of any claim, suit or legal proceeding with respect to
which the INSURED would be entitled to recovery under this bond. However, with respect to INSURING CLAUSE 1. this Section shall
only apply in the event that:
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a.
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an Employee admits to being guilty of Larceny or Embezzlement,
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b.
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an Employee is adjudicated to be guilty of Larceny or Embezzlement, or
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G-131697-A
(ED. 06/98)
For All the Commitments You Make®
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c.
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in the absence of a. or b. above, an arbitration panel agrees, after a review of an agreed statement
of facts between the UNDERWRITER and the INSURED, that an Employee would be found guilty of Larceny or Embezzlement if such Employee
were prosecuted.
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The INSURED shall promptly give
notice to the UNDERWRITER of any such suit or legal proceeding and at the request of the UNDERWRITER shall furnish copies of all
pleadings and pertinent papers to the UNDERWRITER. The UNDERWRITER may, at its sole option, elect to conduct the defense of all
or part of such legal proceeding. The defense by the UNDERWRITER shall be in the name of the INSURED through attorneys selected
by the UNDERWRITER. The INSURED shall provide all reasonable information and assistance as required by the UNDERWRITER for such
defense.
If the amount demanded in any
such suit or legal proceeding is greater than the LIMIT OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 3. of the DECLARATIONS for the applicable INSURING
CLAUSE, or if a DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT is applicable, or both, the UNDERWRITER'S liability for court costs and attorneys' fees incurred
in defending all or part of such legal proceeding is limited to the proportion of such court costs and attorneys' fees incurred
that the LIMIT OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 3. of the DECLARATIONS for the applicable INSURING CLAUSE bears to the total of the
amount demanded in such suit or legal proceeding.
Amounts paid by the UNDERWRITER
for court costs and attorneys' fees shall be in addition to the LIMIT OF LIABILITY stated in ITEM 3. of the DECLARATIONS.
If the UNDERWRITER declines
to defend the INSURED, no settlement without the prior written consent of the UNDERWRITER nor judgment against the INSURED shall
determine the existence, extent or amount of coverage under this bond, and the UNDERWRITER shall not be liable for any costs, fees
and expenses incurred by the INSURED.
The value of any loss of Property
other than books of account or other records used by the INSURED in the conduct of its business, for which a claim is made shall
be determined by the average market value of such Property on the business day immediately preceding discovery of such loss provided,
however, that the value of any Property replaced by the INSURED with the consent of the UNDERWRITER and prior to the settlement
of any claim for such Property shall be actual market value at the time of replacement.
In the case of a loss of interim
certificates, warrants, rights or other securities, the production of which is necessary to the exercise of subscription, conversion,
redemption or deposit privileges, the value of them shall be the market value of such privileges immediately preceding their expiration
if said loss is not discovered until after their expiration. If no market price is quoted for such Property or for such privileges,
the value shall be fixed by agreement between the parties.
The value of any loss of Property
consisting of books of account or other records used by the INSURED in the conduct of its business shall be the amount paid by
the INSURED for blank books, blank pages, or other materials which replace the lost books of account or other records, plus the
cost of labor paid by the INSURED for the actual transcription or copying of data to reproduce such books of account or other records.
G-131697-A
(ED. 06/98)
For All the Commitments You Make®
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8.
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VALUATION OF PREMISES AND FURNISHINGS
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In the case of loss or damage
to any office of the INSURED or to the furnishings, fixtures, stationery, supplies, equipment, safes or vaults, the UNDERWRITER
shall not be liable for more than the actual cash value thereof, or for more than the actual cost of replacement or repair. The
UNDERWRITER may, at its election, pay such actual cash value or make such replacement or repair. If the UNDERWRITER and the INSURED
cannot agree upon the actual cash value or the cost of replacement or repair, it shall be determined by arbitration.
In the event of a loss of securities
covered under this bond, the UNDERWRITER may, at its sole discretion, purchase replacement securities, tender the value of the
securities in money, or issue its indemnity to effect replacement securities.
The indemnity required from
the INSURED under the terms of this Section against all loss, cost or expense arising from the replacement of securities by the
UNDERWRITER'S indemnity shall be:
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for securities having a value less than or equal to the applicable DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT one hundred
(100% percent);
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for securities having a value in excess of the DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT but within the applicable LIMIT
OF LIABILITY- the percentage that the DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT bears to the value of the securities;
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for securities having a value greater than the applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY the percentage that
the DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT and portion in excess of the applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY bears to the value of the securities.
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The value referred to in a.,
b., and c. above is the value in accordance with SECTION 8, VALUATION OF PROPERTY, regardless of the value of such securities at
the time the loss under the UNDERWRITER'S indemnity is sustained.
The UNDERWRITER is not required
to issue its indemnity for any portion of a loss of securities which is not covered by this bond; however, the UNDERWRITER may
do so as a courtesy to the INSURED and at its sole discretion.
The INSURED shall pay the proportion
of the UNDERWRITER'S premium charge for the UNDERWRITER'S indemnity as set forth in a., b., and c. above. No portion of the LIMIT
OF LIABILITY shall be used as payment of premium for any indemnity purchased by the INSURED to obtain replacement securities.
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SUBROGATION - ASSIGNMENT-RECOVERY
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In the event of a payment under
this bond, the UNDERWRITER shall be subrogated to all of the INSURED'S rights of recovery against any person or entity to the extent
of such payment. On request, the INSURED shall deliver to the UNDERWRITER an assignment of the INSURED'S rights, title and interest
and causes of action against any person or entity to the extent of such payment.
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Recoveries, whether effected
by the UNDERWRITER or by the INSURED, shall be applied net of the expense of such recovery, first to the satisfaction of the INSURED'S
loss which would otherwise have been paid but for the fact that it is in excess of the applicable LIMIT OF LIABILITY, second, to
the UNDERWRITER in satisfaction of amounts paid in settlement of the INSURED'S claim and third, to the INSURED in satisfaction
of the applicable DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT. Recovery from reinsurance and/or indemnity of the UNDERWRITER shall not be deemed a recovery
under this section.
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COOPERATION OF INSURED
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At the UNDERWRITER'S request
and at reasonable times and places designated by the UNDERWRITER the INSURED shall submit to examination by the UNDERWRITER and
subscribe to the same under oath, produce for the UNDERWRITER'S examination all pertinent records, and cooperate with the UNDERWRITER
in all matters pertaining to the loss.
The INSURED shall execute all
papers and render assistance to secure to the UNDERWRITER the rights and causes of action provided for under this bond. The INSURED
shall do nothing after loss to prejudice such rights or causes of action.
Coverage under this bond shall
apply only as excess over any valid and collectible insurance, indemnity or suretyship obtained by or on behalf of the INSURED,
a Transportation Company, or another entity on whose premises the loss occurred or which employed the person causing the loss or
engaged the messenger conveying the Property involved.
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ADDITIONAL COMPANIES INCLUDED AS INSURED
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If more than one corporation,
or Investment Company, or any combination of them is included as the INSURED herein:
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The total liability of the UNDERWRITER under this bond for loss or losses sustained by any one
or more or all of them shall not exceed the limit for which the UNDERWRITER would be liable under this bond if all such losses
were sustained by any one of them.
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Only the first named INSURED shall be deemed to be the sole agent of the others for all purposes
under this bond, including but not limited to the giving or receiving of any notice or proof required to be given and for the purpose
of effecting or accepting any amendments to or termination of this bond. The UNDERWRITER shall furnish each Investment Company
with a copy of the bond and with any amendment thereto, together with a copy of each formal filing of claim by any other named
INSURED and notification of the terms of the settlement of each such claim prior to the execution of such settlement.
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The UNDERWRITER shall not be responsible for the proper application of any payment made hereunder
to the first named INSURED.
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d.
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Knowledge possessed or discovery made by any partner, director, trustee, officer or supervisory
employee of any INSURED shall constitute knowledge or discovery by all the INSUREDS for the purposes of this bond.
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e.
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If the first named INSURED ceases for any reason to be covered under this bond, then the INSURED
next named shall thereafter be considered as the first named INSURED for the purpose of this bond.
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ADDITIONAL OFFICES OR EMPLOYEES - CONSOLIDATION, MERGER OR PURCHASE OR ACQUISITION OF ASSETS
OR LIABILITIES - NOTICE TO UNDERWRITER
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If the INSURED, other than an
Investment Company, while this bond is in force, merges or consolidates with, or purchases or acquires assets or liabilities of
another institution, the INSURED shall not have the coverage afforded under this bond for loss which:
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has occurred or will occur in offices or on premises, or
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has been caused or will be caused by an employee or employees, or
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has arisen or will arise out of the assets or liabilities acquired
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unless
the INSURED
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gives the UNDERWRITER written notice of the proposed consolidation, merger or purchase or acquisition
of assets or liabilities prior to the proposed effective date of such action, and
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ii.
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obtains the written consent of the UNDERWRITER to extend some or all of the coverage provided by
this bond to such additional exposure, and
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on obtaining such consent pays to the UNDERWRITER an additional premium.
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CHANGE OF CONTROL - NOTICE TO UNDERWRITER
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When the INSURED learns of a
change in control (other than in an Investment Company), as set forth in Section 2(a) (9) of the Investment Company Act of 1940,
the INSURED shall within thirty (30) days give written notice to the UNDERWRITER setting forth:
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the names of the transferors and transferees (or the names of the beneficial owners if the voting
securities are registered in another name),
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b.
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the total number of voting securities owned by the transferors and the transferees (or the beneficial
owners), both immediately before and after the transfer, and
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the total number of outstanding voting securities.
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Failure to give the required
notice shall result in termination of coverage for any loss involving a transferee, to be effective on the date of such change
in control.
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REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY INSURED
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The INSURED represents that
all information it has furnished in the APPLICATION for this bond or otherwise is complete, true and correct. Such APPLICATION
and other information constitute part of this bond.
The INSURED must promptly notify
the UNDERWRITER of any change in any fact or circumstance which materially affects the risk assumed by the UNDERWRITER under this
bond.
Any misrepresentation, omission,
concealment or incorrect statement of a material fact, in the APPLICATION or otherwise, shall be grounds for rescission of this
bond.
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TERMINATION - CANCELLATION
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If the bond is for a sole INSURED,
it shall not be terminated or canceled unless written notice shall have been given by the acting party to the affected party and
to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., not less than sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of such
termination or cancellation.
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If the bond is for a joint INSURED,
it shall not be terminated or canceled unless written notice shall have been given by the acting party to the affected party, and
by the UNDERWRITER to all INSURED Investment Companies and to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., not less
than sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of such termination or cancellation.
This bond will terminate as
to any one INSURED, other than an Investment Company, immediately on the taking over of such INSURED by a receiver or other liquidator
or by State or Federal officials, or immediately on the filing of a petition under any State or Federal statute relative to bankruptcy
or reorganization of the INSURED, or assignment for the benefit of creditors of the INSURED, or immediately upon such INSURED ceasing
to exist, whether through merger into another entity, disposition of all of its assets or otherwise.
The UNDERWRITER shall refund
the unearned premium computed at short rates in accordance with the standard short rate cancellation tables if terminated by the
INSURED or pro rata if terminated for any other reason.
Coverage will terminate as to
any Employee:
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immediately on any partner, director, trustee, or officer or supervisory employee not acting in
collusion with such Employee, learning of any dishonest act committed by such Employee at any time, whether in the employment of
the INSURED or otherwise, whether or not such act is of the type covered under this bond, and whether against the INSURED or any
other person or entity, or
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sixty (60) days after the receipt by each INSURED and by the Securities and Exchange Commission,
Washington, D.C., of a written notice from the UNDERWRITER of its desire to terminate this bond as to such Employee.
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CHANGE OR MODIFICATION
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This bond or any instrument
amending or affecting this bond may not be changed or modified orally. No change in or modification of this bond shall be effective
except when made by written endorsement to this bond signed by an authorized representative of the UNDERWRITER.
If this bond is for a sole INSURED,
no change or modification which would adversely affect the rights of the INSURED shall be effective prior to sixty (60) days after
written notice has been furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., by the acting party.
If this bond is for a joint
INSURED, no change or modification which would adversely affect the rights of the INSURED shall be effective prior to sixty (60)
days after written notice has been furnished to all insured Investment Companies and to the Securities and Exchange Commission,
Washington, D.C., by the UNDERWRITER.
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DEFINITIONS
As used
in this bond:
Computer
System
means:
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computers, with related peripheral and storage components, wherever located,
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systems and applications software,
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related communication networks by which data are electronically collected, transmitted, processed,
stored, and retrieved.
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Counterfeit
means an imitation of an actual valid original which is intended to deceive and be taken as the original.
Custodian
means the institution
designed by an Investment Company to maintain possession and control of its assets.
Customer
means an individual,
corporate, partnership or trust customer shareholder or subscriber of an Investment Company which has a written agreement with
the INSURED for Voice Initiated Transactions.
Employee
means:
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an officer of the INSURED,
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2.
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a natural person while in the regular service of the INSURED at any of the INSURED'S offices and
compensated directly by the INSURED through its payroll system and subject to the United States Internal Revenue Service Form W-2
or equivalent income reporting plans of other countries, and whom the INSURED has the right to control and direct both as to the
result to be accomplished and details and means by which such result is accomplished in the performance of such service,
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an attorney retained by the INSURED and an employee of such attorney while either is performing
legal services for the INSURED,
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4.
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a person provided by an employment contractor to perform clerical, premises maintenance or security
duties for the INSURED under the INSURED'S supervision at any of the INSURED'S offices or premises,
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5.
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an employee of an institution merged or consolidated with the INSURED prior to the effective date
of this bond,
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a guest student pursuing studies or performing duties in any of the INSURED'S offices,
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7.
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each natural person, partnership or corporation authorized by written agreement with the INSURED
to perform services as electronic data processor of checks or other accounting records related to such checks but only while such
person, partnership or corporation is actually performing such services and not:
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creating, preparing, modifying or maintaining the INSURED'S computer software or programs, or
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b.
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acting as transfer agent or in any other agency capacity in issuing checks, drafts or securities
for the INSURED,
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a director or trustee of the INSURED, but only while performing acts within the scope of the customary
and usual duties of any officer or employee of the INSURED or while acting as a member of any committee duly elected or appointed
to examine or audit or have custody of or access to Property of the INSURED, or
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any partner, officer or employee of an investment adviser, an underwriter (distributor), a transfer
agent or shareholder accounting recordkeeper, or an administrator, for an Investment Company while performing acts coming within
the scope of the customary and usual duties of an officer or employee of an Investment Company or acting as a member of any committee
duly elected or appointed to examine, audit or have custody of or access to Property of an Investment Company.
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The term Employee shall not
include any partner, officer or employee of a transfer agent, shareholder accounting recordkeeper or administrator:
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which is not an "affiliated person" (as defined in Section 2(a) of the Investment Company
Act of 1940) of an Investment Company or of the investment adviser or underwriter (distributor) of such Investment Company, or
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which is a "bank" (as defined in Section 2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940).
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This bond does not afford coverage
in favor of the employers of persons as set forth in 4. and 7. above, and upon payment to the INSURED by the UNDERWRITER resulting
directly from Larceny or Embezzlement committed by any of the partners, officers or employees of such employers, whether acting
alone or in collusion with others, an assignment of such of the INSURED'S rights and causes of action as it may have against such
employers by reason of such acts so committed shall, to the extent of such payment, be given by the INSURED to the UNDERWRITER,
and the INSURED shall execute all papers necessary to secure to the UNDERWRITER the rights provided for herein.
Each employer of persons as
set forth in 3., 4. and 7. above and the partners, officers and other employees of such employers shall collectively be deemed
to be one person for all the purposes of this bond, excepting, however, the last paragraph of Section 18.
Independent contractors not
specified in 3., 4.,7. above, intermediaries, agents, brokers or other representatives of the same general character shall not
be considered Employees.
Forgery
means the signing
of the name of another person or organization with the intent to deceive but does not mean a signature which consists in whole
or in part of one's own name, with or without authority, in any capacity, for any purpose.
Investment Company
means
an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and as listed under the NAME OF INSURED on the DECLARATIONS.
Items of Deposit
means
one or more checks or drafts drawn upon a financial institution in the United States of America.
Larceny or Embezzlement
means larceny or embezzlement as set forth in Section 37 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Property
means money
(i.e., currency, coin, bank notes, or Federal Reserve notes); postage and revenue stamps; U.S. Savings Stamps; securities, including
any note, stock, treasury stock, bond, debenture, evidence of indebtedness, certificate of deposit, certificate of interest or
participation in any profit-sharing agreement, collateral trust certificate, preorganization certificate or subscription, transferable
share, investment contract, voting trust certificate, certificate of deposit for a security, fractional undivided interest in oil,
gas, or other mineral rights, any interest or instruments commonly known as security under the Investment Company Act of 1940,
any other certificate of interest or participation in, temporary or interim certificate for, receipt for, guarantee of, or warrant
or right to subscribe to or purchase any of the foregoing; bills of exchange; acceptances; checks; withdrawal orders; money orders;
travelers' letters of credit; bills of lading; abstracts of title; insurance policies; deeds; mortgages on real estate and/or upon
chattels and interests therein; assignments of such policies, mortgages and instruments; other valuable papers, including books
of accounts and other records used by the INSURED in the conduct of its business (but excluding all electronic data processing
records); and, all other instruments similar to or in the nature of the foregoing in which the INSURED acquired an interest at
the time of the INSURED'S consolidation or merger with, or purchase of the principal assets of, a predecessor or which are held
by the INSURED for any purpose or in any capacity and whether so held gratuitously or not and whether or not the INSURED is liable
therefor.
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Relative
means the spouse
of an Employee or partner of the INSURED and any unmarried child supported wholly by, or living in the home of, such Employee or
partner and being related to them by blood, marriage or legal guardianship.
Securities
, documents
or other written instruments means original (including original counterparts) negotiable or non-negotiable instruments, or assignments
thereof, which in and of themselves represent an equitable interest, ownership, or debt and which are in the ordinary course of
business transferable by delivery of such instruments with any necessary endorsements or assignments.
Transportation Company
means any organization which provides its own or leased vehicles for transportation or which provides freight forwarding or air
express services.
Voice Initiated Election
means any election concerning dividend options available to Investment Company shareholders or subscribers which is requested by
voice over the telephone.
Voice Initiated Redemption
means any redemption of shares issued by an Investment Company which is requested by voice over the telephone.
Voice Initiated Transaction(s)
means any Voice Initiated Redemption or Voice Initiated Election.
Secretary
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POLICYHOLDER NOTICE
Economic and Trade Sanctions Conditions
Ethics and proper business conduct has
been the cornerstone of CNA since 1897. While much has changed during the last century, our commitment to these core values has
not wavered. We strongly believe that proper business conduct is more than the practice of avoiding wrong; it is also a matter
of choosing to do right. Nowhere is this more essential than helping in the fight against terrorism. As such, we are committed
to complying with U.S. Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) requirements.
Through a variety of laws, OFAC administers
and enforces economic sanctions against countries and groups of individuals, such as terrorists and narcotics traffickers. These
laws prohibit
all
United States citizens (including corporations and other entities) and permanent residents from engaging
in transactions with sanctioned countries and with individuals and entities on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list. Because
all U.S. citizens and companies are subject to this law, we wanted to be sure you were aware of its scope and restrictions. If
you haven’t already done so, you may want to consider discussing this issue with your legal counsel to ensure you are in
compliance.
For insurance companies, accepting premium
from, issuing a policy to, insuring property of, or making a claim payment to an individual or entity that is the subject of U.S.-imposed
economic sanctions or trade embargoes usually are violations of these laws and regulations. Fines for violating OFAC requirements
can be substantial. CNA has established an OFAC compliance program part which includes the use of exclusionary policy language.
We believe this makes good business sense for CNA and you.
The purpose of this letter is to advise
you that your policy includes OFAC exclusionary policy language, which may reduce or eliminate certain coverage. Specifically,
if it is determined that your policy violates certain Federal or State laws or regulations, such as the U.S. list of Specially
Designated Nationals or Blocked Persons (organizations or individuals associated with terrorist groups), any term or condition
of your policy will be null and void to the extent it violates the applicable laws or regulations of the United States.
We’re sure you share our commitment
to compliance and thank you for your cooperation.
Your policy language reads as follows:
ECONOMIC AND TRADE SANCTIONS CONDITION
The following condition is added to the
Policy:
ECONOMIC AND TRADE SANCTIONS CONDITION
In accordance with laws and regulations
of the United States concerning economic and trade embargoes, this policy is void from its inception with respect to any term or
condition of this policy that violates any laws or regulations of the United States concerning economic and trade embargoes including,
but not limited to the following:
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Any insured, or any person or entity claiming the benefits of an insured, who is or becomes a Specially
Designated National or Blocked Person or who is otherwise subject to U.S. economic or trade sanctions;
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Any claim or “suit” that is brought in a Sanctioned Country or by a Sanctioned Country
Government, where any action in connection with such claim or suit is prohibited by U.S. economic or trade sanctions;
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3.
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Any claim or “suit” that is brought by any Specially Designated National or Blocked
Person or any person or entity who is otherwise subject to U.S. economic or trade sanctions;
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POLICY NUMBER: 425135205
ISSUED TO: The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
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Property that is located in a Sanctioned Country or that is owned by, rented to or in the care,
custody or control of a Sanctioned Country Government, where any activities related to such property are prohibited by U.S. economic
or trade sanctions; or
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Property that is owned by, rented to or in the care, custody or control of a Specially Designated
National or Blocked Person, or any person or entity who is otherwise subject to U.S. economic or trade sanctions.
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As used in this endorsement a Specially
Designated National or Blocked Person is any person or entity that is on the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked
Persons issued by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) as it may be from time to time amended.
As used in this endorsement a Sanctioned
Country is any country that is the subject of trade or economic embargoes imposed by the laws or regulations of the United States
of America.
THIS DISCLOSURE NOTICE DOES NOT PROVIDE
COVERAGE NOR DOES THIS NOTICE REPLACE ANY PROVISIONS OF YOUR POLICY. YOU SHOULD READ YOUR POLICY AND REVIEW YOUR DECLARATIONS PAGE
FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION ON THE COVERAGE AND PRICE OF YOUR POLICY. IF THERE IS ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN THE POLICY AND THIS NOTICE,
THE PROVISIONS OF THE POLICY SHALL PREVAIL
. YOUR INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT WILL BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT
IN DETAIL.
POLICY NUMBER: 425135205
ISSUED TO: The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF ENDORSEMENT:
This endorsement, which forms a part of
and is for attachment to the Policy issued by the designated Insurers, takes effect on the effective date of said Policy at the
hour stated in said Policy and expires concurrently with said Policy unless another effective date is shown above.
By Authorized Representative ___________________________________________________________________________
(No
signature is required if this endorsement is issued with the Policy or if it is effective on the Policy Effective Date)
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THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY.
PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
ECONOMIC AND TRADE SANCTIONS CONDITION
The following condition is added to the
Policy:
ECONOMIC AND TRADE SANCTIONS CONDITION
In accordance with laws and regulations
of the United States concerning economic and trade embargoes, this policy is void from its inception with respect to any term or
condition of this policy that violates any laws or regulations of the United States concerning economic and trade embargoes including,
but not limited to the following:
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Any insured under this Policy, or any person or entity claiming the benefits of such insured, who
is or becomes a Specially Designated National or Blocked Person or who is otherwise subject to U.S. economic or trade sanctions;
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2.
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Any claim or suit that is brought in a Sanctioned Country or by a Sanctioned Country Government,
where any action in connection with such claim or suit is prohibited by U.S. economic or trade sanctions;
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3.
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Any claim or suit that is brought by any Specially Designated National or Blocked Person or any
person or entity who is otherwise subject to U.S. economic or trade sanctions;
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4.
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Property that is located in a Sanctioned Country or that is owned by, rented to or in the care,
custody or control of a Sanctioned Country Government, where any activities related to such property are prohibited by U.S. economic
or trade sanctions; or
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Property that is owned by, rented to or in the care, custody or control of a Specially Designated
National or Blocked Person, or any person or entity who is otherwise subject to U.S. economic or trade sanctions.
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As used in this endorsement a Specially
Designated National or Blocked Person is any person or entity that is on the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked
Persons issued by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (O.F.A.C.) as it may be from time to time
amended.
As used in this endorsement a Sanctioned
Country is any country that is the subject of trade or economic embargoes imposed by the laws or regulations of the United States
of America.
POLICY NUMBER: 425135205
ISSUED TO: The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF ENDORSEMENT:
This endorsement, which forms a part of
and is for attachment to the Policy issued by the designated Insurers, takes effect on the effective date of said Policy at the
hour stated in said Policy and expires concurrently with said Policy unless another effective date is shown above.
By Authorized Representative ___________________________________________________________________________
(No signature is required if this endorsement
is issued with the Policy or if it is effective on the Policy Effective Date)
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INVESTMENT COMPANY BOND
GROWTH IN SIZE PROVISIONS
In consideration of the premium paid, it
is understood and agreed that
CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS,
Section 14.
ADDITIONAL OFFICES OR EMPLOYEES – CONSOLIDATION,
MERGER OR PURCHASE OR ACQUISITION OF ASSETS OR LIABILITIES – NOTICE TO UNDERWRITER
is amended by the addition of the
following:
14. INCREASE IN SIZE
If an INSURED, other than an Investment
Company as defined in the Policy, merges or consolidates with or purchases or acquires assets or liabilities of another entity,
there is no coverage under this bond for loss which involves any assets or employees acquired as a result of that transaction unless
the INSURED gives the UNDERWRITER written notice of the proposed transaction prior to its proposed effective date and obtains the
written consent of the UNDERWRITER to include those assets or employees under this bond and pays the UNDERWRITER any additional
premium charged.
If an INSURED creates, other than by acquisition,
a new investment company required by the SEC Reg 17g-1 to have coverage of the type afforded by this bond, that investment company
will be automatically insured hereunder, provided that the total combined limit of liability for all INSURED covered hereunder,
as required by SEC Reg 17g-1, including the newly created investment company does not exceed $2,000,000. If the coverage required
for the newly created investment company will exceed that limit, no coverage will be provided hereunder for the investment company
without the written consent of the UNDERWRITER.
If an Investment Company requires an increase
in limits to comply with SEC Reg. 17g-1 due to an increase in asset size, whether by growth of current funds insured under the
bond or by the addition of new funds, that increase in limits shall take place automatically and will be covered until the next
Annual Period without payment of additional premium, provided that the total combined limit of liability for all INSUREDS under
this bond does not exceed $2,000,000 after including the increase in limits needed due to the increase in asset size. If the increase
in limits needed as a result of the increase in assets will exceed $2,000,000, then the increase will not occur unless written
consent of the UNDERWRITER is obtained.
Within
15 days of the end of each Annual Period, each Investment Company insured hereunder shall advise the UNDERWRITER, in writing, of
its current asset size as of the conclusion of that Annual Period and shall pay to the UNDERWRITER any additional premium required
by it for any newly created investment companies or any increase in limits that will carry into the current Annual Period.
This endorsement, which forms a part of and is for attachment to the following described Policy issued by the designated Insurers
takes effect on the effective date of said Policy, unless another effective date is shown below, at the hour stated in said Policy
and expires concurrently with said Policy.
Must be Completed
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Complete Only When This Endorsement
Is Not Prepared with the Policy
or
is Not to be Effective
with the Policy
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ENDT. NO.
3
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POLICY NO.
425135205
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ISSUED TO
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EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THIS ENDORSEMENT
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Countersigned by
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Authorized Representative
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CNA INSURANCE COMPANIES
PRO-4144-A
(ED. 01/00)
DEFINITIONS
Annual Period
means each consecutive
twelve month period commencing on the effective date of this bond.
This endorsement, which forms
a part of and is for attachment to the following described Policy issued by the designated Insurers takes effect on the effective
date of said Policy, unless another effective date is shown below, at the hour stated in said Policy and expires concurrently with
said Policy.
Must be Completed
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Complete Only When This Endorsement
Is Not Prepared with the Policy
or
is Not to be Effective
with the Policy
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ENDT. NO.
3
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POLICY NO.
425135205
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ISSUED TO
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EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THIS ENDORSEMENT
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Countersigned by
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Authorized Representative
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CNA INSURANCE COMPANIES
PRO-4144-A
(ED. 01/00)
STOP PAYMENT LEGAL LIABILITY
It is agreed that:
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1.
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The attached bond is hereby amended by adding an additional Insuring Agreement as follows:
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STOP
PAYMENT LEGAL LIABILITY
Loss which the Insured shall become legally
obligated to pay as damages in connection with any check, note or draft, other than a "travelers check" payable by the
Insured and drawn, made or accepted by any depositor of the Insured and arising out of:
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(a)
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compliance or failure to comply with any Notice to Stop Payment; or
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(c)
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failure to give proper Notice of Dishonor; and
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2.
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This Insuring Agreement applies only to Stop Payment Notice received by and presentments first
made to the Insured during the period this rider is in force. The first sentence of Section 3 of the attached bond does not apply
to this Insuring Agreement.
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3.
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In lieu of the exclusions in the attached bond, the following exclusions are applicable to this
Insuring Agreement:
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(a)
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liability assumed by the Insured under any agreement to be responsible for loss;
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(b)
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liability arising out of dishonest of fraudulent acts of officers or employees of the Insured.
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4.
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The Single Loss Limit of Liability is $25,000 and the Single Loss Deductible is $5,000 for the
coverage provided by this rider shall it being understood, however, that such liability shall be a part of and not in addition
to the Aggregate Limit of Liability stated in Item 3 of the Declarations of the attached bond.
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This rider/endorsement, which forms part of and is
for attachment to the following described bond/policy issued by the designated Underwriter/Company takes effect on the effective
date of said bond/policy, unless another effective date is shown below, at the hour stated in said bond/policy and expires concurrently
with said bond/policy.
Must Be Completed
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Complete only when this rider/endorsement is not prepared with the
bond/policy or is not to be effective with the bond/policy
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Rider/Endorsement No.
4
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Policy No.
425135205
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Issued to:
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Effective date of
this rider/endorsement
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Countersigned by
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Authorized Representative
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FIG-4069-A
(ED. 07/98)
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5.
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The Underwriter shall be liable hereunder for the amount by which one loss exceeds the Single Loss
Deductible amount stated above, but not in excess of the Single Loss Limit of Liability stated above.
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6.
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Coverage under this rider shall terminate upon termination or cancelation of the bond to which
this rider is attached. Coverage under this rider may also be terminated or canceled without canceling the bond as an entirety.
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(a)
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60 days after receipt by the Insured of written notice from the Underwriter of its desire to terminate
or cancel coverage under this rider; or
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(b)
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immediately upon receipt by the Underwriter of a written request for the Insured to terminate or
cancel Coverage under this policy.
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Stop Payment Legal Liability
This rider/endorsement, which forms part of and is
for attachment to the following described bond/policy issued by the designated Underwriter/Company takes effect on the effective
date of said bond/policy, unless another effective date is shown below, at the hour stated in said bond/policy and expires concurrently
with said bond/policy.
Must Be Completed
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Complete only when this rider/endorsement is not prepared with the
bond/policy or is not to be effective with the bond/policy
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Rider/Endorsement No.
4
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Policy No.
425135205
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Issued to:
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Effective date of
this rider/endorsement
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Countersigned by
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Authorized Representative
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FIG-4069-A
(ED. 07/98)
CENTRAL HANDLING OF SECURITIES
It is agreed that:
1. Those premises
of Depositories listed in the following Schedule shall be deemed to be premises of the Insured but only as respects coverage on
Certificated Securities:
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SCHEDULE
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DEPOSITORY
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LOCATION COVERED
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All Depositories of
the Insured
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2. Certificated
Securities held by such Depository shall be deemed to be Property as defined in the attached bond to the extent of the Insured’s
interest therein as effected by the making of appropriate entries on the books and records of such Depository.
3. The attached
bond does not afford coverage in favor of any Depository listed in the Schedule above. When the Underwriter indemnifies the Insured
for a loss covered hereunder, the Insured will assign the rights and causes of action to the extent of the claim payment against
the Depository, or any other entity or person against whom it has a cause of action, to the Underwriter.
4. If the rules
of the Depository named in the Schedule above provide that the Insured shall be assessed for a portion of the judgment (or agreed
settlement) taken by the Underwriter based upon the assignment set forth in part 3 above and the Insured actually pays such assessment,
then the Underwriter will reimburse the Insured for the amount of the assessment but not exceeding the amount of loss payment by
the Underwriter.
This rider/endorsement, which forms part of and is
for attachment to the following described bond/policy issued by the designated Underwriter/Company takes effect on the effective
date of said bond/policy, unless another effective date is shown below, at the hour stated in said bond/policy and expires concurrently
with said bond/policy.
Must Be Completed
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Complete only when this rider/endorsement is not prepared with the
bond/policy or is not to be effective with the bond/policy
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Rider/Endorsement No.
5
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Policy No.
425135205
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Issued to:
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Effective date of
this rider/endorsement
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Countersigned by
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Authorized Representative
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SR 5967e
(ED. 10/87)
CENTRAL HANDLING OF SECURITIES
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FOR USE WITH FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
BONDS, STANDARD FORMS NOS. 14, 24 AND 25 TO SCHEDULE THE PREMISES OF DEPOSITORIES.
REVISED TO OCTOBER, 1987.
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This rider/endorsement, which forms part of and is
for attachment to the following described bond/policy issued by the designated Underwriter/Company takes effect on the effective
date of said bond/policy, unless another effective date is shown below, at the hour stated in said bond/policy and expires concurrently
with said bond/policy.
Must Be Completed
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Complete only when this rider/endorsement is not prepared with the
bond/policy or is not to be effective with the bond/policy
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Rider/Endorsement No.
5
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Policy No.
425135205
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Issued to:
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Effective date of
this rider/endorsement
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Countersigned by
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Authorized Representative
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SR 5967e
(ED. 10/87)
UNAUTHORIZED SIGNATURE RIDER
In consideration of the premium paid for
this Bond, it is agreed as follows:
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1.
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The following is added to the
INSURING AGREEMENT
section:
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UNAUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
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1.
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Loss resulting by reason of the Insured having accepted, paid or cashed any check or withdrawal
order or draft, made or drawn on a customer’s account which bears the signature or endorsement of one other than a person
whose name and signature is on the application on file with the Insured as a signatory on such account.
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2.
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It shall be a condition precedent to the Insured’s right of recovery under this rider that
the Insured shall have on file signatures of all persons who are authorized signatories on such account.
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2.
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The following is added to Section 4.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY:
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The Limit of Liability for the
coverage provided by this rider shall be $25,000, subject to a single loss deductible of $5,000, provided however, that such liability
shall be part of and not in addition to the Limit of Liability stated in item 4. of the Declarations of the attached bond.
All other terms and conditions of the
Policy remain unchanged.
This endorsement, which forms a part of and is for attachment
to the Policy issued by the designated Insurers, takes effect on the effective date of said Policy at the hour stated in said Policy
and expires concurrently with said Policy unless another effective date is shown below.
By Authorized Representative ________________________________________________________________________
(No signature is required if issued with the Policy or if it is effective on the Policy Effective Date)
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GSL5304XX (12-04)
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Policy No:
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425135205
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Page 1
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Endorsement No:
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6
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Continental Insurance Company
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Effective Date:
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AMEND NOTICE OF TERMINATION-CANCELLATION
ENDORSEMENT
(VARIABLE NOTICE PROVISION)
In consideration of the premium paid for
this Policy, it is hereby understood and agreed that
Section 17. TERMINATION-CANCELLATION
, the reference to “sixty
(60) days” is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Ninety (90)
days
All other terms and conditions of the Policy
remain unchanged.
This endorsement, which forms a part of and is for attachment to the Policy issued by the designated Insurers, takes effect on the effective date of said Policy at the hour stated in said Policy, unless another effective date is shown below, and expires concurrently with said Policy.
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GSL19320XX (5-10)
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Policy No:
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425135205
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Page 1
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Endorsement No:
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7
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Continental Insurance Company
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Effective Date:
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Insured Name: The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
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© CNA All Rights Reserved.
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SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATE
I, Tracie A. Coop,
Secretary of The Taiwan Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”), hereby certify that the following resolutions were adopted by the
Board of Directors of the Fund (all Directors voting) and separately by a majority of the Directors who are not “interested
persons” of the Fund as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, at a meeting dully called and held on
April 24, 2012 at which a quorum was present and acting throughout:
RESOLVED,
that a fidelity
bond covering the Fund for the period from April 30, 2012 to April 30, 2013 written by CNA (Continental Insurance Company) having
an aggregate coverage of $1,000,000 (the “Bond”) with a premium of $2,000 be, and hereby is, approved by the Board
of Directors (all Directors voting), and separately by those Directors who are not ‘interested persons” as that term
is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), it having been determined to be reasonable
in form and amount, after giving due consideration to all factors deemed relevant by this Board, including, among other things,
the value of the aggregate assets of the Fund to which any covered person may have access, the arrangements for custody and safekeeping
of such assets and the nature of the securities in the portfolios of the Fund; and further
RESOLVED,
that the
Fund’s participation in the Bond is in the best interest of the Fund; and further
Resolved,
that
Tracie A. Coop be, and she hereby is, authorized to file or cause to be filed the Bond and appropriate notices with the Securities
and Exchange Commission in accordance with paragraph (g) of Rule 17g-1 under the 1940 Act, as amended; and further
Resolved,
that
the appropriate officers of the Fund be, and each hereby is, authorized to execute such documents, to make any and all payments
and to take such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes and intent of the preceding resolutions,
the execution and delivery of such documents or taking of such actions to be conclusive evidence of the Board’s approval.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
I have hereunto set my hand this 29
th
day of June, 2012.
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/s/ TRACIE A. COOP
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Tracie A. Coop
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Secretary
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