0001135428-16-000982.txt : 20160229 0001135428-16-000982.hdr.sgml : 20160229 20160127154243 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001135428-16-000982 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: N-1A/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 21 FILED AS OF DATE: 20160127 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20160129 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Community Development Fund CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001649227 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: N-1A/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-206012 FILM NUMBER: 161364760 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6255 CHAPMAN FIELD DRIVE CITY: MIAMI STATE: FL ZIP: 33156 BUSINESS PHONE: (305) 663-0100 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6255 CHAPMAN FIELD DRIVE CITY: MIAMI STATE: FL ZIP: 33156 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Community Development Fund CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001649227 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: N-1A/A SEC ACT: 1940 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-23080 FILM NUMBER: 161364761 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6255 CHAPMAN FIELD DRIVE CITY: MIAMI STATE: FL ZIP: 33156 BUSINESS PHONE: (305) 663-0100 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6255 CHAPMAN FIELD DRIVE CITY: MIAMI STATE: FL ZIP: 33156 0001649227 S000051233 THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND C000161514 Class A Shares N-1A/A 1 cdf-n1aa.txt AS FILED WITH THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JANUARY 27, 2016 FILE NO. 333-206012 FILE NO. 811-23080 U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-1A REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 / / PRE-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 /X/ POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. / / AND REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 /X/ AMENDMENT NO. 2 THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 6255 CHAPMAN FIELD DRIVE MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156 (Address of Principal Executive Offices, Zip Code) (305) 663-0100 (Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code) KENNETH H. THOMAS, PH.D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND ADVISORS, LLC 6255 CHAPMAN FIELD DRIVE MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156 (Name and Address of Agent for Service) Copy to: JOHN J. O'BRIEN, ESQUIRE MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP 1701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19103 Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering: AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE AFTER THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT BECOMES EFFECTIVE. The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, or until the Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine. THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND PROSPECTUS AS OF JANUARY 27, 2016 THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND ([TICKER SYMBOL]) CLASS A SHARES THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION HAS NOT APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THE FUND'S SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE. THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND About This Prospectus
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page FUND SUMMARY ............................................................................ 1 Investment Goals ........................................................................ 1 Fees and Expenses ....................................................................... 1 Principal Investment Strategy ........................................................... 2 Principal Risks ......................................................................... 3 Performance Information ................................................................. 5 Management .............................................................................. 5 Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares ........................................................ 5 Tax Information ......................................................................... 6 Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries ........................... 6 MORE INFORMATION ABOUT INVESTMENTS ...................................................... 7 Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 ...................................................... 7 Fund Investments ........................................................................ 10 MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RISKS ............................................................ 12 Risk Information ........................................................................ 12 More Information About Principal Risks .................................................. 12 INVESTMENT ADVISER ...................................................................... 17 INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISER .................................................................. 18 PORTFOLIO MANAGER ....................................................................... 18 PURCHASING AND SELLING FUND SHARES ...................................................... 19 HOW TO PURCHASE FUND SHARES ............................................................. 19 Pricing of Fund Shares .................................................................. 21 Purchases of Shares Through a Financial Intermediary .................................... 21 Exchange of Securities .................................................................. 22 Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Fund Shares ....................................... 22 Customer Identification and Verification and Anti-Money Laundering Program .............. 23 HOW TO SELL FUND SHARES ................................................................. 24 Receiving Your Money .................................................................... 24 Redemptions in Kind ..................................................................... 24 Suspension of Your Right to Sell Your Shares ............................................ 25 DISTRIBUTION AND CRA SERVICING PLANS .................................................... 25 DISCLOSURE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION ............................................ 25 DIVIDENDS, DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAXES ...................................................... 26 Dividends and Distributions ............................................................. 26 Taxes ................................................................................... 26 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS .................................................................... 28 HOW TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRUST .................................. BACK COVER
FUND SUMMARY INVESTMENT GOALS The Fund's investment objectives are to provide current income consistent with the preservation of capital and enable institutional investors that are subject to regulatory examination under the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977, as amended (the "CRA") to claim favorable regulatory consideration of their investment. FEES AND EXPENSES This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold Fund shares. ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (EXPENSES THAT YOU PAY EACH YEAR AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE VALUE OF YOUR INVESTMENT) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Management Fees 0.30% Distribution (12b-1) Fees 0.25% Other Expenses 1.09% CRA Servicing Fee 0.20% Other Operating Expenses(1) 0.89% Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.64% ------- Less Fee Reductions and/or Expense Reimbursements 0.64% ------- Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Reductions and/or Expense Reimbursements(2) 1.00% ------- (1) "Other Operating Expenses" are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year and $50 million in fund assets. (2) Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC (the "Adviser") has contractually agreed to reduce fees and reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and other costs and expenses relating to the securities that are purchased and sold by the Fund, acquired fund fees and expenses, other expenditures which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and other non-routine expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of such Fund's business (collectively, "excluded expenses")) from exceeding 1.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets until April 30, 2017 (the "expense cap"). In addition, if at any point Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (not including excluded expenses) are below the expense cap, the Adviser may receive from the Fund the difference between the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (not including excluded expenses) and the expense cap to recover all or a portion of its prior fee reductions or expense reimbursements made during the preceding three-year period during which this agreement was in place. This agreement may be terminated: (i) by the Board of Trustees (the "Board") of The Community Development Fund (the "Trust"), for any reason at any time; or (ii) by the Adviser, upon ninety (90) days' prior written notice to the Trust, effective as of the close of business on April 30, 2017. EXAMPLE This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in Class A Shares of the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Class A Shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses (including capped expenses for the period described in the footnote to the fee table) remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be: 1 YEAR 3 YEARS ---------------------- The Community Development Fund -- Class A Shares $102 $438 1 PORTFOLIO TURNOVER The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual Fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund's performance. PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY The Fund's principal investment strategy is to invest in debt securities and other debt instruments that will cause shares of the Fund to be deemed to be qualified under the CRA so that financial institutions that are subject to the CRA may receive investment test or similar credit under the CRA with respect to shares of the Fund held by them. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest primarily in (1) securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. government or by its agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises ("U.S. Government Securities") and (2) other investment grade fixed income securities. Although the Fund will invest primarily in investment grade fixed income securities, the Fund may at times invest in securities rated below investment grade (also referred to as "high yield" or "junk" bonds). Under normal circumstances, the Fund will seek to invest at least 90% of its net assets in debt securities and other debt instruments that the Fund's investment adviser believes will be CRA-qualifying. Such securities would include single-family, multi-family and economic development loan-backed securities. As a result, the Fund will invest a significant amount of its assets in securities issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac"), and Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie Mae"). The Fund may also invest in certain securities issued by the Small Business Administration and other U.S. Government agencies, authorities, instrumentalities and sponsored enterprises. The Fund may invest a significant amount of its assets in taxable municipal bonds whose primary purpose is community development. The Fund may also invest in tax-exempt municipal securities. The Fund may invest in certificates of deposit that are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") and are issued by financial institutions that are (1) certified as Community Development Financial Institutions or (2) low-income credit unions, or minority- or women-owned and primarily lend or facilitate lending in low- and moderate-income ("LMI") areas or to LMI individuals to promote community development. Although as a general matter an institution's CRA activities will be evaluated based on the extent to which they benefit the institution's delineated assessment area(s) or a broader statewide or regional area that includes the institution's assessment area(s), deposits with low-income credit unions or minority- or women-owned financial institutions need not also benefit a shareholder's assessment area or the broader statewide or regional area to be CRA-qualified. While the Fund is seeking to invest available cash in CRA-qualifying investment opportunities, the Fund may invest in money market instruments, debt securities issued or guaranteed by the US Government or its agencies, and, to a more limited extent, repurchase agreements, convertible securities, shares of exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), or certain derivative instruments, including futures contracts, options and swaps, that provide exposure to one or a basket of securities that are consistent with the Fund's investment objectives. Under normal conditions the Fund would expect to invest less than 5% of its total assets in repurchase agreements, convertible securities, shares of ETFs, or derivative instruments. The Fund may buy and sell securities frequently, which could result in a high portfolio turnover rate. 2 PRINCIPAL RISKS The Adviser believes that shares of the Fund will be deemed qualified investments under the CRA and will cause financial institutions to receive CRA credit with respect to shares of the Fund owned by them; however, there is no guarantee that an investor will receive CRA credit for an investment in the Fund. The Fund's goals of holding debt securities and other debt instruments that will allow shares of the Fund to be deemed qualified under the CRA will cause the Adviser (or the Fund's sub-adviser, Logan Circle Partners L.P., (the "Sub-Adviser")) to take this factor into account in determining which debt securities or other debt instruments the Fund will purchase and sell. Accordingly, portfolio decisions will not be exclusively based on the investment characteristics of the securities or instruments, which may or may not have an adverse effect on the Fund's investment performance. For example, the Fund may hold short-term investments that produce relatively low yields pending the selection of longer-term investments believed to be CRA-qualified. Also, CRA-qualified loans in geographic areas sought by the Fund may not provide as favorable return as CRA-qualified loans in other geographic areas. In addition, the Fund may sell investments for CRA purposes at times when such sales may not be desirable for investment purposes. Such sales could occur, for example, if a financial institution redeems its shares of the Fund, or if investments that have been explicitly earmarked for CRA-qualifying purposes to specific financial institution shareholders are ultimately determined not to be, or to have ceased to be, CRA-qualifying. ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES RISK -- Payment of principal and interest on asset-backed securities is dependent largely on the cash flows generated by the assets backing the securities, and asset-backed securities may not have the benefit of any security interest in the related assets. CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES RISK -- Convertible securities have many of the same characteristics as stocks, including many of the same risks. In addition, convertible securities may be more sensitive to changes in interest rates than stocks. Convertible securities may also have credit ratings below investment grade, meaning that they carry a higher risk of failure by the issuer to pay principal and/or interest when due. CORPORATE FIXED INCOME SECURITIES RISK -- Corporate fixed income securities respond to economic developments, especially changes in interest rates, as well as perceptions of the creditworthiness and business prospects of individual issuers. CREDIT RISK -- The risk that the issuer of a security or the counterparty to a contract will default or otherwise become unable to honor a financial obligation. DERIVATIVES RISK -- The Fund's use of derivatives is subject to market risk, leverage risk, correlation risk, credit risk, valuation risk and liquidity risk. Credit risk is described above. Leverage risk, liquidity risk and market risk are described below. Correlation risk is the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index. Valuation risk is the risk that the derivative may be difficult to value and/or valued incorrectly. Each of these risks could cause the Fund to lose more than the principal amount invested in a derivative. EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS RISK -- The risks of owning shares of an ETF generally reflect the risks of owning the underlying securities the ETF is designed to track, although lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in its value being more volatile than the underlying portfolio securities. When the Fund invests in an ETF, in addition to directly bearing the expenses associated with its own operations, it will bear a pro rata portion of the ETF's expenses. EXTENSION RISK -- The risk that rising interest rates may extend the duration of a fixed income security, typically reducing the security's value. 3 FIXED INCOME MARKET RISK -- The prices of the Fund's fixed income securities respond to economic developments, particularly interest rate changes, as well as to perceptions about the creditworthiness of individual issuers, including governments and their agencies. Generally, the Fund's fixed income securities will decrease in value if interest rates rise and vice versa. Declines in dealer market-making capacity as a result of structural or regulatory changes could decrease liquidity and/or increase volatility in the fixed income markets. In response to these events, the Fund's value may fluctuate and/or the Fund may experience increased redemptions from shareholders, which may impact the Fund's liquidity or force the Fund to sell securities into a declining or illiquid market. INTEREST RATE RISK -- The risk that a rise in interest rates will cause a fall in the value of fixed income securities, including U.S. Government Securities, in which the Fund invests. Although U.S. Government Securities are considered to be among the safest investments, they are not guaranteed against price movements due to changing interest rates. A low interest rate environment may present greater interest rate risk, because there may be a greater likelihood of rates increasing and rates may increase more rapidly. INVESTMENT STYLE RISK -- The risk that U.S. fixed income securities may underperform other segments of the fixed income markets or the fixed income markets as a whole. LEVERAGE RISK -- The Fund's use of derivatives may result in the Fund's total investment exposure substantially exceeding the value of its portfolio securities and the Fund's investment returns depending substantially on the performance of securities that the Fund may not directly own. The use of leverage can amplify the effects of market volatility on the Fund's share price and may also cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it would not be advantageous to do so in order to satisfy its obligations. The Fund's use of leverage may result in a heightened risk of investment loss. LIQUIDITY RISK -- The risk that certain securities may be difficult or impossible to sell at the time and the price that the Fund would like. The Fund may have to lower the price, sell other securities instead or forego an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on Fund management or performance. MARKET RISK -- The risk that the market value of an investment may move up and down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES RISK -- Mortgage-backed securities are affected by, among other things, interest rate changes and the possibility of prepayment of the underlying mortgage loans. Mortgage-backed securities are also subject to the risk that underlying borrowers will be unable to meet their obligations. PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RISK -- Due to its investment strategy, the Fund may buy and sell securities frequently. This may result in higher transaction costs and additional capital gains tax liabilities, which may, in turn, reduce the Fund's performance. PREPAYMENT RISK -- The risk that, with declining interest rates, fixed income securities with stated interest rates may have the principal paid earlier than expected, requiring the Fund to invest the proceeds at generally lower interest rates. REGIONAL FOCUS RISK -- To the extent that it focuses its investments in a particular geographic region for CRA accreditation purposes, the Fund may be more susceptible to economic, political, regulatory or other events or conditions affecting issuers and states or municipalities within that region. As a result, the Fund 4 may be subject to greater price volatility and risk of loss than a fund holding more geographically diverse investments. REPURCHASE AGREEMENT RISK -- Although repurchase agreement transactions must be fully collateralized at all times, they generally create leverage and involve some counterparty risk to the Fund whereby a defaulting counterparty could delay or prevent the Fund's recovery of collateral. U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES RISK -- Although U.S. Government Securities are considered to be among the safest investments, they are not guaranteed against price movements due to changing interest rates. Obligations issued by some U.S. Government agencies are backed by the U.S. Treasury, while others are backed solely by the ability of the agency to borrow from the U.S. Treasury or by the agency's own resources. INVESTING IN THE FUND INVOLVES RISK, AND THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT THE FUND WILL ACHIEVE ITS INVESTMENT GOALS. YOU COULD LOSE MONEY ON YOUR INVESTMENT IN THE FUND, JUST AS YOU COULD WITH OTHER INVESTMENTS. PERFORMANCE INFORMATION The Fund is new, and therefore has no performance history. Once the Fund has been in operation for one calendar year, a bar chart and table will be provided to indicate the risks of investing in the Fund by showing the performance of the Fund from year to year and how the average annual returns for the Fund compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISER. Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISER. Logan Circle Partners L.P. PORTFOLIO MANAGER. Alfio Leone, IV, CFA - Portfolio Manager, has managed the Fund since its inception in 2016. PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES Fund shares will be offered at an initial offering price of $10.00 per share during an initial offering period, which will commence at the time the Fund's registration statement becomes effective and which will terminate on or about March 31, 2016 or such earlier or later date as the Adviser may determine in its discretion. As an open-end fund, the shares will be offered on a continuous basis thereafter at net asset value ("NAV") per share. During the initial offering period, orders may only be placed through the Fund. Payments for shares of the Fund will not be accepted until the completion of the initial offering period. At the end of the initial offering period, the Adviser will notify all persons who have placed orders and call for investment amounts to be promptly transferred to UMB Fund Services, Inc., the Fund's transfer agent. If the Adviser does not obtain a level of orders during the initial offering period that the Adviser believes would be sufficient for the Fund to commence operations, then the Adviser may extend the offering period by an additional month or determine to delay the launch of the Fund's operations. The Fund's minimum initial investment for Class A Shares is $1,000,000. The Fund reserves the right to waive this minimum initial investment for any purchase. There is no minimum requirement for subsequent purchases. Class A Shares of the Fund are available for purchase by financial institutions seeking positive CRA consideration with respect to shares of the Fund owned by them and by other institutional and individual investors. If you are considering investing in Class A Shares of the Fund, contact the Adviser toll-free at 1-844-445-4405. The Adviser will provide information concerning your investment options and can provide all materials and procedures required to open an account. New accounts can be opened directly with the Fund by wire transfer, by check purchase or through an exchange of securities. These options are also available to existing shareholders. You also may purchase Class A Shares through certain financial intermediaries. You may sell (redeem) your Class A Shares on any day when both the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") and the Fund's custodian are open for business ("Business Day"). Redemption requests must be in writing and sent to the Fund's transfer agent in one of the following ways: 5 BY MAIL-Send to: REGULAR MAIL The Community Development Fund PO Box 2175 Milwaukee, WI 53201 OVERNIGHT MAIL The Community Development Fund 235 W. Galena Street Milwaukee, WI 53212 You may also sell (redeem) your Class A Shares through your financial intermediary. TAX INFORMATION The distributions made by the Fund are generally taxable and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains. If you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or individual retirement account ("IRA"), you will generally not be subject to federal taxation on Fund distributions until you begin receiving distributions from your tax-deferred arrangement. You should consult your tax adviser regarding the rules governing your tax-deferred arrangement. PAYMENTS TO BROKER-DEALERS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES If you purchase Fund shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary, such as a bank, the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of the Fund's shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information. 6 MORE INFORMATION ABOUT INVESTMENTS The Fund's assets are managed by the Sub-Adviser under the direction of the Adviser. The Sub-Adviser manages the Fund's assets in a way that it believes will help the Fund achieve its goals and the Adviser oversees the Sub-Adviser's implementation of the Fund's investment strategy. The Adviser continuously monitors the performance of the Sub-Adviser (including trade execution), performs certain due diligence functions (such as assessment of changes in personnel or other developments at the Sub-Adviser or other service providers) and oversees the Sub-Adviser's compliance with the Fund's investment objectives, policies and guidelines, including the Fund's investments that are intended to qualify for CRA credit. This prospectus describes the Fund's principal investment strategy. However, the Fund may also invest in other securities, use other strategies and engage in other investment practices. These investments and strategies, as well as those described in this prospectus, are described in detail in the Fund's Statement of Additional Information ("SAI"). The investments and strategies described in this prospectus are those that the Adviser and Sub-Adviser use under normal conditions. For temporary defensive or liquidity purposes during unusual economic or market conditions, the Fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in cash, Government money market instruments, repurchase agreements and other short-term obligations that would not ordinarily be consistent with the Fund's objectives. Of course, there is no guarantee that any Fund will achieve its investment goals. The Fund may lend its securities to certain financial institutions in an attempt to earn additional income. Unless otherwise explicitly stated herein, the investment goals and the investment policies and restrictions of the Fund are not fundamental and may be changed by the Board without shareholder approval. COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT OF 1977 The CRA requires the three federal bank supervisory agencies, the Federal Reserve Board ("FRB"), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC"), and the FDIC, to encourage most FDIC-insured financial institutions to help meet the credit needs of their local communities, including LMI neighborhoods, consistent with the safe and sound operation of such institutions. Each agency has promulgated substantially similar rules and regulatory guidance for evaluating and rating an institution's CRA performance which, as the following summary indicates, vary according to an institution's asset size and business strategy.(1) RETAIL INSTITUTIONS o Large Banks and Large Savings Associations -- Institutions with assets of $1.221 billion or more as of December 31 for both of the prior two calendar years receive an overall CRA rating based on their performance on three tests: lending, investment, and service. The investment and service tests each comprise 25% of a Large Bank's or Large Savings Association's overall CRA rating. o Intermediate Small Banks and Intermediate Small Savings Associations -- Institutions with assets of at least $305 million as of December 31 for both of the prior two calendar years and less than $1.221 billion as of December 31 for either of the prior two calendar years receive an overall CRA grade based on their performance on two tests: lending and community development. The community development test considers an Intermediate Small Bank's or Intermediate Small ---------- (1) An institution's CRA performance can also be adversely affected by evidence of discriminatory or other illegal credit practices regardless of its asset size or business strategy. 7 Savings Association's qualified investment, community development loan, and community development service activities. o Small Banks and Small Savings Associations -- Institutions with assets of less than $305 million as of December 31 for either of the prior two calendar years are subject only to a lending test but can use qualified investments to enhance their overall rating. The above dollar figures, effective January 1, 2015, are annually adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers as reported by the federal bank regulatory agencies on December 19, 2014. WHOLESALE OR LIMITED PURPOSE INSTITUTIONS Institutions that are designated by their primary regulator as "wholesale" or "limited purpose" for CRA purposes can elect to be evaluated partially or totally on their qualified investment performance. STRATEGIC PLAN INSTITUTIONS Institutions that elect to submit a Strategic Plan for CRA purposes can elect to be evaluated partially on their qualified investment performance. CRA-QUALIFIED INVESTMENTS In the Interagency Questions and Answers Regarding Community Reinvestment effective March 11, 2010, the three federal bank supervisory agencies state that nationwide funds are important sources of investments for LMI and underserved communities throughout the country and can be an efficient vehicle for institutions in making qualified investments that help meet community development needs. The supervisory agencies indicate that in most cases, qualified investments are required to be responsive to the community development needs of a financial institution's delineated CRA assessment area or a broader statewide or regional area that includes the institution's assessment area ("Assessment Area"). However, institutions that have been designated by their regulators as "wholesale" or "limited purpose" under the CRA may receive credit for qualified investments wholly outside of their Assessment Area, provided they have otherwise adequately addressed their Assessment Area needs. In addition, as indicated above, all CRA-subject institutions may receive CRA credit for deposits with low-income credit unions and minority- or women-owned financial institutions that primarily lend or facilitate lending in LMI areas or to LMI individuals to promote community development. These deposits need not also benefit a financial institution's Assessment Area to be CRA-qualified. In the Interagency Questions and Answers Regarding Community Reinvestment proposed on March 18, 2013 and adopted as final on November 12, 2013 (the "2013 Q&A"), the three federal bank supervisory agencies ("Agencies") continued to recognize that nationwide funds are important sources of investments in LMI and underserved communities throughout the country and can be an efficient vehicle for institutions in making qualified investments that help meet community development needs. The 2013 Q&A adopted new and revised guidance that supplemented prior guidance from 2010. The most important such revision described below removes burdensome reporting and earmarking requirements for both the Shareholder institutions and nationwide funds. The proposed revised Q&A from March 2013 stressed that investments in nationwide funds may be suitable investment opportunities, particularly for large financial institutions with a nationwide branch footprint or for other financial institutions with a nationwide business focus, including wholesale or limited purpose institutions. Large institutions with a nationwide branch footprint typically have many 8 assessment areas in many states; thus, investments in nationwide funds are likely to benefit such an institution's assessment area(s), or the broader statewide or regional area that includes its assessment area(s), and provide that institution with the opportunity to match its investments with the geographic scope of its business. Further, the proposed revised Q&A stated that other financial institutions may find such funds to be efficient investment vehicles to help meet community development needs in their Assessment Area(s) or the broader statewide or regional area that includes their Assessment Area(s). The proposed revised Q&A further noted that these other institutions, in particular, should consider reviewing the fund's investment record to see if it is generally consistent with the institution's investment goals and the geographic considerations in the regulations. Finally, the proposed revised Q&A advised that any "investments in nationwide funds must be performed in a safe and sound manner, consistent with an institution's capacity to oversee those activities, and may not be conducted in lieu of, or to the detriment of, activities in the institution's Assessment Area(s). When evaluating whether community development activities are being conducted in lieu of, or to the detriment of, activities in the institution's Assessment Area(s), examiners will consider an institution's performance context, including the community development needs and opportunities in its Assessment Area(s), its business capacity and focus, and its past performance." Thus, the proposed revised Q&A signaled that the performance context of a particular institution is very important when determining whether investments in nationwide funds are appropriate. The 2013 Q&A document revised a previous Q&A that institutions that invest in nationwide funds may provide documentation from a nationwide fund to demonstrate the geographic benefit to its assessment area(s) or the broader statewide or regional area that includes its assessment area(s) and, at an institution's option, it could provide information that a fund has explicitly earmarked its projects or investments to certain investors. The Agencies in the 2013 Q& A document addressed the concern that side letters and earmarking of projects was burdensome on institutions and funds and have seemingly become mandatory by revising the relevant Q&A whereby it no longer expressly included the option for institutions to provide written documentation from the fund demonstrating earmarking, side letters, or pro-rata allocations. Accordingly, the Fund generally holds CRA-qualifying investments with a primary purpose of community development that will directly or indirectly benefit one or more of a financial institution shareholder's Assessment Area(s) or a broader statewide or regional area that includes the Shareholder's Assessment Area(s). The Adviser will provide each shareholder with information that reasonably demonstrates that the purpose, mandate, or function of the Fund is community development and includes serving geographies or individuals located within the institution's Assessment Area(s) or a broader statewide or regional area that includes the institution's Assessment Area(s), and the shareholder, at its option, may provide such documentation in connection with its CRA evaluation. Each Shareholder will indirectly own an undivided interest in all the Fund's investments. The Fund may also invest in securities that meet the Fund's community development investment objectives outside a shareholder's Assessment Area(s), especially when investment opportunities within the Assessment Area(s) are limited or unavailable. Investments are not typically designated as CRA-qualifying at the time of issuance by any governmental agency. Accordingly, the Adviser must evaluate whether each potential investment may be CRA-qualifying with respect to a specific shareholder. The final determinations that securities are CRA-qualifying are made by the federal and, where applicable, state bank supervisory agencies during their periodic examinations of financial institutions. There is no assurance that the agencies will concur with the Adviser's evaluation of securities as CRA-qualifying. If the Adviser learns that a security acquired for CRA purposes is not likely to be deemed CRA-qualifying, for example due to a change in circumstances 9 pertaining to the security, ordinarily the Adviser would instruct the Sub-Adviser to cause the Fund to sell that security and attempt to instruct the Sub-Adviser to acquire a replacement security that the Adviser deems CRA-qualifying. In determining whether a particular investment is qualified, the Adviser will assess whether the investment has as its primary purpose community development. The Adviser will consider whether the investment: (1) provides affordable housing for LMI individuals; (2) provides community services targeted to LMI individuals; (3) funds activities that (a) finance businesses or farms that meet the size eligibility standards of the Small Business Administration's Development Company or Small Business Investment Company programs or have annual revenues of $1 million or less and (b) promote economic development; (4) funds activities that revitalize or stabilize LMI areas, designated disaster areas, or nonmetropolitan middle-income areas that have been designated as distressed or underserved by the institution's primary regulator; or (5) supports, enables, or facilitates certain projects or activities that meet the "eligible uses" criteria described in the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. An activity may be deemed to promote economic development if it supports permanent job creation, retention, and/or improvement for persons who are currently LMI, or supports permanent job creation, retention, and/or improvement in LMI areas targeted for redevelopment by federal, state, local, or tribal governments. Activities that revitalize or stabilize an LMI geography are activities that help attract and retain businesses and residents. The Adviser maintains documentation, readily available to a financial institution or its examiner, supporting its determination that a security is a qualifying investment for CRA purposes. There may be a time lag between sale of the Fund's shares and the Fund's acquisition of a significant volume of investments consistent with the community development purpose of the Fund. The length of time will depend upon the depth of the market for CRA-qualified investments and other market factors. In some cases, the Adviser expects that CRA-qualified investments will be immediately available. In others, it may take weeks or months to acquire a significant volume of CRA-qualified investments The Adviser believes that investments in the Fund during these time periods will be considered CRA-qualified, because the purpose of the Fund is for community development and the Fund is likely to achieve a significant volume of investments after a reasonable period of time. However, the final determinations that securities are CRA-qualifying are made by the federal and, where applicable, state bank supervisory agencies during their periodic examinations of financial institutions. There is no assurance that the agencies will concur with the Adviser's evaluation of securities as CRA-qualifying. As the Fund continues to operate, it may dispose of securities that were acquired for CRA-qualifying purposes, in which case the Adviser will normally instruct the Sub-Adviser to attempt to acquire a replacement security that would be CRA-qualifying. FUND INVESTMENTS Ginnie Mae securities and U.S. Treasury bills, notes and bonds are direct obligations of the U.S. Government and are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securities are issued by U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises. These securities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the United States Treasury and therefore, are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Taxable municipal bonds are rated as to their creditworthiness by various rating agencies. The Fund may invest in mortgage-backed securities ("MBSs"), such as those issued by Ginnie Mae, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, which generally pay monthly payments consisting of both interest and principal. The value of MBSs are based on the underlying pools of mortgages that serve as the asset base 10 for the securities. The value of MBSs will be significantly influenced by changes in interest rates because mortgage-backed pool valuations fluctuate with interest rate changes. Specifically, when interest rates decline, many borrowers refinance existing loans, resulting in principal prepayments which leads to early payment of the securities. Prepayment of an investment in MBSs can result in a loss to the Fund to the extent of any premium paid for MBSs. In addition, a decline in interest rates that leads to prepayment of MBSs may result in a reinvestment requirement at a time when the interest rate environment presents less attractive investment alternatives. The Fund may also invest in Federal Housing Administration ("FHA") project loans which are mortgage loans insured by the FHA. Certificates of deposit ("CDs") are promissory notes issued by banks and other financial institutions for fixed periods of time at fixed rates of interest. The Fund may invest in CDs issued by Community Development Financial Institutions or other eligible depositories. Early withdrawal of CDs may result in penalties being assessed against the holder of the CD. The Fund may invest in repurchase agreements with broker-dealers, banks and other financial institutions, provided that the Fund's custodian always has possession of the securities serving as collateral for the repurchase agreements or has proper evidence of book entry receipt of said securities. In a repurchase agreement, the Fund purchases securities subject to the seller's simultaneous agreement to repurchase those securities from the Fund at a specified time (usually one day) and price. The repurchase price reflects an agreed-upon interest rate during the time of investment. All repurchase agreements entered into by the Fund must be collateralized by U.S. Government Securities, the market values of which equal or exceed 102% of the principal amount of the Fund's investment. If an institution with whom the Fund has entered into a repurchase agreement enters insolvency proceedings, the resulting delay, if any, in the Fund's ability to liquidate the securities serving as collateral could cause the Fund some loss if the securities declined in value prior to liquidation. To minimize the risk of such loss, the Fund will enter into repurchase agreements only with institutions and dealers the Adviser considers creditworthy under guidelines approved by the Board. The Fund may also engage in reverse repurchase transactions in which the Fund sells its securities and simultaneously agrees to repurchase the securities at a specified time and price. Reverse repurchase transactions are considered to be borrowings by the Fund. The Fund may purchase securities on a when-issued basis, and it may purchase or sell securities for delayed-delivery. These transactions occur when securities are purchased or sold by the Fund with payment and delivery taking place at some future date. The Fund may enter into such transactions when, in the Adviser's opinion, doing so may secure an advantageous yield and/or price to the Fund that might otherwise be unavailable. The Fund has not established any limit on the percentage of assets it may commit to such transactions, but the Fund will maintain a segregated account with its custodian consisting of cash, cash equivalents, U.S. Government Securities or other high-grade liquid debt securities in an amount equal to the aggregate fair market value of its commitments to such transactions. A risk of investing in this manner is that the yield or price obtained in a transaction may be less favorable than the yield or price available in the market when the security delivery takes place. Securities purchased by the Fund may include variable rate instruments. Variable rate instruments provide for periodic adjustments in the interest rate. In the case of variable rate obligations with a demand feature, the Fund may demand payment of principal and accrued interest at a time specified in the instrument or may resell the instrument to a third party. In the event an issuer and the liquidity agent of a variable rate obligation default on the payment obligation, the Fund might be unable to dispose of the note because of 11 the absence of a secondary market and could, for this or other reasons, suffer a loss to the extent of the default. The Fund also may invest in securities issued by other investment companies that may be CRA-qualifying, including money market funds and certain fixed income ETFs. Under normal conditions the Fund would expect to invest less than 5% of its total assets in securities issued by other investment companies. The Fund may temporarily hold investments that are not part of its principal investment strategy to try to avoid losses during unfavorable market conditions or pending the acquisition of investments believed to be CRA-qualified. These investments may include cash (which will not earn any income), money market instruments, debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies and repurchase agreements. This strategy could prevent the Fund from achieving its investment objectives and could reduce the Fund's return and affect its performance during a market upswing. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RISKS RISK INFORMATION Investing in the Fund involves risk and there is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its goals. The Adviser and the Sub-Adviser make judgments about the securities markets, the economy and companies, but these judgments may not anticipate actual market movements or the impact of economic conditions on company performance. In fact, no matter how good a job the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser do, you could lose money on your investment in the Fund, just as you could with other investments. A Fund share is not a bank deposit and it is not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency. The value of your investment in the Fund is based on the market prices of the securities the Fund holds. These prices change daily due to economic and other events that affect securities markets generally, as well as those that affect particular companies and other issuers. These price movements, sometimes called volatility, may be greater or lesser depending on the types of securities the Fund owns and the markets in which those securities trade. The effect on the Fund's share price of a change in the value of a single security will depend on how widely the Fund diversifies its holdings. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PRINCIPAL RISKS Obligations of U.S. Government agencies, authorities, instrumentalities and sponsored enterprises (such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) have historically involved little risk of loss of principal if held to maturity. However, the maximum potential liability of the issuers of some of these securities may greatly exceed their current resources and no assurance can be given that the U.S. Government would provide financial support to any of these entities if it is not obligated to do so by law. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been operating under conservatorship, with the Federal Housing Finance Administration ("FHFA") acting as their conservator, since 2008. The entities are dependent upon the continued support of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and FHFA in order to continue their business operations. These factors, among others, could affect the future status and role of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and the value of their securities and the securities which they guarantee. Additionally, the U.S. Government and its agencies and instrumentalities do not guarantee the market values of their securities, which may fluctuate. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit or obligation of, or insured or guaranteed by, any entity or person, including the U.S. Government and the FDIC. The Fund may be particularly appropriate for 12 banks and other financial institutions that are subject to the CRA. The value of the Fund's investments will vary from day-to-day, reflecting changes in market conditions, interest rates and other political and economic factors. There is no assurance that the Fund can achieve its investment objectives, since all investments are inherently subject to market risk. There also can be no assurance that either the Fund's investments or shares of the Fund will receive investment test credit under the CRA. Changes in laws, regulations or the interpretation of laws and regulations could pose risks to the successful realization of the Fund's investment objectives. It is not known what changes, if any, will be made to the CRA over the life of the Fund. CRA regulations play an important part in influencing the readiness and capacities of financial institutions to originate CRA-qualifying securities. Changes in the CRA might impact upon Fund operations and might pose a risk to the successful realization of the Fund's investment objectives. In addition, any premiums paid for securities that comply with the CRA may result in reduced yields or returns to the Fund. Many investments purchased by the Fund will have one or more forms of credit enhancement. An investor in a credit enhanced debt instrument typically relies upon the credit rating of the credit enhancer to evaluate an issue's credit quality and appropriate pricing level. There can be no assurance that the credit rating of a public or private entity used as a credit enhancer on a Fund investment will remain unchanged over the period of the Fund's ownership of that investment. ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES -- Asset-backed securities are securities backed by non-mortgage assets such as company receivables, truck and auto loans, leases, home equity loans and credit card receivables. Asset-backed securities may be issued as pass-through certificates, which represent undivided fractional ownership interests in the underlying pools of assets. Therefore, repayment depends largely on the cash flows generated by the assets backing the securities. Asset-backed securities entail prepayment risk, which may vary depending on the type of asset, but is generally less than the prepayment risk associated with mortgage-backed securities, which is discussed below. Asset-backed securities present credit risks that are not presented by mortgage-backed securities. This is because asset-backed securities generally do not have the benefit of a security interest in collateral that is comparable in quality to mortgage assets. If the issuer of an asset-backed security defaults on its payment obligations, there is the possibility that, in some cases, the Fund will be unable to possess and sell the underlying collateral and that the Fund's recoveries on repossessed collateral may not be available to support payments on the security. In the event of a default, the Fund may suffer a loss if it cannot sell collateral quickly and receive the amount they are owed. CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES -- Convertible securities are bonds, debentures, notes, preferred stock or other securities that may be converted into or exercised for a prescribed amount of common stock at a specified time and price. Convertible securities provide an opportunity for equity participation, with the potential for a higher dividend or interest yield and lower price volatility compared to common stock. Convertible securities typically pay a lower interest rate than nonconvertible bonds of the same quality and maturity because of the conversion feature. The value of a convertible security is influenced by changes in interest rates, with investment value typically declining as interest rates increase and increasing as interest rates decline, and the credit standing of the issuer. The price of a convertible security will also normally vary in some proportion to changes in the price of the underlying common stock because of the conversion or exercise feature. Convertible securities may also be rated below investment grade (junk bonds) or are not rated and are subject to credit risk and prepayment risk, which are discussed below. CORPORATE FIXED INCOME SECURITIES -- Corporate fixed income securities are fixed income securities issued by public and private businesses. Corporate fixed income securities respond to economic developments, especially changes in interest rates, as well as perceptions of the creditworthiness and business prospects of individual issuers. Corporate fixed income securities are subject to the risk that the 13 issuer may not be able to pay interest or, ultimately, to repay principal upon maturity. Interruptions or delays of these payments could adversely affect the market value of the security. In addition, due to lack of uniformly available information about issuers or differences in the issuers' sensitivity to changing economic conditions, it may be difficult to measure the credit risk of corporate securities. CREDIT -- Credit risk is the risk that a decline in the credit quality of an investment could cause the Fund to lose money. Although the Fund primarily invests in investment grade securities, the Fund could lose money if the issuer or guarantor of a portfolio security or a counterparty to a derivative contract fails to make timely payment or otherwise honor its obligations. Fixed income securities rated below investment grade (junk bonds) involve greater risks of default or downgrade and are more volatile than investment grade securities. Below investment grade securities involve greater risk of price declines than investment grade securities due to actual or perceived changes in an issuer's creditworthiness. In addition, issuers of below investment grade securities may be more susceptible than other issuers to economic downturns. Such securities are subject to the risk that the issuer may not be able to pay interest or dividends and ultimately to repay principal upon maturity. Discontinuation of these payments could substantially adversely affect the market value of the security. DERIVATIVES -- Derivatives are instruments that derive their value from an underlying security, financial asset or an index. Examples of derivative instruments include futures contracts, options, and swaps. The primary risk of derivative instruments is that changes in the market value of securities held by the Fund, and of the derivative instruments relating to those securities, may not be proportionate. There may not be a liquid market for the Fund to sell a derivative instrument, which could result in difficulty in closing the position. Moreover, certain derivative instruments can magnify the extent of losses incurred due to changes in the market value of the securities to which they relate. Some derivative instruments are subject to counterparty risk. A default by the counterparty on its payments to the Fund will cause the value of your investment in the Fund to decrease. Futures Risk, Options Risk, and Swap Agreements Risk are each discussed below in further detail. EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS -- The Fund may purchase shares of ETFs. ETFs are investment companies whose shares are bought and sold on a securities exchange. ETFs invest in a portfolio of securities designed to track a particular market segment or index. ETFs, like mutual funds, have expenses associated with their operation, including advisory fees. When the Fund invests in an ETF, in addition to directly bearing expenses associated with its own operations, it will bear a pro rata portion of the ETF's expenses. Such ETF expenses may make owning shares of the ETF more costly than owning the underlying securities directly. The risks of owning shares of an ETF generally reflect the risks of owning the underlying securities the ETF is designed to track, although lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in its value being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities. The shares of certain ETFs may trade at a premium or discount to their intrinsic value (i.e., the market value may differ from the NAV of an ETF's shares). For example, supply and demand for shares of an ETF or market disruptions may cause the market price of the ETF to deviate from the value of the ETF's investments, which may be emphasized in less liquid markets. EXTENSION -- Investments in fixed income securities are subject to extension risk. Generally, rising interest rates tend to extend the duration of fixed income securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates. As a result, in a period of rising interest rates, the Fund may exhibit additional volatility. FIXED INCOME MARKET -- The prices of the Fund's fixed income securities respond to economic developments, particularly interest rate changes, as well as to perceptions about the creditworthiness of individual issuers, including governments and their agencies. Generally, the Fund's fixed income securities will decrease in value if interest rates rise and vice versa. Also, longer-term securities are 14 generally more volatile, so the average maturity or duration of these securities affects risk. Due to recent events in the fixed-income markets, including the potential impact of the Federal Reserve Board's ending of its quantitative easing program and likely increase in the target Federal Funds rate, the Fund may be subject to heightened interest rate risk as a result of a rise or increased volatility in interest rates. In addition, declines in dealer market-making capacity as a result of structural or regulatory changes could decrease liquidity and/or increase volatility in the fixed income markets. In response to these events, the Fund's value may fluctuate and/or the Fund may experience increased redemptions from shareholders, which may impact the Fund's liquidity or force the Fund to sell securities into a declining or illiquid market. FUTURES CONTRACTS -- Futures contracts provide for the future sale by one party and purchase by another party of a specified amount of a specific security or asset at a specified future time and at a specified price (with or without delivery required). The risks of futures include: (i) leverage risk; (ii) correlation or tracking risk and (iii) liquidity risk. Because futures require only a small initial investment in the form of a deposit or margin, they involve a high degree of leverage. Accordingly, the fluctuation of the value of futures in relation to the underlying assets upon which they are based is magnified. Thus, the Fund may experience losses that exceed losses experienced by funds that do not use futures contracts. There may be imperfect correlation, or even no correlation, between price movements of a futures contract and price movements of investments for which futures are used as a substitute, or which futures are intended to hedge. Lack of correlation (or tracking) may be due to factors unrelated to the value of the investments being substituted or hedged, such as speculative or other pressures on the markets in which these instruments are traded. Consequently, the effectiveness of futures as a security substitute or as a hedging vehicle will depend, in part, on the degree of correlation between price movements in the futures and price movements in underlying securities or assets. While futures contracts are generally liquid instruments, under certain market conditions they may become illiquid. Futures exchanges may impose daily or intra-day price change limits and/or limit the volume of trading. Additionally, government regulation may further reduce liquidity through similar trading restrictions. As a result, the Fund may be unable to close out its futures contracts at a time that is advantageous. The successful use of futures depends upon a variety of factors, particularly the ability of the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser to predict movements of the underlying securities markets, which requires different skills than predicting changes in the prices of individual securities. There can be no assurance that any particular futures strategy adopted will succeed. INTEREST RATE -- The risk that a rise in interest rates will cause a fall in the value of fixed income securities, including U.S. Government Securities, in which the Fund invests. A low interest rate environment may present greater interest rate risk, because there may be a greater likelihood of rates increasing and rates may increase more rapidly. INVESTMENT STYLE -- Investment style risk is the risk that the Fund's investment in certain securities in a particular market segment pursuant to its particular investment strategy may underperform other market segments or the market as a whole. LEVERAGE -- Certain Fund transactions, such as derivatives, may give rise to a form of leverage. The use of leverage can amplify the effects of market volatility on the Fund's share price and make the Fund's returns more volatile. This is because leverage tends to exaggerate the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of the Fund's portfolio securities. The use of leverage may also cause the Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it would not be advantageous to do so in order to satisfy its obligations. 15 LIQUIDITY -- Liquidity risk exists when particular investments are difficult to purchase or sell. The market for certain investments may become illiquid due to specific adverse changes in the conditions of a particular issuer or under adverse market or economic conditions independent of the issuer. The Fund's investments in illiquid securities may reduce the returns of the Fund because it may be unable to sell the illiquid securities at an advantageous time or price. Further, transactions in illiquid securities may entail transaction costs that are higher than those for transactions in liquid securities. MARKET -- Market risk is the risk that the market value of a security may move up and down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. Market risk may affect a single issuer, an industry, a sector or the market as a whole. MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES -- Mortgage-backed securities are fixed income securities representing an interest in a pool of underlying mortgage loans. Mortgage-backed securities are sensitive to changes in interest rates, but may respond to these changes differently from other fixed income securities due to the possibility of prepayment of the underlying mortgage loans. As a result, it may not be possible to determine in advance the actual maturity date or average life of a mortgage-backed security. Rising interest rates tend to discourage refinancing, with the result that the average life and volatility of the security will increase, exacerbating its decrease in market price. When interest rates fall, however, mortgage-backed securities may not gain as much in market value because of the expectation of additional mortgage prepayments, which must be reinvested at lower interest rates. Prepayment risk may make it difficult to calculate the average maturity of the Fund's mortgage-backed securities and, therefore, to assess the volatility risk of the Fund. The privately issued mortgage-backed securities in which the Fund invests are not issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies or instrumentalities and may bear a greater risk of nonpayment than securities that are backed by the U.S. Treasury. However, the timely payment of principal and interest normally is supported, at least partially, by various credit enhancements. There can be no assurance, however, that such credit enhancements will support full payment of the principal and interest on such obligations. In addition, changes in the credit quality of the entity that provides credit enhancement could cause losses to the Fund and affect its share price. OPTIONS -- An option is a contract between two parties for the purchase and sale of a financial instrument for a specified price at any time during the option period. Unlike a futures contract, an option grants a right (not an obligation) to buy or sell a financial instrument. An option on a futures contract gives the purchaser the right, in exchange for a premium, to assume a position in a futures contract at a specified exercise price during the term of the option. The seller of an uncovered call option assumes the risk of a theoretically unlimited increase in the market price of the underlying security above the exercise price of the option. The securities necessary to satisfy the exercise of the call option may be unavailable for purchase except at much higher prices. Purchasing securities to satisfy the exercise of the call option can itself cause the price of the securities to rise further, sometimes by a significant amount, thereby exacerbating the loss. The buyer of a call option assumes the risk of losing its entire premium invested in the call option. The seller (writer) of a put option that is covered (E.G., the writer has a short position in the underlying security) assumes the risk of an increase in the market price of the underlying security above the sales price (in establishing the short position) of the underlying security plus the premium received and gives up the opportunity for gain on the underlying security below the exercise price of the option. The seller of an uncovered put option assumes the risk of a decline in the market price of the underlying security below the exercise price of the option. The buyer of a put option assumes the risk of losing his entire premium invested in the put option. 16 PORTFOLIO TURNOVER -- Due to its investment strategy, the Fund may buy and sell securities frequently. This may result in higher transaction costs and additional capital gains tax liabilities. PREPAYMENT -- The Fund's investments in fixed income securities are subject to prepayment risk. With declining interest rates, fixed income securities with stated interest rates may have their principal paid earlier than expected. This may result in the Fund having to reinvest that money at lower prevailing interest rates, which can reduce the returns of the Fund. REPURCHASE AGREEMENT -- Although repurchase agreement transactions must be fully collateralized at all times, they generally create leverage and involve some counterparty risk to the Fund whereby a defaulting counterparty could delay or prevent the Fund's recovery of collateral. SWAP AGREEMENTS -- Swaps are centrally cleared or over-the-counter derivative products in which two parties agree to exchange payment streams calculated in relation to a rate, index, instrument or certain securities (referred to as the "underlying") and a predetermined amount (referred to as the "notional amount"). The underlying for a swap may be an interest rate (fixed or floating), a currency exchange rate, a commodity price index, a security, group of securities or a securities index, a combination of any of these, or various other rates, securities, instruments, assets or indices. Swap agreements generally do not involve the delivery of the underlying or principal, and a party's obligations generally are equal to only the net amount to be paid or received under the agreement based on the relative values of the positions held by each party to the swap agreement. A great deal of flexibility is possible in the way swaps may be structured. For example, in a simple fixed-to-floating interest rate swap, one party makes payments equivalent to a fixed interest rate, and the other party makes payments calculated with reference to a specified floating interest rate, such as LIBOR or the prime rate. The Fund may engage in simple or more complex swap transactions involving a wide variety of underlyings for various reasons. For example, the Fund may enter into a swap to gain exposure to investments (such as an index of securities in a market) without actually purchasing those stocks; to make an investment without owning or taking physical custody of securities in circumstances in which direct investment is restricted for legal reasons or is otherwise impracticable; to hedge an existing position; to obtain a particular desired return at a lower cost to the Fund than if it had invested directly in an instrument that yielded the desired return; or for various other reasons. U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES -- Although U.S. Government Securities are considered to be among the safest investments, they are not guaranteed against price movements due to changing interest rates. Obligations issued by some U.S. Government agencies are backed by the U.S. Treasury, while others are backed solely by the ability of the agency to borrow from the U.S. Treasury or by the agency's own resources. Therefore, such obligations are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. INVESTMENT ADVISER Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC (the "Adviser"), located at 6255 Chapman Field Drive, Miami, Florida 33156, was organized under the laws of the State of Delaware as limited liability company on July 25, 2011. The Adviser is also registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended ("Advisers Act"). The Adviser was organized to provide investment advice to the Fund. As of January 1, 2016, the Adviser had no assets under management. 17 The Fund's assets are managed by the Sub-Adviser under the direction of the Adviser. The Sub-Adviser manages the Fund's assets in a way that it believes will help the Fund achieve its goals and the Adviser oversees the Sub-Adviser's implementation of the Fund's investment strategy. The Adviser continuously monitors the performance of the Sub-Adviser (including trade execution), performs certain due diligence functions (such as assessment of changes in personnel or other developments at the Sub-Adviser or other service providers) and oversees the Sub-Adviser's compliance with the Fund's investment objectives, policies and guidelines, including the Fund's investments that are intended to qualify for CRA credit. The Adviser will manage all CRA compliance and regulatory matters for the Fund and will direct the Sub-Adviser to seek investments for the Fund's portfolio based on the Shareholders' Assessment Area(s) or broader statewide or regional area that include its Assessment Area(s) and/or the ability for investments to provide CRA qualification. In exchange for its advisory services, the Adviser will receive a fee of 0.30% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser out of the advisory fees it receives from the Fund. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and other costs and expenses relating to the securities that are purchased and sold by the Fund, acquired fund fees and expenses, other expenditures which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and other non-routine expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of such Fund's business (collectively, "excluded expenses")) from exceeding 1.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets until April 30, 2017. In addition, if at any point total annual Fund operating expenses (not including excluded expenses) are below the expense cap, the Adviser may receive from the Fund the difference between the total annual Fund operating expenses (not including excluded expenses) and the expense cap to recover all or a portion of its prior fee reductions or expense reimbursements made during the preceding three-year period during which this agreement was in place. This agreement may be terminated: (i) by the Board for any reason at any time; or (ii) by the Adviser, upon ninety (90) days' prior written notice to the Trust, effective as of the close of business on April 30, 2017. Additionally, pursuant to a CRA Servicing Plan (as defined below) that has been approved by the Board, the Adviser will maintain books and records that document that the Fund generally holds CRA-qualifying investments with a primary purpose of community development and explicitly earmark for CRA-qualifying purposes specific securities to specific shareholders and track Shareholder Assessment Areas. The Adviser will then provide reports to shareholders for CRA qualification purposes and will maintain an e-mail address and phone number through which shareholders can contact the Adviser with CRA compliance related inquires. These shareholder services will be provided by the Adviser separate and apart from the advisory agreement. For the shareholder services it provides, the Adviser will be paid 0.20% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Additional information about the CRA Servicing Plan is included in the "Distribution and CRA Servicing Plans" section below. A discussion regarding the basis for the Board's approval of the Fund's investment advisory agreement with the Adviser will be available in the Trust's first shareholder report. The Adviser may pay compensation from time to time, out of its assets and not as an additional charge to the Fund, to certain institutions and other persons in connection with the sale, distribution and/or servicing of Class A Shares of the Fund. INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISER Logan Circle Partners L.P. (the "Sub-Adviser"), a Pennsylvania limited partnership founded in 2007, serves as the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. The Sub-Adviser's principal place of business is located at 1717 Arch Street, Suite 1500, Philadelphia, PA 19103. The Sub-Adviser is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortress Investment Group LLC, a publicly traded company founded in 1998. The Sub-Adviser selects, buys, and sells securities for the Fund under the supervision of the Adviser and the Board. As of September 30, 2015, the Sub-Adviser had approximately $33.446 billion in assets under management. The Adviser and the Sub-Adviser are parties to a sub-advisory agreement dated January 20, 2016 under which the Sub-Adviser provides sub-advisory services to the Fund. For its services provided pursuant to the sub-advisory agreement, the Sub-Adviser receives a fee from the Adviser at an annual rate of 0.15% of the Fund's average daily net assets. PORTFOLIO MANAGER Alfio Leone, IV, CFA, is a portfolio manager and leads the structured products team. Mr. Leone is involved with all core-based products managed by the Sub-Adviser. Prior to joining the Sub-Adviser, he worked as a structured products trader at Delaware Investments and as a residential ratings analyst at Fitch Ratings. Mr. Leone received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Villanova University. 18 PURCHASING AND SELLING FUND SHARES This prospectus describes the Class A Shares of the Fund. The Fund expects that Fund investors that are subject to examination for CRA compliance will seek favorable regulatory consideration of their Fund investment under the CRA; however, there is no guarantee that an investor will receive CRA credit for an investment in the Fund. At the time of an investment in the Fund, an investor that meets the $1,000,000 minimum investment threshold may request to have its investment amount invested in particular areas of the United States as its preferred geographic focus or designated target region solely for CRA accreditation purposes. However, there is no guarantee that investments will be made in designated target regions or that shares will be eligible for CRA credit. Each shareholder's returns will be based on the investment performance of the Fund's blended overall portfolio of investments and not just on the performance of the assets, if any, in the designated target region(s) selected by that shareholder. HOW TO PURCHASE FUND SHARES Fund shares will be offered at an initial offering price of $10.00 per share during an initial offering period, which will commence at the time the Fund's registration statement becomes effective and which will terminate on or about March 31, 2016 or such earlier or later date as the Adviser may determine in its discretion. As an open-end fund, the shares will be offered on a continuous basis thereafter at NAV per share. During the initial offering period, orders may only be placed through the Fund. Payments for shares of the Fund will not be accepted until the completion of the initial offering period. At the end of the initial offering period, the Adviser will notify all persons who have placed orders and call for investment amounts to be promptly transferred to UMB Fund Services, Inc., the Fund's transfer agent. If the Adviser does not obtain a level of orders during the initial offering period that the Adviser believes would be sufficient for the Fund to commence operations, then the Adviser may extend the offering period by an additional month or determine to delay the launch of the Fund's operations. If your request to buy Class A Shares of the Fund is received in proper form by the Fund's transfer agent by 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on a Business Day, the price you pay will be the NAV per share next determined. If your request to buy Class A Shares of the Fund is received in proper form by the Fund's transfer agent after 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on a Business Day or on a non-Business Day, the price you pay will be the NAV per share next determined on the next Business Day. A purchase request is considered to be "in proper form" when all necessary information is provided and all required documents are properly completed, signed and delivered. See "Purchases by Wire Transfer" and "Purchases by Mail" below. The minimum initial investment for Class A Shares is $1,000,000. The Fund reserves the right in its discretion to vary or waive the minimum initial investment for any purchase. There is no minimum requirement for subsequent purchases. The Adviser may pay additional compensation from time to time, out of its assets and not as an additional charge to the Fund, to certain institutions and other persons in connection with the sale, distribution and/or servicing of Class A Shares of the Fund. PURCHASES BY WIRE TRANSFER You may purchase shares by making a wire transfer of federal funds to UMB Fund Services, Inc., the Fund's transfer agent. You must include the full name in which your account is registered and the Fund account number, and should address the wire transfer as follows: 19 UMB Bank, N.A. 1010 Grand Blvd Kansas City, MO 64106 ABA #: 101000695 A/C: 9872190378 For Credit to: The Community Development Fund For further credit to: (Your Name) Investor Account Number: (Your Acct. No.) Name or Account Registration SSN or TIN Before making an initial investment by wire transfer, you must forward a completed new account application with your taxpayer identification number and signature(s) of authorized officer(s) along with a corporate resolution dated within 60 days verifying the authorized signers to the Fund (1) by fax to the Fund's transfer agent at 1-414-299-2178 or (2) by mail to: REGULAR MAIL The Community Development Fund PO Box 2175 Milwaukee, WI 53201 OVERNIGHT MAIL The Community Development Fund 235 W. Galena Street Milwaukee, WI 53212 PURCHASES BY MAIL To purchase Class A Shares by mail, complete an account application, including the name in which the account is registered and the account number. Mail the completed application and a check payable to The Community Development Fund to: REGULAR MAIL The Community Development Fund PO Box 2175 Milwaukee, WI 53201 OVERNIGHT MAIL The Community Development Fund 235 W. Galena Street Milwaukee, WI 53212 Initial share purchases must be accompanied by a completed new account application and a corporate resolution dated within 60 days verifying the authorized signers. If shares are purchased by check and redeemed within seven business days of purchase, the Fund may hold redemption proceeds until the purchase check has cleared, a period of up to fifteen days. All purchases must be made in U.S. dollars and checks must be drawn on U.S. banks. No cash, money orders, travelers checks, credit cards, credit card checks, third party checks or other checks deemed to be high-risk checks will be accepted. You will receive a statement showing the number of Class A Shares purchased, the NAV at which your shares were purchased, and the new balance of Class A Shares owned each time you purchase Class A Shares of the Fund. The Fund does not issue share certificates. All full and fractional shares will be carried on the books of the Fund. All applications to purchase Class A Shares of the Fund are subject to acceptance by authorized officers of the Fund and are not binding until accepted. The Fund reserves the right to reject purchase orders. PRICING OF FUND SHARES The price of the Fund's Class A Shares is based on the NAV per share. The NAV per share is determined as of the close of regular trading (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) every Business Day. You can buy and sell Class A Shares of the Fund on any Business Day. The Fund will not price its Class A Shares on national holidays or other days when either the NYSE or the Fund's custodian is closed for trading (the Fund's custodian is closed for trading on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day). NAV per share for Class A Shares is calculated by dividing the total value of the Fund's assets attributable to Class A Shares after subtracting liabilities attributable to Class A Shares by the number of outstanding Class A Shares. The Fund's portfolio securities are valued at market value based on independent 20 third party pricing. Securities for which quotations are not available and any other assets are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Adviser, subject to the review and supervision of the Board. Circumstances in which securities may be fair valued include periods when trading in a security is suspended, the exchange or market on which a security trades closes early, the trading volume in a security is limited, corporate actions and announcements take place, or regulatory news is released such as governmental approvals. In addition, the Trust, in its discretion, may make adjustments to the prices of securities held by the Fund if an event occurs after the publication of market values normally used by the Fund but before the time as of which the Fund calculates its NAV, depending on the nature and significance of the event, consistent with applicable regulatory guidance and the Trust's fair value procedures. The use of fair valuation involves the risk that the values used by the Fund to price its investments may be higher or lower than the values used by other unaffiliated investment companies and investors to price the same investments. PURCHASES OF SHARES THROUGH A FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY Class A Shares of the Fund may be available through financial intermediaries. Certain features of the Fund's Class A Shares, such as the initial investment minimum, may be modified or waived by a financial intermediary. A financial intermediary may impose transaction or administrative charges or other direct fees. Therefore, you should contact the financial intermediary acting on your behalf concerning the fees (if any) charged in connection with a purchase or redemption of Class A Shares and should read this prospectus in light of the terms governing your accounts with the financial intermediary. Financial intermediaries will be responsible for promptly transmitting client or customer purchase and redemption orders to the Fund in accordance with their agreements with the Fund and with clients and customers. A financial intermediary or, if applicable, its designee that has entered into an agreement with the Fund or its agent may enter confirmed purchase orders on behalf of clients and customers, with payment and the order received by the Fund no later than the Fund's pricing on the following Business Day. If payment is not received by such time, the financial intermediary could be held liable for resulting fees or losses. The Fund will be deemed to have received a purchase or redemption order when a financial intermediary or, if applicable, its authorized designee accepts a purchase or redemption order in proper form, provided payment and the order are received by the Fund on the following Business Day. Orders received by the Fund in proper form will be priced at the NAV for Class A Shares next computed after they are accepted by the financial intermediary or its authorized designee. For further information as to how to direct a financial intermediary to purchase or redeem Class A Shares of the Fund on your behalf, you should contact your financial intermediary. If the Fund's transfer agent cannot locate an investor for a period of time specified by appropriate state law, the investor's account may be deemed legally abandoned and then escheated (transferred) to the state's unclaimed property administrator in accordance with statutory requirements. EXCHANGE OF SECURITIES The Fund may issue Class A Shares in exchange for securities owned by an investor. The Fund will issue its Class A Shares only in exchange for securities that are determined by the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser to be appropriate, in type and amount, for investment by the Fund in light of the Fund's investment objectives and policies and current holdings. To determine the number of Class A Shares that will be 21 issued in the exchange, the investor's securities will be valued by the method used for valuing the Fund's portfolio securities. To discuss arrangements for purchasing Class A Shares of the Fund in exchange for your securities, contact the Adviser toll-free at 1-844-445-4405. FREQUENT PURCHASES AND REDEMPTIONS OF FUND SHARES In accordance with the policy adopted by the Board, the Fund discourages mutual fund market timing and requires the Fund's service providers to maintain adequate procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that market timing activity will be identified and terminated. Mutual fund market timing involves the purchase and sale of shares of mutual funds within short periods of time with the intention of capturing short-term profits resulting from market volatility. Market timing may disrupt portfolio management strategies, harm the performance of the Fund, dilute the value of Fund shares and increase brokerage and administrative costs. Pursuant to this policy, which applies to all accounts investing in the Fund, the Fund's service providers are specifically prohibited from knowingly opening accounts for the purpose of market timing in the Fund, entering client trades for the purpose of market timing, processing exchanges or switches for the purpose of market timing and assisting a shareholder in commingling multiple clients' funds in an omnibus account for the purpose of mutual fund market timing. The Fund's Chief Compliance Officer shall report any suspected market timing activity in the Trust promptly to the Board. There is no assurance that the Fund will be able to identify market timers, particularly if they are investing through intermediaries. The Fund reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject purchase orders when, in the judgment of management, such rejection is in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders. "Market timing" refers to a pattern of frequent purchases and sales of the Fund's shares, often with the intent of earning arbitrage profits. Market timing of the Fund could harm other shareholders in various ways, including by diluting the value of the shareholders' holdings, increasing Fund transaction costs, disrupting portfolio management strategy, causing the Fund to incur unwanted taxable gains and forcing the Fund to hold excess levels of cash. The Fund is intended to be a long-term investment vehicle and is not designed for investors that engage in short-term trading activity (I.E., a purchase of Fund shares followed shortly thereafter by a redemption of such shares, or vice versa, in an effort to take advantage of short-term market movements). Accordingly, the Board has adopted policies and procedures on behalf of the Fund to deter short-term trading. The Fund's transfer agent will monitor trades in an effort to detect short-term trading activities. If, as a result of this monitoring, the Fund determines, in its sole discretion, that a shareholder has engaged in excessive short-term trading, it will refuse to process future purchases or exchanges into the Fund from that shareholder's account. A shareholder will be considered to be engaging in excessive short-term trading in the Fund if the shareholder conducts four or more "round trips" in the Fund in any twelve-month period or if the Fund determines, in its sole discretion, that a shareholder's trading activity constitutes excessive short-term trading, regardless of whether such shareholder exceeds the foregoing round trip threshold. A round trip involves the purchase of shares of the Fund and the subsequent redemption of all or most of those shares. An exchange into and back out of the Fund in this manner is also considered a round trip. The Fund, in its sole discretion, also reserves the right to reject any purchase request for any reason without notice. 22 Judgments with respect to implementation of the Fund's policies are made uniformly and in good faith in a manner that the Fund believes is consistent with the best long-term interests of shareholders. When applying the Fund's policies, the Fund may consider (to the extent reasonably available) an investor's trading history in accounts under common ownership, influence or control and any other information available to the Fund. The Fund's monitoring techniques are intended to identify and deter short-term trading in the Fund. However, despite the existence of these monitoring techniques, it is possible that short-term trading may occur in the Fund without being identified. For example, certain investors seeking to engage in short-term trading may be adept at taking steps to hide their identity or activity from the Fund's monitoring techniques. Operational or technical limitations may also limit the Fund's ability to identify short-term trading activity. The Fund may be sold to participant-directed employee benefit plans. The Fund's ability to monitor or restrict trading activity by individual participants in a plan may be constrained by regulatory restrictions or plan policies. In such circumstances, the Fund will take such action, which may include taking no action, as deemed appropriate in light of all the facts and circumstances. The Fund may amend these policies and procedures in response to changing regulatory requirements or to enhance the effectiveness of the program. CUSTOMER IDENTIFICATION AND VERIFICATION AND ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING PROGRAM Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. Accounts for the Fund are generally opened through other financial institutions or financial intermediaries. When you open your account through your financial institution or financial intermediary, you will have to provide your name, address, date of birth, identification number and other information that will allow the financial institution or financial intermediary to identify you. This information is subject to verification by the financial institution or financial intermediary to ensure the identity of all persons opening an account. Your financial institution or financial intermediary is required by law to reject your new account application if the required identifying information is not provided. Your financial institution or intermediary may contact you in an attempt to collect any missing information required on the application, and your application may be rejected if they are unable to obtain this information. In certain instances, your financial institution or financial intermediary may be required to collect documents to establish and verify your identity. The Fund will accept investments and your order will be processed at the NAV next determined after receipt of your application in proper form (which includes receipt of all identifying information required on the application). The Fund, however, reserve the right to close and/or liquidate your account at the then-current day's price if the financial institution or financial intermediary through which you open your account is unable to verify your identity. As a result, you may be subject to a gain or loss on Fund shares as well as corresponding tax consequences. Customer identification and verification are part of the Fund's overall obligation to deter money laundering under Federal law. The Fund has adopted an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Program designed to prevent the Fund from being used for money laundering or the financing of terrorist activities. In this regard, the Fund reserves the right to (i) refuse, cancel or rescind any purchase or exchange order; (ii) freeze any account and/or suspend account services; or (iii) involuntarily close your account in cases of threatening conduct or suspected fraudulent or illegal activity. These actions will be taken when, in the 23 sole discretion of Fund management, they are deemed to be in the best interest of the Fund or in cases when the Fund is requested or compelled to do so by governmental or law enforcement authority. If your account is closed at the request of governmental or law enforcement authority, you may not receive proceeds of the redemption if the Fund is required to withhold such proceeds. HOW TO SELL YOUR FUND SHARES Financial institutions and intermediaries may sell Fund shares on behalf of their clients on any Business Day. For information about how to sell Fund shares through your financial institution or intermediary, you should contact your financial institution or intermediary directly. Your financial institution or intermediary may charge a fee for its services. The sale price of each share will be the next NAV determined after the Fund receives your request or after the Fund's authorized intermediary receives your request if transmitted to the Fund in accordance with the Fund's procedures and applicable law. RECEIVING YOUR MONEY Normally, the Fund will make payment on your sale on the Business Day following the day on which they receive your request, but it may take up to seven days to make payment. You may arrange for your proceeds to be wired to your bank account. REDEMPTIONS IN KIND The Fund generally pays sale (redemption) proceeds in cash. However, under unusual conditions that make the payment of cash unwise (and for the protection of the Fund's remaining shareholders), the Fund might pay all or part of your redemption proceeds in liquid securities with a market value equal to the redemption price (redemption in kind). Although it is highly unlikely that your shares would ever be redeemed in kind, you would probably have to pay brokerage costs to sell the securities distributed to you, as well as taxes on any capital gains from the sale as with any redemption. SUSPENSION OF YOUR RIGHT TO SELL YOUR SHARES The Fund reserves the right to suspend or postpone redemptions during any period when (a) trading on any of the major U.S. stock exchanges is restricted, as determined by the SEC, or when the major exchanges are closed for other than customary weekend and holiday closings, (b) the SEC has by order permitted such suspension, or (c) an emergency, as determined by the SEC, exists making disposal of portfolio securities or valuation of net assets of the Fund not reasonably practicable. The Fund may redeem all Class A Shares held by a shareholder whose account value is less than the minimum initial investment as a result of redemptions. DISTRIBUTION AND CRA SERVICING PLANS DISTRIBUTION PLAN The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended ("1940 Act") with respect to its Class A Shares. The Distribution Plan allows the Fund to pay fees for the sale and distribution of Class A Shares and for shareholder services provided to the holders of Class A Shares. Because they are paid from Fund assets on an on-going basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges. Under the Distribution Plan, the Fund may pay its distributor up to 0.25% per year of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to its Class A Shares. If you hold your Class A Shares for a substantial period of time, distribution fees may total more than the economic equivalent of the maximum front-end sales charge currently allowed by the Conduct Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. 24 CRA SERVICING PLAN The Adviser will maintain books and records that explicitly earmark for CRA-qualifying purposes specific securities to specific shareholders. The Fund has adopted a CRA servicing plan (the "CRA Servicing Plan") with respect to Class A Shares that allows such Shares to pay the Adviser a fee in connection with the ongoing CRA recordkeeping and compliance services provided to shareholders at an annual rate of up to 0.20% of average daily net assets of the Class A Shares. DISCLOSURE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION Portfolio holdings information for the Fund can be obtained on the Internet at the following address: www.communitydevelopmentfund.com (the "Portfolio Holdings Website"). Five calendar days after each month end, a list of all portfolio holdings in the Fund as of the end of such month shall be made available on the Portfolio Holdings Website. The Adviser may exclude any portion of the Fund's portfolio holdings from such publication when deemed in the best interest of the Fund. Beginning on the day after any portfolio holdings information is posted on the Portfolio Holdings Website, such information will be delivered directly to any person that requests it, through electronic or other means. The portfolio holdings information placed on the Portfolio Holdings Website shall remain there until the fifth calendar day of the thirteenth month after the date to which the data relates, at which time it will be permanently removed from the site. DIVIDENDS, DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAXES DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS The Fund intends to declare and pay dividends from net investment income monthly. The Fund intends to make distributions of capital gains, if any, at least annually, usually in December. Dividends and distributions are reinvested in additional Class A Shares unless you indicate in the account application or otherwise in writing that you want to have dividends and distributions paid in cash. TAXES The following is a summary of certain United States tax considerations relevant under current law, which may be subject to change in the future. The discussion relates solely to investors that are taxable financial institutions. You should consult your tax adviser for further information regarding federal, state, local and/or foreign tax consequences relevant to your specific situation. The Fund contemplates distributing as dividends each year all or substantially all of its taxable income, including its net capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss), if any. You will be subject to federal income tax on Fund distributions regardless of whether they are paid in cash or reinvested in additional shares. Fund distributions attributable to short-term capital gains and net investment income are taxable to you as ordinary income. Distributions attributable to any excess of net long-term capital gain over short-term capital loss are generally taxable to you as long-term capital gains regardless of how long you have held your shares. Because the Fund will invest in debt securities and not in equity securities of corporations, Fund distributions will generally not be eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders. Distributions attributable to the Fund's net capital gain, if any, are generally taxable to you as capital gains. 25 Distributions from the Fund will generally be taxable to you in the taxable year in which they are paid, with one exception. Distributions declared by the Fund in October, November or December and paid in January of the following year are taxed as though they were paid on December 31. You should note that if you purchase Fund shares just before a distribution, the purchase price will reflect the amount of the upcoming distribution, but you will be taxed on the entire amount of the distribution received, even though, as an economic matter, the distribution simply constitutes a return of capital. This is known as "buying into a dividend." You will generally recognize capital gain or loss on redemptions of Fund shares based on the difference between your redemption proceeds and your basis in the shares. But, any loss realized on a sale or redemption of shares of the Fund may be disallowed under "wash sale" rules to the extent the shares disposed of are replaced with other shares of the Fund within a period of 61 days beginning 30 days before and ending 30 days after the shares are disposed of, such as pursuant to a dividend reinvestment in shares of the Fund. If disallowed, the loss will be reflected in an upward adjustment to the basis of the shares acquired. Shareholders may also be subject to state and local taxes on distributions and redemptions. State income taxes do not generally apply, however, to the portions of the Fund's distributions, if any, that are attributable to interest on federal securities or interest on securities of the particular state or localities within the state. The Fund (or its administrative agent) must report to the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and furnish to Fund shareholders cost basis information for purchases and sales of Fund shares. In addition to reporting the gross proceeds from the sale of Fund shares, the Fund will also be required to report the cost basis information for such shares and indicate whether these shares had a short-term or long-term holding period. For each sale of Fund shares, the Fund will permit shareholders to elect from among several IRS-accepted cost basis methods. In the absence of an election, the Fund will use the FIFO (first-in, first-out) method as the default cost basis method. The cost basis method elected by the Fund shareholder (or the cost basis method applied by default) for each sale of Fund shares may not be changed after the settlement date of each such sale of Fund shares. For all methods except specific lot identification, the Fund redeems non-covered shares first until they are depleted and then applies your elected method to your covered shares. If your shares are held in a brokerage account, your broker may use a different method and you should contact your broker to determine which method it will use. Fund shareholders should consult with their tax advisers to determine the best IRS-accepted cost basis method for their tax situation and to obtain more information about how the cost basis reporting law applies to them. THE SAI CONTAINS MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TAXES. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS As of the date of this prospectus, the Fund had not commenced operations and therefore does not yet have a history of financial performance. 26 THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND INVESTMENT ADVISER Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC 6255 Chapman Field Drive Miami, Florida 33156 INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISER Logan Circle Partners L.P. 1717 Arch Street, Suite 15005 Philadelphia, PA 19103 DISTRIBUTOR Foreside Fund Services, LLC Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100 Portland, ME 04101 LEGAL COUNSEL Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 1701 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-2921 More information about the Fund is available without charge through the following: STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ("SAI") The SAI dated January 27, 2016 includes more detailed information about The Community Development Fund. The SAI is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and is incorporated by reference in this prospectus. This means that the SAI, for legal purposes, is a part of this prospectus. ANNUAL AND SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS Additional information about the Fund's investments will be available in the Fund's annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders. In the Fund's annual report, you will find a discussion of the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affect the Fund's performance. To Obtain an SAI, Annual or Semi-Annual Report, or More Information: By Telephone: 1-844-445-4405 By Mail: The Community Development Fund REGULAR MAIL The Community Development Fund PO Box 2175 Milwaukee, WI 53201 OVERNIGHT MAIL The Community Development Fund 235 W. Galena Street Milwaukee, WI 53212 By Internet: www.communitydevelopmentfund.com From the SEC: You can also obtain the SAI or the Annual and Semi-Annual Reports, as well as other information about The Community Development Fund, from the EDGAR Database on the SEC's website ("http://www.sec.gov"). You may review and copy documents at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, DC (for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, call 202-551-8090). You may request documents by mail from the SEC, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by writing to: Securities and Exchange Commission, Public Reference Section, Washington, DC 20549-1520. You may also obtain this information, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by e-mailing the SEC at the following public address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The Community Development Fund's Investment Company Act File No. is 811-23080. STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND CLASS A SHARES ([TICKER SYMBOL]) Adviser: Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC Sub-Adviser: Logan Circle Partners L.P. Administrator: SEI Investments Global Funds Services Custodian: UMB Bank, N.A. Distributor: Foreside Fund Services, LLC Transfer Agent: UMB Fund Services, Inc. This Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") is not a prospectus. It is intended to provide additional information regarding the activities and operations of The Community Development Fund (the "Fund") and should be read in conjunction with the Fund's prospectus dated January 27, 2016 (the "Prospectus"). A Prospectus may be obtained upon request and without charge by writing to The Community Development Fund at PO Box 2175, Milwaukee, WI 53201(Overnight Mail: 235 W. Galena Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212), by toll-free telephone request at 1-844-445-4405, or on the Internet at www.communitydevelopmentfund.com. As of January 27, 2016, the Fund had not commenced operations and therefore had no performance history. Once the Fund commences operations, the financial statements and financial highlights in the Fund's Annual Report (the "Financial Statements") will be incorporated by reference into this SAI. Financial Statements and financial highlights included in such Annual Report will be audited by Tait, Weller & Baker LLP, the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm. January 27, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE THE TRUST .................................................................. 3 INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES ......................................... 3 DESCRIPTION OF PERMITTED INVESTMENTS AND RISK FACTORS ...................... 4 INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS ..................................................... 20 THE ADMINISTRATOR AND TRANSFER AGENT ....................................... 22 THE ADVISER AND SUB-ADVISER ................................................ 22 DISTRIBUTION AND CRA SERVICING PLANS ....................................... 25 TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS OF THE TRUST ......................................... 27 PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ....................................... 31 PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES .......................................... 32 DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE ........................................... 33 TAXES ...................................................................... 33 FUND PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS ................................................ 36 DISCLOSURE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION ............................... 38 DESCRIPTION OF SHARES ...................................................... 39 LIMITATION OF TRUSTEES' LIABILITY .......................................... 39 CODES OF ETHICS ............................................................ 39 VOTING ..................................................................... 39 CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES ........................ 40 CUSTODIAN .................................................................. 40 INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM .............................. 40 LEGAL COUNSEL .............................................................. 40 THE TRUST The Fund is an open-end management investment company that was established as a Delaware statutory trust pursuant to a Certificate of Trust dated August 12, 2011. The Trust's Agreement and Declaration of Trust ("Declaration of Trust") permits the Trust to offer separate series ("portfolios") of units of beneficial interest ("shares") and separate classes of portfolios. Currently, the Trust offers one class of shares, although in the future additional classes of shares may be offered that may provide for variations in distribution, shareholder and administrative servicing fees, transfer agent fees, certain voting rights and dividends. Each share of the Fund represents an equal proportionate interest in the Fund with each other share of the Fund. The management and affairs of the Trust are supervised by the Trust's Board of Trustees (each member, a "Trustee" and, collectively, the "Trustees" or the "Board") under the laws of the State of Delaware. The Trustees have approved contracts under which, as described in this SAI, certain companies provide essential management services to the Trust. All consideration received by the Trust for shares of any portfolio and all assets of such portfolio belong to that portfolio and would be subject to the liabilities related thereto. The Trust pays its expenses, including, among others, the fees of its service providers, audit and legal expenses, expenses of preparing prospectuses, proxy solicitation materials and reports to shareholders, costs of custodial services and registering the shares under federal and state securities laws, pricing, insurance expenses, litigation and other extraordinary expenses, brokerage costs, interest charges, taxes and organizational expenses. The investment adviser, Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC (the "Adviser"), and investment sub-adviser, Logan Circle Partners L.P. (the "Sub-Adviser") to the Fund are referred to collectively as the "Advisers." INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES The Fund's investment objectives are to provide current income consistent with the preservation of capital and enable institutional investors that are subject to regulatory examination under the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977, as amended (the "CRA") to claim favorable regulatory consideration of their investment. The following investment information supplements that set forth in the Prospectus, which describes the Fund's principal investment strategies and the types of debt securities and other debt instruments in which the Fund primarily invests. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest primarily in (1) securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. government or by its agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises ("U.S. Government Securities") and (2) other investment grade fixed income securities. Although the Fund will invest primarily in investment grade fixed income securities, the Fund may at times invest in securities rated below investment grade (also referred to as "high yield" or "junk" bonds). Under normal circumstances, the Fund will seek to invest at least 90% of its net assets in debt securities and other debt instruments that the Fund's investment adviser believes will be CRA-qualifying. Such securities would include single-family, multi-family and economic development loan-backed securities. As a result, the Fund will invest a significant amount of its assets in securities issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac"), and Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie Mae"). The Fund may also invest in certain securities issued by the Small Business Administration and other U.S. Government agencies, authorities, instrumentalities and sponsored enterprises. The Fund may invest a significant amount of its assets in taxable municipal bonds whose primary purpose is community development. The Fund may also invest in tax-exempt municipal securities. The Fund may invest in certificates of deposit that are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") and are issued by financial institutions that are (1) certified as Community Development Financial Institutions or (2) low-income credit unions, or minority- or women-owned and primarily lend or facilitate lending in low- and moderate-income ("LMI") areas or to LMI individuals to promote community development. Although as a general matter an institution's CRA activities will be evaluated based on the extent to which they benefit the institution's delineated assessment area(s) or a broader statewide or regional area that includes the institution's assessment area(s), deposits with low-income credit unions or minority- or women-owned financial institutions need not also benefit a shareholder's assessment area or the broader statewide or regional area to be CRA-qualified. 3 While the Fund is seeking to invest available cash in CRA-qualifying investment opportunities, the Fund may invest in money market instruments, debt securities issued or guaranteed by the US Government or its agencies, and, to a more limited extent, repurchase agreements, convertible securities, shares of exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), or certain derivative instruments, including futures contracts, options and swaps, that provide exposure to one or a basket of securities that are consistent with the Fund's investment objectives. Under normal conditions the Fund would expect to invest less than 5% of its total assets in repurchase agreements, convertible securities, shares of ETFs, or derivative instruments. The Fund may buy and sell securities frequently, which could result in a high portfolio turnover rate. The Fund may temporarily hold investments that are not part of its principal investment strategy to try to avoid losses during unfavorable market conditions or pending the acquisition of investments believed to be CRA-qualified. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objectives. DESCRIPTION OF PERMITTED INVESTMENTS AND RISK FACTORS The following are descriptions of the permitted investments and investment practices discussed in the Fund's "Investment Objectives and Policies" section and the associated risk factors. The Fund may purchase any of these instruments and/or engage in any of these investment practices if, in the opinion of the Advisers, such investments or investment practices will be advantageous to the Fund. The Fund is free to reduce or eliminate its activity in any of these areas. The Fund may invest in any of the following instruments or engage in any of the following investment practices unless such investment or activity is inconsistent with and not permitted by the Fund's stated investment policies. There is no assurance that any of these strategies or any other strategies and methods of investment available to the Fund will result in the achievement of the Fund's investment objectives. The Adviser believes that shares of the Fund will be deemed qualified investments under the CRA and will cause financial institutions to receive CRA credit with respect to shares of the Fund owned by them; however, there is no guarantee that an investor will receive CRA credit for an investment in the Fund. The Fund's goal of holding debt securities and other debt instruments that will allow shares of the Fund to be deemed qualified under the CRA will cause the Advisers to take this factor into account in determining which debt securities or other debt instruments the Fund will purchase and sell. Accordingly, portfolio decisions will not be exclusively based on the investment characteristics of the securities or instruments, which may or may not have an adverse effect on the Fund's investment performance. For example, the Fund may hold short-term investments that produce relatively low yields pending the selection of longer-term investments believed to be CRA-qualified. Also, CRA-qualified loans in geographic areas sought by the Fund may not provide as favorable of a return as CRA-qualified loans in other geographic areas. In addition, the Fund may sell investments for CRA purposes at times when such sales may not be desirable for investment purposes. Such sales could occur, for example, if a financial institution redeems its shares of the Fund, or if investments that have been explicitly earmarked for CRA-qualifying purposes to specific financial institution shareholders are ultimately determined not to be, or to have ceased to be, CRA-qualifying. ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES--Asset-backed securities are securities backed by non-mortgage assets such as company receivables, truck and auto loans, leases, home equity loans and credit card receivables. Other asset-backed securities may be created in the future. Asset-backed securities are generally issued as pass-through certificates, which represent undivided fractional ownership interests in the underlying pools of assets. Asset-backed securities may also be debt instruments, which are also known as collateralized obligations and are generally issued as the debt of a special purpose entity, such as a trust, organized solely for the purpose of owning such assets and issuing debt obligations. Asset-backed securities may be traded over-the-counter and typically have a short-intermediate maturity structure depending on the paydown characteristics of the underlying financial assets that are passed through to the security holder. Asset-backed securities are not issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities; however, the payment of principal and interest on such obligations may be guaranteed up to certain amounts and, for a certain period, by a letter of credit issued by a financial institution (such as a bank or insurance company) unaffiliated with the issuers of such securities. The purchase of asset-backed securities raises risk considerations peculiar to the financing of the instruments underlying such securities. For example, there is a risk that another party could acquire an interest in the obligations superior to that of the holders of the asset-backed securities. There is also 4 the possibility that recoveries on repossessed collateral may not, in some cases, be available to support payments on those securities. Asset-backed securities entail prepayment risk, which may vary depending on the type of asset, but is generally less than the prepayment risk associated with mortgage-backed securities. In addition, credit card receivables are unsecured obligations of the card holder. There may be a limited secondary market for such securities. In addition to the general risks associated with debt securities discussed in this SAI and the Prospectus, asset-backed securities carry additional risks including, but not limited to, the possibilities that: (i) the pace of payments on underlying assets may be faster or slower than anticipated or payments may be in default; (ii) the creditworthiness of the credit support provider may deteriorate; and (iii) such securities may become less liquid or harder to value as a result of market conditions or other circumstances. COMMERCIAL PAPER--Commercial paper is the term used to designate unsecured short-term promissory notes issued by corporations and other entities to finance short-term credit needs. Commercial paper is usually sold on a discount basis and has a maturity at the time of issuance generally not exceeding 270 days. The value of commercial paper may be affected by changes in the credit rating or financial condition of the issuing entities. The value of commercial paper will tend to fall when interest rates rise and rise when interest rates fall. CONSTRUCTION LOANS--In general, construction loans are mortgages on multifamily homes that are insured by the Federal Housing Administration ("FHA") under various federal programs of the National Housing Act of 1934 and its amendments. Several FHA programs have evolved to ensure the construction financing and permanent mortgage financing on multifamily residences, nursing homes, elderly residential facilities, and health care units. Project loans typically trade in two forms: either as FHA-insured or Ginnie Mae insured pass-through securities. In this case, a qualified issuer issues the pass-through securities while holding the underlying mortgage loans as collateral. Regardless of form, all projects are government-guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") through the FHA insurance fund. The credit backing of all FHA and Ginnie Mae projects derives from the FHA insurance fund, so projects issued in either form enjoy the full faith and credit backing of the U.S. Government. CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES--Convertible securities are bonds, debentures, notes, preferred stocks or other securities that may be converted or exchanged (by the holder or by the issuer) into shares of the underlying common stock (or cash or securities of equivalent value) at a stated exchange ratio. A convertible security may also be called for redemption or conversion by the issuer after a particular date and under certain circumstances (including a specified price) established upon issue. If a convertible security held by the Fund is called for redemption or conversion, the Fund could be required to tender it for redemption, convert it into the underlying common stock, or sell it to a third party. Convertible securities generally have less potential for gain or loss than common stocks. Convertible securities generally provide yields higher than the underlying common stocks, but generally lower than comparable non-convertible securities. Because of this higher yield, convertible securities generally sell at a price above their "conversion value," which is the current market value of the stock to be received upon conversion. The difference between this conversion value and the price of convertible securities will vary over time depending on changes in the value of the underlying common stocks and interest rates. When the underlying common stocks decline in value, convertible securities will tend not to decline to the same extent because of the interest or dividend payments and the repayment of principal at maturity for certain types of convertible securities. However, securities that are convertible other than at the option of the holder generally do not limit the potential for loss to the same extent as securities convertible at the option of the holder. When the underlying common stocks rise in value, the value of convertible securities may also be expected to increase. At the same time, however, the difference between the market value of convertible securities and their conversion value will narrow, which means that the value of convertible securities will generally not increase to the same extent as the value of the underlying common stocks. Because convertible securities may also be interest-rate sensitive, their value may increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. Convertible securities are also subject to credit risk, and are often lower-quality securities. The Fund may purchase convertible securities of all ratings, as well as unrated securities. 5 DOLLAR ROLLS--Dollar rolls are transactions in which securities (usually mortgage-backed securities) are sold for delivery in the current month and the seller simultaneously contracts to repurchase substantially similar securities on a specified future date. The difference between the sale price and the purchase price (plus any interest earned on the cash proceeds of the sale) is netted against the interest income foregone on the securities sold to arrive at an implied borrowing rate. Alternatively, the sale and purchase transactions can be executed at the same price, with the Fund being paid a fee as consideration for entering into the commitment to purchase. Dollar rolls may be renewed prior to cash settlement and may initially involve only a firm commitment agreement by the Fund to buy a security. If the broker-dealer to whom the Fund sells the security becomes insolvent, the Fund's right to repurchase the security may be restricted. Other risks involved in entering into dollar rolls include the risk that the value of the security may change adversely over the term of the dollar roll and that the security the Fund is required to repurchase may be worth less than the security that the Fund originally held. To avoid senior security concerns, the Fund will "cover" any dollar roll as required by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended ("1940 Act"). EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS --An ETF is a fund whose shares are bought and sold on a securities exchange as if it were a single security. An ETF holds a portfolio of securities designed to track a particular market segment or index. Some examples of ETFs are SPDRs([R]), DIAMONDS(SM), NASDAQ 100 Index Tracking Stock(SM) ("QQQs(SM)"), and iShares([R]). The Fund could purchase an ETF to temporarily gain exposure to a portion of the U.S. or foreign market while awaiting an opportunity to purchase securities directly. Similarly, the Fund may establish a short position in an ETF to gain inverse exposure to a portion of the U.S. or foreign markets. The risks of owning an ETF generally reflect the risks of owning the underlying securities it is designed to track, although lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in it being more volatile than the underlying portfolio of securities and ETFs have management fees that increase their costs versus the costs of owning the underlying securities directly. FIXED INCOME SECURITIES--Fixed income securities consist primarily of debt obligations issued by governments, corporations, municipalities and other borrowers, but may also include structured securities that provide for participation interests in debt obligations. The market value of the fixed income securities in which the Fund invests will change in response to interest rate changes and other factors. During periods of falling interest rates, the value of outstanding fixed income securities generally rises. Conversely, during periods of rising interest rates, the value of such securities generally declines. Moreover, while securities with longer maturities tend to produce higher yields, the prices of longer maturity securities are also subject to greater market fluctuations as a result of changes in interest rates. Changes by recognized agencies in the rating of any fixed income security and in the ability of an issuer to make payments of interest and principal also affect the value of these investments. Changes in the value of these securities will not necessarily affect cash income derived from these securities, but will affect the Fund's net asset value. Securities held by the Fund that are guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities guarantee only the payment of principal and interest and do not guarantee the yield or value of the securities or the yield or value of the Fund's shares. Additional information regarding fixed income securities is described below: DURATION. Duration is a measure of the expected change in value of a fixed income security for a given change in interest rates. Duration takes the length of the time intervals between the present time and time that the interest and principal payments are scheduled, or, in the case of a callable bond, expected to be received, and weighs them by the present values of the cash to be received at each future point in time. INVESTMENT GRADE FIXED INCOME SECURITIES. Fixed income securities are considered investment grade if they are rated in one of the four highest rating categories by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization ("NRSRO"), or, if not rated, are determined to be of comparable quality by one of the Advisers. Ratings of each NRSRO represent its opinion of the safety of principal and interest payments, not the market risk, of bonds and other fixed income securities it undertakes to rate at the time of issuance. Ratings are not absolute standards of quality and may not reflect changes in an issuer's creditworthiness. Fixed income securities rated BBB- or Baa3 lack outstanding investment characteristics and also have speculative characteristics. Securities rated Baa3 or higher by Moody's or BBB- or higher by S&P are considered by those rating agencies to be "investment grade" securities, although Moody's considers securities rated in the Baa category to have speculative characteristics. While issuers of bonds rated BBB by S&P are considered to have adequate capacity to meet their financial commitments, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and principal for debt in this category than debt in higher-rated categories. 6 BELOW INVESTMENT GRADE ("JUNK BOND") FIXED INCOME SECURITIES. Fixed income securities are subject to the risk of an issuer's ability to meet principal and interest payments on the obligation (known as "credit risk") and may also be subject to price volatility due to such factors as interest rate sensitivity, market perception of the creditworthiness of the issuer and general market liquidity (known as "market risk"). Lower-rated or unrated (I.E., high yield or "junk bond") securities are more likely to react to developments affecting market and credit risk than are more highly rated securities, which primarily react to movements in the general level of interest rates. Yields and market values of high yield securities will fluctuate over time, reflecting not only changing interest rates but also the market's perception of credit quality and the outlook for economic growth. When economic conditions appear to be deteriorating, medium- to lower-rated securities may decline in value due to heightened concern over credit quality, regardless of prevailing interest rates. Investors should carefully consider the relative risks of investing in high yield securities and understand that such securities are not generally meant for short-term investing. Adverse economic developments can disrupt the market for high yield securities and severely affect the ability of issuers, especially highly leveraged issuers, to service their debt obligations or to repay their obligations upon maturity, which may lead to a higher incidence of default on such securities. In addition, the secondary market for high yield securities may not be as liquid as the secondary market for more highly rated securities. As a result, it may be more difficult for the Fund to sell these securities, or the Fund may only be able to sell the securities at prices lower than if such securities were highly liquid. Furthermore, the Fund may experience difficulty in valuing certain high yield securities at certain times. Under these circumstances, prices realized upon the sale of such lower-rated or unrated securities may be less than the prices used in calculating the Fund's net asset value. Prices for high yield securities may also be affected by legislative and regulatory developments. PAYMENT EXPECTATIONS. High-yield, high-risk bonds may contain redemption or call provisions. If an issuer exercised these provisions in a declining interest rate market, the Fund would have to replace the security with a lower-yielding security, resulting in a decreased return for investors. Conversely, a high-yield, high-risk bond's value may decrease in a rising interest rate market, as will the value of the Fund's assets. If the Fund experiences significant unexpected net redemptions, it may be forced to sell high-yield, high-risk bonds without regard to their investment merits, thereby decreasing the asset base upon which expenses can be spread and possibly reducing the Fund's rate of return. TAXES. The Fund may purchase debt securities (such as zero coupon or pay-in-kind securities) that contain original issue discount. Original issue discount that accretes in a taxable year is treated as earned by the Fund and is therefore subject to the distribution requirements applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). Because the original issue discount earned by the Fund in a taxable year may not be represented by cash income, the Fund may have to dispose of other securities and use the proceeds to make distributions to shareholders. FUTURES AND OPTIONS ON FUTURES--Futures contracts provide for the future sale by one party and purchase by another party of a specified amount of a specific security at a specified future time and at a specified price. An option on a futures contract gives the purchaser the right, in exchange for a premium, to assume a position in a futures contract at a specified exercise price during the term of the option. An index futures contract is a bilateral agreement pursuant to which two parties agree to take or make delivery of an amount of cash equal to a specified dollar amount times the difference between the index value at the close of trading of the contract and the price at which the futures contract is originally struck. No physical delivery of the securities comprising the index is made; generally contracts are closed out prior to the expiration date of the contract. The Fund may also invest in Treasury futures, interest rate futures, interest rate swaps, and interest rate swap futures. A Treasury futures contract involves an obligation to purchase or sell Treasury securities at a future date at a price set at the time of the contract. The sale of a Treasury futures contract creates an obligation by the Fund to deliver the amount of certain types of Treasury securities called for in the contract at a specified future time for a specified price. A purchase of a Treasury futures contract creates an obligation by the Fund to take delivery of an amount of securities at a specified future time at a specific price. Interest rate futures can be sold as an offset against the effect of expected interest rate increases and purchased as an offset against the effect of expected interest rate declines. Interest rate swaps are an agreement between two parties where one stream of future interest rate payments is exchanged for another based on a specified principal amount. Interest rate swaps often exchange a fixed payment for 7 a floating payment that is linked to a particular interest rate. Interest rate swap futures are instruments that provide a way to gain swap exposure and the structure features of a futures contract in a single instrument. Swap futures are futures contracts on interest rate swaps that enable purchasers to cash settle at a future date at the price determined by the benchmark rate at the end of a fixed period. The Fund will reduce the risk that it will be unable to close out a futures contract by only entering into futures contracts that are traded on national futures exchanges regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC"). The Fund may use futures contracts and related options for either hedging purposes or risk management purposes as well as to enhance the Fund's returns, as permitted by its stated investment policies. Instances in which the Fund may use futures contracts and related options for risk management purposes include: attempting to offset changes in the value of securities held or expected to be acquired or be disposed of; attempting to minimize fluctuations in foreign currencies; attempting to gain exposure to a particular market, index or instrument; or other risk management purposes. The Fund may use futures for cash equitization purposes, which allows the Fund to invest consistent with its benchmark while managing daily cash flows, including significant client inflows and outflows. When the Fund purchases or sells a futures contract, or sells an option thereon, the Fund is required to "cover" its position as required by the 1940 Act. The Fund may "cover" its long position in a futures contract by purchasing a put option on the same futures contract with a strike price (I.E., an exercise price) as high or higher than the price of the futures contract. In the alternative, if the strike price of the put is less than the price of the futures contract, the Fund will earmark on the books of the Fund or place in a segregated account cash or liquid securities equal in value to the difference between the strike price of the put and the price of the futures contract. The Fund may also "cover" its long position in a futures contract by taking a short position in the instruments underlying the futures contract, or by taking positions in instruments with prices which are expected to move relatively consistently with the futures contract. The Fund may "cover" its short position in a futures contract by taking a long position in the instruments underlying the futures contract, or by taking positions in instruments with prices which are expected to move relatively consistently with the futures contract. The Fund may enter into agreements with broker-dealers which require the broker-dealers to accept physical settlement for certain futures contracts. If this occurs, the Fund would treat the futures contract as being cash-settled for purposes of determining the Fund's coverage requirements. The Fund may "cover" its sale of a call option on a futures contract by taking a long position in the underlying futures contract at a price less than or equal to the strike price of the call option. In the alternative, if the long position in the underlying futures contract is established at a price greater than the strike price of the written (sold) call, the Fund will earmark on the books of the Fund or place in a segregated account cash or liquid securities equal in value to the difference between the strike price of the call and the price of the futures contract. The Fund may also "cover" its sale of a call option by taking positions in instruments with prices which are expected to move relatively consistently with the call option. The Fund may "cover" its sale of a put option on a futures contract by taking a short position in the underlying futures contract at a price greater than or equal to the strike price of the put option, or, if the short position in the underlying futures contract is established at a price less than the strike price of the written put, the Fund will earmark on the books of the Fund or place in a segregated account cash or liquid securities equal in value to the difference between the strike price of the put and the price of the futures contract. The Fund may also "cover" its sale of a put option by taking positions in instruments with prices which are expected to move relatively consistently with the put option. There are significant risks associated with the Fund's use of futures contracts and options on futures, including the following: (i) the success of a hedging strategy may depend on an Adviser's ability to predict movements in the prices of individual securities, fluctuations in markets and movements in interest rates; (ii) there may be an imperfect or no correlation between the changes in market value of the securities held by the Fund and the prices of futures and options on futures; (iii) there may not be a liquid secondary market for a futures contract or option; (iv) trading restrictions or limitations may be imposed by an exchange; and (v) government regulations may restrict trading in futures contracts and options on futures. In addition, some strategies reduce the Fund's exposure to price fluctuations, while others tend to increase its market exposure. GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION SECURITIES--The Fund may invest in securities issued by Ginnie Mae, a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation that guarantees the timely payment 8 of principal and interest. However, any premiums paid to purchase these instruments are not subject to Ginnie Mae guarantees. Ginnie Mae securities represent ownership in a pool of federally insured mortgage loans. Ginnie Mae certificates consist of underlying mortgages with a maximum maturity of 30 years. However, due to scheduled and unscheduled principal payments, Ginnie Mae certificates have a shorter average maturity and, therefore, less principal volatility than a comparable 30-year mortgage-backed bond. Since prepayment rates vary widely, it is not possible to accurately predict the average maturity of a particular Ginnie Mae pool. The scheduled monthly interest and principal payments relating to mortgages in the pool will be "passed through" to investors. Ginnie Mae securities differ from conventional bonds in that principal is paid back to the certificate holders over the life of the loan rather than at maturity. As a result, the Fund will receive monthly scheduled payments of principal and interest. In addition, the Fund may receive unscheduled principal payments representing prepayments on the underlying mortgages. Any prepayments will be reinvested at the then-prevailing interest rate. Although Ginnie Mae certificates may offer yields higher than those available from other types of U.S. Government securities, Ginnie Mae certificates may be less effective than other types of securities as a means of "locking in" attractive long-term rates because of the prepayment feature. The market value and interest yield of these instruments can vary due to market interest rate fluctuations and early prepayments of underlying mortgages. Due to this prepayment feature, Ginnie Mae certificates tend not to increase in value as much as most other debt securities when interest rates decline. ILLIQUID SECURITIES--To maintain liquidity, the Fund may hold a portion of its net assets in repurchase agreements or other short-term instruments and/or cash. Under normal conditions, the Fund will hold no more than 10% of its net assets in such instruments. The Fund will not invest more than 15% of the value of its net assets in illiquid securities, including repurchase agreements with remaining maturities in excess of seven days, time deposits with maturities in excess of seven days, restricted securities, non-negotiable time deposits and other securities which are not readily marketable. Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), allows for a broader institutional trading market for securities otherwise subject to restrictions on resale to the general public. Rule 144A establishes a "safe harbor" from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act for resale of certain securities to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund's investment in Rule 144A securities could have the effect of increasing the level of illiquidity of the Fund during any period that qualified institutional buyers were no longer interested in purchasing these securities. For purposes of the 15% limitation on purchases of illiquid securities described above, Rule 144A securities will not be considered to be illiquid if an Adviser has determined, in accordance with guidelines established by the Board, that an adequate trading market exists for such securities. INVESTMENT COMPANIES--The Fund may invest in securities issued by other investment companies. Investments in other investment companies will cause the Fund (and, indirectly, the Fund's shareholders) to bear proportionately the costs incurred in connection with the investment companies' operations. Securities of other investment companies will be acquired by the Fund within the limits prescribed by the 1940 Act and regulations under the 1940 Act. The Fund generally limits its investments so that, as determined immediately after a securities purchase is made: (i) not more than 5% of the value of its total assets will be invested in the securities of any one investment company; (ii) not more than 10% of the value of its total assets will be invested in the aggregate in securities of other investment companies as a group; and (iii) not more than 3% of the outstanding voting stock of any one investment company will be owned by the Fund. MONEY MARKET SECURITIES--Money market securities include: (i) short-term U.S. Government securities; (ii) custodial receipts evidencing separately traded interest and principal components of securities issued by the U.S. Treasury; (iii) commercial paper rated in the highest short-term rating category by an NRSRO, such as S&P or Moody's, or determined by an Adviser to be of comparable quality at the time of purchase; (iv) short-term bank obligations (certificates of deposit, time deposits and bankers' acceptances) of U.S. commercial banks with assets of at least $1 billion as of the end of their most recent fiscal year; and (v) repurchase agreements involving such securities. MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES--Mortgage-backed securities are instruments that entitle the holder to a share of all interest and principal payments from mortgages underlying the security. The mortgages backing these 9 securities include conventional fifteen and thirty-year fixed-rate mortgages, graduated payment mortgages, adjustable rate mortgages and floating mortgages. Mortgage-backed securities are described in more detail below: GOVERNMENT PASS-THROUGH SECURITIES. Government pass-through securities are securities that are issued or guaranteed by a U.S. Government agency representing an interest in a pool of mortgage loans. The primary issuers or guarantors of these mortgage-backed securities are Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each guarantee timely distributions of interest to certificate holders. Ginnie Mae and Fannie Mae also each guarantee timely distributions of scheduled principal. In the past, Freddie Mac has only guaranteed the ultimate collection of principal of the underlying mortgage loan; however, Freddie Mac now issues mortgage-backed securities ("FHLMC Gold PC securities"), which also guarantee timely payment of monthly principal reductions. Government and private guarantees do not extend to the securities' value, which is likely to vary inversely with fluctuations in interest rates. There are a number of important differences among the agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. Government that issue mortgage-backed securities and among the securities that they issue. Ginnie Mae is a wholly-owned U.S. Government corporation within the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Therefore, mortgage-backed securities or certificates issued by Ginnie Mae, including Ginnie Mae Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (also known as "Ginnie Maes"), are guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by Ginnie Mae and are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Ginnie Mae certificates are also supported by the authority of Ginnie Mae to borrow funds from the U.S. Treasury to make payments under its guarantee. Fannie Mae, on the other hand, is a government-sponsored organization owned by private stockholders. As a result of recent events (see below), the U.S. Treasury owns Fannie Mae's senior preferred stock as well as a warrant to purchase 79.9% of Fannie Mae's common stock. Still, mortgage-backed securities issued by Fannie Mae, which include Fannie Mae Guaranteed Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (also known as "Fannie Maes"), are solely the obligations of Fannie Mae and are not backed by or entitled to the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Fannie Maes are guaranteed as to timely payment of the principal and interest by Fannie Mae. Freddie Mac is a corporate instrumentality of the U.S. Government, created pursuant to an Act of Congress, and is owned entirely by private stockholders. Mortgage-backed securities issued by Freddie Mac include Freddie Mac Mortgage Participation Certificates (also known as "Freddie Macs" or "PCs"). Freddie Macs are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government and therefore are not guaranteed by the U.S. Government or by any Federal Home Loan Bank and do not constitute a debt or obligation of the U.S. Government or of any Federal Home Loan Bank. Freddie Macs entitle the holder to timely payment of interest, which is guaranteed by Freddie Mac. Freddie Mac guarantees either ultimate collection or timely payment of all principal payments on the underlying mortgage loans. When Freddie Mac does not guarantee timely payment of principal, Freddie Mac may remit the amount due on account of its guarantee of ultimate payment of principal at any time after default on an underlying mortgage, but in no event later than one year after it becomes payable. The volatility and disruption that impacted the capital and credit markets during late 2008 and into 2009 have led to increased market concerns about Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's ability to withstand future credit losses associated with securities held in their investment portfolios, and on which they provide guarantees, without the direct support of the federal government. On September 6, 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency ("FHFA") and the U.S. Treasury began a federal takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, placing the two federal instrumentalities under conservatorship with the FHFA. Under the plan of conservatorship, the FHFA has assumed control of, and generally has the power to direct, the operations of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and is empowered to exercise all powers collectively held by their respective shareholders, directors and officers, including the power to (1) take over the assets of and operate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with all the powers of the shareholders, the directors, and the officers of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and conduct all business of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; (2) collect all obligations and money due to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; (3) perform all functions of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac which are consistent with the conservator's appointment; (4) preserve and conserve the assets and property of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; and (5) contract for assistance in fulfilling any function, activity, action or duty of the conservator. Under the takeover, the U.S. Treasury agreed to acquire $1 billion of senior preferred stock of each instrumentality and obtained warrants for the purchase of common stock of each instrumentality. Under these Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements ("SPAs"), the U.S. Treasury has pledged to provide up to $100 billion per instrumentality as needed, including the contribution of cash capital to the instrumentalities in the event that their liabilities exceed their assets. The conditions attached to the financial contribution made by the Treasury to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the issuance of this senior preferred stock place significant restrictions on the activities of 10 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac must obtain the consent of the Treasury to (i) make any payment to purchase or redeem its capital stock or pay any dividend other than in respect of the senior preferred stock issued to the Treasury, (ii) issue capital stock of any kind, (iii) terminate the conservatorship of the FHFA except in connection with a receivership, or (iv) increase its debt beyond certain specified levels. In addition, significant restrictions were placed on the maximum size of each of Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's respective portfolios of mortgages and mortgage-backed securities, and the purchase agreements entered into by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac provide that the maximum size of their portfolios of these assets must decrease by a specified percentage each year. On May 6, 2009, the U.S. Treasury increased its maximum commitment to each instrumentality under the SPAs to $200 billion per instrumentality. On December 24, 2009, the U.S. Treasury further amended the SPAs to allow the cap on the U.S. Treasury's funding commitment to increase as necessary to accommodate any cumulative reduction in Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's net worth through the end of 2012. At the conclusion of 2012, the remaining U.S. Treasury commitment was to be fully available to be drawn per the terms of the SPAs. In December 2009, the U.S. Treasury also amended the SPAs to provide Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with some additional flexibility to meet the requirement to reduce their mortgage portfolios. The unlimited support the U.S. Treasury extended to the two companies expired at the beginning of 2013--Fannie Mae's support is now capped at $125 billion and Freddie Mac has a limit of $149 billion. On August 17, 2012, the U.S. Treasury announced that was again amending the Agreement to terminate the requirement that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each pay a 10% annual dividend. Instead, the companies will transfer to the U.S. Treasury on a quarterly basis all profits earned during a quarter that exceed a capital reserve amount of $3 billion. It is believed that the new amendment puts Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in a better position to service their debt because the companies no longer have to borrow from the U.S. Treasury to make fixed dividend payments. As part of the new terms, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac also will be required to reduce their investment portfolios at an annual rate of 15 percent instead of the previous 10 percent, which puts each of them on track to cut their portfolios to a targeted $250 billion in 2018. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the subject of several continuing class action lawsuits and investigations by federal regulators over certain accounting, disclosure or corporate governance matters, which (along with any resulting financial restatements) may adversely affect the guaranteeing entities. Importantly, the future of the entities is in serious question as the U.S. Government reportedly is considering multiple options, ranging from nationalization, privatization, consolidation, or abolishment of the entities. The actions of the U.S. Treasury are intended to ensure that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac maintain a positive net worth and meet their financial obligations preventing mandatory triggering of receivership. No assurance can be given that the U.S. Treasury initiatives will be successful. The future status and role of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could be impacted by (among other things) the actions taken and restrictions placed on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by the FHFA in its role as conservator, the restrictions placed on Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's operations and activities as a result of the senior preferred stock investment made by the Treasury, market responses to developments at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and future legislative and regulatory action that alters the operations, ownership, structure and/or mission of these institutions, each of which may, in turn, impact the value of, and cash flows on, any mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, including any such mortgage-backed securities held by the Fund. The market value and interest yield of these mortgage-backed securities can vary due to market interest rate fluctuations and early prepayments of underlying mortgages. These securities represent ownership in a pool of federally insured mortgage loans with a maximum maturity of 30 years. However, due to scheduled and unscheduled principal payments on the underlying loans, these securities have a shorter average maturity and, therefore, less principal volatility than a comparable 30-year bond. Since prepayment rates vary widely, it is not possible to accurately predict the average maturity of a particular mortgage-backed security. The scheduled monthly interest and principal payments relating to mortgages in the pool will be "passed through" to investors. Government mortgage-backed securities differ from conventional bonds in that principal is paid back to the certificate holders over the life of the loan rather than at maturity. As a result, there will be monthly scheduled payments of principal and interest. In addition, there may be unscheduled principal payments representing prepayments on the underlying mortgages. Although these securities may offer higher yields than those available from other types of U.S. Government securities, the prepayment feature may cause mortgage-backed securities to be 11 less effective than other types of securities as a means of "locking in" attractive long-term rates. For instance, when interest rates decline, the value of these securities likely will not rise as much as comparable debt securities due to the prepayment feature. In addition, these prepayments can cause the price of a mortgage-backed security originally purchased at a premium to decline in price to its par value, which may result in a loss. PRIVATE PASS-THROUGH SECURITIES. Private pass-through securities are mortgage-backed securities issued by a nongovernmental entity, such as a trust. The Fund may invest in private pass-through mortgage-backed securities. While they are generally structured with one or more types of credit enhancement, private pass-through securities generally lack a guarantee by an entity having the credit status of a governmental agency or instrumentality. The two principal types of private mortgage-backed securities are collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs") and real estate mortgage investment conduits ("REMICs"). COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES ("CMBS"). CMBS are generally multi-class or pass-through securities backed by a mortgage loan or a pool of mortgage loans secured by commercial property, such as industrial and warehouse properties, office buildings, retail space and shopping malls, multifamily properties and cooperative apartments. The Fund may invest in CMBS. The commercial mortgage loans that underlie CMBS are generally not amortizing or not fully amortizing. That is, at their maturity date, repayment of the remaining principal balance or "balloon" is due and is repaid through the attainment of an additional loan or sale of the property. COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS. CMOs are securities collateralized by mortgages, mortgage pass-throughs, mortgage pay-through bonds (bonds representing an interest in a pool of mortgages where the cash flow generated from the mortgage collateral pool is dedicated to bond repayment) and mortgage-backed bonds (general obligations of the issuers payable out of the issuers' general funds and additionally secured by a first lien on a pool of single family detached properties). CMOs are rated in one of the two highest categories by S&P or Moody's. Many CMOs are issued with a number of classes or series that have different expected maturities. Investors purchasing such CMOs are credited with their portion of the scheduled payments of interest and principal on the underlying mortgages plus all unscheduled prepayments of principal based on a predetermined priority schedule. Accordingly, the CMOs in the longer maturity series are less likely than other mortgage pass-through securities to be prepaid prior to their stated maturity. Although some of the mortgages underlying CMOs may be supported by various types of insurance and some CMOs may be backed by Ginnie Mae certificates or other mortgage pass-through securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or instrumentalities, the CMOs themselves are not generally guaranteed. REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONDUITS. REMICs are private entities formed for the purpose of holding a fixed pool of mortgages secured by interests in real property. Guaranteed REMIC pass-through certificates ("REMIC Certificates") issued by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac represent beneficial ownership interests in a REMIC trust consisting principally of mortgage loans or Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or Ginnie Mae-guaranteed mortgage pass-through certificates. For Freddie Mac REMIC Certificates, Freddie Mac guarantees the timely payment of interest. Ginnie Mae REMIC Certificates are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. PARALLEL PAY SECURITIES; PLANNED AMORTIZATION CLASS CMOS ("PAC BONDS"). Parallel pay CMOs and REMICs are structured to provide payments of principal on each payment date to more than one class. These simultaneous payments are taken into account in calculating the stated maturity date or final distribution date of each class, which must be retired by its stated maturity date or final distribution date but may be retired earlier. PAC bonds generally require payments of a specified amount of principal on each payment date. PAC bonds are always parallel pay CMOs, with the required principal payment on such securities having the highest priority after interest has been paid to all classes. ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE SECURITIES ("ARMS"). ARMS are a form of pass-through security representing interests in pools of mortgage loans whose interest rates are adjusted from time to time. The adjustments are usually determined in accordance with a predetermined interest rate index and may be subject to certain limits. While the value of ARMS, like other debt securities, generally varies inversely with changes in market interest rates (increasing in value during periods of declining interest rates and decreasing in value during periods of increasing interest rates), the value of ARMS should generally be more resistant to price swings than other debt securities because the interest rates of ARMS move with market interest rates. The adjustable rate feature of ARMS will not, however, eliminate fluctuations in the prices of ARMS, particularly during periods of extreme fluctuations in interest rates. Also, since 12 many adjustable rate mortgages only reset on an annual basis, it can be expected that the prices of ARMS will fluctuate to the extent that changes in prevailing interest rates are not immediately reflected in the interest rates payable on the underlying adjustable rate mortgages. STRIPPED MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES. Stripped mortgage-backed securities are securities that are created when a U.S. Government agency or a financial institution separates the interest and principal components of a mortgage-backed security and sells them as individual securities. The holder of the "principal-only" security ("PO") receives the principal payments made by the underlying mortgage-backed security, while the holder of the "interest-only" security ("IO") receives interest payments from the same underlying security. The prices of stripped mortgage-backed securities may be particularly affected by changes in interest rates. As interest rates fall, prepayment rates tend to increase, which tends to reduce prices of IOs and increase prices of POs. Rising interest rates can have the opposite effect. ESTIMATED AVERAGE LIFE. Due to the possibility of prepayments of the underlying mortgage instruments, mortgage-backed securities generally do not have a known maturity. In the absence of a known maturity, market participants generally refer to an "average life estimate." An average life estimate is a function of an assumption regarding anticipated prepayment patterns and is based upon current interest rates, current conditions in the relevant housing markets and other factors. The assumption is necessarily subjective, and thus different market participants can produce different average life estimates with regard to the same security. There can be no assurance that estimated average life will be a security's actual average life. MUNICIPAL SECURITIES--Municipal securities consist of: (i) debt obligations issued by or on behalf of public authorities to obtain funds to be used for various public facilities, for refunding outstanding obligations, for general operating expenses and for lending such funds to other public institutions and facilities, and (ii) certain private activity and industrial development bonds issued by or on behalf of public authorities to obtain funds to provide for the construction, equipment, repair or improvement of privately operated facilities. Additional information regarding municipal securities is described below: MUNICIPAL BONDS. Municipal bonds are debt obligations issued to obtain funds for various public purposes. Municipal bonds include general obligation bonds, revenue or special obligation bonds, private activity and industrial development bonds, moral obligation bonds and participation interests in municipal bonds. General obligation bonds are backed by the taxing power of the issuing municipality. Revenue bonds are backed by the revenues of a project or facility, such as tolls from a toll bridge. Certificates of participation represent an interest in an underlying obligation or commitment, such as an obligation issued in connection with a leasing arrangement. The payment of principal and interest on private activity and industrial development bonds is generally dependent solely on the ability of the facility's user to meet its financial obligations and the pledge, if any, of real and personal property financed as security for such payment. The Fund may purchase private activity or industrial development bonds if, in the opinion of counsel for the issuers, the interest paid is exempt from federal income tax. Municipal bonds are issued by or on behalf of public authorities to raise money to finance various privately-owned or operated facilities for business and manufacturing, housing, sports and pollution control. These bonds are also used to finance public facilities such as airports, mass transit systems, ports, parking, sewage or solid waste disposal facilities and certain other facilities. The payment of the principal and interest on such bonds is dependent solely on the ability of the facility's user to meet its financial obligations and the pledge, if any, of real and personal property financed as security for such payment. Moral obligation bonds are normally issued by special purpose authorities. Moral obligation bonds are not backed by the full faith and credit of the state, but are generally backed by the agreement of the issuing authority to request appropriations from the state legislative body. MUNICIPAL LEASES. Municipal leases are instruments, or participations in instruments, issued in connection with lease obligations or installment purchase contract obligations of municipalities ("municipal lease obligations"). Although municipal lease obligations do not constitute general obligations of the issuing municipality, a lease obligation may be backed by the municipality's covenant to budget for, appropriate funds for and make the payments due under the lease obligation. However, certain lease obligations contain "non-appropriation" clauses, which provide that the municipality has no obligation to make lease or installment purchase payments in future years unless money is appropriated for such purpose in the relevant years. Municipal lease obligations are a relatively new form of financing, and the market for such obligations is still developing. Municipal leases will be treated as liquid only if they satisfy criteria set forth in guidelines established by the Board, and there can be no assurance that a market will 13 exist or continue to exist for any municipal lease obligation. Information regarding illiquid securities is provided under the section "Illiquid Securities" above. MUNICIPAL NOTES. Municipal notes consist of general obligation notes, tax anticipation notes (notes sold to finance working capital needs of the issuer in anticipation of receiving taxes on a future date), revenue anticipation notes (notes sold to provide needed cash prior to receipt of expected non-tax revenues from a specific source), bond anticipation notes, tax and revenue anticipation notes, certificates of indebtedness, demand notes and construction loan notes. The maturities of the instruments at the time of issue will generally range from three months to one year. OBLIGATIONS OF DOMESTIC BANKS--Bank obligations include the following: BANKERS' ACCEPTANCES. Bankers' acceptances are bills of exchange or time drafts drawn on and accepted by a commercial bank. Corporations use bankers' acceptances to finance the shipment and storage of goods and to furnish dollar exchange. Maturities are generally six months or less. BANK NOTES. Bank notes are notes used to represent debt obligations issued by banks in large denominations. CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT. Certificates of deposit are interest-bearing instruments with a specific maturity. They are issued by banks and savings and loan institutions in exchange for the deposit of funds and can normally be traded in the secondary market prior to maturity. Certificates of deposit with penalties for early withdrawal are considered to be illiquid. Additional information about illiquid securities is provided under the section "Illiquid Securities" above. TIME DEPOSITS. Time deposits are non-negotiable receipts issued by a bank in exchange for the deposit of funds. Like a certificate of deposit, a time deposit earns a specified rate of interest over a definite period of time; however, it cannot be traded in the secondary market. Time deposits with a withdrawal penalty or that mature in more than seven days are considered to be illiquid. Additional information about illiquid securities is provided under the section "Illiquid Securities" above. OPTIONS--The Fund may purchase and write put and call options on indices and enter into related closing transactions. A put option on a security gives the purchaser of the option the right to sell, and the writer of the option the obligation to buy, the underlying security at any time during the option period. A call option on a security gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy, and the writer of the option the obligation to sell, the underlying security at any time during the option period. The premium paid to the writer is the consideration for undertaking the obligations under the option contract. The Fund may purchase and write put and call options on foreign currencies (traded on U.S. and foreign exchanges or over-the-counter markets) to manage its exposure to exchange rates. Call options on foreign currency written by the Fund will be "covered" as required by the 1940 Act. The Fund may enter into agreements with broker-dealers which require the broker-dealers to accept physical settlement for certain option contracts. If this occurs, the Fund would treat the option contract as being cash-settled for purposes of determining the Fund's coverage requirements. Put and call options on indices are similar to options on securities except that options on an index give the holder the right to receive, upon exercise of the option, an amount of cash if the closing level of the underlying index is greater than (or less than, in the case of puts) the exercise price of the option. This amount of cash is equal to the difference between the closing price of the index and the exercise price of the option, expressed in dollars multiplied by a specified number. Thus, unlike options on individual securities, all settlements are in cash, and gain or loss depends on price movements in the particular market represented by the index generally, rather than the price movements in individual securities. All options written on indices or securities must be "covered" as required by the 1940 Act. The Fund may trade put and call options on securities, securities indices and currencies, as an Adviser determines is appropriate in seeking the Fund's investment objectives, and except as restricted by the Fund's investment limitations as set forth below. See "Investment Limitations." The initial purchase (sale) of an option contract is an "opening transaction." In order to close out an option position, the Fund may enter into a "closing transaction," which is simply the sale (purchase) of an option contract on the same security with the same exercise price and expiration date as the option contract originally opened. If the Fund 14 is unable to effect a closing purchase transaction with respect to an option it has written, it will not be able to sell the underlying security until the option expires or the Fund delivers the security upon exercise. The Fund may purchase put and call options on securities for any lawful purpose, including to protect against a decline in the market value of the securities in its portfolio or to anticipate an increase in the market value of securities that the Fund may seek to purchase in the future. The Fund purchasing put and call options pays a premium for such options. If price movements in the underlying securities are such that exercise of the options would not be profitable for the Fund, loss of the premium paid may be offset by an increase in the value of the Fund's securities or by a decrease in the cost of acquisition of securities by the Fund. The Fund may write (I.E., sell) "covered" call options on securities for any lawful purpose, including as a means of increasing the yield on its assets and as a means of providing limited protection against decreases in its market value. The Fund may engage in a covered call option writing (selling) program in an attempt to generate additional income or provide a partial hedge to another position of the Fund. A call option is "covered" if the Fund either owns the underlying instrument or has an absolute and immediate right (such as a call with the same or a later expiration date) to acquire that instrument. The underlying instruments of such covered call options may consist of individual equity securities, pools of equity securities, ETFs or indices. The writing of covered call options is a more conservative investment technique than writing of naked or uncovered options, but capable of enhancing the Fund's total return. When the Fund writes a covered call option, it profits from the premium paid by the buyer but gives up the opportunity to profit from an increase in the value of the underlying security above the exercise price. At the same time, the Fund retains the risk of loss from a decline in the value of the underlying security during the option period. Although the Fund may terminate its obligation by executing a closing purchase transaction, the cost of effecting such a transaction may be greater than the premium received upon its sale, resulting in a loss to the Fund. If such an option expires unexercised, the Fund realizes a gain equal to the premium received. Such a gain may be offset or exceeded by a decline in the market value of the underlying security during the option period. If an option is exercised, the exercise price, the premium received and the market value of the underlying security determine the gain or loss realized by the Fund. When the Fund writes an option, if the underlying securities do not increase or decrease, as applicable, to a price level that would make the exercise of the option profitable to the holder thereof, the option generally will expire without being exercised and the Fund will realize as profit the premium received for such option. When a call option of which the Fund is the writer is exercised, the Fund will be required to sell the underlying securities to the option holder at the strike price, and will not participate in any increase in the price of such securities above the strike price. When a put option of which the Fund is the writer is exercised, the Fund will be required to purchase the underlying securities at a price in excess of the market value of such securities. The Fund may purchase and write options on an exchange or over-the-counter. Over-the-counter options ("OTC options") differ from exchange-traded options in several respects. They are transacted directly with dealers and not with a clearing corporation, and therefore entail the risk of non-performance by the dealer. OTC options are available for a greater variety of securities and for a wider range of expiration dates and exercise prices than are available for exchange-traded options. Because OTC options are not traded on an exchange, pricing is normally done by reference to information from a market maker. It is the position of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") that OTC options are generally illiquid. The market value of an option generally reflects the market price of an underlying security. Other principal factors affecting market value include supply and demand, interest rates, the pricing volatility of the underlying security and the time remaining until the expiration date. RISKS. Risks associated with options transactions include: (i) the success of a hedging strategy may depend on an ability to predict movements in the prices of individual securities, fluctuations in markets and movements in interest rates; (ii) there may be an imperfect correlation between the movement in prices of options and the securities underlying them; (iii) there may not be a liquid secondary market for options; and (iv) while the Fund will receive a premium when it writes covered call options, it may not participate fully in a rise in the market value of the underlying security. 15 OTHER SECURITIES--As the universe of CRA-qualified securities expands, the Fund may purchase qualified securities that the Adviser (or Sub-Adviser) believes are consistent with the achievement of the Fund's investment objectives. The Fund and its shareholders will bear the risks associated with investments in any such securities. The Fund will invest only in securities that meet the credit standards set forth in the Prospectus and this SAI and that the Adviser (or Sub-Adviser) believes will not be inconsistent with the Fund's objective of providing financial institutions with investment test credit under the CRA. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS--A repurchase agreement is an agreement in which one party sells securities to another party in return for cash with an agreement to repurchase equivalent securities at an agreed-upon price and on an agreed-upon future date. The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with financial institutions and follow certain procedures designed to minimize the risks inherent in such agreements. These procedures include effecting repurchase transactions only with large, well-capitalized and well-established financial institutions deemed creditworthy by the Adviser (or Sub-Adviser). The repurchase agreements entered into by the Fund will provide that the underlying collateral shall have a value equal to at least 102% of the resale price stated in the agreement at all times. The Adviser (or Sub-Adviser) monitors compliance with this requirement as well as the ongoing financial condition and creditworthiness of the counterparty. Under all repurchase agreements entered into by the Fund, the custodian or its agent must take possession of the underlying collateral. In the event of a default or bankruptcy by a selling financial institution, the Fund will seek to liquidate such collateral. However, the exercising of the Fund's right to liquidate such collateral could involve certain costs or delays and, to the extent that proceeds from any sale upon a default of the obligation to repurchase were less than the repurchase price, the Fund could suffer a loss. At times, the investments of each of the Fund in repurchase agreements may be substantial when, in the view of the Adviser or Sub-Adviser, liquidity or other considerations so warrant. REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND SALE-BUYBACKS--Reverse repurchase agreements are transactions in which the Fund sells portfolio securities to financial institutions, such as banks and broker-dealers, and agrees to repurchase them at a mutually agreed-upon date and price that is higher than the original sale price. Reverse repurchase agreements are similar to a fully collateralized borrowing by the Fund. At the time the Fund enters into a reverse repurchase agreement, it will earmark on the books of the Fund or place in a segregated account cash or liquid securities having a value equal to the repurchase price (including accrued interest) and will subsequently monitor the account to ensure that such equivalent value is maintained. Reverse repurchase agreements involve risks. Reverse repurchase agreements are a form of leverage, and the use of reverse repurchase agreements by the Fund may increase the Fund's volatility. Reverse repurchase agreements are also subject to the risk that the other party to the reverse repurchase agreement will be unable or unwilling to complete the transaction as scheduled, which may result in losses to the Fund. Reverse repurchase agreements also involve the risk that the market value of the securities sold by the Fund may decline below the price at which it is obligated to repurchase the securities. In addition, when the Fund invests the proceeds it receives in a reverse repurchase transaction, there is a risk that those investments may decline in value. In this circumstance, the Fund could be required to sell other investments in order to meet its obligations to repurchase the securities. In a sale-buyback transaction, the Fund sells an underlying security for settlement at a later date. A sale-buyback is similar to a reverse repurchase agreement, except that in a sale-buyback the counterparty who purchases the security is entitled to receive any principal or interest payments made on the underlying security pending settlement of the Fund's repurchase of the underlying security. The Fund's obligations under a sale-buyback would typically be offset by earmarking on the books of the Fund or placing in a segregated account cash or liquid securities having a value equal to the amount of the Fund's forward commitment to repurchase the underlying security. RISKS OF CYBER ATTACKS--With the increased use of technologies such as the Internet and the dependence on computer systems to perform necessary business functions, investment companies such as the Fund and its service providers may be prone to operational and information security risks resulting from cyber-attacks. Cyber attacks affecting the Fund or any of its intermediaries or service providers may adversely impact the Fund and its shareholders, potentially resulting in, among other things, financial losses or the inability of Fund shareholders to transact business. The Fund may also incur additional costs for cyber security risk management purposes designed to mitigate or prevent the risk of cyber attacks. Similar types of cyber security risks are also present for issuers of securities in which the Fund may invest, which could result in material adverse consequences for such issuers and may cause the Fund's investment in such companies to lose value. 16 SECURITIES LENDING--The Fund may lend its portfolio securities to financial institutions such as banks and broker/dealers in accordance with the investment limitations described below. Such loans involve risks of delay in receiving additional collateral or in recovering the securities loaned or even loss of rights in the collateral, should the borrower of the securities fail financially. Any portfolio securities purchased with cash collateral will be subject to possible depreciation in value. The Fund will continue to accrue interest on the securities loaned and will also earn income on the loans. Any cash collateral received by the Fund will be invested in high quality, short-term money market instruments. Loans will generally be short term, will be made only to borrowers that the Adviser deems to be of good standing and only when, in the Adviser's judgment, the income to be earned from the loan justifies the attendant risk. SWAPS, CAPS, FLOORS, COLLARS AND SWAPTIONS--Swaps are centrally cleared or over-the-counter derivative products in which two parties agree to exchange payment streams calculated in relation to a rate, index, instrument or certain securities (referred to as the "underlying") and a predetermined amount (referred to as the "notional amount"). The underlying for a swap may be an interest rate (fixed or floating), a currency exchange rate, a commodity price index, a security, group of securities or a securities index, a combination of any of these, or various other rates, securities, instruments, assets or indices. Swap agreements generally do not involve the delivery of the underlying or principal, and a party's obligations generally are equal to only the net amount to be paid or received under the agreement based on the relative values of the positions held by each party to the swap agreement. A great deal of flexibility is possible in the way swaps may be structured. For example, in a simple fixed-to-floating interest rate swap, one party makes payments equivalent to a fixed interest rate, and the other party makes payments calculated with reference to a specified floating interest rate, such as LIBOR or the prime rate. In a currency swap, the parties generally enter into an agreement to pay interest streams in one currency based on a specified rate in exchange for receiving interest streams denominated in another currency. Currency swaps may involve initial and final exchanges of the currency that correspond to the agreed upon notional amount. The Fund may engage in simple or more complex swap transactions involving a wide variety of underlyings for various reasons. For example, the Fund may enter into a swap to gain exposure to investments (such as an index of securities in a market) or currencies without actually purchasing those stocks or currencies; to make an investment without owning or taking physical custody of securities or currencies in circumstances in which direct investment is restricted for legal reasons or is otherwise impracticable; to hedge an existing position; to obtain a particular desired return at a lower cost to the Fund than if it had invested directly in an instrument that yielded the desired return; or for various other reasons. The Fund may enter into credit default swaps, as a buyer or a seller. The buyer in a credit default contract is obligated to pay the seller a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract provided no event of default has occurred. If an event of default occurs, the seller must pay the buyer the full notional value ("par value") of the underlying in exchange for the underlying. If the Fund is a buyer and no event of default occurs, the Fund will have made a stream of payments to the seller without having benefited from the default protection it purchased. However, if an event of default occurs, the Fund, as buyer, will receive the full notional value of the underlying that may have little or no value following default. As a seller, the Fund receives a fixed rate of income throughout the term of the contract, provided there is no default. If an event of default occurs, the Fund would be obligated to pay the notional value of the underlying in return for the receipt of the underlying. The value of the underlying received by the Fund, coupled with the periodic payments previously received may be less than the full notional value it pays to the buyer, resulting in a loss of value to the Fund. Credit default swaps involve different risks than if the Fund invests in the underlying directly. Caps, floors, collars and swaptions are privately-negotiated option-based derivative products. Like a put or call option, the buyer of a cap or floor pays a premium to the writer. In exchange for that premium, the buyer receives the right to a payment equal to the differential if the specified index or rate rises above (in the case of a cap) or falls below (in the case of a floor) a pre-determined strike level. Like swaps, obligations under caps and floors are calculated based upon an agreed notional amount, and, like most swaps (other than foreign currency swaps), the entire notional amount is not exchanged. A collar is a combination product in which one party buys a cap from and sells a floor to another party. Swaptions give the holder the right to enter into a swap. The Fund may use one or more of these derivative products in addition to or in lieu of a swap involving a similar rate or index. 17 Under current market practice, swaps, caps, collars and floors between the same two parties are generally documented under a "master agreement." In some cases, options and forwards between the parties may also be governed by the same master agreement. In the event of a default, amounts owed under all transactions entered into under, or covered by, the same master agreement would be netted, and only a single payment would be made. Generally, the Fund would calculate the obligations of the swap agreements' counterparties on a "net basis." Consequently, the Fund's current obligation (or rights) under a swap agreement will generally be equal only to the net amount to be paid or received under the agreement based on the relative values of the positions held by each counterparty to the swap agreement (the "net amount"). The Fund's current obligation under a swap agreement will be accrued daily (offset against any amounts owed to the Fund) and any accrued but unpaid net amounts owed to a swap counterparty will be "covered" as required by the 1940 Act. The swap market has grown substantially in recent years with a large number of banks and investment banking firms acting both as principals and as agents using standardized swap agreements. As a result, the use of swaps has become more prevalent in comparison with the markets for other similar instruments that are also traded in over-the-counter markets. Swaps and other derivatives involve risks. One significant risk in a swap, cap, floor, collar or swaption is the volatility of the specific interest rate, currency or other underlying that determines the amount of payments due to and from the Fund. This is true whether these derivative products are used to create additional risk exposure for the Fund or to hedge, or manage, existing risk exposure. If under a swap, cap, floor, collar or swaption agreement the Fund is obligated to make a payment to the counterparty, the Fund must be prepared to make the payment when due. The Fund could suffer losses with respect to such an agreement if the Fund is unable to terminate the agreement or reduce its exposure through offsetting transactions. Further, the risks of caps, floors and collars, like put and call options, may be unlimited for the seller if the cap or floor is not hedged or covered, but is limited for the buyer. Because under swap, cap, floor, collar and swaption agreements a counterparty may be obligated to make payments to the Fund, these derivative products are subject to risks related to the counterparty's creditworthiness. If a counterparty defaults, the Fund's risk of loss will consist of any payments that the Fund is entitled to receive from the counterparty under the agreement (this may not be true for currency swaps that require the delivery of the entire notional amount of one designated currency in exchange for the other). Upon default by a counterparty, however, the Fund may have contractual remedies under the swap agreement. The Fund will enter into swaps only with counterparties that an Adviser believes to be creditworthy. In addition, the Fund will earmark on the books of the Fund or segregate cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to any liability amount owned under a swap, cap, floor, collar or swaption agreement, or will otherwise "cover" its position as required by the 1940 Act. U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES--Examples of types of U.S. Government obligations in which the Fund may invest include U.S. Treasury obligations and the obligations of U.S. Government agencies or U.S. Government sponsored entities such as Federal Home Loan Banks, Federal Farm Credit Banks, Federal Land Banks, the FHA, the Farmers Home Administration, the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the Small Business Administration, Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae, the General Services Administration, the Student Loan Marketing Association, the Central Bank for Cooperatives, Freddie Mac, Federal Intermediate Credit Banks, the Maritime Administration and other similar agencies. Whether backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury or not, U.S. Government securities are not guaranteed against price movements due to fluctuating interest rates. U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS. U.S. Treasury obligations consist of bills, notes and bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury and separately traded interest and principal component parts of such obligations that are transferable through the federal book-entry systems known as Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities ("STRIPS") and Treasury Receipts ("TRs"). RECEIPTS. Receipts are interests in separately-traded interest and principal component parts of U.S. Government obligations that are issued by banks or brokerage firms and are created by depositing U.S. Government obligations into a special account at a custodian bank. The custodian holds the interest and principal payments for the benefit of the registered owners of the certificates or receipts. The custodian arranges for the issuance of the certificates or 18 receipts evidencing ownership and maintains the register. TRs and STRIPS are interests in accounts sponsored by the U.S. Treasury. Receipts are sold as zero coupon securities, which means that they are sold at a substantial discount and redeemed at face value at their maturity date without interim cash payments of interest or principal. U.S. GOVERNMENT ZERO COUPON SECURITIES. STRIPS and receipts are sold as zero coupon securities; that is, fixed income securities that have been stripped of their unmatured interest coupons. Zero coupon securities are sold at a (usually substantial) discount and redeemed at face value at their maturity date without interim cash payments of interest or principal. The amount of this discount is accreted over the life of the security, and the accretion constitutes the income earned on the security for both accounting and tax purposes. Because of these features, the market prices of zero coupon securities are generally more volatile than the market prices of securities that have similar maturity but that pay interest periodically. Zero coupon securities are likely to respond to a greater degree to interest rate changes than are non-zero coupon securities with similar maturity and credit qualities. U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. Some obligations issued or guaranteed by agencies of the U.S. Government are supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury (E.G., Treasury bills, notes and bonds, and securities guaranteed by Ginnie Mae), others are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury (E.G., obligations of Federal Home Loan Banks), while still others are supported only by the credit of the instrumentality (E.G., obligations of Fannie Mae). Guarantees of principal by agencies or instrumentalities of the U.S. Government may be a guarantee of payment at the maturity of the obligation so that, in the event of a default prior to maturity, there might not be a market and thus no means of realizing on the obligation prior to maturity. Guarantees as to the timely payment of principal and interest neither extend to the value or yield of these securities nor to the value of the Fund's shares. ZERO COUPON SECURITIES--Zero coupon securities are securities that are sold at a discount to par value and securities on which interest payments are not made during the life of the security. Upon maturity, the holder is entitled to receive the par value of the security. While interest payments are not made on such securities, holders of such securities are deemed to have received "phantom income" annually. Because the Fund will distribute its "phantom income" to shareholders, to the extent that shareholders elect to receive dividends in cash rather than reinvesting such dividends in additional shares, the Fund will have fewer assets with which to purchase income producing securities. Pay-in-kind securities pay interest in either cash or additional securities, at the issuer's option, for a specified period. Pay-in-kind bonds, like zero coupon bonds, are designed to give an issuer flexibility in managing cash flow. Pay-in-kind bonds are expected to reflect the market value of the underlying debt plus an amount representing accrued interest since the last payment. Pay-in-kind bonds are usually less volatile than zero coupon bonds, but more volatile than cash pay securities. Pay-in-kind securities are securities that have interest payable by delivery of additional securities. Upon maturity, the holder is entitled to receive the aggregate par value of the securities. Deferred payment securities are securities that remain zero coupon securities until a predetermined date, at which time the stated coupon rate becomes effective and interest becomes payable at regular intervals. To avoid any leveraging concerns, the Fund will "cover" its position as required by the 1940 Act. Zero coupon, pay-in-kind and deferred payment securities may be subject to greater fluctuation in value and lesser liquidity in the event of adverse market conditions than comparably rated securities paying cash interest at regular interest payment periods. STRIPS and receipts (TRs, TIGRs, LYONs and CATS) are sold as zero coupon securities, that is, fixed income securities that have been stripped of their unmatured interest coupons. Zero coupon securities are sold at a (usually substantial) discount and redeemed at face value at their maturity date without interim cash payments of interest or principal. The amount of this discount is accreted over the life of the security, and the accretion constitutes the income earned on the security for both accounting and tax purposes. Because of these features, the market prices of zero coupon securities are generally more volatile than the market prices of securities that have similar maturities but that pay interest periodically. Zero coupon securities are likely to respond to a greater degree to interest rate changes than are non-zero coupon securities with similar maturities and credit qualities. Corporate zero coupon securities are: (i) notes or debentures that do not pay current interest and are issued at substantial discounts from par value; or (ii) notes or debentures that pay no current interest until a stated date one or more years into the future, after which date the issuer is obligated to pay interest until maturity, usually at a higher rate than if interest were payable from the date of issuance, and may also make interest payments in kind (E.G., with identical zero coupon securities). Such corporate zero coupon securities, in addition to the risks identified above, are subject to the risk of the issuer's failure to pay interest and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the 19 obligation. The Fund must accrete the discount or interest on high-yield bonds structured as zero coupon securities as income even though it does not receive a corresponding cash interest payment until the security's maturity or payment date. For tax purposes, original issue discount that accretes in a taxable year is treated as earned by the Fund and is therefore subject to the distribution requirements applicable to the regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Code. The Fund may have to dispose of its securities under disadvantageous circumstances to generate cash or may have to leverage itself by borrowing cash to satisfy distribution requirements. The Fund accrues income with respect to the securities prior to the receipt of cash payments. INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS The following investment restrictions are fundamental policies of the Fund and may be changed only with the approval of a "majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund as defined in the 1940 Act. As used in this SAI and in the Prospectus, a "majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund or a particular class of shares means, with respect to the approval of an investment advisory agreement, Rule 12b-1 Plan or a change in a fundamental investment policy, the lesser of (1) 67% of the shares of the Fund or share class, as applicable, represented at a meeting at which the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Fund or share class are present in person or by proxy, or (2) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Fund or share class, as applicable. The Fund will not: 1. Make loans, except that the Fund (i) may purchase or hold debt instruments in accordance with its investment objectives and policies, and may enter into repurchase agreements with respect to portfolio securities, and (ii) may lend portfolio securities against collateral consisting of cash or securities which are consistent with the Fund's permitted investments, where the value of the collateral is equal at all times to at least 100% of the value of the securities loaned; 2. Borrow money or issue senior securities, except that the Fund may borrow from domestic banks for temporary purposes and may engage in reverse repurchase transactions to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act; or mortgage, pledge, or hypothecate any assets except in connection with any such borrowing and in amounts not in excess of the dollar amounts borrowed, subject to any limitations imposed by the 1940 Act. The Fund will not purchase securities while borrowings (including reverse repurchase agreements) in excess of 5% of its total assets are outstanding; 3. Act as an underwriter within the meaning of the 1933 Act; except insofar as the Fund might be deemed to be an underwriter upon disposition of restricted portfolio securities; and except to the extent that the purchase of securities directly from the issuer thereof in accordance with the Fund's investment objectives, policies and limitations may be deemed to be underwriting; 4. Purchase or sell real estate; except that the Fund may purchase securities that are secured by real estate and may purchase securities of issuers which deal in real estate or interests therein; however, the Fund will not purchase or sell interests in real estate limited partnerships; 5. Purchase any securities which would cause 25% or more of the value of the Fund's total assets at the time of purchase to be invested in the securities of one or more issuers conducting their principal business activities in the same industry; provided, however, that there is no limitation with respect to obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, any state, territory or possession of the U.S. government, the District of Columbia or any of their authorities, agencies, or instrumentalities (including U.S. government-sponsored enterprises) or political subdivisions, including municipal bonds, provided such instruments are tax-exempt; or 6. Purchase or sell commodities or commodity contracts, or invest in futures contracts or options related thereto. The Fund has also adopted the following restrictions which may be changed by the Board without shareholder approval: 20 The Fund may not: 1. Invest in companies for the purpose of exercising management or control; 2. Purchase foreign securities; 3. Invest in or sell put options, call options, straddles, spreads, or any combination thereof; 4. Purchase securities on margin (except such short-term credits as may be necessary for the clearance of purchases), make short sales of securities, or maintain a short position; or 5. Purchase securities of other investment companies except in connection with a merger, consolidation, reorganization, or acquisition of assets, or as is permitted by the 1940 Act. If a percentage limitation is satisfied at the time of investment, a later increase in such percentage resulting from a change in the value of the Fund's portfolio securities generally will not constitute a violation of the limitation. With respect to borrowings, if the Fund's asset coverage at any time falls below that required by the 1940 Act, the Fund will reduce its borrowings in the manner required by the 1940 Act to the extent necessary to satisfy the asset coverage requirement. The following descriptions of the 1940 Act may assist shareholders in understanding the above policies and restrictions. DIVERSIFICATION. Under the 1940 Act, a diversified investment management company, as to 75% of its total assets, may not purchase securities of any issuer (other than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agents or instrumentalities or securities of other investment companies) if, as a result, more than 5% of its total assets would be invested in the securities of such issuer, or more than 10% of the issuer's outstanding voting securities would be held by the fund. CONCENTRATION. The SEC has presently defined concentration as investing 25% or more of an investment company's net assets in an industry or group of industries, with certain exceptions. For the purpose of determining whether the Fund's portfolio is concentrated in a particular industry, the Fund will look through to the securities held by other investment companies (including ETFs) in which the Fund invests. BORROWING. The 1940 Act presently allows a fund to borrow from any bank (including pledging, mortgaging or hypothecating assets) in an amount up to 33 1/3% of its total assets, including the amount borrowed (not including temporary borrowings not in excess of 5% of its total assets). SENIOR SECURITIES. Senior securities may include any obligation or instrument issued by a fund evidencing indebtedness. The 1940 Act generally prohibits funds from issuing senior securities, although it does not treat certain transactions as senior securities, such as certain borrowings, short sales, reverse repurchase agreements, firm commitment agreements and standby commitments, with appropriate earmarking or segregation of assets to cover such obligation. At the time the Fund enters into such a transaction, it will earmark on the books of the Fund or place in a segregated account cash or liquid securities having a value equal to the mark-to-market value of the Fund's obligation, and will subsequently monitor the account to ensure that such equivalent value is maintained. LENDING. Under the 1940 Act, a fund may only make loans if expressly permitted by its investment policies. The Fund's investment policies on lending are set forth above. UNDERWRITING. Under the 1940 Act, underwriting securities involves a fund purchasing securities directly from an issuer for the purpose of selling (distributing) them or participating in any such activity either directly or indirectly. Under the 1940 Act, a diversified fund may not make any commitment as underwriter, if immediately thereafter the amount of its outstanding underwriting commitments, plus the value of its investments in securities of issuers (other than investment companies) of which it owns more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities, exceeds 25% of the value of its total assets. REAL ESTATE AND COMMODITIES. The 1940 Act does not directly restrict a fund's ability to invest in real estate or commodities, but does require that every fund have a fundamental investment policy governing such investments. 21 THE ADMINISTRATOR AND TRANSFER AGENT THE ADMINISTRATOR. SEI Investments Global Funds Services (the "Administrator"), a Delaware statutory trust, has its principal business offices at One Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456. The Trust and the Administrator have entered into an administration agreement (the "Administration Agreement"). ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT WITH THE TRUST. Under the Administration Agreement, the Administrator provides the Trust with administrative services, including fund accounting, financial regulatory reporting and necessary office space, equipment, personnel and facilities. The Administration Agreement provides that the Administrator shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Trust in connection with the matters to which the Administration Agreement relates, except a loss resulting from gross negligence, fraud or criminal misconduct on the part of the Administrator in the performance of its duties. Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, the Administrator is entitled to fees calculated based upon the aggregate average daily net assets of the Trust, subject to a minimum annual fee. THE TRANSFER AGENT. UMB Fund Services, Inc. (the "Transfer Agent") has its principal business offices at 235 West Galena Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212. The Trust and the Transfer Agent have entered into a transfer agency agreement (the "Transfer Agency Agreement"). Under the Transfer Agency Agreement, the Transfer Agent is responsible for, among other things, communications with shareholders and maintaining shareholder account records. Under the Transfer Agency Agreement, the Fund pays the Transfer Agent an annual base fee of $25,000 plus certain account fees. THE ADVISER AND SUB-ADVISER GENERAL. Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC, located at 6255 Chapman Field Drive, Miami, Florida 33156, was organized under the laws of the State of Delaware as limited liability company on July 25, 2011. The Adviser is also registered with the SEC as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act"). The Adviser was organized to provide investment advice to the Fund. As of January 1, 2016 the Adviser had no assets under management. The Fund's assets are managed by the Sub-Adviser under the direction of the Adviser. The Sub-Adviser manages the Fund's assets in a way that it believes will help the Fund achieve its goals and the Adviser oversees the Sub-Adviser's implementation of the Fund's investment strategy. The Adviser continuously monitors the performance of the Sub-Adviser (including trade execution), performs certain due diligence functions (such as assessment of changes in personnel or other developments at the Sub-Adviser or other service providers) and oversees the Sub-Adviser's compliance with the Fund's investment objectives, policies and guidelines, including the Fund's investments that are intended to qualify for CRA credit. The Adviser will manage all CRA compliance and regulatory matters for the Fund and will direct the Sub-Adviser to seek investments for the Fund's portfolio based on the Shareholders' Assessment Areas and/or the ability for investments to provide CRA qualification. Additionally, pursuant to a CRA Servicing Plan (as defined below) that has been approved by the Board, the Adviser will maintain books and records that document that the Fund generally holds CRA-qualifying investments with a primary purpose of community development and explicitly earmark for CRA-qualifying purposes specific securities to specific shareholders and track Shareholder Assessment Areas. The Adviser will then provide reports to shareholders for CRA qualification purposes and will maintain an e-mail address and phone number through which shareholders can contact the Adviser with CRA compliance related inquires. These shareholder services will be provided by the Adviser separate and apart from the advisory agreement. For the shareholder services it provides, the Adviser will be paid 0.20% of the Fund's average daily net assets. Additional information about the CRA Servicing Plan is included in the "Distribution and CRA Servicing Plans" section below. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT WITH THE TRUST. The Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the "Advisory Agreement"). Under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser provides, or arranges for a third-party sub-adviser to provide, a continuous investment program for the Fund, including investment research and management with respect to all securities and 22 investments and cash equivalents in the Fund. The Adviser (or the Sub-Adviser, operating pursuant to delegated authority) determines what securities and other investments will be purchased, retained or sold by the Fund and implements such determinations through the placement of orders for the execution of portfolio transactions with or through such brokers or dealers as the Adviser (or the Sub-Adviser) may select. ADVISORY FEES. For its advisory services, the Adviser receives a fee, which is calculated daily and paid monthly at the following annual rate (shown as a percentage of the average daily net assets of the Fund): -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Community Development Fund 0.30% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce fees and reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to keep Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and other costs and expenses relating to the securities that are purchased and sold by the Fund, acquired fund fees and expenses, other expenditures which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and other non-routine expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of such Fund's business (collectively, "excluded expenses")) from exceeding 1.00% of the Fund's average daily net assets until April 30, 2017 (the "expense cap"). In addition, if at any point Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (not including excluded expenses) are below the expense cap, the Adviser may receive from the Fund the difference between the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (not including excluded expenses) and the expense cap to recover all or a portion of its prior fee reductions or expense reimbursements made during the preceding three-year period during which this agreement was in place. This agreement may be terminated: (i) by the Board for any reason at any time; or (ii) by the Adviser, upon ninety (90) days' prior written notice to the Trust, effective as of the close of business on April 30, 2017. The Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser a fee out of its advisory fee which is based on a percentage of the average monthly market value of the assets managed by the Sub-Adviser. The Advisory Agreement will continue in effect from year to year as long as such continuance is approved at least annually (i) by the vote of a majority of Trustees who are not parties to the Advisory Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval; and (ii) by the Board, or by a vote of a "majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in the 1940 Act). The Advisory Agreement will terminate automatically in the event of its "assignment" (as defined in the 1940 Act). CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Investment decisions for the Fund may be made in conjunction with decisions for other accounts and/or funds with the same strategy. The Adviser recognizes that potential conflicts may arise with respect to other investment accounts managed by the Adviser, which may include privately offered funds, separately managed accounts of high net worth customers and institutional investors, and other registered investment companies. These conflicts include, but may not be limited to, differing fee structures, differing investments selected for various vehicles, and inequitable allocation and aggregation trading practices. Registered investment companies, private funds and separate accounts are generally invested pro-rata unless circumstances (e.g. a partially filled order) warrant a different approach. The Adviser has comprehensive policies and procedures designed to monitor and mitigate any perceived conflicts of interest. THE SUB-ADVISER. GENERAL. Logan Circle Partners L.P., a Pennsylvania limited partnership founded in 2007, serves as the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. The Sub-Adviser's principal place of business is located at 1717 Arch Street, Suite 1500, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. The Sub-Adviser is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortress Investment Group LLC ("Fortress"), a publicly traded company founded in 1998. The Sub-Adviser selects, buys, and sells securities for the Fund under the supervision of the Adviser and the Board. As of September 30, 2015, the Sub-Adviser had approximately $33.446 billion in assets under management. SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT WITH THE ADVISER. The Adviser and the Sub-Adviser are parties to a sub-advisory agreement under which the Sub-Adviser provides sub-advisory services to the Fund (the "Sub-Advisory 23 Agreement"). Under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Sub-Adviser is entitled to fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly by the Adviser at the following annual rate (shown as a percentage of the average daily net assets of the Fund): -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Community Development Fund 0.15% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After the initial two year term, the continuance of the Sub-Advisory Agreement with respect to the Fund must be specifically approved at least annually (i) by the vote of a majority of Trustees who are not parties to the Sub-Advisory Agreement or "interested persons" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval; and (ii) by the Board, or by a vote of a "majority of the outstanding voting securities" of the Fund (as defined in the 1940 Act). The Sub-Advisory Agreement will terminate automatically in the event of its assignment, and is terminable at any time without penalty with respect to the Fund by the Board or by a majority of the outstanding shares of the Fund, on 30 days' written notice to the other party. In addition, the Sub-Advisory Agreement will terminate automatically and immediately in the event of the termination of the Advisory Agreement. PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT. This section includes information about the Fund's portfolio manager, including information about other accounts managed, the dollar range of Fund shares owned and compensation. COMPENSATION. Compensation for the portfolio manager is based on an incentive program primarily comprised of four elements: (i) FIXED BASE SALARY: This is generally the smallest portion of compensation and is generally within a similar range for all investment professionals. The base salary does not change significantly from year-to-year and hence, is not particularly sensitive to performance. (ii) DISCRETIONARY INCENTIVE COMPENSATION IN THE FORM OF AN ANNUAL CASH BONUS: The Sub-Adviser's overall profitability determines the total amount of incentive compensation available to investment professionals. This portion of compensation is determined subjectively based on qualitative and quantitative factors. In evaluating this component of an investment professional's compensation, the Sub-Adviser considers the contribution to his/her team or discipline, as well as his/her contribution to the overall firm. Quantitative factors considered include, among other things, relative investment performance (e.g., by comparison to competitor or peer groups or similar styles of investments, and appropriate, broad-based or specific market indices) and consistency of performance. There are no specific formulas used to determine this part of an investment professional's compensation and the compensation is not tied to any pre-determined or specified level of performance. (iii) LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN ("LTIP"): As a long-term incentive and performance bonus, the Sub-Adviser and Fortress have structured a Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP"). The LTIP is distributed to the Sub-Adviser's key investment and non-investment personnel as a means of incentive and retention. Awards under the LTIP may be distributed in the form of a cash or Fortress stock award that is subject to vesting and other conditions. (iv) CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE FORTRESS 401(K) PLAN: The contributions are based on the overall profitability of Fortress. The amount and allocation of the contributions are determined at the sole discretion of Fortress. FUND SHARES OWNED BY THE PORTFOLIO MANAGER. The Fund is required to show the dollar amount range of the portfolio manager's "beneficial ownership" of shares of the Fund as of the end of the most recently completed fiscal year. Dollar amount ranges disclosed are established by the SEC. "Beneficial ownership" is determined in accordance with Rule 16a-1(a)(2) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "1934 Act"). Because the Fund is new, as of the date of this SAI, the portfolio manager did not beneficially own shares of the Fund. 24 OTHER ACCOUNTS. In addition to the Fund, the portfolio manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of certain other accounts, as listed below. None of the accounts listed below are subject to a performance-based advisory fee. The information below is provided as of December 31, 2015.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REGISTERED OTHER POOLED INVESTMENT COMPANIES INVESTMENT VEHICLES OTHER ACCOUNTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF TOTAL ASSETS NUMBER OF TOTAL ASSETS NUMBER OF TOTAL ASSETS NAME ACCOUNTS (IN MILLIONS) ACCOUNTS (IN MILLIONS) ACCOUNTS (IN MILLIONS) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alfio Leone 6 $2,541.9 4 $1,425.4 21 $1,571.3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Real, potential or apparent conflicts of interest may arise when the portfolio manager has day-to-day portfolio management responsibilities with respect to more than one fund or account. The Sub-Adviser has adopted procedures that it believes are reasonably designed to detect and prevent violations of the federal securities laws and to mitigate the potential for conflicts of interest to affect portfolio management decisions; however, there can be no assurance that all conflicts will be identified or that all procedures will be effective in mitigating the potential for such risks. The Sub-Adviser and/or its affiliates manage certain accounts subject to performance-based fees or may have proprietary investments in certain accounts. The side-by-side management of the Fund and these other accounts may raise potential conflicts of interest with both the aggregation and allocation of securities transactions and allocation of investment opportunities because of market factors or investment restrictions. The performance of the Fund's investments could be adversely affected by the manner in which the Sub-Adviser enters particular orders for all such accounts. Allocations of aggregated trades, particularly trade orders that were only partially completed due to limited supply and allocation of investment opportunities generally, could raise a potential conflict of interest, as the Sub-Adviser may have an incentive to allocate securities that are expected to increase in value to favored accounts. A potential conflict of interest also may be perceived to arise if transactions in one account closely follow related transactions in a different account, such as when a purchase increases the value of securities previously purchased by another account, or when a sale in one account lowers the sale price received in a sale by a second account. The less liquid the market for the security or the greater the percentage that the proposed aggregate purchases or sales represent of average daily trading volume, the greater the potential for accounts that make subsequent purchases or sales to receive a less favorable price. The Sub-Adviser has adopted a policy to allocate investment opportunities in a fair and equitable manner among client accounts. Orders for the same security on the same day are generally aggregated consistent with the Sub-Adviser's duty of best execution; however, purchases of fixed income securities cannot always be allocated pro rata across all client accounts with similar investment strategies and objectives. The Sub-Adviser will attempt to mitigate any potential unfairness using an objective methodology that in the good faith judgment of the Sub-Adviser permits a fair and equitable allocation over time. The Sub-Adviser manages the Fund and other client accounts in accordance with their respective investment objectives and guidelines. As a result, the Sub-Adviser may give advice, and take action with respect to any current or future other client accounts that may be opposed to or conflict with the advice the Sub-Adviser may give to the Fund, or may involve a different timing or nature of action than with respect to the Fund. Where the portfolio manager is responsible for accounts with differing investment objectives and policies, it is possible that the portfolio manager will conclude that it is in the best interest of one account to sell a portfolio security while another account continues to hold or increases the holding in such security. The results of the investment activities of the Fund may differ significantly from the results achieved by the Sub-Adviser for other client accounts. DISTRIBUTION AND CRA SERVICING PLANS THE DISTRIBUTOR. Foreside Fund Services, LLC is the distributor (also known as the principal underwriter) of the shares of the Fund and is located at Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, Portland, Maine 04101 (the "Distributor"). The Distributor is a registered broker-dealer and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA"). The Distributor is not affiliated with the Trust, the Adviser, the Sub-Adviser or any other service providers for the Fund. 25 Under a Distribution Agreement with the Trust dated January 25, 2016 (the "Distribution Agreement"), the Distributor acts as the agent of the Trust in connection with the continuous offering of shares of the Fund. The Distributor continually distributes shares of the Fund on a best efforts basis. The Distributor has no obligation to sell any specific quantity of Fund shares. The Distributor and its officers have no role in determining the investment policies or which securities are to be purchased or sold by the Trust. The Distributor may enter into agreements with selected broker-dealers, banks or other financial intermediaries for distribution of shares of the Fund. With respect to certain financial intermediaries and related fund "supermarket" platform arrangements, the Fund and/or the Adviser, rather than the Distributor, typically enter into such agreements. These financial intermediaries may charge a fee for their services and may receive shareholder service or other fees from parties other than the Distributor. These financial intermediaries may otherwise act as processing agents and are responsible for promptly transmitting purchase, redemption and other requests to the Fund. Investors who purchase shares through financial intermediaries will be subject to the procedures of those intermediaries through which they purchase shares, which may include charges, investment minimums, cutoff times and other restrictions in addition to, or different from, those listed herein. Information concerning any charges or services will be provided to customers by the financial intermediary through which they purchase shares. Investors purchasing shares of the Fund through financial intermediaries should acquaint themselves with their financial intermediary's procedures and should read the Prospectus in conjunction with any materials and information provided by their financial intermediary. The financial intermediary, and not its customers, will be the shareholder of record, although customers may have the right to vote shares depending upon their arrangement with the financial intermediary. The Distributor does not receive compensation from the Fund for its distribution and shareholder services except the distribution/service fees with respect to the shares of those classes for which a Rule 12b-1 distribution plan is effective. The Adviser pays the Distributor a fee for certain distribution-related services. The Distribution Agreement has an initial term of up to one year and will continue in effect only if such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the Board or by vote of a majority of the Fund's outstanding voting securities in accordance with the 1940 Act. The Distribution Agreement is terminable without penalty by the Trust on behalf of the Fund on no less than 60 days' written notice when authorized either by a vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund or by vote of a majority of the members of the Board who are not "interested persons" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust and have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Distribution Agreement, or by the Distributor, and will automatically terminate in the event of its "assignment" (as defined in the 1940 Act). The Distribution Agreement provides that the Distributor shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Trust in connection with the performance of the Distributor's obligations and duties under the Distribution Agreement, except a loss resulting from the Distributor's willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of such duties and obligations, or by reason of its reckless disregard thereof. DISTRIBUTION PLAN. The Trust has adopted a Distribution Plan with respect to the Fund's Class A Shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Distribution Plan for Class A Shares authorizes the Fund to pay the Distributor annual fees ("12b-1 fees") of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to its Class A Shares in consideration for distribution and shareholder services and the assumption of related expenses. The Fund may pay the Distributor the full fee provided for by the Distribution Plan even if the Distributor's costs for providing its services are less than the full amount. The Distributor does not retain any 12b-1 fees for profit. All 12b-1 fees are held in a retention account by the Distributor to pay for and/or reimburse the Adviser for distribution related expenditures. The Distribution Plan for Class A Shares has been approved by the Board, including a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust (as defined in the 1940 Act) and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Distribution Plan or in any agreement related thereto (the "Disinterested Trustees"). In approving the Distribution Plan, the Trustees considered various factors and determined that there is a reasonable likelihood that the Distribution Plan will benefit the Fund and the holders of its Class A Shares. The Distribution Plan may be terminated by a vote of a majority of the Disinterested Trustees. The Trustees will review quarterly a 26 written report, provided by the Distributor, of the amounts expended pursuant to the Distribution Plan and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. The Distribution Plan may be amended by a vote of the Trustees, provided that any material amendments also require the vote of a majority of the Disinterested Trustees. Any amendment to materially increase the costs that the Fund's Class A Shares bear under the Distribution Plan requires approval by a "majority of the outstanding voting securities," i.e. Class A Shares of the Fund (as defined in the 1940 Act). For so long as the Distribution Plan is in effect, selection and nomination of Disinterested Trustees will be committed to the discretion of the Disinterested Trustees. Any agreement related to the Distribution Plan may be terminated at any time without the payment of any penalty by a vote of a majority of the Disinterested Trustees. The Distribution Plan will continue in effect for successive one-year periods, provided that each such continuance is specifically approved by a majority of the Board, including a majority of the Disinterested Trustees. CRA SERVICING PLAN. Pursuant to a CRA Servicing Plan (the "CRA Servicing Plan"), the Class A Shares of the Fund are authorized to pay the Adviser a fee in connection with the ongoing servicing of shareholder accounts owning such Shares at the annual rate of up to 0.20% of the value of the average daily net assets attributable to each of the Class A Shares of the Fund, which is calculated daily and payable monthly. The service fees payable under the CRA Servicing Plan are intended to compensate the Adviser for the provision of shareholder services and may be used to provide compensation to the Adviser for ongoing service and/or maintenance of shareholder accounts with respect to Class A Shares of the Fund. Shareholder services under the CRA Servicing Plan may include: (i) maintaining books and records that document that the Fund generally holds CRA-qualifying investments with a primary purpose of community development; (ii) maintaining books and records that explicitly earmark for CRA-qualifying purposes specific securities to specific shareholders; (iii) responding to shareholder inquiries relating to the services performed by the Adviser; (iv) responding to inquiries from shareholders concerning their investment in Shares; (v) providing information periodically to shareholders showing their CRA-qualified investment allocation; and (vi) providing such other similar services as the Fund may reasonably request to the extent the Adviser is permitted to do so under applicable statutes, rules and regulations. TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS OF THE TRUST BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES. The management and affairs of the Trust and its series, including the Fund, are overseen by the Trustees. The Board has approved contracts, as described above, under which certain companies provide essential management services to the Trust. Like most mutual funds, the day-to-day business of the Trust, including the management of risk, is performed by third party service providers, such as the Adviser, the Sub-Adviser, the Distributor and the Administrator. The Trustees are responsible for overseeing the Trust's service providers and therefore have oversight responsibility with respect to risk management performed by those service providers. Risk management seeks to identify and address risks, I.E., events or circumstances that could have adverse material effects on the business, operations, shareholder services, investment performance or reputation of the Fund. The Fund and its service providers employ a variety of processes, procedures and controls to identify risks, to lessen the probability of their occurrence and/or to mitigate the effects of such risks if they do occur. Each service provider is responsible for one or more discrete aspects of the Trust's business (E.G., the Adviser is responsible for the investment performance of the Fund and, along with the Board, is responsible for the oversight of the Sub-Adviser, which, in turn, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund's portfolio investments) and, consequently, for managing the risks associated with that business. The Board has emphasized to the Fund's service providers the importance of maintaining vigorous risk management. The Trustees' role in risk oversight begins before the inception of the Fund, at which time the Adviser presents to the Board information concerning the investment objectives, strategies and risks of the Fund as well as proposed investment limitations for the Fund. Additionally, the Sub-Adviser and the Adviser provides the Board with an overview of, among other things, its investment philosophy, brokerage practices and compliance infrastructure. Thereafter, the Board continues its oversight function as various personnel, including the Trust's Chief Compliance Officer, as well as personnel of the Adviser and other service providers, such as the Fund's independent accountants, make periodic reports to the Audit Committee or to the Board with respect to various aspects of risk management. The Board and the Audit Committee oversee efforts by management and service providers to manage risks to which the Fund may be exposed. 27 The Board is responsible for overseeing the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by the Adviser and Sub-Adviser and receives information about those services at its regular meetings. In addition, in connection with its consideration of whether to annually renew the Advisory Agreement between the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, and the Adviser and the Sub-Advisory Agreement between the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser with respect to the Fund, the Board annually meets with the Adviser and, at least every other year, the Sub-Adviser, to review such services. Among other things, the Board regularly considers the Sub-Adviser's adherence to the Fund's investment restrictions and compliance with various Fund policies and procedures and with applicable securities regulations. The Trust's Chief Compliance Officer reports regularly to the Board to review and discuss compliance issues and Fund, Adviser and Sub-Adviser risk assessments. At least annually, the Trust's Chief Compliance Officer provides the Board with a report reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of the Trust's policies and procedures and those of its service providers, including the Adviser and Sub-Adviser. The report addresses the operation of the policies and procedures of the Trust and each service provider since the date of the last report, any material changes to the policies and procedures since the date of the last report, any recommendations for material changes to the policies and procedures and any material compliance matters since the date of the last report. The Board receives reports from the Fund's service providers regarding operational risks and risks related to the valuation and liquidity of portfolio securities. The Trust's Valuation Committee provides regular reports to the Board concerning investments for which market prices are not readily available or may be unreliable. The independent registered public accounting firm reviews with the Audit Committee its audit of the Fund's financial statements annually, focusing on major areas of risk encountered by the Fund and noting any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in the Fund's internal controls. Additionally, in connection with its oversight function, the Board oversees Fund management's implementation of disclosure controls and procedures, which are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Trust in its periodic reports with the SEC are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods. The Board also oversees the Trust's internal controls over financial reporting, which comprise policies and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of the Trust's financial reporting and the preparation of the Trust's financial statements. From their respective reviews of these reports and discussions with the Adviser, the Sub-Adviser, the Chief Compliance Officer, the independent registered public accounting firm and other service providers, the Board and the Audit Committee learn about the material risks of the Fund, thereby facilitating a dialogue about how management and service providers identify and mitigate those risks. The Board recognizes that not all risks that may affect the Fund can be identified and/or quantified, that it may not be practical or cost-effective to eliminate or mitigate certain risks, that it may be necessary to bear certain risks (such as investment-related risks) to achieve the Fund's goals and that the processes, procedures and controls employed to address certain risks may be limited in their effectiveness. Reports received by the Trustees as to risk management matters are typically summaries of the relevant information. Most of the Fund's investment management and business affairs are carried out by or through the Adviser, the Sub-Adviser and the Fund's other service providers, each of which has an independent interest in risk management and each of which has policies and methods by which one or more risk management functions are carried out. These risk management policies and methods may differ in the setting of priorities, the resources available or the effectiveness of relevant controls. As a result of the foregoing and other factors, the Board's ability to monitor and manage risk, as a practical matter, is subject to limitations. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. There are three members of the Board, two of whom are not interested persons of the Trust, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act ("independent Trustees"). Kenneth H. Thomas, Ph.D. serves as Chairman of the Board. Ronald Lindhart serves as the lead independent Trustee. The Trust has determined its leadership structure is appropriate given the specific characteristics and circumstances of the Trust. The Trust made this determination in consideration of, among other things, the fact that the independent Trustees constitute a super-majority (67%) of the Board, the amount of assets under management in the Trust and the number of funds (and classes of shares) overseen by the Board. The Board also believes that its leadership structure facilitates the orderly and efficient flow of information to the independent Trustees from Fund management. The Board has three standing committees: the Audit Committee, the Governance Committee and the Valuation Committee. The Audit Committee is chaired by an independent Trustee and composed of all of the independent 28 Trustees. The Governance Committee and the Valuation Committee each is composed of all of the Trustees. The Board may establish other committees, or nominate one or more Trustees to examine particular issues related to the Board's oversight responsibilities, from time to time. Each Committee meets periodically to perform its delegated oversight functions and reports its findings and recommendations to the Board. The Fund Complex consists of the Trust. The Trust currently has one portfolio -- the Fund. In his role as lead independent Trustee, Ronald Lindhart, among other things: (i) presides over board meetings in the absence of the Chairman of the Board; (ii) presides over executive sessions of the independent Trustees; (iii) along with the Chairman of the Board, oversees the development of agendas for Board meetings; (iv) facilitates dealings and communications between the independent Trustees and management and among the independent Trustees; and (v) has such other responsibilities as the Board or independent Trustees determine from time to time. Set forth below are the names, years of birth, and the principal occupations and other directorships held during at least the last five years of each of the persons currently serving as a Trustee. Each Trustee was elected in 2015. There is no stated term of office for the Trustees; however, a Trustee must retire from the Board by the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee turns 80 provided that, although there shall be a presumption that each Trustee attaining such age shall retire, the Board may, if it deems doing so to be consistent with the best interest of the Trust, and with the consent of any Trustee that is eligible for retirement, by unanimous vote, extend the term of such Trustee for successive periods of one year. INTERESTED TRUSTEES. Kenneth H. Thomas, Ph.D. (Born: 1947), is one of the nation's leading experts and authors on the CRA. Dr. Thomas has advised federal bank regulators on CRA and related public policy issues, including training federal bank CRA examiners and has consulted with numerous banks and thrifts on all aspects of CRA. He also has testified before Congress and federal bank regulators several times on the CRA and related bank regulatory and public policy issues and has written numerous articles and two books on CRA. Dr. Thomas was a member of the Finance Department faculty at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania for 42 years where he taught Banking and Monetary Economics. Dr. Thomas is also a member of the board of directors and chairman of the nominating/corporate governance committee of NorthEast Community Bank, NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc., and NorthEast Community Bancorp, MHC. The business address of Dr. Thomas is 6255 Chapman Field Drive, Miami, Florida 33156. INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES. Antonio L. Argiz, CPA (Born: 1952), is Chairman of the Board and CEO of Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC ("MBAF"), one of the nation's Top 40 certified public accounting firms. The firm was named one of the 2014 Top Five "Best of the Best" firms in the country by INSIDE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING, the accounting profession's authoritative independent publication. Mr. Argiz' formal professional designations include Certified in Financial Forensics ("CFF"), Certified Fraud Examiner ("CFE"), Chartered Global Management Accountant ("CGMA"), Certified Valuation Analyst ("CVA"), Accredited Senior Appraiser ("ASA"), and Accredited in Business Valuations ("ABV"). He is very active in community affairs with numerous civic awards and affiliations including Immediate Past Chairman of the Greater Miami Chamber Commerce, Past Chair of United Way of Miami-Dade, and Past President and Chair of the Orange Bowl Committee. Mr. Argiz is also a member of the board of directors of a nationally chartered bank headquartered in Miami. The business address of Mr. Argiz is 1450 Brickell Avenue, 18th Floor, Miami, Florida 33131. Ronald "Ron" Lindhart (Born: 1956) was a career bank regulator with 37 years' experience with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC"), the Administrator of National Banks, of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. While at the OCC, he served in various executive capacities including Deputy Comptroller of the Currency for Compliance Management, Director of the Enterprise Governance Division, Director of the Quality Management Division, and Director for International Banking and Finance in Washington, D.C. He was also an Assistant Deputy Comptroller of the Currency, responsible for supervising community national banks headquartered in South Florida, while at the OCC. Since 2012, Mr. Lindhart has been the Chief Executive of Banking Strategies International, LLC, a strategic advisory consulting firm, and publishes the National Bank Examiner financial services issues blog at www. nationalbankexaminer.com. Mr. Lindhart is also a member of the board of directors and chairman of the Audit 29 Committee of a nationally chartered bank headquartered in Miami. The business address of Mr. Lindhart is 1520 Plantation Oaks Lane, Amelia Island, Florida 32034. The Board has determined that the Trust's leadership structure is appropriate because it allows the Board to effectively perform its oversight responsibilities. STANDING BOARD COMMITTEES The Board has established three committees: Audit, Valuation and Governance. o AUDIT COMMITTEE. The Board has a standing Audit Committee that is composed of each of the independent Trustees. The Audit Committee operates under a written charter approved by the Board. The principal responsibilities of the Audit Committee include: (i) recommending which firm to engage as the Trust's independent auditor and whether to terminate this relationship; (ii) reviewing the independent auditor's compensation, the proposed scope and terms of its engagement and the firm's independence; (iii) pre- approving audit and non-audit services provided by the Trust's independent auditor to the Trust and certain other affiliated entities; (iv) serving as a channel of communication between the independent auditor and the Trustees; (v) reviewing the results of each external audit, including any qualifications in the independent auditor's opinion, any related management letter, management's responses to recommendations made by the independent auditor in connection with the audit, reports submitted to the Audit Committee by the Administrator that are material to the Trust as a whole, if any, and management's responses to any such reports; (vi) reviewing the Trust's audited financial statements and considering any significant disputes between the Trust's management and the independent auditor that arose in connection with the preparation of those financial statements; (vii) considering, in consultation with the independent auditor and the Trust's senior internal accounting executive, if any, the independent auditor's report on the adequacy of the Trust's internal financial controls; (viii) reviewing, in consultation with the Trust's independent auditor, major changes regarding auditing and accounting principles and practices to be followed when preparing the Trust's financial statements; and (ix) other audit-related matters. In addition, the Audit Committee is responsible for the oversight of the Trust's compliance program. o VALUATION COMMITTEE. The Board has a standing Valuation Committee (also referred to as the Fair Value Committee) that is composed of at least one Trustee and various representatives of the Trust's service providers, as appointed by the Board. The Valuation Committee operates under procedures approved by the Board. The principal responsibility of the Valuation Committee is to determine the fair value of securities for which current market quotations are not readily available. The Valuation Committee's determinations are reviewed by the Board. The Valuation Committee currently is composed of the full Board. o GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. The Board has a standing Governance Committee that is composed of each of the independent Trustees. The Governance Committee operates under a written charter approved by the Board. The principal responsibilities of the Governance Committee include: (i) considering and reviewing Board governance and compensation issues; (ii) conducting a self assessment of the Board's operations; (iii) selecting and nominating all persons to serve as independent Trustees and evaluating the qualifications of "interested" (as defined under the 1940 Act) Trustee candidates; and (iv) reviewing shareholder recommendations for nominations to fill vacancies on the Board if such recommendations are submitted in writing and addressed to the Governance Committee at the applicable Trust's offices. The Governance Committee currently is composed of the full Board. FUND SHARES OWNED BY BOARD MEMBERS. As of January 27, 2016, the Fund had not commenced operations, and therefore no Trustee owns shares of the Fund. The Trust is not part of any "family of investment companies" as such term is defined in Form N-1A. BOARD COMPENSATION. The Trust pays no compensation to any of its officers or to the Trustees listed below who are interested Trustees. The independent Trustees are each paid $500 per Board meeting for their services to the Trust, and the Trustees are reimbursed by the Trust for their travel expenses related to Board meetings. The Trustees do not receive any pension or retirement benefits from the Trust. The following table sets forth information covering the 30 anticipated total compensation payable by the Trust during its fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 to the persons who serve as Trustees:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PENSION OR RETIREMENT ESTIMATED TOTAL COMPENSATION BENEFITS ACCRUED ANNUAL FROM THE TRUST AND AGGREGATE AS PART OF BENEFITS UPON FUND COMPLEX NAME COMPENSATION FUND EXPENSES RETIREMENT (000) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTERESTED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kenneth H. Thomas, Ph.D. $0 $0 $0 $0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ INDEPENDENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Antonio L. Argiz $2,000 $0 $0 $2,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ronald Lindhart $2,000 $0 $0 $2,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TRUSTEE EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, ATTRIBUTES AND/OR SKILLS The information above includes each Trustee's principal occupations during the last five years. Each Trustee possesses extensive additional experience, skills and attributes relevant to his qualifications to serve as a Trustee. The cumulative background of each Trustee led to the conclusion that each Trustee should serve as a Trustee. TRUST OFFICERS Set forth below are the names, years of birth, position with the Trust and the principal occupations for the last five years of each of the persons currently serving as executive officers of the Trust. There is no stated term of office for officers of the Trust. The Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer and the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer each receive compensation from the Trust for their services.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME AND POSITION WITH TRUST PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS IN PAST 5 BUSINESS ADDRESS YEAR OF BIRTH YEARS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kenneth H. President, Chief Bank Consultant (August 1975 -- 6255 Chapman Field Drive Thomas, Ph.D. Executive Officer and present). Miami, Florida 33156 Secretary (Born: 1947) (since 2016) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- James Nash Chief Compliance Foreside Fund Services, LLC, Three Canal Plaza (Born: 1981) Officer and Anti- Fund Chief Compliance Officer Portland, Maine 04101 Money Laundering (January 2016 -- present); Officer JPMorgan Chase & Co., Senior (since 2016) Associate, Regulatory Administration Advisor (June 2014 -- January 2016); and Linedata Services, Product Analyst (July 2011 -- June 2014). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eric Treasurer and Chief Director of Fund Accounting, SEI One Freedom Valley Drive Kleinschmidt Financial Officer Investments (2004-present). Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456 (Born: 1968) (since 2016) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The officers of the Trust have been elected by the Board. Each officer shall hold office until the election and qualification of his or her successor or until earlier resignation or removal. PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Board has delegated the responsibility for voting proxies relating to the Fund's portfolio securities to the Adviser. The Adviser's Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures (the "Policies") require that the Adviser or its further delegee vote proxies received in a manner consistent with the best interests of the Trust 31 and its shareholders. The Adviser (or its delegee) maintains records with respect to proxy voting as is required by applicable law. Proxies will be voted in accordance with the Adviser's proxy policies and procedures. The Adviser (or its delegee) may be subject to conflicts of interest in the voting of proxies due to business or personal relationships it maintains with persons having an interest in the outcome of certain votes. If the Adviser determines that there is any possibility that the vote may involve a material conflict of interest, the Adviser shall consult with the President of the Adviser who may then, among other things, (i) hire an independent third party (or request a disinterested trustee of the Trust when voting securities held by the Trust) to make the voting recommendation to the Adviser or (ii) suggest that the client engage another party to determine how the proxies should be voted. In all such cases, the Adviser will take steps designed to ensure that the decision to vote the proxies was based on the client's best interest and was not a product of the conflict. The Policies include voting guidelines for matters relating to, among other things, the election of directors, approval of independent auditors, executive compensation, corporate structure and anti-takeover defenses. After the Fund commences operations, its complete proxy voting record will be available without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund toll-free at 1-844-445-4405 and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF SHARES Shares of the Fund may be purchased in exchange for securities included in the Fund subject to the Adviser's or the Sub-Adviser's determination that the securities are acceptable. Securities accepted in an exchange will be valued at the market value. All accrued interest and subscription of other rights that are reflected in the market price of accepted securities at the time of valuation become the property of the Trust and must be delivered by the shareholder to the Trust upon receipt from the issuer. A shareholder may recognize a gain or loss for federal income tax purposes in making the exchange. The Adviser and the Sub-Adviser will not accept securities for the Fund unless: (i) such securities are appropriate for the Fund at the time of the exchange; (ii) such securities are acquired for investment and not for resale; (iii) the shareholder represents and agrees that all securities offered to the Trust for the Fund are not subject to any restrictions upon their sale by the Fund under the 1933 Act or otherwise; (iv) such securities are traded on the American Stock Exchange, the NYSE or on NASDAQ in an unrelated transaction with a quoted sales price on the same day the exchange valuation is made or, if not listed on such exchanges or on NASDAQ, have prices available from an independent pricing service approved by the Board; and (v) the securities may be acquired under the investment restrictions applicable to the Fund. It is currently the Trust's policy to pay all redemptions in cash. The Trust retains the right, however, to alter this policy to provide for redemptions in whole or in part by a distribution in kind of readily marketable securities held by the Fund in lieu of cash. Shareholders may incur brokerage charges on the sale of any such securities so received in payment of redemptions. However, a shareholder will at all times be entitled to aggregate cash redemptions from all funds of the Trust during any 90-day period of up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the Trust's net assets. A gain or loss for federal income tax purposes may be realized by a taxable shareholder upon an in-kind redemption depending upon the shareholder's basis in the shares of the Trust redeemed. The Trust reserves the right to suspend the right of redemption and/or to postpone the date of payment upon redemption for any period during which trading on the NYSE is restricted, during the existence of an emergency (as determined by the SEC by rule or regulation) as a result of which disposal or evaluation of the Fund's securities is not reasonably practicable or for such other periods as the SEC may by order permit. The Trust also reserves the right to suspend sales of shares of the Fund for any period during which the NYSE, the Adviser, the Administrator, the Distributor, the Sub-Adviser and/or the custodian are not open for business. Currently, the following holidays are observed by the Trust: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. 32 USE OF THIRD-PARTY INDEPENDENT PRICING AGENTS. The Fund's Pricing and Valuation Procedures provide that any change in a primary pricing agent or a pricing methodology requires prior approval by the Board. However, when the change would not materially affect valuation of the Fund's net assets or involve a material departure in pricing methodology from that of the Fund's existing pricing agent or pricing methodology, Board approval may be obtained at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE The net asset value per share of the Fund is calculated separately for each class of shares by dividing the total value of the Fund's assets attributable to a particular class after subtracting liabilities charged to that class by the number of outstanding shares of that class. The liabilities that are charged to the Fund are borne by each share of the Fund, except for payments under the Distribution Plan and CRA Servicing Plan, which is applicable only to Class A Shares. For purposes of valuing the Fund's portfolio securities, securities traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last reported bid price. Debt securities are valued by using market bid quotations or independent pricing services which use bid prices provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to instruments or securities with similar characteristics. Securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Adviser, subject to the review and supervision of the Board. Short-term obligations having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost or original cost plus accrued interest, which the Board believes represents fair market value. Discounts and premiums on debt securities are amortized to income over their prospective lives, using the interest method. TAXES The following summarizes certain additional tax considerations generally affecting the Fund and its shareholders that are not described in the Prospectus. No attempt is made to present a detailed explanation of the tax treatment of the Fund or its shareholders, and the discussions here and in the Prospectus are not intended as a substitute for careful tax planning. The discussion relates solely to investors that are taxable financial institutions. Potential investors should consult their tax advisers with specific reference to their own tax situations. The discussions of the federal tax consequences in the Prospectus and this SAI are based on the Code and regulations issued under it, and on court decisions and administrative interpretations, as in effect on the date of this SAI. Future legislative or administrative changes or court decisions may significantly change the statements included herein, and any such changes or decisions may be retroactive. Qualification as a Regulated Investment Company ("RIC"). The Fund intends to qualify and elects to be treated as a RIC. By following such a policy, the Fund expects to eliminate or reduce to a nominal amount the federal taxes to which it may be subject. If the Fund qualifies as a RIC, it will generally not be subject to federal income taxes on the net investment income and net realized capital gains that it timely distributes to its shareholders. The Board reserves the right not to maintain the qualification of the Fund as a RIC if it determines such course of action to be beneficial to shareholders. In order to qualify as a RIC under the Code, the Fund must distribute annually to its shareholders at least 90% of its net investment income (which, includes dividends, taxable interest, and the excess of net short-term capital gains over net long-term capital losses, less operating expenses) and at least 90% of its net tax exempt interest income, for each tax year, if any (the "Distribution Requirement") and also must meet certain additional requirements. Among these requirements are the following: (i) at least 90% of the Fund's gross income each taxable year must be derived from dividends, interest, payments with respect to certain securities loans, and gains from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities, or foreign currencies, or other income (including but not limited to gains from options, futures or forward contracts) derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities, or currencies, and net income derived from an interest in a qualified publicly traded partnership (the "Qualifying Income Test"); and (ii) at the close of each quarter of the Fund's taxable year: (A) at least 50% of the value of its total assets must be represented by cash and cash items, U.S. government securities, securities of other RICs and other securities, with such other securities limited, in respect to any one issuer, to an amount not greater than 5% of the value of the Fund's total assets and that does not represent more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer, including the equity securities of a qualified publicly traded partnership, and (B) not more than 25% of 33 the value of its total assets is invested in the securities (other than U.S. government securities or securities of other RICs) of any one issuer or the securities (other than the securities of another RIC) of two or more issuers that the Fund controls and which are engaged in the same or similar trades or businesses or related trades or businesses, or the securities of one or more qualified publicly traded partnerships (the "Asset Test"). Although the Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and may distribute its capital gains for any taxable year, the Fund will be subject to federal income taxation to the extent any such income or gains are not distributed. If the Fund fails to satisfy the Qualifying Income or Asset Tests in any taxable year, the Fund may be eligible for relief provisions if the failures are due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect and if a penalty tax is paid with respect to each failure to satisfy the applicable requirements. Additionally, relief is provided for certain DE MINIMIS failures of the diversification requirements where the Fund corrects the failure within a specified period. If the Fund fails to maintain qualification as a RIC for a tax year, and the relief provisions are not available, the Fund will be subject to federal income tax at regular corporate rates without any deduction for distributions to shareholders. In such case, its shareholders would be taxed as if they received ordinary dividends, although corporate shareholders could be eligible for the dividends received deduction (subject to certain limitations) and individuals may be able to benefit from the lower tax rates available to qualified dividend income. In addition, the Fund could be required to recognize unrealized gains, pay substantial taxes and interest, and make substantial distributions before requalifying as a RIC. The Board reserves the right not to maintain the qualification of the Fund as a RIC if it determines such course of action to be beneficial to shareholders. The Fund may elect to treat part or all of any "qualified late year loss" as if it had been incurred in the succeeding taxable year in determining the Fund's taxable income, net capital gain, net short-term capital gain, and earnings and profits. The effect of this election is to treat any such "qualified late year loss" as if it had been incurred in the succeeding taxable year in characterizing Fund distributions for any calendar year. A "qualified late year loss" generally includes net capital loss, net long-term capital loss, or net short-term capital loss incurred after October 31 of the current taxable year (commonly referred to as "post-October losses") and certain other late-year losses. The treatment of capital loss carryovers for the Fund is similar to the rules that apply to capital loss carryovers of individuals, which provide that such losses are carried over indefinitely. If the Fund has a "net capital loss" (that is, capital losses in excess of capital gains), the excess of the Fund's net short-term capital losses over its net long-term capital gains is treated as a short-term capital loss arising on the first day of the Fund's next taxable year, and the excess (if any) of the Fund's net long-term capital losses over its net short-term capital gains is treated as a long-term capital loss arising on the first day of the Fund's next taxable year. The carryover of capital losses may be limited under the general loss limitation rules if the Fund experiences an ownership change as defined in the Code. FEDERAL EXCISE TAX. Notwithstanding the Distribution Requirement described above, which generally requires the Fund to distribute at least 90% of its annual investment company taxable income and the excess of its exempt interest income (but does not require any minimum distribution of net capital gain), the Fund will be subject to a nondeductible 4% federal excise tax to the extent it fails to distribute, by the end of the calendar year at least 98% of its ordinary income and 98.2% of its capital gain net income (the excess of short- and long-term capital gains over short- and long-term capital losses) for the one-year period ending on October 31 of such year (including any retained amount from the prior calendar year on which the Fund paid no federal income tax). The Fund intends to make sufficient distributions to avoid liability for federal excise tax, but can make no assurances that such tax will be completely eliminated. The Fund may in certain circumstances be required to liquidate Fund investments in order to make sufficient distributions to avoid federal excise tax liability at a time when the Adviser or Sub-Adviser might not otherwise have chosen to do so, and liquidation of investments in such circumstances may affect the ability of the Fund to satisfy the requirement for qualification as a RIC. DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS. The Fund receives income generally in the form of interest on investments. This income, plus net short-term capital gains, if any, less expenses incurred in the operation of the Fund, constitutes the Fund's net investment income from which dividends may be paid to you. Any distributions by the Fund from such income will be taxable to you as ordinary income. Distributions by the Fund of its net short-term capital gains will also be taxable as ordinary income. 34 Because the Fund will invest in debt securities and not in equity securities of corporations, Fund distributions will generally not be eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction for corporate shareholders. Distributions attributable to the Fund's net capital gain, if any, are generally taxable to you as capital gains. If the Fund's distributions exceed its taxable income and capital gains realized during a taxable year, all or a portion of the distributions made in the same taxable year may be recharacterized as a return of capital to shareholders. A return of capital distribution will generally not be taxable, but will reduce each shareholder's cost basis in the Fund and result in a higher reported capital gain or lower reported capital loss when those shares on which the distribution was received are sold. A dividend or distribution received shortly after the purchase of shares reduces the net asset value of the shares by the amount of the dividend or distribution and, although in effect a return of capital, will be taxable to the shareholder. If the net asset value of shares were reduced below the shareholder's cost by dividends or distributions representing gains realized on sales of securities, such dividends or distributions would be a return of investment though taxable to the shareholder in the same manner as other dividends or distributions. Dividends declared to shareholders of record in October, November or December and actually paid in January of the following year will be treated as having been received by shareholders on December 31 of the calendar year in which declared. Under this rule, therefore, a shareholder may be taxed in one year on dividends or distributions actually received in January of the following year. SALES, EXCHANGES OR REDEMPTIONS. You will generally recognize capital gain or loss on redemptions of Fund shares based on the difference between your redemption proceeds and your basis in the shares. But, any loss realized on a sale or redemption of shares of the Fund may be disallowed under "wash sale" rules to the extent the shares disposed of are replaced with other shares of the Fund within a period of 61 days beginning 30 days before and ending 30 days after the shares are disposed of, such as pursuant to a dividend reinvestment in shares of the Fund. If disallowed, the loss will be reflected in an upward adjustment to the basis of the shares acquired. The Fund (or its administrative agent) must report to the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and furnish to Fund shareholders cost basis information for purchases and sales of Fund shares. In addition to reporting the gross proceeds from the sale of Fund shares, the Fund will also be required to report the cost basis information for such shares and indicate whether these shares had a short-term or long-term holding period. For each sale of Fund shares, the Fund will permit shareholders to elect from among several IRS-accepted cost basis methods. In the absence of an election, the Fund will use the FIFO (first-in, first-out) method as the default cost basis method. The cost basis method elected by the Fund shareholder (or the cost basis method applied by default) for each sale of Fund shares may not be changed after the settlement date of each such sale of Fund shares. If your shares are held in a brokerage account, your broker may use a different method and you should contact your broker to determine which method it will use. Fund shareholders should consult with their tax advisers to determine the best IRS-accepted cost basis method for their tax situation and to obtain more information about how the cost basis reporting law applies to them. TAX TREATMENT OF COMPLEX SECURITIES. The Fund may invest in complex securities and these investments may be subject to numerous special and complex tax rules. These rules could affect the Fund's ability to qualify as a RIC, affect whether gains and losses recognized by the Fund are treated as ordinary income or capital gain, accelerate the recognition of income to the Fund and/or defer the Fund's ability to recognize losses, and, in limited cases, subject the Fund to U.S. federal income tax on income from certain of its foreign securities. In turn, these rules may affect the amount, timing or character of the income distributed to you by the Fund. With respect to investments in STRIPS, TRs, and other zero coupon securities which are sold at original issue discount and thus do not make periodic cash interest payments, the Fund will be required to include as part of its current income the imputed interest on such obligations even though the Fund has not received any interest payments on such obligations during that period. Because the Fund intends to distribute all of its net investment income to its shareholders, the Fund may have to sell Fund securities to distribute such imputed income which may occur at a time when the Adviser or the Sub-Adviser would not have chosen to sell such securities and which may result in taxable gain or loss. 35 Any market discount recognized on a bond is taxable as ordinary income. A market discount bond is a bond acquired in the secondary market at a price below redemption value or adjusted issue price if issued with original issue discount. Absent an election by the Fund to include the market discount in income as it accrues, gain on the Fund's disposition of such an obligation will be treated as ordinary income rather than capital gain to the extent of the accrued market discount. TAX SHELTER REPORTING REGULATIONS. Under U.S. Treasury regulations, generally, if a shareholder recognizes a loss of $2 million or more for an individual shareholder or $10 million or more for a corporate shareholder, the shareholder must file with the IRS a disclosure statement on Form 8886. Direct shareholders of portfolio securities are in many cases excepted from this reporting requirement, but under current guidance, shareholders of a RIC such as the Fund are not excepted. Future guidance may extend the current exception from this reporting requirement to shareholders of most or all RICs. The fact that a loss is reportable under these regulations does not affect the legal determination of whether the taxpayer's treatment of the loss is proper. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors to determine the applicability of these regulations in light of their individual circumstances. STATE AND LOCAL TAXES. Although the Fund expects to qualify as a RIC and to be relieved of all or substantially all federal income taxes, depending upon the extent of its activities in states and localities in which its offices are maintained, in which its agents or independent contractors are located or in which it is otherwise deemed to be conducting business, the Fund may be subject to the tax laws of such states or localities. Depending upon state and local law, distributions by the Fund to its shareholders and the ownership of such shares may be subject to state and local taxes. Rules of state and local taxation of dividend and capital gains distributions from RICs often differ from the rules for federal income taxation described above. Many states grant tax-free status to dividends paid to you from interest earned on direct obligations of the U.S. government, subject in some states to minimum investment requirements that must be met by the Fund. Investment in Ginnie Mae or Fannie Mae securities, banker's acceptances, commercial paper, and repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. government securities do not generally qualify for such tax-free treatment. The rules on exclusion of this income are different for corporate shareholders. Shareholders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding state and local taxes applicable to an investment in the Fund. FUND PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS The Trust has no obligation to deal with any broker or dealer or group of brokers or dealers in the execution of transactions in portfolio securities. Subject to policies established by the Trustees, the Advisers are responsible for placing orders to execute Fund transactions. In placing orders, it is the Trust's policy to seek to obtain the best net results, taking into account such factors as price (including the applicable dealer spread), size, type and difficulty of the transaction involved, the firm's general execution and operational facilities and the firm's risk in positioning the securities involved. While the Advisers generally seek reasonably competitive spreads or brokerage commissions, the Trust will not necessarily pay the lowest spread or commission available. The Trust will not purchase fund securities from any affiliated person acting as principal except in conformity with the regulations of the SEC. The money market securities in which the Fund invests are traded primarily in the over-the-counter market. Bonds and debentures are usually traded over-the-counter, but may be traded on an exchange. Where possible, the Advisers will deal directly with the broker-dealers who make a market in the securities involved except in those circumstances where better prices and execution are available elsewhere. Such broker-dealers usually act as principal for their own account. On occasion, securities may be purchased directly from the issuer. Money market securities are generally traded on a net basis and do not normally involve brokerage commissions, dealer spreads or underwriting discounts, transfer taxes or other direct transaction expenses. The Trust does not expect to use one particular broker or dealer, and when one or more brokers is believed capable of providing the best combination of price and execution, the Advisers may select a broker based upon brokerage or research services provided to the Advisers. The Advisers may pay a higher commission than otherwise obtainable from other brokers in return for such services only if a good faith determination is made that the commission is reasonable in relation to the services provided. 36 Section 28(e) of the Exchange Act ("Section 28(e)") permits the Advisers, under certain circumstances, to cause the Fund to pay a broker or dealer a commission for effecting a transaction in excess of the amount of commission another broker or dealer would have charged for effecting the transaction in recognition of the value of brokerage and research services provided by the broker or dealer. Brokerage and research services include: (i) furnishing advice as to the value of securities, the advisability of investing in, purchasing or selling securities, and the availability of securities or purchasers or sellers of securities; (ii) furnishing analyses and reports concerning issuers, industries, securities, economic factors and trends, portfolio strategy, and the performance of accounts; and (iii) effecting securities transactions and performing functions incidental thereto (such as clearance, settlement and custody). In the case of research services, the Advisers believe that access to independent investment research is beneficial to their investment decision-making processes and, therefore, to the Fund. In addition to agency transactions, an Adviser may receive brokerage and research services in connection with certain riskless principal transactions, as defined by the Rules of FINRA, and in accordance with applicable SEC guidance. To the extent research services may be a factor in selecting brokers, such services may be in written form or through direct contact with individuals and may include information as to particular companies and securities as well as market, economic or institutional areas and information that assists in the valuation and pricing of investments. Examples of research-oriented services for which an adviser might utilize Fund commissions include research reports and other information on the economy, industries, sectors, groups of securities, individual companies, statistical information, political developments, technical market action, pricing and appraisal services, credit analysis, risk measurement analysis, performance and other analysis. An Adviser may use research services furnished by brokers in servicing all client accounts and not all services may necessarily be used in connection with the account that paid commissions to the broker providing such services. Information so received by the Advisers will be in addition to and not in lieu of the services required to be performed by the Advisers under the Investment Advisory Agreements. Any advisory, sub-advisory or other fees paid to the Advisers are not reduced as a result of the receipt of research services. In some cases, the Advisers receive a service from a broker that has both a "research" and a "non-research" use. When this occurs, an Adviser makes a good faith allocation, under all the circumstances, between the research and non-research uses of the service. The percentage of the service that is used for research purposes may be paid for with client commissions, while an Adviser will use its own funds to pay for the percentage of the service that is used for non-research purposes. In making this good faith allocation, an Adviser faces a potential conflict of interest, but each Adviser believes that its allocation procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that it appropriately allocates the anticipated use of such services to their research and non-research uses. From time to time, an Adviser may purchase new issues of securities for clients, including the Fund, in a fixed price offering. In these situations, the seller may be a member of the selling group that will, in addition to selling securities, provide the Adviser with research services. FINRA has adopted rules expressly permitting these types of arrangements under certain circumstances. Generally, the seller will provide research "credits" in these situations at a rate that is higher than that which is available for typical secondary market transactions. These arrangements may not fall within the safe harbor of Section 28(e). The Advisers, in the exercise of joint investment discretion over the assets of the Fund, may execute a substantial portion of the Fund's portfolio transactions through a commission recapture program that the Adviser has arranged with the Distributor (the "CR Program"). The Adviser then requests, but does not require, that the Sub-Adviser execute a portion of the Fund's portfolio transactions through the CR Program. Under the CR Program, the Distributor receives a commission, in its capacity as an introducing broker, on Fund portfolio transactions. The Distributor then returns to the Fund a portion of the commissions earned on the portfolio transactions, and such payments are used by the Fund to pay Fund operating expenses. The Sub-Adviser is authorized to execute trades pursuant to the CR Program, provided that the Sub-Adviser determines that such trading is consistent with its duty to seek best execution on Fund portfolio transactions. The portion of commissions returned to the Fund under the CR Program will directly decrease the overall amount of operating expenses of the Fund borne by shareholders. The Adviser also from time to time executes trades with the Distributor, again acting as introducing broker, in connection with the transition of the securities and other assets included in the Fund's portfolio when there is a change in the sub-adviser(s) in the Fund. An unaffiliated third-party broker selected by the Adviser or the Sub- 37 Adviser provides execution and clearing services with respect to such trades and is compensated for such services out of the commission paid to the Distributor on the trades. All such transactions effected using the Distributor as introducing broker must be accomplished in a manner that is consistent with the Trust's policy to achieve best net results and must comply with the Trust's procedures regarding the execution of Fund transactions through affiliated brokers. The Fund does not direct brokerage to brokers in recognition of, or as compensation for, the promotion or sale of Fund shares. DISCLOSURE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION The Trust has adopted policies and procedures describing the circumstances under which the Fund, the Adviser the Sub-Adviser, the Administrator, and the Transfer Agent (collectively, the "Service Providers"), may disclose information about the Fund's portfolio holdings. Notwithstanding such policies and procedures, any disclosures of the Fund's portfolio holdings must be consistent with the antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws and the fiduciary obligations of the Fund and the Service Providers. Neither the Fund nor any Service Provider will disclose the Fund's portfolio holdings information to any person other than in accordance with these policies and procedures. The principal Service Provider responsible for dissemination of information about the Fund's portfolio holdings is the Adviser. Generally, the Fund and its Service Providers may disclose portfolio holdings information to any entity or party after the information has become public. A Service Provider may provide portfolio holdings information to third parties if such information has been included in the Fund's public filings with the SEC, such as Form N-CSR or Form N-Q. Service Providers may also disclose portfolio holdings prior to the portfolio holdings information being filed with the SEC or posted on the Fund's webpage under certain limited circumstances. Portfolio holdings information may be provided to third party service providers of auditing, legal, custody, proxy voting and other services for the Fund, including rating and ranking organizations and executing broker/dealers. These third party service providers include (i) UMB Bank, N.A., the Fund's custodian, (ii) Tait, Weller & Baker LLP, the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm, (iii) Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, counsel to the Trust and (iv) PrinterLink, the Fund's printer. These third party recipients are required to keep all portfolio holdings information confidential and are prohibited from trading on the information they receive. Such third parties will receive portfolio holdings information only if the third party has executed a confidentiality agreement with the Fund or otherwise owes a duty of trust or confidence to the Fund or the Adviser, such as the Trust's legal counsel. In addition, portfolio holdings information may be provided to shareholders in connection with consideration relating to the CRA. Other than disclosure that is required under federal or state laws and regulations, shareholders are required to keep all portfolio holdings information confidential and are prohibited from trading on the information they receive. In the event that the Fund or a Service Provider discloses the Fund's portfolio holdings to a selected third party for a legitimate business purpose that does not meet the foregoing criteria, such third party shall be required to execute a confidentiality agreement and shall not trade on such information. Neither the Fund, a Service Provider nor any of its affiliated persons (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) shall receive compensation in any form, whether in cash or otherwise, in connection with the disclosure of information about the Fund's portfolio holdings. With respect to the disclosure of portfolio holdings information, the Adviser is authorized to prepare and post to the Fund's website its portfolio holdings. Portfolio holdings are disclosed to third party service providers of auditing, custody, proxy voting and other services to the Fund, or disclosed to a rating or ranking organization. With respect to any other disclosure of the Fund's portfolio holdings not referenced in the foregoing paragraphs, no disclosure may be made prior to such information becoming publicly disclosed unless: (i) the Fund has legitimate business purposes for doing so; (ii) the recipient has entered into a confidentiality agreement, which includes a duty not to trade on the nonpublic information; and (iii) the Trust's Chairman authorizes such disclosure after consultation with Fund counsel. The Trust's President will then notify the Board of the disclosure at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board. In determining the existence of a legitimate business purpose, the following factors, and any additional relevant factors, shall be considered: (i) that any prior disclosure is consistent with the anti-fraud provisions of the federal securities laws; and (ii) avoidance of any conflicts of interest between the interests of the Fund's shareholders and 38 the Service Providers, the Fund's principal underwriter or any affiliated person (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) of such entities. The Adviser will notify the Board if disclosures are made concerning the Fund's portfolio holdings in contravention of these policies and procedures. DESCRIPTION OF SHARES The Fund is authorized to offer shares of the Fund in Class A Shares. Minimum investment requirements and investor eligibility are described in the Prospectus. The Trust reserves the right to create and issue additional classes of shares. Should the Trust create and issue additional classes of shares, the different classes may provide for variations in certain expenses and minimum initial investment requirements. At this time, shareholders may purchase only Class A Shares of the Fund. The Fund's shares, when issued, are fully paid and non-assessable. LIMITATION OF TRUSTEES' LIABILITY The Declaration of Trust provides that a Trustee shall be liable only for his or her own willful defaults and, if reasonable care has been exercised in the selection of officers, agents, employees or administrators, shall not be liable for any neglect or wrongdoing of any such person. The Declaration of Trust also provides that the Trust will indemnify its Trustees and officers against liabilities and expenses incurred in connection with actual or threatened litigation in which they may be involved because of their offices with the Trust unless it is determined in the manner provided in the Declaration of Trust that they have not acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that their actions were in the best interests of the Trust. However, nothing in the Declaration of Trust shall protect or indemnify a Trustee against any liability for his or her willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of his or her duties. CODES OF ETHICS The Board has adopted a Code of Ethics pursuant to Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act. In addition, the Adviser, the Sub-Adviser and the Distributor have adopted Codes of Ethics pursuant to Rule 17j-1. These Codes of Ethics apply to the personal investing activities of Trustees, officers and certain employees ("access persons"). Rule 17j-1 and the Codes of Ethics are reasonably designed to prevent unlawful practices in connection with the purchase or sale of securities by access persons. Under each Code of Ethics, access persons are permitted to engage in personal securities transactions, but are required to report their personal securities transactions for monitoring purposes. In addition, certain access persons may be required to obtain approval before investing in initial public offerings or private placements or are prohibited from making such investments. Copies of these Codes of Ethics are on file with the SEC and are available to the public. VOTING The management and affairs of the Fund are supervised by the Board. The Board has approved contracts under which, as described in this SAI, certain companies provide essential management services to the Trust. Under the Declaration of Trust, the shares of beneficial interest in the Trust shall be divided into such transferable shares of one or more separate and distinct series or classes of a series as the Board shall from time to time create and establish. The Board may, from time to time and without vote of the shareholders, issue shares of each series and class to a party or parties and for such amount and type of consideration and on such terms, subject to applicable law, as the Board may deem appropriate. The Board may issue fractional shares. Shareholders have no preemptive or other similar rights to subscribe to any additional shares of the Fund or other securities issued by the Trust or the Trustees. The Trustees shall have full power and authority, in their sole discretion, and without obtaining any prior authorization or vote of the shareholders of the Fund or any class of shares, to establish and designate and to change in any manner any initial or additional series or classes and to fix such preferences, voting powers, rights and privileges of such series or classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine, to divide or combine the shares of any series or classes into a greater or lesser number, to classify or reclassify any issued shares or any series or 39 classes into one or more series or classes of shares, and to take such other action with respect to the shares as the Trustees may deem desirable. All shares of each class of the Fund shall represent an equal proportionate interest in the assets belonging to the Fund, subject to the liabilities belonging to the Fund (including any general liabilities of the Trust allocated to the Fund by the Board), and, in the case of each class, to the liabilities belonging to that class, and each share of any class of the Fund shall be equal to each other share of that class. The liabilities, expenses, costs, charges and reserves charged to the Fund as a whole shall be allocated to each class of the Fund in the proportion that the assets belonging to such class bear to the assets belonging to all classes in the Fund. To the extent permitted by rule or order of the SEC, the Trustees may allocate all or a portion of any liabilities belonging to the Fund to a particular class or classes as the Trustees may from time to time determine is appropriate. In addition, all liabilities, expenses, costs, charges and reserves belonging to a class shall be allocated to such class. Shareholders have the power to vote only: (a) for the election of one or more Trustees in order to comply with the provisions of the 1940 Act; (b) with respect to any contract required by the 1940 Act to be approved by shareholders; (c) with respect to termination of the Trust or any series or class to the extent required by applicable law; (d) with respect to any plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, and related matters, to the extent required by the 1940 Act; and (e) with respect to such additional matters relating to the Trust or any series or class of the Trust as may be required by the 1940 Act, the Declaration of Trust, the Trust's By-Laws or as the Trustees may consider necessary or desirable. Each whole share is entitled to one vote and each fractional share is entitled to a proportionate fractional vote. There is no cumulative voting in the election of Trustees. Shares may be voted in person or by proxy. The Declaration of Trust permits the termination of the Trust or any series or class of the Trust by the Trustees without shareholder approval. The shareholders' right to vote may be modified only by a majority vote of the shareholders. CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES As of January 27, 2016, the Fund had not commenced operations, and therefore there were no record owners of the Fund. Persons who own of record or beneficially more than 25% of the Fund's outstanding shares may be deemed to control the Fund within the meaning of the 1940 Act. Shareholders controlling the Fund could have the ability to vote a majority of the shares of the Fund on any matter requiring the approval of shareholders of the Fund. CUSTODIAN UMB Bank, N.A., located at 1010 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64106, acts as custodian for the Fund (the "Custodian"). As such, the Custodian holds all securities and cash of the Fund, delivers and receives payment for securities sold, receives and pays for securities purchased, collects income from investments and performs other duties, all as directed by officers of the Fund. The Custodian does not exercise any supervisory function over the management of the Fund, the purchase and sale of securities or the payment of distributions to shareholders. INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Tait, Weller & Baker LLP, with offices at 1818 Market Street, Suite 2400, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103, serves as the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm and provides audit and tax services to the Fund. LEGAL COUNSEL Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, located at 1701 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103, is counsel to the Trust and will pass upon certain legal matters on its behalf. 40 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Board of Trustees and Shareholders The Community Development Fund: We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of The Community Development Fund (the Fund) as of January 26, 2016 and the related statement of operations for the period of January 26, 2016. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of January 26, 2016, and the results of its operations for the period of January 26, 2016 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. /s/ Tait, Weller & Baker LLP Philadelphia, Pennsylvania January 26, 2016 The Community Development Fund Statement of Assets and Liabilities January 26, 2016 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 100,000 Deferred offering costs -- Due from investment adviser -- --------- Total Assets $ -- ========= LIABILITIES Offering costs payable $ -- Organization costs payable -- --------- Total Liabilities $ -- ========= NET ASSETS $ 100,000 ========= COMPONENTS OF NET ASSETS: Paid in Capital $ 100,000 --------- Net Assets $ 100,000 ========= Shares Issued and Outstanding 10,000 --------- Net Asset Value Per Share $ 10.00 ========= SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The Community Development Fund Statement of Operations Period of January 26, 2016 Income: $ -- --------- Total Income $ -- --------- Expenses: Organization costs $ -- --------- Total Expenses $ -- --------- Reimbursement of expenses by Adviser $ -- --------- Net Expenses $ -- --------- Net Investment Income $ -- --------- SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The Community Development Fund Notes to Financial Statements Period of January 26, 2016 1. ORGANIZATION The Community Development Fund, a Delaware statutory trust established on August 12, 2011, is an open-end registered management investment company comprised of one fund: The Community Development Fund (the "Fund"). The investment objectives of the Fund are to provide current income consistent with the preservation of capital and enable institutional investors that are subject to regulatory examination under the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977, as amended (the "CRA") to claim favorable regulatory consideration of their investment. Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC (the "Adviser) manages the Fund. The Adviser will engage a sub-adviser (the "Sub-Adviser") to manage the Fund's assets under the direction of the Adviser. The Trust has had no operations to date other than matters relating to its organization and registration as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"). To date, the only capital contribution to the Trust resulted in the issuance to the Adviser of 10,000 shares of beneficial interest ("Shares") of the Fund at an aggregate purchase price of $100,000 on January 26, 2016 . The Adviser owns 100% of the outstanding Shares of the Fund. 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The following significant accounting policies, which are consistently followed in the preparation of the financial statements of the Trust, are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for investment companies. USE OF ESTIMATES AND INDEMNIFICATIONS The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in these financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts with third-party service providers that contain a variety of representations which provide general indemnifications. The Trust's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. ORGANIZATION AND OFFERING COSTS Organization costs are expensed as incurred. Offering costs are amortized for a period of twelve months upon inception of the Fund. The Adviser will reimburse the Fund for any organization costs incurred by the Fund. The receivable due from the Adviser on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities reflects the organization costs which will be reimbursed upon the commencement of operations of the Fund. INCOME TAXES The Fund intends to qualify as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. If so qualified, the Fund will not be subject to federal income tax to the extent it distributes all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gains to its shareholders. The Community Development Fund Notes to Financial Statements (continued) January 26, 2016 3. AGREEMENTS INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT For the services it provides to the Fund, the Adviser receives a fee, which is calculated daily and paid monthly at the following rate: 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT Foreside Fund Services, LLC (the "Distributor"), serve as the Fund's distributor pursuant to a distribution agreement. ADMINISTRATOR SEI Investments Global Funds Services (the "Administrator") serves as the Fund's administrator pursuant to an administration agreement. 4. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS The Trust has evaluated the need for disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events. Based on this evaluation, no adjustments were required to the financial statements as of January 26, 2016. PART C: OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 28. EXHIBITS (a)(1) Certificate of Trust, dated August 12, 2011, of The Community Development Fund (the "Registrant") is herein incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(1) of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-206012), filed with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (the "SEC")via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000484 on July 31, 2015. (a)(2) Registrant's Agreement and Declaration of Trust, dated July 30, 2015, is herein incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(2) of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-206012), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000484 on July 31, 2015. (b) Registrant's By-Laws are herein incorporated by reference to Exhibit (b) of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-206012), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000484 on July 31, 2015. (c) See Article III and Article V of the Registrant's Agreement and Declaration of Trust, which is herein incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(2) of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-206012), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000484 on July 31, 2015. (d)(1) Investment Advisory Agreement between the Registrant and Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC, dated January 22, 2016, is filed herewith. (d)(2) Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC and Logan Circle Partners L.P., dated January 20, 2016, is filed herewith. (d)(3) Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant and Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC, dated January 22, 2016, is filed herewith. (e)(1) Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Foreside Fund Services, LLC, dated January 25, 2016, is filed herewith. (e)(2) Distribution Services Agreement between Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC and Foreside Fund Services, LLC, dated January 25, 2016, is filed herewith. (f) Not Applicable. (g) Custody Agreement between the Registrant and UMB Bank, N.A., dated January 22, 2016, is filed herewith. (h)(1) Administration Agreement between the Registrant and SEI Investments Global Funds Services, dated January 15, 2016, is filed herewith. (h)(2) Transfer Agency Agreement between the Registrant and UMB Fund Services, Inc., dated January 25, 2016, is filed herewith. (h)(3) Registrant's CRA Servicing Plan is filed herewith. (h)(4) Fund CCO and AMLCO Agreement between the Registrant and Foreside Fund Services, LLC, dated January 25, 2016, is filed herewith. (i) Opinion and Consent of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is filed herewith. (j) Consent of Tait, Weller & Baker LLP is filed herewith. (k) Not applicable. (l) Not applicable. (m) Registrant's Distribution Plan is filed herewith. (n) Not applicable. (o) Not applicable. (p)(1) Code of Ethics for the Registrant, dated January 7, 2016, is filed herewith. (p)(2) Code of Ethics for Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC, dated January 1, 2016, is filed herewith. (p)(3) Code of Ethics for Logan Circle Partners L.P., dated May 2015, is filed herewith. (p)(4) Code of Ethics for Foreside Fund Services, LLC, dated October 16, 2015, is filed herewith. (q)(1) Power of Attorney, dated December 8, 2015, for Ronald Lindhart is filed herewith. (q)(2) Power of Attorney, dated December 8, 2015, for Antonio L. Argiz is filed herewith. ITEM 29. PERSONS CONTROLLED BY OR UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH THE FUND: Not applicable. ITEM 30. INDEMNIFICATION: Please see Article VII of the Registrant's Agreement and Declaration of Trust, which is herein incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(2) of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-206012), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000484 on July 31, 2015, and Section 8 of the Registrant's By-Laws, which are herein incorporated by reference to Exhibit (b) of the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File No. 333-206012), filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001135428-15-000484 on July 31, 2015. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") may be permitted to trustees, directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant by the Registrant pursuant to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust or otherwise, the Registrant is aware that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the 1933 Act and, therefore, is unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by trustees, directors, officers or controlling persons of the Registrant in connection with the successful defense of any act, suite or proceeding) is asserted by such trustees, directors, officers or controlling persons in connection with the shares being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the 1933 Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issues. ITEM 31. BUSINESS AND OTHER CONNECTIONS OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISER: The following lists any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature in which each investment adviser (including sub-advisers), and each director, officer or partner of that investment adviser (or sub-adviser), is or has been engaged within the last two fiscal years for his or her own account or in the capacity of director, officer, employee, partner, or trustee. Unless noted below, none of the investment advisers (or sub-advisers) and/or directors, officers or partners of each investment adviser (or sub-adviser) is or has been engaged within the last two fiscal years in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature for his or her own account or in the capacity of director, officer, employee, partner or trustee. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND ADVISORS, LLC Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC serves as investment adviser for The Community Development Fund. The principal business address of Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC is 6255 Chapman Field Drive, Miami, Florida 33156. Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act"). The information listed below is for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME AND POSITION NAME AND PRINCIPAL BUSINESS CONNECTION WITH WITH INVESTMENT ADVISER ADDRESS OF OTHER COMPANY OTHER COMPANY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kenneth H. Thomas NorthEast Community Bank Director President, CEO ---------------------------------------------------- NorthEast Community Bancorp, Inc. Director ---------------------------------------------------- NorthEast Community Bancorp, MHC Director -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOGAN CIRCLE PARTNERS L.P. Logan Circle Partners L.P. serves as investment sub-adviser for The Community Development Fund. The principal address of Logan Circle Partners L.P. is Three Logan Square, 1717 Arch Street, Suite 1500, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. Logan Circle Partners L.P. is an investment adviser registered under the Advisers Act. During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015, no director, officer or partner of Logan Circle Partners L.P. engaged in any other business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature for his or her own account or in the capacity of director, officer, employee, partner or trustee. ITEM 32. PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITERS (a) Foreside Fund Services, LLC (the "Distributor") serves as principal underwriter for the following investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended: 1. ABS Long/Short Strategies Fund 2. Absolute Shares Trust 3. AdvisorShares Trust 4. American Beacon Funds 5. American Beacon Select Funds 6. Archstone Alternative Solutions Fund 7. Ark ETF Trust 8. Avenue Mutual Funds Trust 9. BP Capital TwinLine Energy Fund, Series of Professionally Managed Portfolios 10. BP Capital TwinLine MLP Fund, Series of Professionally Managed Portfolios 11. Braddock Multi-Strategy Income Fund, Series of Investment Managers Series Trust 12. Bridgeway Funds, Inc. 13. Calamos ETF Trust 14. Capital Innovations Global Agri, Timber, Infrastructure Fund, Series of Investment Managers Series Trust 15. Center Coast MLP Focus Fund, Series of Investment Managers Series Trust 16. Context Capital Funds 17. CornerCap Group of Funds 18. Corsair Opportunity Fund 19. Direxion Shares ETF Trust 20. Evanston Alternative Opportunities Fund 21. Exchange Listed Funds Trust 22. FEG Absolute Access Fund I LLC 23. FlexShares Trust 24. Forum Funds 25. Forum Funds II 26. FQF Trust 27. FSI Low Beta Absolute Return Fund 28. Gottex Trust 29. Henderson Global Funds 30. Horizon Spin-off and Corporate Restructuring Fund, Series of Investment Managers Series Trust (f/k/a Liberty Street Horizon Fund) 31. Horizons ETF Trust 32. Infinity Core Alternative Fund 33. Ironwood Institutional Multi-Strategy Fund LLC 34. Ironwood Multi-Strategy Fund LLC 35. John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust 36. Little Harbor Multistrategy Composite Fund 37. Lyons Funds 38. Manor Investment Funds 39. Miller/Howard Funds Trust 40. Montage Managers Trust 41. Palmer Square Opportunistic Income Fund 42. PENN Capital Funds Trust 43. Performance Trust Mutual Funds, Series of Trust for Professional Managers 44. Pine Grove Alternative Fund 45. Pine Grove Alternative Institutional Fund 46. Plan Investment Fund, Inc. 47. PMC Funds, Series of Trust for Professional Managers 48. Precidian ETFs Trust 49. Quaker Investment Trust 50. Ramius Archview Credit and Distressed Feeder Fund 51. Ramius Archview Credit and Distressed Fund 52. Recon Capital Series Trust 53. Renaissance Capital Greenwich Funds 54. Robinson Opportunistic Income Fund, Series of Investment Managers Series Trust 55. Robinson Tax Advantaged Income Fund, Series of Investment Managers Series Trust 56. Salient MF Trust 57. SharesPost 100 Fund 58. Sound Shore Fund, Inc. 59. Steben Alternative Investment Funds 60. Steben Select Multi-Strategy Fund 61. The 504 Fund 62. The Roxbury Funds 63. TIFF Investment Program 64. Toroso Newfound Tactical Allocation Fund, Series of Investment Managers Series Trust 65. TrimTabs ETF Trust 66. Turner Funds 67. U.S. Global Investors Funds 68. West Loop Realty Fund, Series of Investment Managers Series Trust (f/k/a Chilton Realty Income & Growth Fund) 69. Wintergreen Fund, Inc. 70. WisdomTree Trust (b) The following are the Officers and Manager of the Distributor, the Registrant's underwriter. The Distributor's main business address is Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, Portland, Maine 04101.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Address Position with Underwriter Position with Registrant Richard J. Berthy Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, President, Treasurer and None Portland, ME 04101 Manager -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mark A. Fairbanks Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, Vice President None Portland, ME 04101 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jennifer K. DiValerio 899 Cassatt Road, 400 Berwyn Vice President None Park, Suite 110, Berwyn, PA 19312 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nanette K. Chern Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, Vice President and None Portland, ME 04101 Chief Compliance Officer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jennifer E. Hoopes Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, Secretary None Portland, ME 04101 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(c) Not applicable. ITEM 33. LOCATION OF ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS: All accounts, books and other documents required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the Rules thereunder will be maintained at the offices of: THE REGISTRANT'S CUSTODIAN UMB Bank, N.A. 1010 Grand Avenue Kansas City, Missouri 64106 THE REGISTRANT'S ADMINISTRATOR SEI Investments Global Funds Services One Freedom Valley Drive Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456 THE REGISTRANT'S ADVISERS Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC 6255 Chapman Field Drive Miami, Florida 33156 Logan Circle Partners L.P. Three Logan Square 1717 Arch Street, Suite 1500 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. THE REGISTRANT'S DISTRIBUTOR Foreside Fund Services, LLC Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100 Portland, Maine 04101 THE REGISTRANT'S TRANSFER AGENT UMB Fund Services, Inc. 235 West Galena Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212 ITEM 34.MANAGEMENT SERVICES: None. ITEM 35.UNDERTAKINGS: Not applicable. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Miami, State of Florida on the 27th day of January, 2016. THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND /s/ Kenneth H. Thomas ------------------------------ Kenneth H. Thomas, Ph.D. Director, President, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities indicated on the 27th day of January, 2016. SIGNATURE TITLE /s/ Kenneth H. Thomas ------------------------------ Director, President, Chief Executive Kenneth H. Thomas, Ph.D. Officer and Secretary * --------------------- Antonio L. Argiz Director * --------------------- Ronald Lindhart Director /s/ Eric Kleinschmidt ----------------------- Eric Kleinschmidt Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer *By: /s/ Kenneth H. Thomas ---------------------------- Kenneth H. Thomas, Ph.D. Attorney-in-Fact EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION EX-99.B(d)(1) Investment Advisory Agreement between the Registrant and Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC EX-99.B(d)(2) Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC and Logan Circle Partners L.P. EX-99.B(d)(3) Expense Limitation Agreement between the Registrant and Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC EX-99.B(e)(1) Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Foreside Fund Services, LLC EX-99.B(e)(2) Distribution Services Agreement between Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC and Foreside Fund Services, LLC EX-99.B(g) Custody Agreement between the Registrant and UMB Bank, N.A. EX-99.B(h)(1) Administration Agreement between the Registrant and SEI Investments Global Funds Services EX-99.B(h)(2) Transfer Agency Agreement between the Registrant and UMB Fund Services, Inc. EX-99.B(h)(3) Registrant's CRA Servicing Plan EX-99.B(h)(4) Fund CCO and AMLCO Agreement between the Registrant and Foreside Fund Services, LLC EX-99.B(i) Opinion and Consent of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP EX-99.B(j) Consent of Tait, Weller & Baker LLP EX-99.B(m) Registrant's Distribution Plan EX-99.B(p)(1) Code of Ethics for the Registrant EX-99.B(p)(2) Code of Ethics for Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC EX-99.B(p)(3) Code of Ethics for Logan Circle Partners L.P. EX-99.B(p)(4) Code of Ethics for Foreside Fund Services, LLC EX-99.B(q)(1) Power of Attorney for Ronald Lindhart EX-99.B(q)(2) Power of Attorney for Antonio L. Argiz
EX-99.D1 2 ex-d1.txt THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made this 22ND day of January, 2016, by and between The Community Development Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Trust"), and Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC (the "Adviser"). WHEREAS, the Trust is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), consisting of portfolios of shares, as listed on Schedule A (each, a "Portfolio" and collectively, the "Portfolios"), each having its own investment policies; and WHEREAS, the Trust desires to retain the Adviser to render investment management services with respect to the Portfolios, and the Adviser is willing to render such services: NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. DUTIES OF THE ADVISER. The Trust employs the Adviser to manage the investment and reinvestment of the assets, to hire (subject to the approval of the Trust's Board of Trustees (the "Board") and, except as otherwise permitted under the terms of any exemptive relief granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), or by rule or regulation, by "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" of each applicable Portfolio, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) and thereafter supervise the investment activities of one or more sub-advisers deemed necessary to carry out the investment program of the Portfolios, and to continuously review, supervise and (where appropriate) administer the investment program of the Portfolios, to determine in its discretion (where appropriate) the securities to be purchased or sold, to provide the Trust's administrator (the "Administrator") and the Trust with records concerning the Adviser's activities which the Trust is required to maintain, and to render regular reports to the Administrator and to the Trust's officers and Trustees concerning the Adviser's discharge of the foregoing responsibilities. The retention of a sub-adviser by the Adviser shall not relieve the Adviser of its responsibilities under this Agreement. The Trust hereby constitutes and appoints the Adviser as the Trust's true and lawful representative and attorney-in-fact, with full power of delegation (to any one or more sub-advisers), in the Fund's name, place and stead, to make, execute, sign and acknowledge all agreements, contracts and other documentation; including, but not limited to, subscription agreements and ISDA agreements, and establish trading accounts on behalf of the Portfolios as in the Adviser's judgment are necessary or desirable for the Adviser to implement the investment policies of the Portfolios by purchasing, selling and redeeming its assets and placing orders for such purchases and sales. The Adviser shall discharge the foregoing responsibilities subject to the control of the Board and in compliance with the Prospectus (as defined below), such policies as the Trustees may from time to time establish, the objectives, policies, and limitations for the Portfolios as established by the Board, and applicable laws and regulations. The Adviser accepts such employment and agrees, at its own expense, to render the services and to provide the office space, furnishings and equipment and the personnel (including any sub-advisers) required by it to perform the services on the terms and for the compensation provided herein. The Adviser will not, however, pay for the cost of securities, commodities, and other investments (including brokerage commissions and other transaction charges, if any) purchased or sold for the Trust. 2. DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS. The Trust has furnished the Adviser with copies of each of the following: (a) The Trust's Agreement and Declaration of Trust, (such Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as presently in effect and as it shall from time to time be amended, is herein called the "Declaration of Trust"); (b) By-Laws of the Trust (such By-Laws, as in effect on the date of this Agreement and as amended from time to time, are herein called the "By-Laws"); and (c) Prospectus(es) and Statement(s) of Additional Information of the Portfolios, as currently in effect and as amended or supplemented from time to time (referred to collectively as the "Prospectus"). 3. OTHER COVENANTS. The Adviser agrees that it: (a) Will comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and will in addition conduct its activities under this Agreement in accordance with other applicable law; and (b) Will place orders pursuant to its investment determinations for the Portfolios either directly with the issuer or with any broker or dealer. In executing Portfolio transactions and selecting brokers or dealers, the Adviser will use its best efforts to seek on behalf of a Portfolio the best overall terms available. In assessing the best overall terms available for any transaction, the Adviser shall consider all factors that it deems relevant, including the breadth of the market in the security, the price of the security, the financial condition and execution capability of the broker or dealer, and the reasonableness of the commission, if any, both for the specific transaction and on a continuing basis. In evaluating the best overall terms available, and in selecting the broker-dealer to execute a particular transaction the Adviser may also consider the brokerage and research services (as those terms are defined in Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) provided to the Portfolio and/or other accounts over which the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser may exercise investment discretion. The Adviser is authorized, subject to later revocation by the Board, to pay to a broker or dealer who provides such brokerage and research services a commission for executing a portfolio transaction for the Portfolios which is in excess of the amount of commission another broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction if, but only if, the Adviser determines in good faith that such commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such broker or dealer - - viewed in terms of that particular transaction or in terms of the overall responsibilities of the Adviser to the Portfolios. In addition, the Adviser is authorized to allocate purchase and sale orders for portfolio securities to brokers or dealers that are affiliated with the Adviser or the Trust's principal underwriter if the Adviser believes that the quality of the transaction and the commission are comparable to what they would be with other qualified firms. In no instance, however, will any Portfolio's securities be purchased from or sold to the Adviser, any sub-adviser engaged with respect to the Trust, the Trust's principal underwriter, or any affiliated person of either the Trust, the Adviser, and sub-adviser or the principal underwriter, acting as principal in the transaction, except to the extent permitted by the SEC and the 1940 Act. 4. COMPENSATION OF THE ADVISER. For the services rendered by the Adviser pursuant to this Agreement, the Trust shall pay to the Adviser compensation at the rates specified in the Schedule B attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement. Such compensation shall be paid to the Adviser at the end of each month, and calculated by applying a daily rate, based on the annual percentage rates as specified in the attached Schedule B, to the assets of the Portfolios. The fee shall be based on the average daily net assets for the month involved. The Adviser may, in its discretion and from time to time, waive a portion of its fee. All rights of compensation under this Agreement for services performed as of the termination date shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 5. REPORTS. The Trust and the Adviser agree to furnish to each other, as applicable, Prospectuses, proxy statements, reports to shareholders, certified copies of their financial statements, and such other information with regard to their affairs as each may reasonably request. The Adviser further agrees to furnish to the Trust, if applicable, the same such documents and information pertaining to any sub-adviser as the Trust may reasonably request. 6. STATUS OF THE ADVISER. The services of the Adviser to the Trust are not to be deemed exclusive, and the Adviser shall be free to render similar services to others so long as its services to the Trust are not impaired thereby. The Adviser shall be deemed to be an independent contractor and shall, unless otherwise expressly provided or authorized, have no authority to act for or represent the Trust in any way or otherwise be deemed an agent of the Trust. To the extent that the purchase or sale of securities or other investments of any issuer may be deemed by the Adviser to be suitable for two or more accounts managed by the Adviser, the available securities or investments may be allocated in a manner believed by the Adviser to be equitable to each account. It is recognized that in some cases this may adversely affect the price paid or received by the Trust or the size or position obtainable for or disposed by the Trust. 7. CERTAIN RECORDS. Any records required to be maintained and preserved pursuant to the provisions of Rule 31a-1 and Rule 31a-2 promulgated under the 1940 Act which are prepared or maintained by the Adviser (or any sub-adviser) on behalf of the Trust are the property of the Trust and will be surrendered promptly to the Trust on request. The Adviser further agrees to preserve for the periods prescribed in Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act the records required to be maintained under Rule 31a-1 under the 1940 Act. 8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF THE ADVISER. The duties of the Adviser shall be confined to those expressly set forth herein, and no implied duties are assumed by or may be asserted against the Adviser hereunder. The Adviser shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss arising out of any investment or for any act or omission in carrying out its duties hereunder, except a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties, or by reason of reckless disregard of its obligations and duties hereunder, except as may otherwise be provided under provisions of applicable state and Federal law which cannot be waived or modified hereby. (As used in this Section 8, the term "Adviser" shall include directors, officers, employees and other corporate agents of the Adviser as well as that corporation itself). 9. PERMISSIBLE INTERESTS. Trustees, agents, and shareholders of the Trust are or may be interested in the Adviser (or any successor thereof) as directors, partners, officers, or shareholders, or otherwise; directors, partners, officers, agents, and shareholders of the Adviser are or may be interested in the Trust as Trustees, officers, shareholders or otherwise; and the Adviser (or any successor) is or may be interested in the Trust as a shareholder or otherwise subject to the provisions of applicable law. All such interests shall be fully disclosed between the parties on an ongoing basis and in the Trust's registrations statement as required by law. In addition, brokerage transactions for the Trust may be effected through affiliates of the Adviser or any sub-adviser if approved by the Board, subject to the rules and regulations of the SEC. 10. DURATION AND TERMINATION. This Agreement, unless sooner terminated as provided herein, shall remain in effect until two years from date of execution, and thereafter, for periods of one year so long as such continuance thereafter is specifically approved at least annually (a) by the vote of a majority of those Trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or interested persons of any such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval, and (b) by the Trustees of the Trust or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of each Portfolio; provided, however, that if the shareholders of any Portfolio fail to approve the Agreement as provided herein, the Adviser may continue to serve hereunder in the manner and to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and rules and regulations thereunder. The foregoing requirement that continuance of this Agreement be "specifically approved at least annually" shall be construed in a manner consistent with the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder. This Agreement may be terminated as to any Portfolio at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Portfolio on not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days' written notice to the Adviser, or by the Adviser at any time without the payment of any penalty, on 90 days' written notice to the Trust. This Agreement will automatically and immediately terminate in the event of its assignment. As used in this Section 10, the terms "assignment", "interested persons", and a "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" shall have the respective meanings set forth in the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, subject to such exemptions as may be granted by the SEC. 11. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles; provided, however that nothing herein shall be construed as being inconsistent with the 1940 Act. 12. NOTICE: Any notice, advice or report to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed sufficient if delivered or mailed by registered, certified or overnight mail, postage prepaid addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party: To the Adviser at: Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC 6255 Chapman Field Drive Miami, Florida 33156 To the Trust at: The Community Development Fund 6255 Chapman Field Drive Miami, Florida 33156 13. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held or made invalid by a court decision, statute, rule or otherwise, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby. 14. AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement may be amended only by written agreement of the Adviser and the Trust and only in accordance with the provisions of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. 15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to this Agreement's subject matter. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but such counterparts shall, together, constitute only one instrument. Where the effect of a requirement of the 1940 Act reflected in any provision of this Agreement is altered by a rule, regulation or order of the SEC, whether of special or general application, such provision shall be deemed to incorporate the effect of such rule, regulation or order. The Trust is entering into this Agreement with the Adviser on behalf of the respective Portfolios severally and not jointly, with the express intention that the provisions contained in each numbered paragraph hereof shall be understood as applying separately with respect to each Portfolio as if contained in separate agreements between the Trust and Adviser for each such Portfolio. In the event that this Agreement is made applicable to any additional Portfolios by way of a Schedule executed subsequent to the date first indicated above, provisions of such Schedule shall be deemed to be incorporated into this Agreement as it relates to such Portfolio so that, for example, the execution date for purposes of Paragraph 10 of this Agreement with respect to such Portfolio shall be the execution date of the relevant Schedule. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first written above. THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND ADVISORS, LLC By: /S/ KENNETH H. THOMAS By: /S/ KENNETH H. THOMAS --------------------- --------------------- Attest: /s/ Millie Melendez Attest: /s/ Millie Melendez -------------------- -------------------- SCHEDULE A TO THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND ADVISORS, LLC AS OF JANUARY 22, 2016 The Community Development Fund SCHEDULE B TO THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND ADVISORS, LLC AS OF JANUARY 22, 2016 Pursuant to Article 4, the Trust shall pay the Adviser compensation at an annual rate as follows: The Community Development Fund 0.30% EX-99.D2 3 ex-d2.txt COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND ADVISORS, LLC INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made as of this 20TH day of January, 2016 between Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC (the "Adviser") and Logan Circle Partners, L.P. (the "Subadviser"). WHEREAS, The Community Development Fund, a Delaware Statutory Trust (the "Fund"), is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"); and WHEREAS, the Adviser, with the approval of the Fund, desires to retain the Subadviser to provide investment advisory services to the Adviser in connection with the management of the Fund, and the Subadviser is willing to render such investment advisory services. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. DUTIES OF THE SUBADVISER. Subject to supervision by the Adviser and the Fund's Board of Trustees (the "Board"), the Subadviser shall manage all of the securities and other assets of the Fund entrusted to it hereunder (the "Assets"), including the purchase, retention and disposition of the Assets, in accordance with the Fund's investment objectives, policies and restrictions as stated in the Fund's prospectus and statement of additional information, as currently in effect and as amended or supplemented from time to time (referred to collectively as the "Prospectus"), and subject to the following: (a) The Subadviser shall, in consultation with and under the direction of the Adviser, determine from time to time what Assets will be purchased, retained or sold by the Fund, and what portion of the Assets will be invested or held uninvested in cash. (b) In the performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement, the Subadviser shall act in conformity with the Fund's Declaration of Trust (as defined herein), the Prospectus, the Fund's compliance policies and procedures ("Compliance Policies and Procedures") provided that the Adviser or the Fund has given the Subadviser such documents and any amendments thereto and with the instructions and directions of the Adviser and of the Board and will conform to and comply with the requirements of the 1940 Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code"), and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations, as each is amended from time to time. (c) The Subadviser shall determine the Assets to be purchased or sold by the Fund as provided in Subparagraph (a) and will place orders with or through such persons, brokers or dealers to carry out the policy with respect to brokerage set forth in the Prospectus or as the Board or the Adviser may direct from time to time, in conformity with all federal securities laws. In executing Fund transactions and selecting brokers or dealers, the Subadviser will use its best efforts to seek on behalf of the Fund the best overall terms available. In assessing the best overall terms available for any transaction, the Subadviser 1 shall consider all factors that it deems relevant, including the breadth of the market in the security, the price of the security, the financial condition and execution capability of the broker or dealer, and the reasonableness of the commission, if any, both for the specific transaction and on a continuing basis. In evaluating the best overall terms available, and in selecting the broker-dealer to execute a particular transaction, the Subadviser may also consider the brokerage and research services provided (as those terms are defined in Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")). Consistent with any guidelines established by the Board and Section 28(e) of the Exchange Act, the Subadviser is authorized to pay to a broker or dealer who provides such brokerage and research services a commission for executing a portfolio transaction for the Fund which is in excess of the amount of commission another broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction if, but only if, the Subadviser determines in good faith that such commission was reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by such broker or dealer -- viewed in terms of that particular transaction or in terms of the overall responsibilities of the Subadviser to its discretionary clients, including the Fund. In addition, the Subadviser is authorized to allocate purchase and sale orders for securities to brokers or dealers (including brokers and dealers that are affiliated with the Adviser, the Subadviser or the Fund's principal underwriter) if the Subadviser believes that the quality of the transaction and the commission are comparable to what they would be with other qualified firms. In no instance, however, will the Assets be purchased from or sold to the Adviser, the Subadviser, the Fund's principal underwriter, or any affiliated person of either the Fund, the Adviser, the Subadviser or the principal underwriter, acting as principal in the transaction, except to the extent permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and the 1940 Act. (d) The Subadviser shall maintain all books and records with respect to transactions involving the Assets required by Subparagraphs (b)(5), (6), (7), (9), (10) and (11) and Paragraph (f) of Rule 31a-1 under the 1940 Act. The Subadviser shall keep the books and records relating to the Assets required to be maintained by the Subadviser under this Agreement and shall timely furnish to the Adviser all information relating to the Subadviser's services under this Agreement needed by the Adviser to keep the other books and records of the Fund required by Rule 31a-1 under the 1940 Act. The Subadviser agrees that all records that it maintains on behalf of the Fund are property of the Fund and the Subadviser will surrender promptly to the Fund any of such records upon the Fund's request; provided, however, that the Subadviser may retain a copy of such records. In addition, for the duration of this Agreement, the Subadviser shall preserve for the periods prescribed by Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act any such records as are required to be maintained by it pursuant to this Agreement, and shall transfer said records to any successor Subadviser upon the termination of this Agreement (or, if there is no successor Subadviser, to the Adviser). (e) The Subadviser shall provide the Fund's custodian on each business day with information relating to all transactions concerning the Assets and shall provide the Adviser with such information upon request of the Adviser. (f) To the extent called for by the Compliance Policies and Procedures, or as reasonably requested by the Fund, the Subadviser shall provide the Fund with information and advice regarding Assets to assist the Fund in determining the appropriate valuation of such Assets. 2 (g) The investment management services provided by the Subadviser under this Agreement are not to be deemed exclusive and the Subadviser shall be free to render similar services to others, as long as such services do not impair the services rendered to the Adviser or the Fund. (h) The Subadviser shall promptly notify the Adviser of any financial condition that is reasonably likely to materially impair the Subadviser's ability to fulfill its commitment under this Agreement. (i) The Subadviser shall not be responsible for reviewing proxy solicitation materials or voting and handling proxies in relation to the securities held as Assets in the Fund. If the Subadviser receives a misdirected proxy, it shall promptly forward such misdirected proxy to the Adviser. (j) The Subadviser shall not provide investment advice to any assets of the Fund other than the Assets. (k) On occasions when the Subadviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the Fund as well as other clients of the Subadviser, the Subadviser may, to the extent permitted by applicable law and regulations, aggregate the order for securities to be sold or purchased. In such event, the Subadviser will allocate securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, in a manner the Subadviser reasonably considers to be equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to such other clients under the circumstances. (l) The Subadviser shall provide to the Adviser or the Board such periodic and special reports, balance sheets or financial information, and such other information with regard to its affairs as the Adviser or Board may reasonably request. The Subadviser shall also furnish to the Adviser any other information relating to the Assets that is required to be filed by the Adviser or the Fund with the SEC or sent to shareholders under the 1940 Act (including the rules adopted thereunder) or any exemptive or other relief that the Adviser or the Fund obtains from the SEC (if any). (m) With respect to the Assets of the Fund, the Subadviser shall file any required reports with the SEC pursuant to Section 13(f) and Section 13(g) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder. To the extent permitted by law, the services to be furnished by the Subadviser under this Agreement may be furnished through the medium of any of the Subadviser's partners, officers, employees or control affiliates; provided, however, that the use of such mediums does not relieve the Subadviser from any obligation or duty under this Agreement. 2. DUTIES OF THE ADVISER. The Adviser shall continue to have responsibility for all services to be provided to the Fund pursuant to its advisory agreement with the Fund (the "Advisory 3 Agreement") and shall continuously monitor the Subadviser's performance of its duties under this Agreement (including trade execution), perform certain due diligence functions and oversee the Subadviser's compliance with the Fund's investment objectives, policies and guidelines, including the Fund's investments that are intended to qualify for credit under the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977, as amended (the "CRA"); provided, however, that in connection with its management of the Assets, nothing herein shall be construed to relieve the Subadviser of responsibility for compliance with the Fund's Declaration of Trust (as defined herein), the Prospectus, the Compliance Policies and Procedures provided that the Adviser or the Fund has given the Subadviser such documents and any amendments thereto, the instructions and directions of the Board, the requirements of the 1940 Act, the Code, and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations, as each is amended from time to time. The Adviser shall communicate regularly with the Subadviser regarding any geographic, regulatory or other directions with respect to the Subadviser's selection of Assets for the Fund, including, without limitation, any directions or investment restrictions with respect to the Fund's portfolio in connection with the CRA. Upon request from the Subadviser, the Adviser shall promptly evaluate whether a potential investment may be CRA-qualifying, either generally or with respect to a specific financial institution shareholder. The Adviser agrees to make itself readily available to the Subadviser to answer any questions about the Fund or a potential investment for the Fund. The Adviser shall also be responsible for maintaining any records necessary for the Fund and its shareholders to receive appropriate regulatory credit with respect to the CRA, maintaining documentation readily available to a financial institution or an examiner supporting its determination that a security is a qualifying investment for CRA purposes and the Subadviser agrees to provide the Adviser with any information necessary to assist the Adviser with such recordkeeping. In determining whether a particular investment is qualified for credit under the CRA, the Adviser shall assess whether the investment has as its primary purpose community development. The Adviser shall consider whether the investment: (1) provides affordable housing for low- and moderate-income ("LMI") individuals; (2) provides community services targeted to LMI individuals; (3) funds activities that (a) finance businesses or farms that meet the size eligibility standards of the Small Business Administration's Development Company or Small Business Investment Company programs or have annual revenues of $1 million or less or (b) promote economic development; (4) funds activities that revitalize or stabilize LMI areas, designated disaster areas, or nonmetropolitan middle-income areas that have been designated as distressed or underserved by the institution's primary regulator; or (5) supports, enables, or facilitates certain projects or activities that meet the "eligible uses" criteria described in the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. As the Fund continues to operate, the Adviser shall assess whether to instruct the Subadviser to dispose of securities that were acquired for CRA-qualifying purposes, in which case the Adviser will normally instruct the Subadviser to attempt to acquire a replacement security that would be CRA-qualifying. 3. DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS. The Adviser represents and warrants that it will furnish the Subadviser with copies of each of the following documents and any amendments thereto: (a) The Fund's Agreement and Declaration of Trust (such Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as in effect on the date of this Agreement and as amended from time to time, is herein called the "Declaration of Trust"); 4 (b) The By-Laws of the Fund (such By-Laws, as in effect on the date of this Agreement and as amended from time to time, are herein called the "By-Laws"); (c) The Prospectus; and (d) The Compliance Policies and Procedures. 4. COMPENSATION TO THE SUBADVISER. For the services to be provided by the Subadviser pursuant to this Agreement, the Adviser will pay the Subadviser, and the Subadviser agrees to accept as full compensation therefor, a sub-advisory fee at the rate specified in Schedule A which is attached hereto and made part of this Agreement. Except as may otherwise be prohibited by law or regulation (including any then current SEC staff interpretation), the Subadviser may, in its discretion and from time to time, waive a portion of its fee. 5. INDEMNIFICATION. The Subadviser may rely on information reasonably believed by it to be accurate and reliable. The Subadviser assumes no responsibility under this Agreement other than to render the services called for hereunder, in good faith, and shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law, or for any loss arising out of any investment or for any act or omission in the execution of securities transactions for the Fund, provided that nothing in this Agreement shall protect the Subadviser against any liability to the Adviser or the Fund to which the Subadviser would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties hereunder. As used in this Paragraph 5, the term the "Subadviser" shall include any affiliates of the Subadviser performing services for the Fund contemplated herein and the partners, shareholders, directors, officers and employees of the Subadviser and such affiliates. The Adviser shall indemnify and hold harmless the Subadviser from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities or damages (including reasonable attorney's fees and other related expenses) howsoever arising from or in connection with any willful misfeasance, fraud, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the Adviser in the performance of or failure to perform any of the Adviser's obligations under this Agreement; provided, however, that the Adviser's obligation under this Paragraph 5 shall be reduced to the extent that the claim against, or the loss, liability or damage experienced by the Subadviser, is caused by or is otherwise directly related to the Subadviser's own willful misfeasance, fraud, bad faith or gross negligence, or to the reckless disregard of its duties under this Agreement. 6. DURATION AND TERMINATION. This Agreement shall become effective upon approval by the Board and its execution by the parties hereto. Unless earlier terminated, this Agreement shall continue in effect for an initial period of two years from the date hereof. Thereafter, this Agreement may be continued annually if specifically approved in conformance with the 1940 Act; provided, however, that this Agreement may be terminated with respect to the Fund (a) by the Fund at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by the vote of a majority of trustees of the Board or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund, or (b) by the Adviser or the Subadviser at any time, without the payment of any penalty, on 30 days' written notice to the other party. This Agreement shall terminate automatically and immediately in the event of its assignment, or in the event of a termination of the Advisory Agreement with the Fund. As used in this Paragraph 6, the terms "assignment" and "vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities" shall have the respective meanings set forth in the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, subject to such exceptions as may be granted by the SEC under the 1940 Act. 5 7. COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS. Each of the Adviser and the Subadviser hereby represents and warrants that: (a) in accordance with Rule 206(4)-7 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act"), each the Adviser and the Subadviser has adopted and implemented and will maintain written policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent violation by the Adviser and the Subadviser, respectively, and its supervised persons (as such term is defined in the Advisers Act) of the Advisers Act and the rules the SEC has adopted under the Advisers Act; and (b) to the extent that the Adviser's or the Subadviser's activities or services could affect the Fund, each the Adviser and the Subadviser has adopted and implemented and will maintain written policies and procedures that are reasonably designed to prevent violation of the "federal securities laws" (as such term is defined in Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act) by the Fund, the Adviser and the Subadviser (the Subadviser's policies and procedures referred to in this Paragraph 7(b), along with the Subadviser's policies and procedures referred to in Paragraph 7(a), are referred to herein as the "Subadviser's Compliance Program"). 8. REPORTING OF COMPLIANCE MATTERS. (a) The Subadviser shall promptly provide to the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO") the following documents: (i) copies of all SEC examination correspondences, including correspondences regarding books and records examinations and "sweep" examinations, issued during the term of this Agreement, in which the SEC identified any concerns, issues or matters (such correspondences are commonly referred to as "deficiency letters") relating to the Subadviser's investment advisory business involving the Fund and the Subadviser's responses thereto; (ii) a report of any material violations of the Subadviser's Compliance Program or any "material compliance matters" (as such term is defined in Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act) that have occurred with respect to the Subadviser's Compliance Program; (iii) a report of any material changes to the policies and procedures that compose the Subadviser's Compliance Program; (iv) a copy of the Subadviser's chief compliance officer's report (or similar document(s) which serve the same purpose) regarding his or her annual review of the Subadviser's Compliance Program, as required by Rule 206(4)-7 under the Advisers Act; and 6 (v) an annual (or more frequently as the CCO may reasonably request) representation regarding the Subadviser's compliance with Paragraphs 7 and 8 of this Agreement. (b) The Subadviser shall also provide the CCO with: (i) reasonable access to the testing, analyses, reports and other documentation, or summaries thereof, that the Subadviser's chief compliance officer relies upon to monitor the effectiveness of the implementation of the Subadviser's Compliance Program; and (ii) reasonable access, during normal business hours, to the Subadviser's facilities for the purpose of conducting pre-arranged on-site compliance related due diligence meetings with personnel of the Subadviser. 9. CONFIDENTIALITY. Except as otherwise permitted pursuant to this Agreement or as required by applicable law, each party hereto agrees that the provisions of this Agreement, all of the information, documents and reports described herein, all understandings, agreements and other arrangements between and among the parties, and all other non-public information received from, or otherwise relating to, the Assets or this Agreement, shall be confidential, and each party shall use its reasonable best efforts not to disclose or otherwise release to any other person (other than another party hereto) such matters, without the written consent of the other party. The confidentiality obligations of the parties under this Paragraph 9 shall not apply: (i) to the disclosure of information to a party's partners, members, equity holders (including holders of beneficial interests), affiliates, officers, auditors, agents, directors, attorneys, employees or fiduciaries (PROVIDED, that such persons agree to hold confidential such information substantially in accordance with this Paragraph 9 or are otherwise bound (pursuant to internal procedures or otherwise) by a duty of confidentiality to such party), which persons shall be subject to the provisions of this Paragraph 9 as if they were parties or which persons shall have agreed to hold confidential such information substantially in accordance with this Paragraph 9, (ii) to information already known to the general public at the time of disclosure or that became known prior to such disclosure through no act or omission by any party or any person acting on a party's behalf, (iii) to information received from a source not bound by a duty of confidentiality to a party hereto (or any affiliates of any of the foregoing), (iv) to any party to the extent that the disclosure by such party of information otherwise determined to be confidential is required by applicable law or legal process (including pursuant to an arbitration proceeding), or by any regulatory body with jurisdiction over such party, or (v) to the disclosure of confidential information to any financial advisors and other professional advisors of a party who agree to hold confidential such information substantially in accordance with this Paragraph 9 or who are otherwise bound by a duty of confidentiality to such party, PROVIDED that, with respect to clause (iv) above, prior to disclosing such confidential information, a party shall, to the extent practicable, notify the other party thereof, which notice shall include the basis upon which such party believes the information is required to be disclosed. 10. WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. All directions by or on behalf of the Adviser or the Fund, as applicable, to the Subadviser shall be in writing signed by one or more of the following persons and/or such other persons as identified in writing from time to time: NAME TITLE ---- ----- Kenneth H. Thomas Managing Member and President 7 11. USE OF NAME AUTHORIZATION. Upon the consent of the Adviser, the Subadviser may use the Adviser's and the Fund's legal names, trade names (if any), and/or logos in (a) marketing and promotional materials used by the Subadviser in connection with services offered by it to existing and prospective clients and (b) a list of the Subadviser's client references. Further, the Subadviser may use the Adviser's and the Fund's legal names, trade names (if any), and/or logos whenever required to be disclosed by process of law or pursuant to applicable law or regulation, provided that the Subadviser will use its commercially reasonable best efforts to notify the Adviser of any such disclosure. 12. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to conflict of law principles; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed as being inconsistent with the 1940 Act. 13. SEVERABILITY. Should any part of this Agreement be held invalid by a court decision, statute, rule or otherwise, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors. 14. NOTICE. Any notice, advice or report to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed sufficient if delivered or mailed by registered, certified or overnight mail, postage prepaid addressed by the party giving notice to the other party at the last address furnished by the other party: To the Adviser at: Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC 6255 Chapman Field Dr. Miami, FL 33156 Attention: Ken Thomas To the Subadviser at: Logan Circle Partners, L.P. 1717 Arch Street, Suite 1500 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Attention: Legal Department 15. AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement may be amended only by written agreement of the Adviser and the Subadviser and only in accordance with the provisions of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. 16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to this Agreement's subject matter. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but such counterparts shall, together, constitute only one instrument. 17. MISCELLANEOUS. 8 (a) Notice is hereby given that the obligations of the Declaration of Trust are not binding upon any of the trustees of the Board, officers or shareholders of the Fund. (b) Where the effect of a requirement of the 1940 Act or Advisers Act reflected in any provision of this Agreement is altered by a rule, regulation or order of the SEC, whether of special or general application, such provision shall be deemed to incorporate the effect of such rule, regulation or order. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their officers designated below as of the day and year first written above. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND LOGAN CIRCLE PARTNERS, L.P. ADVISORS, LLC By: /S/ KENNETH H. THOMAS By: /S/ WILLIAM C. GADSDEN --------------------- ----------------------- Name: Kenneth H. Thomas Name: William C. Gadsden Title: Managing Member and President Title: Chief Operating Officer 9 SCHEDULE A TO THE SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND ADVISORS, LLC AND LOGAN CIRCLE PARTNERS, L.P. AS OF JANUARY 20, 2016 Pursuant to Paragraph 4, the Adviser will pay to the Subadviser as compensation for the Subadviser's services rendered, a fee, computed daily at an annual rate based on the average daily net assets of The Community Development Fund as may be allocated by the Adviser to the Subadviser from time to time under the following fee schedule: RATE ---- 0.15% 10 EX-99.D3 4 ex-d3.txt EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENT EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENT (the "Agreement"), effective as of January 22, 2016, by and between Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC (the "Adviser") and The Community Development Fund (the "Trust"), on behalf of the series of the Trust set forth in Schedule A attached hereto (each, a "Fund" and together, the "Funds"). WHEREAS, the Trust is a Delaware statutory trust organized under an Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated July 30, 2015 (the "Declaration of Trust") and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management company of the series type, and the Funds are each a series of the Trust; WHEREAS, the Trust and the Adviser have entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement dated January 22, 2016 (the "Advisory Agreement"), pursuant to which the Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Funds for compensation based on the value of the average daily net assets of each Fund; and WHEREAS, the Trust and the Adviser have determined that it is appropriate and in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders to maintain the expenses of the Fund at a level at or below the level to which the Fund would normally be subject in order to maintain the Fund's expense ratio at the Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit (as hereinafter defined) specified for such Fund in Schedule A hereto; NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. EXPENSE LIMITATION. 1.1. APPLICABLE EXPENSE LIMIT. To the extent that the aggregate expenses of every character incurred by a Fund in any fiscal year, including but not limited to investment advisory fees of the Adviser (but excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and other costs and expenses relating to the securities that are purchased and sold by the Fund, acquired fund fees and expenses, other expenditures which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and other non-routine expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of such Fund's business) and expenses for which payment has been made through the use of all or a portion of brokerage commissions (or markups or markdowns) generated by that Fund ("Fund Operating Expenses"), exceed the Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit, as defined in Section 1.2 below, such excess amount (the "Excess Amount") shall be the liability of the Adviser. 1.2. MAXIMUM ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSE LIMIT. The Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit with respect to a Fund shall be the amount specified in Schedule A based on a percentage of the average daily net assets of the Fund. The Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit for a Fund contemplates that certain expenses for the Fund may be paid through the use of all or a portion of brokerage commissions (or markups or markdowns) generated by the Fund. 1 1.3. METHOD OF COMPUTATION. To determine the Adviser's liability with respect to the Excess Amount, each month the Fund Operating Expenses for each Fund shall be annualized as of the last day of the month. If the annualized Fund Operating Expenses for any month of a Fund exceed the Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit of such Fund, the Adviser shall first waive or reduce its investment advisory fee for such month by an amount sufficient to reduce the annualized Fund Operating Expenses to an amount no higher than the Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit. If the amount of the waived or reduced investment advisory fee for any such month is insufficient to pay the Excess Amount, the Adviser may also remit to a Fund an amount that, together with the waived or reduced investment advisory fee, is sufficient to pay such Excess Amount. 1.4. YEAR-END ADJUSTMENT. If necessary, on or before the last day of the first month of each fiscal year (or the termination of this Agreement if sooner), an adjustment payment shall be made by the appropriate party in order that the amount of the investment advisory fees waived or reduced and other payments remitted by the Adviser to each Fund with respect to the previous fiscal year shall equal the Excess Amount for such fiscal year. 2. REIMBURSEMENT OF FEE WAIVERS AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS. 2.1. REIMBURSEMENT. If in any year in which the Advisory Agreement is still in effect and the estimated aggregate Fund Operating Expenses of a Fund for the fiscal year are less than the Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit for that year, the Adviser shall be entitled to reimbursement by such Fund, in whole or in part as provided below, of the investment advisory fees waived or reduced and other payments remitted by the Adviser to such Fund pursuant to Section 1 hereof. The total amount of reimbursement to which the Adviser may be entitled ("Reimbursement Amount") shall equal, at any time, the sum of all investment advisory fees previously waived or reduced by the Adviser and all other payments remitted by the Adviser to a Fund, pursuant to Section 1 hereof, during any of the previous three (3) fiscal years, less any reimbursement previously paid by such Fund to the Adviser, pursuant to this Section 2, with respect to such waivers, reductions, and payments. The Reimbursement Amount shall not include any additional charges or fees whatsoever, including, for example, interest accruable on the Reimbursement Amount. 2.2. BOARD NOTIFICATION. The Funds shall provide to the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the "Board") a quarterly report of any reimbursements paid to the Adviser pursuant to this Agreement. 2.3. METHOD OF COMPUTATION. To determine a Fund's accrual, if any, to reimburse the Adviser for the Reimbursement Amount, each month the Fund Operating Expenses of the Fund shall be annualized as of the last day of the month. If the annualized Fund Operating Expenses of a Fund for any month are less than the Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit of such Fund, such Fund shall accrue into its net asset value an amount payable to the Adviser sufficient to increase the annualized Fund Operating Expenses of that Fund to an amount no greater than the Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit of that Fund, provided that such amount paid to the Adviser will in no event exceed the total Reimbursement Amount. For accounting purposes, amounts accrued pursuant to this Section 2 shall be a liability of a Fund for purposes of determining the Fund's net asset value. 2 2.4. PAYMENT AND YEAR-END ADJUSTMENT. Amounts accrued pursuant to this Agreement shall be payable to the Adviser as of the last day of each month. If necessary, on or before the last day of the first month of each fiscal year, an adjustment payment shall be made by the appropriate party in order that the actual Fund Operating Expenses of a Fund for the prior fiscal year (including any reimbursement payments hereunder with respect to such fiscal year) do not exceed the Maximum Annual Operating Expense Limit for such fiscal year. 3. TERM AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall continue in effect with respect to the Funds until the date indicated on Schedule A (the "Initial Term End Date") and shall thereafter continue in effect from year to year for successive one-year periods, provided that this Agreement may be terminated, without payment of any penalty, with respect to the Funds: (i) by the Trust, for any reason and at any time; (ii) by the Adviser, for any reason, upon ninety (90) days' prior written notice to the Trust at its principal place of business, such termination to be effective as of the close of business on the Initial Term End Date or as of the close of business on the last day of the then-current one-year period; or at such earlier time provided that such termination is approved by majority vote of the Trust's Trustees and the Independent Trustees voting separately. This Agreement shall terminate automatically upon termination of the Advisory Agreement. 4. MISCELLANEOUS. 4.1. CAPTIONS. The captions in this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and in no other way define or delineate any of the provisions hereof or otherwise affect their construction or effect. 4.2. INTERPRETATION. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to require the Trust or the Funds to take any action contrary to the Trust's Declaration of Trust or By-Laws, or any applicable statutory or regulatory requirement to which it is subject or by which it is bound, or to relieve or deprive the Board of its responsibility for and control of the conduct of the affairs of the Trust or the Funds. 4.3. DEFINITIONS. Any question of interpretation of any term or provision of this Agreement, including but not limited to the investment advisory fee, the computations of net asset values, and the allocation of expenses, having a counterpart in or otherwise derived from the terms and provisions of the Advisory Agreement or the 1940 Act, shall have the same meaning as and be resolved by reference to such Advisory Agreement or the 1940 Act. 3 4.4. ENFORCEABILITY. Any term or provision of this Agreement which is invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability without rendering invalid or unenforceable the remaining terms or provisions of this Agreement or affecting the validity or enforceability of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement in any other jurisdiction. 4.5. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Delaware without giving effect to the conflicts of law principles thereof, and the parties consent to the jurisdiction of courts, both state or federal, in Delaware, with respect to any dispute under this Agreement. 4.6. AMENDMENT. This Agreement may not be amended except pursuant to a writing signed by the parties hereto and in accordance with the 1940 Act, when applicable. 4.7. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held or made invalid by a court decision, statute or rule, or shall be otherwise rendered invalid, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby. 4.8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including any schedules hereto (each of which is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by these references), represents the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto, and shall supersede any prior agreements. [REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be signed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, as of the day and year first above written. THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND, on behalf of the series of the Trust set forth in Schedule A /S/ KENNETH H. THOMAS --------------------- Name: Kenneth H. Thomas Title: President COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND ADVISORS, LLC /S/ KENNETH H. THOMAS --------------------- Name: Kenneth H. Thomas Title: President SIGNATURE PAGE -- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND ADVISORS, LLC EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENT SCHEDULE A MAXIMUM ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSE LIMITS This Agreement relates to the following Funds of the Trust:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME OF FUND SHARE CLASS MAXIMUM ANNUAL INITIAL TERM END DATE OPERATING EXPENSE LIMIT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Community Development Fund Class A Shares 1.00% April 30, 2017 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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EX-99.E1 5 ex-e1.txt DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of this 25TH day of January, 2016 by and between The Community Development Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Client"), and Foreside Fund Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Distributor"). WHEREAS, the Client is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment company, and is authorized to issue shares of beneficial interest ("Shares") in separate series, with each such series representing interests in a separate portfolio of securities and other assets; WHEREAS, the Client desires to retain the Distributor as principal underwriter in connection with the offering of the Shares of each series listed on Exhibit A hereto (as amended from time to time) (each a "Fund" and collectively the "Funds"); WHEREAS, the Distributor is registered as a broker-dealer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "1934 Act"), and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA"); WHEREAS, this Agreement has been approved by a vote of the Client's board of trustees (the "Board") and its disinterested directors in conformity with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act; and WHEREAS, the Distributor is willing to act as principal underwriter for the Client on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants herein contained, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, do hereby agree as follows: 1. APPOINTMENT OF DISTRIBUTOR. The Client hereby appoints the Distributor as its exclusive agent for the sale and distribution of Shares of the Funds, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, and the Distributor hereby accepts such exclusive appointment and agrees to perform the services and duties set forth in this Agreement. 2. SERVICES AND DUTIES OF THE DISTRIBUTOR. A. The Distributor agrees to act as agent of the Client for distribution of the Shares of the Funds, upon the terms and at the current offering price (plus sales charge, if any) described in the Prospectus. As used in this Agreement, the term "Prospectus" shall mean each current prospectus, including the statement of additional information, as amended or supplemented, relating to any of the Funds and included in the currently effective registration statement(s) or post-effective amendment(s) thereto (the "Registration Statement") of the Client under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "1933 Act") and the 1940 Act. 1 B. During the continuous public offering of Shares of the Funds, the Distributor shall use commercially reasonable efforts to distribute the Shares. All orders for Shares shall be made through financial intermediaries or directly to the applicable Fund or its designated agent. Such purchase orders shall be deemed effective at the time and in the manner set forth in the Prospectus. The Client or its designated agent will confirm orders and subscriptions upon receipt, will make appropriate book entries and, upon receipt of payment therefor, will issue the appropriate number of Shares in uncertificated form. C. The Distributor shall maintain membership with the NSCC and any other similar successor organization to sponsor a participant number for the Funds so as to enable the Shares to be traded through FundSERV. The Distributor shall not be responsible for any operational matters associated with FundSERV or Networking transactions. D. The Distributor acknowledges and agrees that it is not authorized to provide any information or make any representations regarding the Funds other than as contained in the Prospectus and any sales literature and advertising materials specifically approved by the Client. E. The Distributor agrees to review, at the Distributor's own costs (except for FINRA filing fees which are to be paid by the Client), all proposed advertising materials and sales literature for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and shall file with appropriate regulators those advertising materials and sales literature it believes are in compliance with such laws and regulations. The Distributor agrees to furnish to the Client any comments provided by regulators with respect to such materials. F. The Client agrees to redeem or repurchase Shares tendered by shareholders of the Funds in accordance with the Client's obligations in the Prospectus and the Registration Statement. The Client reserves the right to suspend such repurchase right upon written notice to the Distributor. G. The Distributor may, in its discretion, and shall, at the request of the Client, enter into agreements with such qualified broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries as it may select, in order that such broker-dealers and other intermediaries also may sell Shares of the Funds. The form of any dealer agreement shall be approved by the Client. The Distributor shall not be obligated to make any payments to any broker-dealers, other financial intermediaries or other third parties, unless (i) The Distributor has received a corresponding payment from the applicable Fund's plan of distribution adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act ("Plan") and (ii) such corresponding payment has been approved by the Client's Board. The Distributor shall include in the forms of agreement with selling broker-dealers a provision for the forfeiture by them of any sales charge or discount with respect to Shares sold by them and redeemed, repurchased or tendered for redemption within seven business days after the date of confirmation of such purchases. H. The Distributor shall devote its best efforts to effect sales of Shares of the Funds but shall not be obligated to sell any certain number of Shares. 2 I. The Distributor shall prepare reports for the Board regarding its activities under this Agreement as from time to time shall be reasonably requested by the Board, including reports regarding the use of 12b-1 payments received by the Distributor, if any. J. The Distributor may enter into agreements ("Subcontracts") with qualified third parties to carry out some or all of the Distributor's obligations under this Agreement, with the prior written consent of the Client, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld; provided that execution of a Subcontract shall not relieve the Distributor of any of its responsibilities hereunder. K. The services furnished by the Distributor hereunder are not to be deemed exclusive and the Distributor shall be free to furnish similar services to others so long as its services under this Agreement are not impaired thereby. L. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Distributor shall not be required to register as a broker or dealer in any specific jurisdiction or to maintain its registration in any jurisdiction in which it is now registered. 3. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF THE CLIENT. A. The Client hereby represents and warrants to the Distributor, which representations and warranties shall be deemed to be continuing throughout the term of this Agreement, that: (i) it is duly organized and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation/organization and is registered as an open-end management investment company under the 1940 Act; (ii) this Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Client and, when executed and delivered, will constitute a valid and legally binding obligation of the Client, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting the rights and remedies of creditors and secured parties; (iii) it is conducting its business in compliance in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations, both state and federal, and has obtained all regulatory approvals necessary to carry on its business as now conducted; there is no statute, rule, regulation, order or judgment binding on it and no provision of its charter, bylaws/operating agreement or any contract binding it or affecting its property which would prohibit its execution or performance of this Agreement; (iv) the Shares are validly authorized and, when issued in accordance with the description in the Prospectus, will be fully paid and nonassessable; 3 (v) the Registration Statement and Prospectus included therein have been prepared in conformity with the requirements of the 1933 Act and the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder; (vi) the Registration Statement and Prospectus and any advertising materials and sales literature prepared by the Client or its agent do not and shall not contain any untrue statement of material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, and that all statements or information furnished to the Distributor pursuant to this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects; and (vii) the Client owns, possesses, licenses or has other rights to use all patents, patent applications, trademarks and service marks, trademark and service mark registrations, trade names, copyrights, licenses, inventions, trade secrets, technology, know-how and other intellectual property (collectively, "Intellectual Property") necessary for or used in the conduct of the Client's business and for the offer, issuance, distribution and sale of the Fund Shares in accordance with the terms of the Prospectus and this Agreement, and such Intellectual Property does not and will not breach or infringe the terms of any Intellectual Property owned, held or licensed by any third party. B. The Client shall take, or cause to be taken, all necessary action to register the Shares under the federal and all applicable state securities laws and to maintain an effective Registration Statement for such Shares in order to permit the sale of Shares as herein contemplated. The Client authorizes the Distributor to use the Prospectus, in the form furnished to the Distributor from time to time, in connection with the sale of Shares. C. The Client agrees to advise the Distributor promptly in writing: (i) of any material correspondence or other communication by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") or its staff relating to the Funds, including requests by the SEC for amendments to the Registration Statement or Prospectus; (ii) in the event of the issuance by the SEC of any stop-order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement then in effect or the initiation of any proceeding for that purpose; (iii) of the happening of any event which makes untrue any statement of a material fact made in the Prospectus or which requires the making of a change in such Prospectus in order to make the statements therein not misleading; (iv) of all actions taken by the SEC with respect to any amendments to any Registration Statement or Prospectus which may from time to time be filed with the SEC; 4 (v) in the event that it determines to suspend the sale of Shares at any time in response to conditions in the securities markets or otherwise or to suspend the redemption of Shares of any Fund at any time as permitted by the 1940 Act or the rules of the SEC; and (vi) of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Client or any of its officers or directors in connection with the issue and sale of any of the Shares. D. The Client shall file such reports and other documents as may be required under applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including state blue sky laws, and shall notify the Distributor in writing of the states in which the Shares may be sold and of any changes to such information. E. The Client agrees to file from time to time such amendments to its Registration Statement and Prospectus as may be necessary in order that its Registration Statement and Prospectus will not contain any untrue statement of material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading. F. The Client shall fully cooperate in the efforts of the Distributor to sell and arrange for the sale of Shares. In addition, the Client shall keep the Distributor fully informed of its affairs and shall provide to the Distributor from time to time copies of all information, financial statements, and other papers that the Distributor may reasonably request for use in connection with the distribution of Shares, including, without limitation, certified copies of any financial statements prepared for the Client by its independent public accountants and such reasonable number of copies of the most current Prospectus, statement of additional information and annual and interim reports to shareholders as the Distributor may reasonably request. The Client shall forward a copy of any SEC filings, including the Registration Statement, to the Distributor within one business day of any such filings or provide notice of such filing within that period. The Client represents that it will not use or authorize the use of any advertising or sales material unless and until such materials have been approved and authorized for use by the Distributor. G. The Client shall use its best efforts to provide, and cause each other agent or service provider to the Client, including the Client's transfer agent and investment adviser, to provide, to Distributor in a timely and accurate manner all such information (and in such reasonable medium) that the Distributor may reasonably request that may be necessary for the Distributor to perform its duties under this Agreement. H. The Client shall not file any amendment to the Registration Statement or Prospectus that amends any provision therein which pertains to Distributor, the distribution of the Shares or the applicable sales loads or public offering price without giving Distributor reasonable advance notice thereof; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Agreement shall in any way limit the Client's right to file at any time such amendments to the Registration Statement or Prospectus, of whatever character, as the Client may deem advisable, such right being in all respects absolute and unconditional. 5 I. The Client has adopted policies and procedures pursuant to Title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, as may be modified from time to time. In this regard, the Client (and relevant agents) shall have in place and maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards reasonably designed to protect the security, confidentiality and integrity of, and to prevent the unauthorized access to or use of, records and information relating to the Client and the owners of the Shares. 4. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF THE DISTRIBUTOR. A. The Distributor hereby represents and warrants to the Client, which representations and warranties shall be deemed to be continuing throughout the term of this Agreement, that: (i) it is duly organized and existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, with full power to carry on its business as now conducted, to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder; (ii) this Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Distributor and, when executed and delivered, will constitute a valid and legally binding obligation of the Distributor, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting the rights and remedies of creditors and secured parties; (iii) it is conducting its business in compliance in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations, both state and federal, and has obtained all regulatory approvals necessary to carry on its business as now conducted; there is no statute, rule, regulation, order or judgment binding on it and no provision of its charter, operating agreement or any contract binding it or affecting its property which would prohibit its execution or performance of this Agreement; and (iv) it is registered as a broker-dealer under the 1934 Act and is a member in good standing of FINRA. B. In connection with all matters relating to this Agreement, the Distributor will comply with the applicable requirements of the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act, the 1940 Act, the regulations of FINRA and all other applicable federal or state laws and regulations. C. The Distributor shall promptly notify the Client of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Distributor or any of its managers, officers or directors in connection with the issue and sale of any of the Shares. D. The Distributor shall promptly notify the Client if it ceases to be registered as a broker-dealer under the 1934 Act or a member in good standing of FINRA. 6 5. COMPENSATION. A. In consideration of The Distributor's services in connection with the distribution of Shares of each Fund and Class thereof, The Distributor shall receive the compensation set forth in Exhibit B. B. Except as specified in Section 5A, The Distributor shall be entitled to no compensation or reimbursement of expenses for services provided by The Distributor pursuant to this Agreement. The Distributor may receive compensation from Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC ("Adviser") related to its services hereunder or for additional services all as may be agreed to between the Adviser and The Distributor. 6. EXPENSES. A. The Client shall bear all costs and expenses in connection with registration of the Shares with the SEC and the applicable states, as well as all costs and expenses in connection with the offering of the Shares and communications with shareholders of its Funds, including but not limited to (i) fees and disbursements of its counsel and independent public accountants; (ii) costs and expenses of the preparation, filing, printing and mailing of Registration Statements and Prospectuses and amendments thereto, as well as related advertising and sales literature, (iii) costs and expenses of the preparation, printing and mailing of annual and interim reports, proxy materials and other communications to shareholders of the Funds; and (iv) fees required in connection with the offer and sale of Shares in such jurisdictions as shall be selected by the Client pursuant to Section 3(D) hereof. B. The Distributor shall bear the expenses of registration or qualification of the Distributor as a dealer or broker under federal or state laws and the expenses of continuing such registration or qualification. The Distributor does not assume responsibility for any expenses not expressly assumed hereunder. 7. INDEMNIFICATION. A. The Client shall indemnify, defend and hold the Distributor, its affiliates and each of their respective members, managers, directors, officers, employees, representatives and any person who controls or previously controlled the Distributor within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act (collectively, the "Distributor Indemnitees"), free and harmless from and against any and all losses, claims, demands, liabilities, damages and expenses (including the costs of investigating or defending any alleged losses, claims, demands, liabilities, damages or expenses and any reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) (collectively, "Losses") that any Distributor Indemnitee may incur under the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act, the 1940 Act any other statute (including Blue Sky laws) or any rule or regulation thereunder, or under common law or otherwise, arising out of or relating to (i) the Distributor serving as distributor of the Funds pursuant to this Agreement; (ii) the Client's breach of any of its obligations, representations, warranties or covenants contained in this Agreement; (iii) the Client's failure to comply with any applicable securities laws or regulations; or (iv) any claim that the Registration Statement, Prospectus, shareholder reports, sales literature and advertising materials or other information filed or made public by the Client (as from time to time amended) include or included an untrue 7 statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein not misleading under the 1933 Act, or any other statute or the common law any violation of any rule of FINRA or of the SEC or any other jurisdiction wherein Shares of the Funds are sold, provided, however, that the Client's obligation to indemnify any of the Distributor Indemnitees shall not be deemed to cover any Losses arising out of any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission made in the Registration Statement, Prospectus, annual or interim report, or any such advertising materials or sales literature in reliance upon and in conformity with information relating to the Distributor and furnished to the Client or its counsel by the Distributor in writing and acknowledging the purpose of its use. In no event shall anything contained herein be so construed as to protect the Distributor against any liability to the Client or its shareholders to which the Distributor would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of its duties under this Agreement or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations under this Agreement. The Client's agreement to indemnify the Distributor Indemnitees with respect to any action is expressly conditioned upon the Client being notified of such action or claim of loss brought against any Distributor Indemnitee, within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon such Distributor Indemnitee, unless the failure to give notice does not prejudice the Client. Such notification shall be given by letter or by telegram addressed to the Client's President, but the failure so to notify the Client of any such action shall not relieve the Client from any liability which the Client may have to the person against whom such action is brought by reason of any such untrue, or alleged untrue, statement or omission, or alleged omission, otherwise than on account of the Client's indemnity agreement contained in this Section 7(A). B. The Client shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any such Losses, but if the Client elects to assume the defense, such defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by the Client and approved by the Distributor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the Client elects to assume the defense of any such suit and retain such counsel, the Distributor Indemnitee(s) in such suit shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them provided reasonable advance notice is given to the Distributor. If the Client does not elect to assume the defense of any such suit, or in case the Distributor does not, in the exercise of reasonable judgment, approve of counsel chosen by the Client or, if under prevailing law or legal codes of ethics, the same counsel cannot effectively represent the interests of both the Client and the Distributor Indemnitee(s), the Client will reimburse the Distributor Indemnitee(s) in such suit, for the fees and expenses of any counsel retained by Distributor and them provided reasonable advance notice is given to the Client. The Client's indemnification agreement contained in Sections 7(A) and 7(B) shall remain operative and in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of the Distributor Indemnitee(s), and shall survive the delivery of any Shares and the termination of this Agreement. This agreement of indemnity will inure exclusively to the Distributor's benefit, to the benefit of each Distributor Indemnitee. 8 The Client shall advance attorney's fees and other expenses incurred by a Distributor Indemnitee in defending any claim, demand, action or suit which is the subject of a claim for indemnification pursuant to this Section 7 to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law provided reasonable advance notice is given to the Client. C. The Distributor shall indemnify, defend and hold the Client, its affiliates, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, representatives, and any person who controls or previously controlled the Client within the meaning of Section 15 of the 1933 Act (collectively, the "Client Indemnitees"), free and harmless from and against any and all Losses that any Client Indemnitee may incur under the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act, the 1940 Act, any other statute (including Blue Sky laws) or any rule or regulation thereunder, or under common law or otherwise, arising out of or based upon (i) the Distributor's breach of any of its obligations, representations, warranties or covenants contained in this Agreement; (ii) the Distributor's failure to comply with any applicable securities laws or regulations; or (iii) any claim that the Registration Statement, Prospectus, sales literature and advertising materials or other information filed or made public by the Client (as from time to time amended) include or included an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements not misleading, insofar as such statement or omission was made in reliance upon, and in conformity with, information furnished to the Client by the Distributor in writing. In no event shall anything contained herein be so construed as to protect the Client against any liability to the Distributor to which the Client would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of its duties under this Agreement or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations under this Agreement. The Distributor's agreement to indemnify the Client Indemnitees is expressly conditioned upon the Distributor's being notified of any action or claim of loss brought against a Client Indemnitee, such notification to be given by letter or telegram addressed to the Distributor's President, within a reasonable time after the summons or other first legal process giving information of the nature of the claim shall have been served upon the Client Indemnitee, unless the failure to give notice does not prejudice the Distributor. The failure so to notify the Distributor of any such action shall not relieve the Distributor from any liability which the Distributor may have to the person against whom such action is brought by reason of any such untrue, or alleged untrue, statement or omission, otherwise than on account of the Distributor's indemnity agreement contained in this Section 7(C). D. The Distributor shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any such Losses, but if the Distributor elects to assume the defense, such defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by the Distributor and approved by the Client Indemnitee, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the Distributor elects to assume the defense of any such suit and retain such counsel, the Client Indemnitee(s) in such suit shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them provided the Client is reasonably notified in advance. If the Distributor does not elect to assume the defense of any such suit, or in case the Client does not, in the exercise of reasonable judgment, approve of counsel chosen by the Distributor or, if under prevailing law or legal codes of ethics, the same counsel cannot effectively represent the interests 9 of both the Distributor and the Client Indemnitee(s), the Distributor will reimburse the Client Indemnitee(s) in such suit, for the fees and expenses of any counsel retained by the Client and them provided reasonable advance notice is provided to the Distributor. The Distributor's indemnification agreement contained in Sections 7(D) and (E) shall remain operative and in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of the Client Indemnitee(s), and shall survive the delivery of any Shares and the termination of this Agreement. This Agreement of indemnity will inure exclusively to the Client's benefit, to the benefit of each Client Indemnitee. E. No person shall be obligated to provide indemnification under this Section 7 if such indemnification would be impermissible under the 1940 Act, the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act or the rules of the FINRA; provided, however, in such event indemnification shall be provided under this Section 7 to the maximum extent so permissible. 8. DEALER AGREEMENT INDEMNIFICATION. A. Distributor acknowledges and agrees that certain large and significant broker-dealers, such as (without limitation) Merrill Lynch, UBS and Morgan Stanley (all such brokers referred to herein as the "Brokers"), require that Distributor enter into dealer agreements (the "Non-Standard Dealer Agreements") that contain certain representations, undertakings and indemnification that are not included in the Standard Dealer Agreement. B. To the extent that Distributor is requested or required by the Client to enter into any Non-Standard Dealer Agreement, the Client shall indemnify, defend and hold the Distributor Indemnitees free and harmless from and against any and all Losses that any Distributor Indemnitee may incur arising out of or relating to (a) The Distributor's actions or failures to act pursuant to any Non-Standard Dealer Agreement; (b) any representations made by The Distributor in any Non-Standard Dealer Agreement to the extent that The Distributor is not required to make such representations in the Standard Dealer Agreement; or (c) any indemnification provided by The Distributor under a Non-Standard Dealer Agreement to the extent that such indemnification is beyond the indemnification The Distributor provides to intermediaries in the Standard Dealer Agreement. In no event shall anything contained herein be so construed as to protect the Distributor Indemnitees against any liability to the Client or its shareholders to which the Distributor Indemnitees would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, or gross negligence in the performance of Distributor's obligations or duties under the Non-Standard Dealer Agreement or by reason of Distributor's reckless disregard of its obligations or duties under the Non-Standard Dealer Agreement. 9. LIMITATIONS ON DAMAGES. Neither Party shall be liable for any consequential, special or indirect losses or damages suffered by the other Party, whether or not the likelihood of such losses or damages was known by the Party. 10. FORCE MAJEURE. Neither Party shall be liable for losses, delays, failure, errors, interruption or loss of data occurring directly or indirectly by reason of circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, Acts of Nature (including fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane or other natural disaster); action or inaction of civil or military 10 authority; acts of foreign enemies; war; terrorism; riot; insurrection; sabotage; epidemics; labor disputes; civil commotion; or interruption, loss or malfunction of utilities, transportation, computer or communications capabilities; provided, however, that in each specific case such circumstance shall be beyond the reasonable control of the party seeking to apply this force majeure clause. 11. DURATION AND TERMINATION. A. This Agreement shall become effective with respect to each Fund listed on Exhibit A hereof as of the date hereof and, with respect to each Fund not in existence on that date, on the date an amendment to Exhibit A to this Agreement relating to that Fund is executed. Unless sooner terminated as provided herein, this Agreement shall continue in effect for one year from the date hereof. Thereafter, if not terminated, this Agreement shall continue automatically in effect as to each Fund for successive one-year periods, provided such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the Client's Board or (ii) the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of a Fund, in accordance with Section 15 of the 1940 Act. B. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated, without the payment of any penalty, with respect to a particular Fund (i) through a failure to renew this Agreement at the end of a term or (ii) upon mutual consent of the parties. Further, this Agreement may be terminated upon no less than 60 days' written notice, by either the Client through a vote of a majority of the members of the Board who are not interested persons, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act, and have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of this Agreement or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of a Fund, or by the Distributor. C. This Agreement will automatically terminate in the event of its assignment. 12. ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING COMPLIANCE. A. Each of Distributor and Client acknowledges that it is a financial institution subject to the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 and the Bank Secrecy Act (collectively, the "AML Acts"), which require, among other things, that financial institutions adopt compliance programs to guard against money laundering. Each represents and warrants to the other that it is in compliance with and will continue to comply with the AML Acts and applicable regulations in all relevant respects. B. The Distributor shall include specific contractual provisions regarding anti-money laundering compliance obligations in agreements entered into by the Distributor with any broker-dealer or other financial intermediary that is authorized to effect transactions in Shares of the Funds. C. Each of Distributor and Client agrees that it will take such further steps, and cooperate with the other as may be reasonably necessary, to facilitate compliance with the AML Acts, including but not limited to the provision of copies of its written procedures, policies and controls related thereto ("AML Operations"). Distributor undertakes that it will grant to the 11 Client, the Client's anti-money laundering compliance officer and appropriate regulatory agencies, reasonable access to copies of Distributor's AML Operations, and related books and records to the extent they pertain to the Distributor's services hereunder. It is expressly understood and agreed that the Client and the Client's compliance officer shall have no access to any of Distributor's AML Operations, books or records pertaining to other clients or services of Distributor. 13. PRIVACY. In accordance with Regulation S-P, the Distributor will not disclose any non-public personal information, as defined in Regulation S-P, received from the Client or any Fund regarding any Fund shareholder; provided, however, that the Distributor may disclose such information to any party as necessary in the ordinary course of business to carry out the purposes for which such information was disclosed to the Distributor. The Distributor shall have in place and maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards reasonably designed to protect the security, confidentiality and integrity of, and to prevent unauthorized access to or use of, records and information relating to consumers and customers of the Funds. The Client represents to the Distributor that it has adopted a Statement of its privacy policies and practices as required by Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-P and agrees to provide to the Distributor a copy of that statement annually. The Distributor agrees to use reasonable precautions to protect, and prevent the unintentional disclosure of, such non-public personal information. 14. CONFIDENTIALITY. During the term of this Agreement, the Distributor and the Client may have access to confidential information relating to such matters as either party's business, trade secrets, systems, procedures, manuals, products, contracts, personnel, and clients. As used in this Agreement, "Confidential Information" means information belonging to the Distributor or the Client which is of value to such party and the disclosure of which could result in a competitive or other disadvantage to either party, including, without limitation, financial information, business practices and policies, know-how, trade secrets, market or sales information or plans, customer lists, business plans, and all provisions of this Agreement. Confidential Information does not include: (i) information that was known to the receiving Party before receipt thereof from or on behalf of the Disclosing Party; (ii) information that is disclosed to the Receiving Party by a third person who has a right to make such disclosure without any obligation of confidentiality to the Party seeking to enforce its rights under this Section; (iii) information that is or becomes generally known in the trade without violation of this Agreement by the Receiving Party; or (iv) information that is independently developed by the Receiving Party or its employees or affiliates without reference to the Disclosing Party's information. Each party will protect the other's Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care it uses with respect to its own Confidential Information, and will not use the other party's Confidential Information other than in connection with its obligations hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a party may disclose the other's Confidential Information if (i) required by law, regulation or legal process or if requested by any Agency; (ii) it is advised by counsel that it may incur liability for failure to make such disclosure; (iii) requested to by the other party; provided that in the event of (i) or (ii) the disclosing party shall give the other party 12 reasonable prior notice of such disclosure to the extent reasonably practicable and cooperate with the other party (at such other party's expense) in any efforts to prevent such disclosure. 15. NOTICES. Any notice required or permitted to be given by any party to the others shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given on the date delivered personally or by courier service or 3 days after sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested or on the date sent and confirmed received by facsimile transmission to the other party's address as set forth below: Notices to the Distributor shall be sent to: Foreside Fund Services, LLC Attn: Legal Department Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100 Portland, Maine 04101 Fax: (207) 553-7151 Notices to the Client shall be sent to: The Community Development Fund Attn: Kenneth H. Thomas, Ph.D. 6255 Chapman Field Drive Miami, Florida 33156 Fax: (305) 665-2203 16. MODIFICATIONS. The terms of this Agreement shall not be waived, altered, modified, amended or supplemented in any manner whatsoever except by a written instrument signed by the Distributor and the Client. If required under the 1940 Act, any such amendment must be approved by the Client's Board, including a majority of the Client's Board who are not interested persons, as such term is defined in the 1940 Act, of any party to this Agreement, by vote cast in person at a meeting for the purpose of voting on such amendment. 17. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the conflicts of law principles thereof. 18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties hereto and supersedes all prior communications, understandings and agreements relating to the subject matter hereof, whether oral or written. 19. SURVIVAL. The provisions of Sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 13 and 14 of this Agreement shall survive any termination of this Agreement. 20. MISCELLANEOUS. The captions in this Agreement are included for convenience of reference only and in no way define or delimit any of the provisions hereof or otherwise affect their construction or effect. Any provision of this Agreement which may be determined by competent authority to be prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without 13 invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors. 21. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed by the Parties hereto in any number of counterparts, and all of the counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same document. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly authorized officer on one or more counterparts as of the date first above written. FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC By: /S/ MARK FAIRBANKS ------------------- Mark Fairbanks, Vice President THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND By: /S/ KENNETH H. THOMAS ---------------------- Kenneth H. Thomas, Ph.D., President 14 EXHIBIT A FUND NAMES The Community Development Fund 15 EXHIBIT B COMPENSATION SALES LOADS*: 1. With respect to Class A Shares (i) that part of the sales charge which is retained by the Distributor after reallowance of discounts to dealers as set forth, if required, in the Registration Statement, including the Prospectus, filed with the SEC and in effect at the time of the offering, as amended. 2. With respect to Class I Shares, if any, the Distributor shall not be entitled to any compensation. 4. With respect to any future Class of Shares, the Distributor shall be entitled to such consideration as the Fund and the Distributor shall agree at the time such Class of Shares is established. *ALL SALES LOADS RECEIVED BY THE DISTRIBUTOR SHALL BE HELD TO BE USED SOLELY FOR DISTRIBUTION-RELATED EXPENSES AND SHALL NOT BE RETAINED AS PROFIT. 12B-1 PAYMENTS: At the time of the execution of this Distribution Agreement, the Client will provide the Distributor with all plans of distribution under Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act approved by the Funds and in effect (collectively, the "Distribution Plan"). If the Funds have a Board approved Distribution Plan that authorizes them to compensate and reimburse the Distributor for distribution services, then the Funds shall be responsible for all compensation and reimbursements pursuant to this Agreement, or such portions thereof as are authorized under the Distribution Plan. 16 EX-99.E2 6 ex-e2.txt DISTRIBUTION SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made this 25TH day of January, 2016, by and between Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC (the "Adviser"), and Foreside Fund Services, LLC a Delaware limited liability company (the "Distributor"). WHEREAS, pursuant to a distribution agreement by and between the Distributor and The Community Development Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Trust") dated as of 1-25-16 (the "Distribution Agreement"), the Distributor acts as the principal underwriter and distributor of shares of certain series (the "Funds") of the Trust, as listed in Exhibit A to the Distribution Agreement; WHEREAS, the Adviser serves as investment adviser for the Funds, open-end investment companies registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the " 1940 Act"); and WHEREAS, in consideration of Distributor's agreement to provide certain distribution services as described in the Distribution Agreement, the Adviser has agreed to compensate the Distributor to the extent that the Funds are not authorized to so compensate the Distributor. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein and other good and valuable consideration the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Adviser and the Distributor hereby agree as follows: 1. SERVICES. Distributor will provide the Funds and the Adviser with the distribution support services set forth in the Distribution Agreement, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. 2. COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES. The Distributor shall be entitled to receive the compensation set forth in Exhibit B. 3. TERM AND TERMINATION. (a) This Agreement will become effective upon the date first set forth above, will continue in effect throughout the term of the Distribution Agreement, which is one (1) year, and will terminate automatically upon any termination of the Distribution Agreement; provided, however, that, notwithstanding such termination of the Distribution Agreement, the Adviser will continue to pay to Distributor all fees to which Distributor is entitled pursuant to the Distribution Agreement for services performed through such termination date. This Agreement may be terminated without penalty by the Adviser upon 60 days' written notice provided that prior to or on such termination date, the Adviser pay to Distributor all compensation due as of such termination date. 4. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE ADVISER AND THE DISTRIBUTOR. The Adviser shall be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of information concerning its organization and sales channels that the Adviser furnishes to the Distributor in connection with the Distributor's provision of services pursuant to the Distribution Agreement. 5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. (a) The Adviser represents and warrants the following: (i) this Agreement has been duly authorized by the Adviser and, when executed and delivered, will constitute a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Adviser, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganizations, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting the rights and remedies of creditors and secured parties; (ii) the contractual advisory fees that the Adviser charges the Trust do not contain any component for the purpose of paying for fund distribution; and (iii) the Adviser will pay, or cause one of its affiliates to pay, to financial intermediaries, or will reimburse the Distributor in advance in full for the payment to financial intermediaries of, any and all upfront commissions on sales of Shares as set forth in the Registration Statement, including the Prospectus, filed with the SEC and in effect at the time of sale of such Shares; and (iv) this Agreement has been disclosed to the Board of Trustees of the Funds (the "Board"), and the Adviser has provided all such information to the Board as may be appropriate (or as has been requested by the Board) in connection with the Board's review or approval of the arrangements contemplated hereunder, including amounts expended by the Adviser hereunder. (b) The Distributor represents and warrants the following: (i) it is a duly registered broker-dealer in good standing with FINRA, and shall immediately notify the Adviser should the foregoing no longer be true during the term of this Agreement; (ii) it is in material compliance with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to it, including but not limited to the rules and regulations promulgated by FINRA; (iii) this Agreement has been duly authorized by the Distributor and, when executed and delivered, will constitute a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Distributor, enforceable against the Distributor in accordance with its terms subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganizations, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting the rights and remedies of creditors and secured parties. - 2 - 6. CONFIDENTIALITY. During the term of this Agreement, the Distributor and the Adviser may have access to confidential information relating to matters such as either party's business, procedures, personnel, and clients. As used in this Agreement, "Confidential Information" means information belonging to the Distributor or the Adviser which is of value to such party and the disclosure of which could result in a competitive or other disadvantage to the non-disclosing party, including, without limitation, financial information, business practices and policies, knowhow, trade secrets, market or sales information or plans, customer lists, business plans, and all provisions of this Agreement. Confidential Information includes information developed by either party in the course of engaging in the activities provided for in this Agreement, unless: (i) the information is or becomes publicly known without breach of this Agreement, (ii) the information is disclosed to the other party by a third party not under an obligation confidentiality to the party whose Confidential Information is at issue of which the party receiving the information should reasonably be aware, or (iii) the information is independently developed by a party without reference to the other's Confidential Information. Each party will protect the other's Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care it uses with respect to its own Confidential Information, and will not use the other party's Confidential Information other than in connection with its duties and obligations hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a party may disclose the other's Confidential Information if (i) required by law, regulation or legal process or if requested by any regulatory agency with jurisdiction over the Distributor, the Fund or the Adviser; (ii) it is advised by counsel that it may incur liability for failure to make such disclosure as long as Adviser has been reasonably notified in advance; or (iii) requested to by the other party; provided that in the event of (i) or (ii) the disclosing party shall give the other party reasonable prior notice of such disclosure to the extent reasonably practicable and shall reasonably cooperate with the other party (at such other party's expense) in any efforts to prevent such disclosure. In the event of any unauthorized use or disclosure by a party of any Confidential Information of the other party, the disclosing party shall promptly (i) notify the other party of the unauthorized use or disclosure; (ii) take all reasonable actions to limit the adverse effect on the other party of such unauthorized use or disclosure; and (iii) take all reasonable action to protect against a recurrence of the unauthorized use or disclosure. 7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; INDEMNIFICATION. The Distributor shall not be liable to the Adviser or the Funds for any action taken or omitted by it in the absence of bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence or reckless disregard by it (or its agents or employees) of its obligations and duties under this Agreement or the Distribution Agreement. The Adviser shall indemnify and hold harmless the Distributor, its affiliates and each of their respective employees, agents, directors and officers from and against, any and all claims, demands, actions and suits, and from and against any and all judgments, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, charges and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith (collectively, "Losses") arising out of or related to the arrangement contemplated under this Agreement and/or the Distribution Agreement, except to the extent that Losses result from the Distributor's bad faith, willful misfeasance, or gross negligence or its reckless disregard of its express obligations and duties hereunder and/or under the Distribution Agreement. - 3 - The Adviser shall not be liable to the Distributor for any action taken or omitted by it in the absence of bad faith, willful misfeasance, gross negligence or reckless disregard by it (or its agents or employees) of its obligations and duties under this Agreement. The Distributor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Adviser, its affiliates and each of their respective employees, agents, directors and officers from and against, any and all Losses arising out of or related to the arrangement contemplated under this Agreement, except to the extent that Losses result from the Adviser's bad faith, willful misfeasance, or gross negligence or its reckless disregard of its express obligations and duties hereunder. 8. NOTICES. Any notice provided hereunder shall be sufficiently given when sent by registered or certified mail to the party required to be served with such notice at the following address: if to the Adviser, to it at 6255 Chapman Field Drive, Miami, Florida 33156, Attention: President and if to Distributor, to it at Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, Portland, Maine 04101, Attention: Legal Department, or at such other address as such party may from time to time specify in writing to the other party pursuant to this Section. 9. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement and the rights and duties hereunder shall not be assignable with respect to a Fund by either of the parties hereto except by the specific written consent of the other party. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. 10. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by, and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware. 11. MISCELLANEOUS. (a) Paragraph headings in this Agreement are included for convenience only and are not to be used to construe or interpret this Agreement. (b) This Agreement constitutes the complete agreement of the parties hereto as to the subject matter covered by this Agreement, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings and agreements bearing upon the subject matter covered by this Agreement. (c) If any part, term or provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, in conflict with any law or otherwise invalid, the remaining portion or portions shall be considered severable and not be affected, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced as if this Agreement did not contain such part, term or provision. (d) This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement. - 4 - (e) No amendment to this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and executed by both parties hereto. (f) Invoices for fees and expenses due to Distributor hereunder and as set forth in Exhibit B hereto shall be sent by Distributor to the address furnished below unless and until changed by Adviser (Adviser to provide reasonable advance notice of any change of billing address to Distributor): Kenneth H. Thomas, Ph.D. Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC 6255 Chapman Field Drive Miami, FL 33156 Phone: 305-663-0100 Email: Ken@CommunityDevelopmentFund.com IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed all as of the day and year first above written. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC ADVISORS, LLC By: /S/ KENNETH H. THOMAS, PH.D. BY: /S/ MARK FAIRBANKS ---------------------------- ---------------------- Kenneth H. Thomas, Ph.D., President Mark Fairbanks, Vice President - 5 - EXHIBIT A DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT - 6 - EXHIBIT B COMPENSATION DISTRIBUTION SERVICES FEES [REDACTED] - 7 - EX-99.G 7 ex-g.txt CUSTODY AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT made as of January 22, 2016, by and between UMB BANK N.A., as Custodian a national banking association organized under the laws of the United States ("Custodian") and THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND ("Customer") a statutory trust organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. In consideration of the premises, undertaking AND COVENANTS HERein, the parties agree as follows: 1. Appointment and Acceptance. Customer hereby appoints Custodian as its agent to provide custody and other services in connection with cash, securities and other property delivered from time to time to Custodian hereunder by, or at the direction of, Customer, and income, distributions and payments received by Custodian with respect thereto (collectively the "Assets"); and Custodian hereby agrees to act in such capacity, and perform such services, and hold the Assets in a custody account established in the name of Customer (the "Account"), upon the terms and conditions set forth below. For purposes of this Agreement, all references contained herein to actions, directions and responsibilities (other than the obligations set forth in Sections 12 and 14 below) of Customer shall include, apply to and be binding upon the Customer's agents, including any investment manager or advisor, appointed and authorized by Customer to direct Custodian or otherwise take actions on behalf of Customer in connection with Custodian's services and responsibilities hereunder. Customer shall provide written notice to Custodian of the identity of all such appointed agents and the scope of their authority to act hereunder. Customer shall be responsible for providing to each such agent a copy of this Agreement and all written policies and procedures of Custodian governing its performance of services hereunder that Customer shall receive from time to time. In the event that Customer requires Custodian to establish one or more "sub-Accounts" under this Agreement, Customer shall identify such sub-Accounts on a separate Exhibit A attached hereto, and which may be amended from time to time. In such event, Customer shall deposit or direct the transfer of Assets to or among the separate sub-Accounts. Further, for such situations, the term "Account" as used in this Agreement shall refer to one or all of the sub-Accounts established by Customer, as the context of this Agreement shall require. 2. Asset Delivery, Transfer, Custody and Safekeeping. 2.1. Customer will from time to time deliver (or cause to be delivered) Assets to Custodian, which Custodian shall receive and accept for the Account upon appropriate directions from the Customer. All transactions involving Assets shall be recorded in the Account. 2.2. Upon receipt of appropriate directions, Custodian will release and return Assets to Customer, Customer's Depository (as that term is defined in Section 3.3 below) account or accounts, or otherwise deliver Assets to such location or third party, as such directions may indicate, provided that, in connection therewith it is the sole responsibility of Customer to provide any transfer documentation as may be required by the Depository or third party recipient. Custodian shall have no power or authority to assign, hypothecate, pledge or otherwise dispose of any Assets, except as provided herein or pursuant to appropriate directions. 1 2.3. Custodian shall follow Customer's or Customer's designated agent's, as applicable, written directions with respect thereto consistent with Custodian's governing policies and procedures and in the absence of such directions Custodian shall take no action. 2.5. Absent specific investment directions to the contrary from Customer, Custodian is hereby authorized and directed by Customer to hold all cash and all checks and drafts (when collected funds are received) in __________________ Customer acknowledges receipt of the current prospectus for the applicable, designated money market fund to be held in this Account. Mutual funds are not guaranteed by, or deposits of, any bank including UMB Bank, N.A., nor are such funds insured by the FDIC or any other agency. Investments in mutual funds involve risks, including the possible loss of principal. This authorization and direction shall continue in effect with respect to the designated fund should the fund be merged with or into another money market fund. The Custodian shall be entitled to sell or redeem any such investment as necessary to make any distributions required under this Agreement and shall not be liable or responsible for any loss resulting from any such sale or redemption. 2.6. Customer hereby authorizes and approves Custodian's performance of its services and duties hereunder consistent with the terms and conditions of the Custodian's duly adopted policies and procedures, as established and modified from time to time, related to the subject matter hereof. 3. Powers of Custodian. In the performance of its duties hereunder, Custodian shall have the following powers: 3.1. To register any of the Assets in the name of Customer or in the Custodian's name or in the name of a nominee of Custodian or in the name of the Custodian's agent bank or to hold any of the Assets in unregistered form or in such form as will pass title by delivery, provided that such Assets shall at all times be recorded in Customer's Account hereunder as one of the Assets. In consideration of Custodian's registration of any securities or other property in the name of Custodian or its nominee or agent, Customer agrees to pay on demand to Custodian or to Custodian's nominee or agent the amount of any loss or liability for Stockholders' assessments, or otherwise, claimed or asserted against Custodian or Custodian's nominee or agent by reason of such registration. 3.2. To make, execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all documents of transfer and conveyance and any or all other instruments that may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the duties described and powers granted herein. 3.3. To employ agents and to delegate duties to them as it sees fit and to employ or consult with experts, advisors and legal counsel (who may be employed also by Customer) and to rely on information and advice received from such agents, experts, advisors, and legal counsel. 3.4. To perform any and all other ministerial acts deemed by Custodian necessary or appropriate to the proper discharge of its duties hereunder. 4. Purchases. Upon availability of sufficient funds and receipt of appropriate directions from Customer, Custodian shall pay for and receive Assets purchased for the Account, payment for which is to be made in the amount specified in such instructions and only upon receipt by Custodian of the Assets in satisfactory form for transfer. 2 5. Sales. Upon receipt of appropriate directions from Customer, Custodian will deliver Assets held by it as Custodian hereunder and sold by or for Customer against payment to Custodian of the amount specified in such directions in accordance with the then current securities industry practices and in form satisfactory to Custodian. Customer acknowledges that the current securities industry practice is delivery versus payment on delivery date. Custodian agrees to use its best efforts to obtain payment therefore during the same business day, but Customer confirms its sole assumption of all risks of payment for such deliveries. Custodian may accept checks, whether certified or not, in payment for securities delivered on Customer's direction, and Customer assumes sole responsibility for the risks of collectability of such checks. 6. Settlements. 6.1. Custodian shall provide Customer with settlement of all purchases and sales of Assets in accordance with Custodian's then prevailing settlement policies provided that (a) appropriate directions for purchases and sales are received by Custodian in accordance with Custodian's then current published instruction deadline schedule, and (b) Custodian has all other information, funds and/or Assets necessary to complete the transaction. 6.2. The Custodian shall not be liable or responsible for or on account of any act or omission of any broker or other agent designated by Customer to purchase or sell securities for the Account of Customer. 7. Corporate Actions. In connection with any mandatory conversion of Asset securities pursuant to their terms, reorganization, recapitalization, redemption in kind, consolidation, or other exchange transaction that does not require or permit approval by the owner of the affected Assets, Custodian will tender or exchange securities held for other securities, for other securities and cash, or for cash alone. 8. Collections. Custodian shall collect all income, principal and other distributions due and payable on securities held either by Custodian or a Depository but shall be under no obligation or duty to take action to effect collection of any amount if the Assets upon which such payment is due are in default, or if payment is refused after due demand and presentation. Custodian shall have no responsibility to notify Customer in the event of such default or refusal to pay, but if Custodian receives notice of default or refusal to pay from an issuer or transfer agent, Custodian shall so advise Customer. Collections of monies in foreign currency, to the extent possible, are to be converted into United States dollars at customary rates through customary banking channels, including Custodian's own banking facilities, and in accordance with Custodian's prevailing policies for foreign funds repatriation. All risk and expense incident to such foreign collection and conversion is the responsibility of the Account and Custodian shall have no responsibility for fluctuations in exchange rates affecting such collections or conversion. 9. No Discretionary Authority; Standard of Care. Customer and Custodian acknowledge that, except to the extent set forth in any separate instrument signed by the parties with respect to this Agreement, Custodian's duties hereunder do not include any discretionary authority, control or responsibility with respect to the management or disposition of any Asset; that Custodian has 3 no authority or responsibility to render investment advice with respect to any Asset; and that Custodian is not a fiduciary with respect to Customer. In addition, it is agreed that: 9.1. Custodian shall have no duty to make any evaluation or to advise anyone of the suitability or propriety of action or proposed action of Customer in any particular transaction involving an Asset or the suitability or propriety of retaining any particular investment as an Asset. The Custodian shall have no duty or authority to review, question, approve or make inquiries as to any investment instructions given pursuant hereto. The Custodian shall be under no duty or obligation to review the securities or other property held in the Account with respect to prudence or diversification. 9.2. Custodian shall not be liable for any loss or diminution of Assets by reason of investment experience or for its actions taken in reliance upon a direction or other instruction from Customer. 9.3. Custodian shall have no duty or responsibility to monitor or otherwise investigate the actions or omissions of Customer. 9.4 . Custodian shall only be responsible for the performance of such duties as are expressly set forth herein or in directions or other instructions of Customer which are not contrary to the provisions of this Agreement. Custodian shall exercise reasonable care in the performance of its services hereunder. In no event shall Custodian be liable for indirect or consequential damages. 9.5. Custodian shall not be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations under this Agreement arising out of or caused, directly or indirectly, by directions or other instructions, actions or omissions of Customer or by circumstances beyond Custodian's reasonable control, including, without limitation, loss of malfunctions of utility, transportation, computer (hardware and software) or communication service; nor shall any such failure or delay give Customer the right to terminate this Agreement, except as provided in section 15 of this Agreement. 9.6. The Custodian is not responsible or liable in any manner for the sufficiency, correctness, genuineness or validity of this Custody Agreement or with respect to the form of execution of the same. 9.7. The Custodian shall not be liable for anything which it may do or refrain from doing in connection herewith, except for liability resulting from its own gross negligence or willful misconduct. Custodian may consult legal counsel in the event of any dispute or question as to the construction of any provisions hereof or its duties hereunder, and it shall incur no liability and shall be fully protected in acting in accordance with the advice of such counsel. 10. Books, Records and Accounts. 10.1. Custodian will make and maintain proper books of account and complete records of all Assets and transactions in the Account maintained by Custodian hereunder on behalf of Customer. 10.2. On at least four (4) business days' notice, Custodian will make available to and permit inspection during Custodian's regular business hours by Customer and its auditors of all books, records, and accounts retained by Custodian (or, to the extent practicable, its agents) in connection with its duties hereunder on behalf of Customer. 4 11. Instructions and Directions. 11.1. Custodian shall be deemed to have received appropriate "instructions" or "directions" upon receipt of written instructions or directions, (a) signed or given by any person(s) whose name(s) and signature(s) are listed on the most recent certificate delivered by Customer to Custodian which lists those persons authorized to give orders, corrections and instructions in the name of and on behalf of the Customer or (b) signed or given by any other person(s) duly authorized by Customer to give instructions or directions to Custodian hereunder or whom Custodian reasonably believes to be so authorized (such as an investment adviser or other agent designated by Customer, for example). 11.2. Appropriate instructions or directions shall include instructions or directions sent to Custodian or its agent by letter, memorandum, facsimile(confirmed receipt by phone) or internet e-mail. Customer assumes full responsibility for the security of electronically transmitted communications, whether sent by Customer or Custodian. 11.3. In the event that Custodian is directed to deliver Assets to any party other than Customer or Customer's agent, appropriate directions shall include, and Customer shall supply, customary transfer documentation as required by such party, and, to the extent that such documentation has not been supplied, Custodian shall not be deemed to have received appropriate directions. 12. Compensation; Custodian shall be entitled to fees and expenses for its regular services as Custodian as set forth in Exhibit [A]. Additionally, Custodian is entitled to fees for extraordinary services and reimbursement of any out of pocket and extraordinary costs and expenses. Custodian shall have a first lien upon all funds held hereunder for the purposes of paying its fees and expenses. Provided that such additional fees or costs or expenses are reasonable, non-allocated items billed at cost and directly related to the provision of Custodial services to the Customer All such additional fees or costs or expenses shall not be above $250 individually or $2,000 in the aggregate per year, unless approved in advance by Customer in writing (including email). Amounts payable by the Fund under and pursuant to this Section 12 shall be payable by wire transfer to the Custodian. 13. Customer Responsibility. Customer shall be responsible for the review of all reports, accountings and other statements provided thereto by the Custodian, and shall within ninety (90) days following receipt thereof notify the Custodian of any mistakes, defects or irregularities contained or identified therein, after which time all such matters shall be presumed to be ratified, approved and correct and shall not provide any basis for claim or liability against the Custodian. 14. Indemnification. Customer hereby agrees to indemnify Custodian and its controlling person, officers, directors, employees and agents (each an "Indemnified Party") and hold each Indemnified Party harmless from and against any cost, losses, claims, liabilities, fines, penalties, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' and accountants' fees (collectively, a 5 "Claim") arising out of (I) Customer's actions or omissions or (ii) Custodian's action taken or omitted hereunder in reliance upon Customer's instructions, or upon any information, order, indenture, stock certificate, power of attorney, assignment, affidavit or other instrument delivered hereunder to Custodian, reasonably believed by Custodian to be genuine or bearing the signature of a person or persons authorized by Customer to sign, countersign or execute the same; provided, that Customer shall not indemnify an Indemnified Party for any Claim arising from the Indemnified Party's judicially determined willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of its duties under this Agreement. 15. Termination. 15.1. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason by giving the other party sixty (60) days written notice (including e-mail) at any time without any payment of any penalty by either party. This Agreement will have a term of two (2) years. 15.2. Upon termination of this Agreement, Custodian shall follow such reasonable Customer instructions concerning the transfer of Assets' custody and records; provided, that (a) Custodian shall have no liability for shipping and insurance costs associated therewith; (b) Custodian shall not be required to make any such delivery or payment until full payment shall have been made by Customer of all liabilities constituting a charge on or against Custodian and until full payment shall have been made to Custodian of all its compensation, costs, including special termination costs, if any, and expenses hereunder; Custodian shall provide reasonable advance notice to Customer for any such costs or expenses; and (c) Custodian shall have been reimbursed for any advances of monies or securities made hereunder to Customer. If any Assets remain in the Account, Customer acknowledges and agrees that Custodian may designate Customer as successor Custodian hereunder and deliver the same directly to Customer. 15.3. Upon termination of this Agreement, all obligations of the parties to each other hereunder shall cease, except that all indemnification provisions herein shall survive with respect to any Claims arising from events prior to such termination. 16. Binding Obligations. Customer and Custodian each hereby represent that this Agreement constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable in accordance with the terms hereof; subject, as to enforcement of remedies, to applicable bankruptcy and insolvency laws, and to general principles of equity. 17. General Provisions. 17.1. Notice. Except as provided in paragraph 11 above, any notice or other communication under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be considered given when delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the parties at the addresses set forth on the execution page hereof (or at such other address as a party may specify by notice to other). Notice shall be effective upon receipt if by mail, or on the date of personal delivery (by private messenger, courier service or otherwise) or telex or facsimile, whichever occurs first, to the addressed indicated below. The below addresses and individuals may be changed at any time by an instrument in writing executed by the party giving same and given to the other party, in accordance with the procedure set forth above. 6 17.2. No Tax Responsibility. Notwithstanding any other terms or conditions contained herein, Custodian shall not be responsible for, and Customer does hereby waive all duties or functions of Custodian (imposed by law or otherwise) relating to, the withholding and government deposit of any and all taxes, or amounts with respect thereto, that may be incurred or payable in connection with the Account established hereunder, income or gain realized on Assets held therein or transactions undertaken with respect thereto. Except as required by law in such manner that cannot be delegated to or assumed by Customer, Custodian shall have no responsibility to undertake any federal, state, or local tax reporting in connection with Assets, the Account or transactions therein. 17.3. Complete Agreement; Modification. This Agreement contains a complete statement of all the arrangements between the parties with respect to its subject matter, supersedes all existing agreement(s) between them concerning the subject, and cannot be amended or modified in any manner except by a written agreement executed by both parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at any time Custodian is holding assets or property of Customer pursuant to any other custodial, pledge or other agency agreement with Customer (or which Customer has acknowledged in instructions to Custodian) and one or more third parities that involves Custodian's duties or obligations to a third party (which may be affiliates to Custodian) with respect to Assets, the terms and requirements of the other agreement(s) concerning such Assets shall supersede and control the provisions and duties set forth herein. 17.4. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri applicable to agreements made and to be performed in Missouri. 17.5. Assignment. No party may assign any of its rights hereunder without the consent of the other, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The foregoing consent requirement does not apply if either party shall merge or consolidate with or sell substantially all of its assets to another corporation, provided that such other corporation shall assume without qualification or limitation all obligations of that party hereunder either by operation of law or by contract. 17.6. Separability. If any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, the balance of the Agreement shall remain in effect, and if any provision is inapplicable to any person or circumstances, it shall nevertheless remain applicable to all other persons and circumstances. 17.7. No Third Party Rights. In performing its services hereunder, Custodian is acting solely on behalf of Customer. No agency, contractual or service relationship shall be deemed to be established hereby between Custodian and any other persons except as specified by the documentation required in Section 11.1. 17.8. Counterparts and Duplicates. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original, but all of which together shall constitute the same instrument. This Agreement and any administrative form under the Agreement may be proved either by a signed original or by a reproduced copy thereof (including, not by way of limitation, a microfiche copy or an electronic file copy). 17.9. Customer's Agent -- Shareholder Rights. Should Customer require that a designated agent for the Account, such as an investment advisor, be responsible for proxy voting and other special 7 matters and shareholder rights as specified in Section 2.4, above, the Customer shall provide the name and address of that agent below. Such agent shall be removed upon Custodian's receipt of a written removal from Customer. Customer may designate more than one agent to be responsible for separate sub-Accounts or investment accounts under this Agreement by providing a clear, written designation to that effect to Custodian. The Custodian may not be designated below unless it has separately agreed in writing to act as investment advisor for the Account. 17.10. Patriot Act Compliance. In order to comply with provisions of the USA Patriot Act of 2001, as amended from time to time, the Custodian may require the Selling Shareholder to provide the Custodian with certain information and/or documentation to verify, confirm and record identification of persons or entities who are parties to this agreement. DESIGNATED AGENT: UMB FUND SERVICES Address: 1010 Grand Avenue, Kansas City MO 64106 Telephone Number: (816) 860-5960 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representative as of the date and year first above written. CUSTOMER: UMB BANK, N.A. BY: /S/ KENNETH H. THOMAS /S/ ELIZABETH EWERT ---------------------- -------------------------- BY: ---------------------- -------------------------- TITLE: PRESIDENT SR. VICE PRESIDENT --------- -------------------------- TITLE: -------------------------- Customer Address: Custodian Address: The Community Development Fund UMB Bank, N.A. 6255 Chapman Field Drive 1010 Grand Avenue Miami, FL 33156 Kansas City, MO 64106 8 EXHIBIT A [REDACTED] EX-99.H1 8 ex-h1.txt SEI New ways, New answers.(R) ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT THIS ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT (this "AGREEMENT") is made as of the 15(th) day of January, 2016 (the "EFFECTIVE DATE"), by and between The Community Development Fund, a Delaware trust (the "TRUST"), and SEI Investments Global Funds Services, a statutory trust formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the "ADMINISTRATOR"). WHEREAS, Trust is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 ACT"), consisting of the series portfolios set forth in SCHEDULE I, attached hereto, as the same may be amended from time to time ("PORTFOLIOS"), each of which may consist of one or more classes of shares of beneficial interest ("SHARES"); and WHEREAS, Trust desires the Administrator to provide, and the Administrator is willing to provide, administrative and accounting services to such Portfolios of Trust on the terms and conditions set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, Trust and the Administrator hereby agree as follows: SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS 1.01 "1940 ACT" shall have the meaning given to such term in the preamble of this Agreement. 1.02 "ADMINISTRATOR" shall have the meaning given to such term in the preamble of this Agreement. 1.03 "AGREEMENT" shall have the meaning given to such term in the preamble of this Agreement. 1.04 "CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION" shall have the meaning given to such term in SECTION 11.01 of this Agreement. 1.05 "CONVERSION" means the processes and activities required to transfer the books and records of Trust from the Trust or its prior administrator, import the Trust's data and files into the Administrator's system and such other processes and activities identified as the responsibility of the Administrator in accordance with the Conversion Plan. 1.06 "CONVERSION PLAN" shall have the meaning given to such term in SECTION 2.05 of this Agreement. 1.07 "DISCLOSING PARTY" shall have the meaning given to such term in SECTION 11.01 of this Agreement. 1.08 "GROSS NEGLIGENCE" means a conscious, voluntary act or omission in reckless disregard of a legal duty and the rights of, or consequences to, others, and not merely a lack of due care. 1.09 "INITIAL TERM" shall have the meaning given to such term in SECTION 9.01 of this Agreement. 1.10 "INTERESTED PARTY" or "INTERESTED PARTIES" means the Administrator, its subsidiaries and its affiliates and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, delegates and associates. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 1 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) 1.11 "INTERESTS" means any partnership interest in, membership interest in, shares of stock of or other equity interest in, as the case may be, the Trust. 1.12 "INVESTMENTS" shall mean such cash, securities and all other assets and property of whatsoever nature now owned or subsequently acquired by or for the account of Trust. 1.13 "LIQUIDATION" shall have the meaning given to such term in SECTION 9.02.02 of this Agreement. 1.14 "LIVE DATE" means the date on which Trust is converted onto the Administrator's system and the Administrator begins calculating Trust's official net asset values ("NAV"). 1.15 "ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS" means, as applicable, the articles of incorporation, declaration of trust, certificate of formation, memorandum of association, partnership agreement, bylaws or other similar documentation setting forth the respective rights and obligations of directors, managers and Interest holders in the Trust. 1.16 "PERSON" shall mean any natural person, partnership, estate, association, custodian, nominee, limited liability company, corporation, trust or other legal entity. 1.17 "PRICING SOURCES" shall have the meaning given to such term in SECTION 6 of this Agreement. 1.18 "PROPRIETARY INFORMATION" shall have the meaning given to such term in SECTION 12.01 of this Agreement. 1.19 "PORTFOLIO" shall have the meaning given to such term in the preamble of this Agreement. 1.20 "REASONABLE STEPS" shall have the meaning given to such term in SECTION 11.01 of this Agreement. 1.21 "RECEIVING PARTY" shall have the meaning given to such term in SECTION 11.01 of this Agreement. 1.22 "REGULATIONS" shall have the meaning given to such term in SECTION 12.12 of this Agreement. 1.23 "RENEWAL TERM" shall have the meaning given to such term in SECTION 9.01 of this Agreement. 1.24 "SHARES" shall have the meaning given to such term in the preamble of this Agreement. 1.25 Unless the context otherwise requires and except as otherwise specified in this Agreement, the term "TRUST" shall include, as applicable, a trustee or trustees, or other Person having similar status or performing similar functions, as the case may be, acting on behalf of Trust. 1.26 "TRUST DATA" shall have the meaning given to such term in SECTION 2.04 of this Agreement. 1.27 "TRUST MATERIALS" means any prospectus, registration statement, statement of additional information, proxy solicitation and tender offer materials, annual or other periodic report of Trust or any advertising, marketing, shareholder communication, or promotional material generated by Trust or its investment adviser from time to time, as appropriate, including all amendments or supplements thereto. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 2 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) 1.28 "WEB ACCESS" shall have the meaning given to such term in SECTION 12.01 of this Agreement. SECTION 2 APPOINTMENT AND CONTROL 2.01 SERVICES. Trust hereby appoints the Administrator to be, and the Administrator agrees to act as, the administrative agent of Trust for the term and subject to the provisions hereof. The Administrator shall perform (and may delegate or sub-contract, as provided below) the services set forth in this Agreement, including the services set forth in SCHEDULE II, which may be amended from time to time in writing by the parties ("SERVICES"). In performing its duties under this Agreement, the Administrator will act in all material respects in accordance with the Trust's governing documents and Prospectus as they may be amended (provided copies are delivered to the Administrator). 2.02 AUTHORITY. Each of the activities engaged in under the provisions of this Agreement by the Administrator on behalf of Trust shall be subject to the overall direction and control of Trust or any Person authorized to act on Trust's behalf (including, without limitation, Trust's sponsor and the board of trustees of Trust); provided, however, that the Administrator shall have the general authority to do all acts deemed in the Administrator's good faith belief to be necessary and proper to perform its obligations under this Agreement. In performing its duties hereunder, the Administrator shall observe and generally comply with the applicable prospectus, all applicable resolutions and/or directives of Trust's board of trustees of which it has notice, and applicable laws which may from time to time apply to the Services rendered by the Administrator. In the event that a Fund desires to amend its Organizational Documents in any manner that can reasonably be expected to have a material impact on the Administrator's performance of the Services hereunder, such Fund shall notify the Administrator in advance of such amendment and the parties will work together in good faith to minimize the impact of such change on the Administrator's operations and compensate the Administrator in connection therewith. The Administrator (i) shall not have or be required to have any authority to supervise the investment or reinvestment of the securities or other properties which comprise the assets of Trust and (ii) shall not provide any investment advisory services to Trust, and shall have no liability related to the foregoing. 2.03 THIRD PARTIES; AFFILIATES. The Administrator may delegate to, or sub-contract with, third parties or affiliates administrative or other functions it deems necessary to perform its obligations under this Agreement; provided, however, that reasonable advance notification has been provided to Trust and all fees and expenses incurred in any delegation or sub-contract shall be paid by the Administrator and the Administrator shall remain responsible to Trust for the acts and omissions of such other entities as if such acts or omissions were the acts or omissions of the Administrator. Trust acknowledges that during the term of this Agreement, the services to be performed by the Administrator may be completed by one or more of the Administrator's affiliates or third parties located in or outside of the United States of America. 2.04 TRUST DATA. Trust shall be solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all data and other information provided to the Administrator by or on behalf of Trust pursuant to this Agreement (including, without limitation, (i) prices, (ii) sufficient transaction supporting documentation, (iii) detailed accounting methodologies with respect to Trust's Investments as approved by Trust's auditors, (iv) the terms of any -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 3 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) agreement between the Trust or its sponsor and an investor regarding any special fee or specific fee arrangement or access to portfolio information that may impact or affect the Services, and (v) trade and settlement information from prime brokers and custodians) (collectively, "TRUST DATA"). All Trust Data shall be provided to the Administrator on a timely basis and in a format and medium reasonably requested by the Administrator from time to time. Trust shall have an ongoing obligation to promptly update all Trust Data so that such information remains complete and accurate. All Trust Data shall be prepared and maintained, by or on behalf of Trust, in accordance with applicable law, the Trust Materials and generally acceptable accounting principles. The Administrator shall be entitled to rely on all Trust Data and shall have no liability for any loss, damage or expense incurred by Trust or any other Person to the extent that such loss, damage or expense arises out of or is related to Trust Data that is not timely, current, complete and accurate. 2.05 CONVERSION PLAN. Promptly following the Effective Date, the Administrator shall prepare a project plan ("CONVERSION PLAN") that sets forth the respective roles and responsibilities of each of the parties in connection with the Conversion or other implementation of the Trust onto the Administrator's system. SECTION 3 REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF TRUST 3.01 Trust represents and warrants that: 3.01.01. it has full power, right and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby; the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly approved by all requisite actions on its part, and no other proceedings on its part are necessary to approve this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby; this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by it; this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms; 3.01.02. it is not a party to any, and there are no, pending or threatened legal, administrative, arbitral or other proceedings, claims, actions or governmental or regulatory investigations or inquiries (collectively, "ACTIONS") of any nature against it or its properties or assets which could, individually or in the aggregate, have a material effect upon its business or financial condition. There is no injunction, order, judgment, decree, or regulatory restriction imposed specifically upon it or any of its properties or assets; 3.01.03. no existing Interest holder is a designated national and/or blocked person as identified on the Office of Foreign Assets Control's list maintained by the U.S. Department of Treasury (found at http://www.treas.gov.ofac) or any other relevant regulatory or law enforcement agencies, AS APPLICABLE TO THE FUND. 3.01.04. it is not in default under any contractual or statutory obligations whatsoever (including the payment of any tax) which, individually or in the aggregate, could materially and adversely affect, or is likely to materially and adversely affect, its business or financial condition; 3.01.05. it has obtained all consents and given all notices (regulatory or otherwise), made all required regulatory filings and is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 4 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) 3.01.06. it has a valid engagement with an independent auditor, custodian and broker and will provide additional information regarding such service providers, including information regarding the terms of its agreement with such service providers, upon request; 3.01.07. as of the close of business on the Effective Date, each Portfolio that is in existence as of the Effective Date has authorized the issuance of an indefinite number of shares and has elected to register an indefinite number of shares in accordance with Rule 24f-2 under the 1940 Act; 3.01.08. if necessary, any shareholder approval of this Agreement has been obtained; 3.01.09. it has notified the Administrator of any and all separate agreements between the Trust and any third party that could have an impact on the Administrator performance of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement; and 3.01.10. it has disclosed the terms of any agreement between the Trust or its sponsor and an investor regarding any special fee or specific fee arrangement or access to portfolio information that may impact or affect the Services. 3.02 Trust covenants and agrees that: 3.02.01. it will furnish the Administrator from time to time with complete copies, authenticated or certified, of each of the following: (a) Copies of the following documents: (1) Copies of Trust's current Declaration of Trust and of any amendments thereto, certified by the proper official of the state in which such document has been filed. (2) Trust's current bylaws and any amendments thereto; and (3) Copies of resolutions of the trustees covering the approval of this Agreement, authorization of a specified officer of Trust to execute and deliver this Agreement and authorization for specified officers of Trust to instruct the Administrator. (b) A list of all the officers of Trust, together with specimen signatures of those officers who are authorized to instruct the Administrator in all matters. (c) Copies of all Trust Materials, including the current prospectus and statement of additional information for each Portfolio. (d) A list of all issuers the Portfolio's are restricted from purchasing. (e) A list of all affiliated persons (as such term is defined in the 1940 Act) of Trust that are broker-dealers. (f) The identity of Trust's auditors along with contact information. (g) The expense budget for each Portfolio for the current fiscal year. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 5 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) (h) A list of contact persons (primary, backup and secondary backup) of Trust's investment adviser and, if applicable, sub-adviser, who can be reached until 6:30 p.m. ET with respect to valuation matters. (i) Copies of all Trust Data reasonably requested by the Administrator or necessary for the Administrator to perform its obligations pursuant to this Agreement. Trust shall promptly provide the Administrator with written notice of any updates of or changes to any of the foregoing documents or information, including an updated written copy of such document or information. Until the Administrator receives such updated information or document, the Administrator shall have no obligation to implement or rely upon such updated information or document. 3.02.02. it shall timely perform or oversee the performance of all obligations identified in this Agreement as obligations of Trust, including, without limitation, providing the Administrator with all Trust Data and Organizational Documents reasonably requested by the Administrator; 3.02.03. it will notify the Administrator as soon as reasonably practical in advance of any matter which could materially affect the Administrator's performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement, including any amendment to the documents referenced in SECTION 3.02.01 above; 3.02.04. it will comply in all material respects with all applicable requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the 1940 Act, and any laws, rules and regulations of governmental authorities having jurisdiction; 3.02.05. any reference to the Administrator or this Agreement in the Trust Materials shall be limited solely to the description provided by the Administrator in writing from time to time or such other description as the parties shall mutually agree in advance and in writing; 3.02.06. it shall be solely responsible for its compliance with applicable investment policies, the Trust Materials, and any laws and regulations governing the manner in which its assets may be invested, and shall be solely responsible for any losses attributable to non-compliance with the Trust Materials, and applicable policies, laws and regulations governing such Trust, its activities or the duties, actions or omissions of the investment manager; and 3.02.07. it will promptly notify the Administrator of updates to its representations and warranties hereunder. SECTION 4 REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS OF THE ADMINISTRATOR 4.01 The Administrator represents and warrants that: 4.01.01. it has full power, right and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby; the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly approved by all requisite action on its part, and no other proceedings on its part are necessary to approve this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 6 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) hereby; this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by it; this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms. 4.01.02. it is not a party to any, and there are no, pending or threatened Actions of any nature against it or its properties or assets which could, individually or in the aggregate, have a material effect upon its business or financial condition. There is no injunction, order, judgment, decree, or regulatory restriction imposed specifically upon it or any of its properties or assets. 4.01.03. it is not in default under any statutory obligations whatsoever (including the payment of any tax) which materially and adversely affects, or is likely to materially and adversely affect, its business or financial condition. SECTION 5 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION 5.01 THE DUTIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR SHALL BE CONFINED TO THOSE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, AND NO IMPLIED DUTIES ARE ASSUMED BY OR MAY BE ASSERTED AGAINST THE ADMINISTRATOR. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ARISING OUT OF THE ADMINISTRATOR'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE (AS DEFINED HEREIN), FRAUD OR CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT WHEN PROVIDING THE SERVICES, THE ADMINISTRATOR'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO THE TRUST WILL BE LIMITED TO MONETARY DAMAGES MUTUALLY AGREED UPON FROM TIME TO TIME IN A SEPARATE WRITING EXECUTED BY THE PARTIES. For the avoidance of doubt, the Administrator shall not be responsible for any breach in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement due to (i) the failure or delay of the Trust or either of its respective agents to perform its obligations under this Agreement or (ii) the Administrator's reliance on Trust Data. Each party shall have the duty to mitigate its damages for which another party may become responsible. As used in this SECTION 5, the term "ADMINISTRATOR" shall include the officers, directors, employees, affiliates and agents of the Administrator as well as that entity itself. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT TO THE CONTRARY, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER NON-DIRECT DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY IS PREDICATED ON CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER THEORY AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER A PARTY IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES. 5.02 The Administrator may, from time to time, provide to the Trust services and products ("SPECIAL THIRD PARTY SERVICES") from external third party sources that are telecommunication carriers, Pricing Sources, data feed providers or other similar service providers ("SPECIAL THIRD PARTY VENDORS"). The Trust acknowledges and agrees that the Special Third Party Services are confidential and proprietary trade secrets of the Special Third Party Vendors. Accordingly, the Trust shall honor requests by the Administrator and the Special Third Party Vendors to protect their proprietary rights in their data, information and property including requests that the Trust place copyright notices or other proprietary legends on printed matter, print outs, tapes, disks, film or any other medium of dissemination. The Trust further acknowledges and agrees that all Special Third Party Services are provided on an "AS IS WITH ALL FAULTS" basis solely for such Trust's internal use, and as an aid in connection with the receipt of the Services. The Trust may use Special Third Party Services as normally required on view-only screens and hard copy statements, reports and other documents necessary to support such Trust's investors, however the Trust shall not distribute any Special Third Party Services to other third parties. THE SPECIAL THIRD PARTY VENDORS AND THE ADMINISTRATOR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 7 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, OR ANY OTHER MATTER WITH RESPECT TO ANY OF THE SPECIAL THIRD PARTY SERVICES. NEITHER THE ADMINISTRATOR NOR THE SPECIAL THIRD PARTY VENDORS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES SUFFERED BY THE TRUST IN THE USE OF ANY OF THE SPECIAL THIRD PARTY SERVICES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES. 5.03 Trust shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Administrator from and against and the Administrator shall have no liability in connection with any and all actions, suits and claims, whether groundless or otherwise, and from and against any and all losses, damages, costs, charges, reasonable counsel fees and disbursements, payments, expenses and liabilities (including reasonable investigation expenses) arising directly or indirectly out of: (i) any act or omission of the Administrator in carrying out its duties hereunder or as a result of the Administrator's reliance upon any instructions, notice or instrument that the Administrator believes is genuine and signed or presented by an authorized Person of Trust; provided that this indemnification shall not apply if any such loss, damage or expense is caused by or arises from the Administrator's bad faith or fraud in the performance of the Services; (ii) any violation by Trust or Trust's sponsor of any applicable investment policy, law or regulation, (iii) any misstatement or omission in the Trust Materials or any Trust Data; (iv) any breach by Trust of any representation, warranty or agreement contained in this Agreement; (v) any act or omission of Trust, the Trust's former administrator, a Special Third Party Vendor, the Trust's other service providers (such as custodians, prime brokers, transfer agents, investment advisors and sub-advisers); (vi) any pricing error caused by the failure of the Trust's investment adviser or sub-adviser to provide a trade ticket or for incorrect information included in any trade ticket; or (vii) any act or omission of the Administrator as a result of the Administrator's compliance with the Regulations, including, but not limited to, returning an investor's Investment or restricting the payment of redemption proceeds. 5.04 To the extent that a Fund receives Special Third Party Services from Interactive Data Corporation ("IDC"), such Fund shall indemnify and hold harmless IDC and its suppliers from any and all losses, damages, liability, costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, resulting directly or indirectly from any claim or demand against IDC by a third party arising out of, derived from, or related to the accuracy or completeness of any such Special Third Party Services received by a Fund. IDC shall not be liable for any claim or demand against a Fund by any third party. 5.05 The Administrator may apply to Trust, Trust's sponsor or any Person acting on Trust's behalf at any time for instructions and may, subject to the Trust's reasonable consent, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, consult counsel for Trust or Trust's sponsor or with accountants, counsel and other experts with respect to any matter arising in connection with the Administrator's duties hereunder, and the Administrator shall not be liable or accountable for any action taken or omitted by it in good faith in accordance with such instruction or with the advice of counsel, accountants or other experts. Also, the Administrator shall not be liable for actions taken pursuant to any document which it reasonably believes to be genuine and to have been signed by the proper Person or Persons. The Administrator shall not be held to have notice of any change of authority of any officer, employee or agent of Trust until receipt of written notice thereof. To the extent that the Administrator consults with Trust counsel pursuant to this provision, any such expense shall be borne by Trust. 5.06 The Administrator shall have no liability for its reliance on Trust Data or the performance or omissions of unaffiliated third parties such as, by way of example and not limitation, -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 8 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) transfer agents, sub-transfer agents, custodians, prime brokers, placement agents, third party marketers, asset data service providers, investment advisers (including, without limitation, the Sponsor) or sub-advisers, current or former third party service providers, Pricing Sources, software providers, printers, postal or delivery services, prior administrators, telecommunications providers and processing and settlement services. The Administrator may rely on and shall have no duty to investigate or confirm the accuracy or adequacy of any information provided by any of the foregoing third parties. 5.07 The Administrator shall have no obligations with respect to any laws relating to the distribution, purchase or sale of Shares. Further, Trust assumes full responsibility for the preparation, contents and distribution of its Trust Materials and its compliance with any applicable laws, rules, and regulations. 5.08 The indemnification rights afforded to Administrator hereunder shall include the right to reasonable advances of defense expenses on an as-incurred basis in the event of any pending or threatened litigation or Action with respect to which indemnification hereunder may ultimately be merited. If in any case Trust is asked to indemnify or hold the Administrator harmless, the Administrator shall promptly advise Trust of the pertinent facts concerning the situation in question and reasonable notification with respect to litigation expenditures, and the Administrator will use all reasonable care to identify and notify Trust promptly concerning any situation which presents or appears likely to present the probability of such a claim for indemnification, but failure to do so shall not affect the rights hereunder. 5.09 Trust shall be entitled to participate at its own expense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims subject to this indemnity provision. If Trust elects to assume the defense of any such claim, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by Trust and satisfactory to the Administrator, whose approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event that Trust elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Administrator shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by it. If Trust does not elect to assume the defense of a suit, it will advance to the Administrator the fees and expenses of any counsel retained by the Administrator. None of the parties hereto shall settle or compromise any action, suit, proceeding or claim if such settlement or compromise provides for an admission of liability on the part of the indemnified party without such indemnified party's written consent. 5.10 THE TRUST AND THE ADMINISTRATOR HAVE FREELY AND OPENLY NEGOTIATED THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE PRICING, WITH THE KNOWLEDGE THAT THE LIABILITY OF THE PARTIES IS TO BE LIMITED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. 5.11 The provisions of this SECTION 5 shall survive the termination of this Agreement. SECTION 6 VALUATION The Administrator is entitled to rely on the price and value information (hereinafter "VALUATION INFORMATION") provided by prior administrators, brokers and custodians, investment advisors (including, without limitation, the Sponsor) an underlying fund in which the Trust invests, if applicable, or any third-party pricing services selected by the Administrator, the Trust's investment advisor or the Trust (collectively hereinafter referred to as the "PRICING SOURCES") as reasonably necessary in the performance of the Services. The Administrator shall have no obligation to obtain Valuation Information from any sources other than the Pricing Sources and may rely on estimates provided by the Trust's investment adviser or the -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 9 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) applicable underlying fund. In the event that the Trust's investment adviser does not provide a timely value for an underlying fund, the Administrator shall have the right to use the prior month's valuation in its calculation of the current month's NAV, and the Administrator shall have no liability and shall be indemnified by the applicable Trust in connection with such action. The Administrator shall have no liability or responsibility for the accuracy of the Valuation Information provided by a Pricing Source or the delegate of a Pricing Source and Trust shall indemnify and defend the Administrator against any loss, damages, costs, charges or reasonable counsel fees and expenses in connection with any inaccuracy of such Valuation Information. The Trust shall not use Valuation Information for any purpose other than in connection with the Services and in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. SECTION 7 ALLOCATION OF CHARGES AND EXPENSES 7.01 THE ADMINISTRATOR. The Administrator shall furnish at its own expense the personnel necessary to perform its obligations under this Agreement. 7.02 PORTFOLIO EXPENSES. Trust assumes and shall pay or cause to be paid all expenses of Trust not otherwise allocated in this Agreement, including, without limitation, organizational costs; taxes; expenses for legal and auditing services; the expenses of preparing (including typesetting), printing and mailing reports, Trust Materials, proxy solicitation and tender offer materials and notices to existing shareholders; all expenses incurred in connection with issuing and redeeming Shares; the costs of Pricing Sources; the costs of loan credit activity data; the costs of escrow and custodial services; the cost of document retention and archival services, the costs of responding to document production requests; the cost of initial and ongoing registration of the Shares under Federal and state securities laws; costs associated with attempting to locate lost shareholders; all expenses incurred in connection with any custom programming or systems modifications required to provide any reports or services requested by Trust; any expense, if applicable, incurred to reprint Trust documents identifying the Administrator (along with its address and telephone number) as Trust's new administrator; costs associated with DST FanMail or similar reporting service; bank service charges; NSCC trading charges; fees and out-of-pocket expenses of trustees; the costs of trustees' meetings; insurance; interest; brokerage costs; litigation and other extraordinary or nonrecurring expenses; and all fees and charges of service providers to Trust. Trust shall reimburse the Administrator for its reasonable costs and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the performance of the Services, including all reasonable charges for independent third party audit charges, printing, copying, postage, telephone, and fax charges incurred by the Administrator in the performance of its duties; provided, however, that except with respect to the costs of Pricing Sources, the Administrator shall obtain the prior consent (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) of the Trust before incurring any other reimbursable expense in excess of $2,500 per quarter. SECTION 8 COMPENSATION 8.01 FEES. Trust shall pay to the Administrator compensation for the services performed and the facilities and personnel provided by the Administrator pursuant to this Agreement, its pro-rata portion of the fees set forth in the written fee schedule annexed hereto as SCHEDULE III and incorporated herein. Trust shall have no right of set-off. The fees set forth herein are determined based on the characteristics of the each Portfolio as of the Effective Date. Any material change to the characteristics to a Portfolio may give rise to an adjustment to the fees set forth in this Agreement. In the event of such a change, the parties shall negotiate any adjustment to the fees payable hereunder in good faith; provided, however, that if the parties cannot in good faith agree on such adjustment to -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 10 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) the fees within a reasonable period of time, the Administrator may terminate this Agreement upon thirty days prior written notice to the Trust. Trust shall pay the Administrator's fees monthly in U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. The Administrator is hereby authorized to, and may, at its option, automatically debit its fees due from the Trust's portfolio account(s). Trust shall pay the foregoing fees despite the existence of any dispute among the parties. If this Agreement becomes effective subsequent to the first day of any calendar month or terminates before the last day of any calendar month, the Administrator's compensation for that part of the month in which this Agreement is in effect shall be prorated in a manner consistent with the calculation of the fees as set forth in SCHEDULE III. Trust agrees to pay interest on all amounts past due in an amount equal to the lesser of the maximum amount permitted by applicable law or the month fee of one and one-half percent (1 1/2 %) times the amount past due multiplied by the number of whole or partial months from the date on which such amount was first due up to and including the day on which payment is received by the Administrator. 8.02 ADJUSTMENT OF FEES. Trust acknowledges that from time to time after the first anniversary of the Effective Date, Administrator may increase all non-asset based Fees upon thirty days written notice to the Trust, in an amount equal to the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Philadelphia-Wilmington- Atlantic City (or a substantially equivalent index if the foregoing is no longer available), since the Effective Date with respect to the first such increase and since the date of the immediately preceding increase with respect to all subsequent increases; provided, however, that Administrator may not increase the Fees more than one time during any twelve-month period. Notwithstanding the above, in the event of an increase to Administrator's costs for Special Third Party Services, Administrator may at any time upon thirty days written notice increase the Fees applicable to such Special Third Party Services, provided, that such fee increase will not exceed the applicable percentage increase in costs incurred by Administrator with respect to such Special Third Party Services. SECTION 9 DURATION AND TERMINATION 9.01 TERM AND RENEWAL. This Agreement shall become effective as of the Effective Date and shall remain in effect for a period of three years from and after the Live Date (the "INITIAL TERM"), and thereafter shall automatically renew for successive three year terms (each such period, a "RENEWAL TERM") unless terminated by any party giving written notice of non-renewal at least one hundred eighty days prior to the last day of the then current term to each other party hereto. 9.02 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE. 9.02.01. This Agreement may be terminated by any party giving at least sixty days prior notice in writing to the other parties if at anytime the other party or parties have been first (i) notified in writing that such party shall have materially failed to perform its duties and obligations under this Agreement (such notice shall be of the specific asserted material breach) ("BREACH NOTICE") and (ii) the party receiving the Breach Notice shall not have remedied the noticed failure within sixty days after receipt of the Breach Notice requiring it to be remedied. 9.02.02. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to a particular Fund by any party giving one hundred eighty days prior notice in writing to the other parties prior to the Liquidation (as hereinafter defined) of such Fund. For purposes of this SECTION 9.02.02 , the term "Liquidation" shall mean a -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 11 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) transaction in which all the assets of a Fund are sold or otherwise disposed of and proceeds there from are distributed in cash to the shareholders in complete liquidation of the interests of shareholders in such Fund. A termination pursuant to this SECTION 9.02.02 shall be effective as of the date of such Liquidation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the right to terminate set forth in this SECTION 9.02.02 shall not relieve such Fund of its obligation to pay the fees set forth on SCHEDULE III for the remainder of the one hundred eighty day period set forth in this SECTION 9.02.02 , which amount shall be payable prior to the effective date of such liquidation. 9.02.03. If the Administrator is unable to successfully convert Trust to its operational environment within a reasonable period of time following the Effective Date due to untimely, inaccurate or incomplete Trust Data, the Administrator shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, in its entirety or solely with respect to such Portfolio, upon written notice and such termination shall be effective upon the date set forth in such notice. 9.02.04. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, in the event of a merger, acquisition, change in control, re-structuring, reorganization or any other decision involving the Trust or any affiliate (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust that causes it to cease to use the Administrator as a provider of the Services in favor of another service provider prior to the last to occur of (a) the date that is the fifth anniversary of the Live Date and (b) the expiration of the then current term of this Agreement, the Administrator shall use reasonable efforts to facilitate the deconversion of the Trust to such successor service provider; provided, however that the Administrator makes no guaranty that such deconversion shall happen as of any particular date. In connection with the foregoing and prior to the effective date of such deconversion, the deconverting Trust shall pay to the Administrator (1) all fees and other costs as set forth in SCHEDULE III as if the Administrator had continued providing Services until the expiration of the then current term and calculated based upon the assets of the deconverting Trust on the date notice of termination in accordance with this Section was given and (2) all fees and expenses previously waived by the Administrator at any time during the term of the Agreement. This Agreement shall terminate effective as of the conclusion of the deconversion as set forth in this Section. 9.03 EFFECT OF TERMINATION. 9.03.01. The termination of this Agreement shall be without prejudice to any rights that may have accrued hereunder to any party hereto prior to such termination. 9.03.02. After termination of this Agreement and upon payment of all accrued fees, reimbursable expenses and other moneys owed to the Administrator, the Administrator shall send to Trust, or as it shall direct, all books of account, records, registers, correspondence, documents and assets relating to the affairs of or belonging to Trust in the possession of or under the control of the Administrator or any of its agents or delegates. 9.03.03. In the event any and all accrued fees, reimbursable expenses and other moneys owed to the Administrator hereunder remain unpaid in whole or in part for more than thirty days past due, the Administrator, without further -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 12 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) notice, may take any and all actions it deems necessary to collect such amounts due, and any and all of its collection expenses, costs and fees shall be paid by Trust, including, without limitation, administrative costs, attorneys fees, court costs, collection agencies or agents and interest. 9.03.04. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event this Agreement is terminated and for any reason the Administrator, with the written consent of Trust, in fact continues to perform any one or more of the services contemplated by this Agreement, the pertinent provisions of this Agreement, including without limitation, the provisions dealing with payment of fees and indemnification shall continue in full force and effect. The Administrator shall be entitled to collect from Trust, in addition to the compensation described in SCHEDULE III, the amount of all of the Administrator's expenses in connection with the Administrator's activities following such termination, including without limitation, the delivery to Trust and/or its designees of Trust's property, records, instruments and documents. SECTION 10 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 10.01 NON-EXCLUSIVE. The services of the Administrator rendered to Trust are not deemed to be exclusive. The Administrator is free to render such services to others. The Administrator shall not be deemed to be affected by notice of, or to be under any duty to disclose to Trust or Person acting on Trust's behalf, information which has come into its possession or the possession of an Interested Party in the course of or in connection with providing administrative or other services to any other person or in any manner whatsoever other than in the course of carrying out its duties pursuant to this Agreement. 10.02 RIGHTS OF INTERESTED PARTIES. Subject to applicable law, nothing herein contained shall prevent: 10.02.01. an Interested Party from buying, holding, disposing of or otherwise dealing in any Shares for its own account or the account of any of its customers or from receiving remuneration in connection therewith, with the same rights which it would have had if the Administrator were not a party to this Agreement; provided, however, that the prices quoted by the Administrator are no more favorable to the Interested Party than to a similarly situated investor in or redeeming holder of Shares; 10.02.02. an Interested Party from buying, holding, disposing of or otherwise dealing in any securities or other investments for its own account or for the account of any of its customers and receiving remuneration in connection therewith, notwithstanding that the same or similar securities or other investments may be held by or for the account of Trust; 10.02.03. an Interested Party from receiving any commission or other remuneration which it may negotiate in connection with any sale or purchase of Shares or Investments effected by it for the account of Trust; provided, however, that the amount of such commission or other remuneration is negotiated at arm's length; and 10.02.04. an Interested Party from contracting or entering into any financial, banking or other transaction with Trust or from being interested in any such contract or transaction; provided, however, that the terms of such transaction are negotiated at arm's length. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 13 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) SECTION 11 CONFIDENTIALITY 11.01 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The Administrator and Trust (in such capacity, the "RECEIVING PARTY") acknowledge and agree to maintain the confidentiality of Confidential Information (as hereinafter defined) provided by the Administrator and Trust (in such capacity, the "DISCLOSING PARTY") in connection with this Agreement. The Receiving Party shall not disclose or disseminate the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information to any Person other than those employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and licensees of the Receiving Party, or with respect to the Administrator as a Receiving Party, to those employees, agents, technology service providers, contractors, subcontractors, licensors and licensees of any agent or affiliate, who have a need to know it in order to assist the Receiving Party in performing its obligations, or to permit the Receiving Party to exercise its rights under this Agreement. In addition, the Receiving Party (a) shall take all Reasonable Steps to prevent unauthorized access to the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information, and (b) shall not use the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information, or authorize other Persons to use the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information, for any purposes other than in connection with performing its obligations or exercising its rights hereunder, provided, however, that nothing herein shall limit the Administrator's ability to include de-identified, anonymized data related to the Services hereunder for the purpose of aggregating data and preparing reports regarding use and functioning of the Service by the Administrator's various clients. For the avoidance of doubt, such de-identified, anonymized data shall not be included in the definition of "Confidential Information" hereunder. As used herein, "Reasonable Steps" means steps that a party takes to protect its own, similarly confidential or proprietary information of a similar nature, which steps shall in no event be less than a reasonable standard of care. The term "CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION," as used herein, means any of the Disclosing Party's proprietary or confidential information including, without limitation, any non-public personal information (as defined in Regulation S-P) of the Disclosing Party, its affiliates, their respective clients or suppliers, or other Persons with whom they do business, that may be obtained by the Receiving Party from any source or that may be developed as a result of this Agreement, the terms of (or any exercise of rights granted by) this Agreement, technical data; trade secrets; know-how; business processes; product plans; product designs; service plans; services; customer lists and customers; markets; software; developments; inventions; processes; formulas; technology; designs; drawings; and marketing, distribution or sales methods and systems; sales and profit figures or other financial information that is disclosed, directly or indirectly, to the Receiving Party by or on behalf of the Disclosing Party, whether in writing, orally or by other means and whether or not such information is marked as confidential. 11.02 EXCLUSIONS. The provisions of this SECTION 11 respecting Confidential Information shall not apply to the extent, but only to the extent, that such Confidential Information: (a) is already known to the Receiving Party free of any restriction at the time it is obtained from the Disclosing Party, (b) is subsequently learned from an independent third party free of any restriction and without breach of this Agreement; (c) is or becomes publicly available through no wrongful act of the Receiving Party or any third party; (d) is independently developed by or for the Receiving Party without reference to or use of any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party; or (e) is required to be disclosed pursuant to an applicable law, rule, regulation, government requirement or court order, or the rules of any stock exchange (provided, however, that the Receiving Party shall advise the Disclosing Party of such required disclosure promptly upon learning thereof in order to afford the Disclosing Party a reasonable opportunity to contest, limit and/or assist the Receiving Party in crafting such disclosure). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 14 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) 11.03 PERMITTED DISCLOSURE. The Receiving Party shall advise its employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and licensees, and shall require its affiliates to advise their employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and licensees, of the Receiving Party's obligations of confidentiality and non-use under this SECTION 11, and shall be responsible for ensuring compliance by its and its affiliates' employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and licensees with such obligations. In addition, the Receiving Party shall require all Persons that are provided access to the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information, other than the Receiving Party's accountants and legal counsel, to execute confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements containing provisions substantially similar to those set forth in this SECTION 11. The Receiving Party shall promptly notify the Disclosing Party in writing upon learning of any unauthorized disclosure or use of the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information by such Persons. 11.04 EFFECT OF TERMINATION. Upon the Disclosing Party's written request following the termination of this Agreement, the Receiving Party promptly shall return to the Disclosing Party, or destroy, all Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party provided under or in connection with this Agreement, including all copies, portions and summaries thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, (a) the Receiving Party may retain one copy of each item of the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information for purposes of identifying and establishing its rights and obligations under this Agreement, for archival or audit purposes and/or to the extent required by applicable law, and (b) the Administrator shall have no obligation to return or destroy Confidential Information of Trust that resides in save tapes of Administrator; provided, however, that in either case all such Confidential Information retained by the Receiving Party shall remain subject to the provisions of SECTION 11 for so long as it is so retained. If requested by the Disclosing Party, the Receiving Party shall certify in writing its compliance with the provisions of this SECTION 11. SECTION 12 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 12.01 INTERNET ACCESS. Data and information may be made electronically accessible to Trust, its adviser and/or sub-adviser(s) and its investors through Internet access to one or more web sites provided by the Administrator ("WEB ACCESS"). As between the Trust and Administrator, the Administrator shall own all right, title and interest to such Web Access, including, without limitation, all content, software, interfaces, documentation, data, trade secrets, design concepts, "look and feel" attributes, enhancements, improvements, ideas and inventions and all intellectual property rights inherent in any of the foregoing or appurtenant thereto including all patent rights, copyrights, trademarks, know-how and trade secrets (collectively, the "Proprietary Information"). Trust recognizes that the Proprietary Information is of substantial value to the Administrator and shall not use or disclose the Proprietary Information except as specifically authorized in writing by the Administrator. Use of the Web Access by Trust or its agents or investors will be subject to any additional terms of use set forth on the web site. All Web Access and the information (including text, graphics and functionality) on the web sites related to such Web Access is presented "As Is" and "As Available" without express or implied warranties including, but not limited to, implied warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The Administrator neither warrants that the Web Access will be uninterrupted or error free, nor guarantees the accessibility, reliability, performance, timeliness, sequence, or completeness of information provided on the Web Access. 12.02 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. In making, and performing under, this Agreement, the Administrator shall be deemed to be acting as an independent contractor of Trust and neither the Administrator nor its employees shall be deemed an agent, affiliate, legal representative, joint venturer or partner of Trust. No party is authorized to bind any other party to any obligation, affirmation or commitment with respect to any other Person. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 15 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) 12.03 ASSIGNMENT; BINDING EFFECT. Trust may not assign, delegate or transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, this Agreement (in whole or in part), or any of Trust's obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of the Administrator, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The Administrator may assign or transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, all or any portion of its rights under this Agreement to an affiliate of the Administrator or to any person or entity who purchases all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Administrator to which this Agreement relates, provided that such affiliate, person or entity agrees in advance and in writing to be bound by the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement. Subject to the foregoing, all of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of each party's successors and permitted assigns. Any assignment, delegation, or transfer in violation of this provision shall be void and without legal effect. 12.04 AGREEMENT FOR SOLE BENEFIT OF THE ADMINISTRATOR AND TRUSTS. This Agreement is for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Administrator and Trusts and will not be deemed to be for the direct or indirect benefit of either (i) the clients or customers of the Administrator or Trust or (ii) the Sponsor. The clients or customers of the Administrator or Trust will not be deemed to be third party beneficiaries of this Agreement nor to have any other contractual relationship with the Administrator by reason of this Agreement and each party hereto agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other party from any claims of its clients or customers against the other party including any attendant expenses and attorneys' fees, based on this Agreement or the services provided hereunder. 12.05 GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule that would cause the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction. To the extent that the applicable laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or any of the provisions of this Agreement, conflict with the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act, the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the latter shall control. Each party to this Agreement, by its execution hereof, (i) hereby irrevocably submits to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of the state courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for the purpose of any action between the parties arising in whole or in part under or in connection with this Agreement, and (ii) hereby waives to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, and agrees not to assert, by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise, in any such action, any claim that it is not subject personally to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that any such action brought in one of the above-named courts should be dismissed on grounds of forum non conveniens, should be transferred or removed to any court other than one of the above-named courts, or should be stayed by reason of the pendency of some other proceeding in any other court other than one of the above-named courts, or that this Agreement or the subject matter hereof may not be enforced in or by such court. 12.06 EQUITABLE RELIEF. Each party agrees that any other party's violation of the provisions of SECTION 11 (CONFIDENTIALITY) may cause immediate and irreparable harm to the other party for which money damages may not constitute an adequate remedy at law. Therefore, the parties agree that, in the event either party breaches or threatens to breach said provision or covenant, the other party shall have the right to seek, in any court of competent jurisdiction, an injunction to restrain said breach or threatened breach, without posting any bond or other security. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 16 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) 12.07 DISPUTE RESOLUTION. Whenever either party desires to institute legal proceedings against the other concerning this Agreement, it shall provide written notice to that effect to such other party. The party providing such notice shall refrain from instituting said legal proceedings for a period of thirty days following the date of provision of such notice. During such period, the parties shall attempt in good faith to amicably resolve their dispute by negotiation among their executive officers. This SECTION 12.07 shall not prohibit either party from seeking, at any time, equitable relief as permitted under SECTION 12.06. 12.08 NOTICE. All notices provided for or permitted under this Agreement (except for correspondence between the parties related to operations in the ordinary course) shall be deemed effective upon receipt, and shall be in writing and (a) delivered personally, (b) sent by commercial overnight courier with written verification of receipt, or (c) sent by certified or registered U.S. mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, to the party to be notified, at the address for such party set forth below, or at such other address of such party specified in the opening paragraph of this Agreement. Notices to the Administrator shall be sent to the attention of: General Counsel, SEI Investments Global Funds Services, One Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456, with a copy, given in the manner prescribed above, to your current relationship manager. Notices to Trust shall be sent to the persons specified in SCHEDULE IV. 12.09 ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement supersedes all prior or contemporaneous representations, discussions, negotiations, letters, proposals, agreements and understandings between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, whether written or oral. This Agreement may be amended, modified or supplemented only by a written instrument duly executed by an authorized representative of each of the parties. 12.10 SEVERABILITY. Any provision of this Agreement that is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability in such jurisdiction, without rendering invalid or unenforceable the remaining provisions of this Agreement or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction. If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision of this Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, the parties agree that the court making such determination shall have the power to reduce the scope, duration, or area of the provision, to delete specific words or phrases, or to replace the provision with a provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the original intention of the parties, and this Agreement shall be enforceable as so modified. 12.11 WAIVER. Any term or provision of this Agreement may be waived at any time by the party entitled to the benefit thereof by written instrument executed by such party. No failure of either party hereto to exercise any power or right granted hereunder, or to insist upon strict compliance with any obligation hereunder, and no custom or practice of the parties with regard to the terms of performance hereof, will constitute a waiver of the rights of such party to demand full and exact compliance with the terms of this Agreement. 12.12 ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING LAWS. In connection with performing the Services set forth herein, the Administrator may provide information that Trust may rely upon in connection with Trust's compliance with applicable laws, policies and Regulations aimed at the prevention and detection of money laundering and/or terrorism activities (hereinafter, the "REGULATIONS"). Trust and the Administrator agree that Trust shall be responsible for its compliance with all such Regulations. It shall be a condition precedent to providing Services to Trust under this Agreement and the Administrator shall have no liability for -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 17 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) non-performance of its obligations under this Agreement unless it is satisfied, in its absolute discretion, that it has sufficient and appropriate information and material to discharge its obligations under the Regulations, and that the performance of such obligations will not violate any Regulations applicable to it. Without in any way limiting the foregoing, Trust acknowledges that the Administrator is authorized to return an investor's Investment in any Portfolio and take any action necessary to restrict repayment of redemption proceeds to the extent necessary to comply with its obligations pursuant to the Regulations. 12.13 FORCE MAJEURE. No breach of any obligation of a party to this Agreement (other than obligations to pay amounts owed) will constitute an event of default or breach to the extent it arises out of a cause, existing or future, that is beyond the control and without negligence of the party otherwise chargeable with breach or default, including without limitation: work action or strike; lockout or other labor dispute; flood; war; riot; theft; act of terrorism, earthquake or natural disaster. Either party desiring to rely upon any of the foregoing as an excuse for default or breach will, when the cause arises, give to the other party prompt notice of the facts which constitute such cause; and, when the cause ceases to exist, give prompt notice thereof to the other party. 12.14 EQUIPMENT FAILURES. In the event of equipment failures beyond the Administrator's control, the Administrator shall take reasonable and prompt steps to minimize service interruptions but shall have no liability with respect thereto. The Administrator shall develop and maintain a plan for recovery from equipment failures which may include contractual arrangements with appropriate parties making reasonable provision for emergency use of electronic data processing equipment to the extent appropriate equipment is available. 12.15 NON-SOLICITATION. During the term of this Agreement and for a period of one year thereafter, the Trust shall not solicit, make an offer of employment to, or enter into a consulting relationship with, any person who was an employee of the Administrator during the term of this Agreement. If Trust breaches this provision, Trust shall pay to the Administrator liquidated damages equal to 100% of the most recent twelve month salary of the Administrator's former employee together with all legal fees reasonably incurred by the Administrator in enforcing this provision. The foregoing restriction on solicitation does not apply to unsolicited applications for jobs, responses to public advertisements or candidates submitted by recruiting firms, provided that such firms have not been contacted to circumvent the spirit and intention of this SECTION 12.15. 12.16 HEADINGS. All SECTION headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only, do not form a part of this Agreement and will not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. 12.17 COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. Each such counterpart shall be deemed an original, and it shall not be necessary in making proof of this Agreement to produce or account for more than one such counterpart. This Agreement shall be deemed executed by both parties when any one or more counterparts hereof or thereof, individually or taken together, bears the original facsimile or scanned signatures of each of the parties. 12.18 PUBLICITY. Except to the extent required by applicable Law, neither the Administrator nor Trust shall issue or initiate any press release arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the Services rendered hereunder; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that if no special prominence is given or particular reference made to Trust over other clients, nothing herein shall prevent the Administrator from (i) placing Trust's or the Investment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 18 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) Manager's name and/or company logo(s) (including any registered trademark or service mark) on the Administrator's client list(s) (and sharing such list(s) with current or potential clients of the Administrator) and/or marketing material which will include such entities' name, logo and those services provided to the Trust by the Administrator; (ii) using Trust as reference; or (iii) otherwise orally disclosing that Trust is a client of the Administrator at presentations, conferences or other similar meetings. Conversely, nothing herein shall prevent the Trust or the Investment Manager from (i) indicating that the Administrator provides administration and CFO services to the Trust in Trust or Investment Manager marketing material which may include the Administrator's name, logo and the Administrator approved description of those services provided to the Trust by the Administrator; (ii) using Administrator as reference; or (iii) otherwise orally disclosing that the Trust is a client of the Administrator at presentations, conferences or other similar meetings. If the Administrator desires to engage in any type of publicity other than as set forth in subsections (i) through (iii) above or if Trust desires to engage in any type of publicity, the party desiring to engage in such publicity shall obtain the prior written consent of the other party hereto, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned. 12.19 INSURANCE. Each party hereto shall maintain appropriate insurance coverage with respect to such party's responsibilities hereunder; provided, however, that the amount of insurance coverage shall in no way affect a party's obligations or liability as otherwise set forth in this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, in the event that the Administrator makes an employee of the Administrator available to the Trust to serve as an officer of the Trust, the Trust shall maintain professional liability (directors' & officers' and errors and omissions) insurance with limits of not less than $3 Million per occurrence; provided, however, that the Trust shall only be required to maintain professional liability (directors' & officers' and errors and omissions) insurance with limits of not less than $1 Million per occurrence until such time as the Trust's net asset value exceeds $500 Million ("OFFICER INSURANCE MINIMUM"). The Trust shall provide a certificate of insurance to the Administrator prior to Administrator providing Services to the Fund and annually thereafter upon Administrator's request. Such certificate of insurance shall contain an agreement by the issuing insurance company that such insurance shall not be materially changed, cancelled or terminated upon less than thirty days prior written notice to Administrator. Directors' & officers' insurance shall be acquired only through insurance companies having an A.M. Best rating of A- VIII or better. The trust further releases, assigns and waives any and all rights of recovery against the Administrator and its employees, successors and permitted assigns that the Trust may otherwise have or acquire in or from, or are in any way connected with any loss covered by the Fund's D&O Liability Insurance or because of deductible clauses in or inadequacy of limits of such policy of insurance. The Trust shall promptly notify the Administrator should its insurance coverage with respect to professional liability be cancelled or fall below the Officer Insurance Minimum, such notification to include the date of cancellation, if applicable. [The remainder of this page has intentionally been left blank.] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 19 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this Agreement as of the Effective Date. ADMINISTRATOR: TRUST: SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST By: /S/ JOHN ALSHEFSKI By: /S/ KENNETH H. THOMAS ------------------ ---------------------- Name: John Alshefski Name: Kenneth H. Thomas Title: SVP Title: President The Community Development Fund -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 20 of 20 SEI -- 201492v7 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL FUNDS SERVICES SEI New ways, New answers.(R) SCHEDULE I PORTFOLIOS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 1 of 1 Community Development Trust Administration Agreement SEI -- 201492v1 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI GLOBAL SERVICES, INC. SEI New ways, New answers.(R) SCHEDULE II LIST OF SERVICES [REDACTED] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 1 of 1 SEI -- 201492v1 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI GLOBAL SERVICES, INC. SEI New ways, New answers.(R) SCHEDULE III SCHEDULE OF FEES [Redacted] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 1 of 2 SEI -- 201492v1 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI GLOBAL SERVICES, INC. SEI New ways, New answers.(R) SCHEDULE IV NOTICE INSTRUCTION FORM TO WHOM NOTICES SHOULD BE SENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12.08 OF THE AGREEMENT: Name of Party or Parties: ---------------------------------------- Name of Contact: ---------------------------------------- Address: ---------------------------------------- Telephone No.: ---------------------------------------- Facsimile No.: ---------------------------------------- Email Address: ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Development Trust Administration Agreement Page 2 of 2 SEI -- 201492v1 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF SEI GLOBAL SERVICES, INC. EX-99.H2 9 ex-h2.txt TRANSFER AGENCY AGREEMENT THIS TRANSFER AGENCY AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made as of this 25TH day of January, 2016, by and between The Community Development Fund, a Delaware statutory trust (the "Trust"), and UMB Fund Services, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation, its successors and assigns (the "Transfer Agent"). WHEREAS, the Trust is an open-end investment company registered under the 1940 Act (as defined below) and authorized to issue Shares; and WHEREAS, the Trust and Transfer Agent desire to enter into an agreement pursuant to which Transfer Agent shall provide Services to the Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, do hereby agree as follows: 1. DEFINITIONS In addition to any terms defined in the body of this Agreement, the following capitalized terms shall have the meanings set forth hereinafter whenever they appear in this Agreement: "1933 ACT" shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. "1934 ACT" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. "1940 ACT" shall mean the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. "AUTHORIZED PERSON" shall mean any individual who is authorized to provide Transfer Agent with Instructions on behalf of the Trust, whose name shall be certified to Transfer Agent from time to time pursuant to Section 3(b) of this Agreement. Any officer of the Trust shall be considered an Authorized Person (unless such authority is limited in a writing from the Trust and received by Transfer Agent) and has the authority to appoint additional Authorized Persons, to limit or revoke the authority of any previously designated Authorized Person, and to certify to Transfer Agent the names of the Authorized Persons from time to time. "BOARD" shall mean the Board of Trustees of the Trust. "COMMISSION" shall mean the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. "CUSTODIAN" shall mean the financial institution appointed as custodian under the terms and conditions of a custody agreement between the financial institution and the Trust, or its successor. "DECLARATION OF TRUST" shall mean the Declaration of Trust or other similar operational document of the Trust, as the case may be, as the same may be amended from time to time. "FUND" shall mean each separate series of Shares offered by the Trust representing interests in a separate portfolio of securities and other assets for which the Trust has appointed Transfer Agent to 1 provide Services under this Agreement as designated on Schedule A hereto as such Schedule may be amended from time to time. Each investment portfolio shall be referred to as a "Fund" and such investment portfolios shall collectively be referred to as the "Funds." "FUND BUSINESS DAY" shall mean each day on which the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. is open for trading. "INVESTMENT ADVISER" shall mean the investment adviser or investment advisers to the Funds and includes all sub-advisers or persons performing similar services. "INSTRUCTIONS" shall mean an oral communication from an Authorized Person or a written communication signed by an Authorized Person and actually received by Transfer Agent. Instructions shall include manually executed originals, telefacsimile transmissions of manually executed originals or electronic communications. "OFFERING PRICE" shall mean the price per share that the Shares will be offered for sale to the public calculated in accordance with the Fund's then current Prospectus. "PROSPECTUS" shall mean the current prospectus and statement of additional information with respect to a Fund (including any applicable amendments and supplements thereto) actually received by Transfer Agent from the Trust with respect to which the Trust has indicated a Registration Statement has become effective under the 1933 Act and the 1940 Act. "REGISTRATION STATEMENT" shall mean any registration statement on Form N-1A at any time now or hereafter filed with the Commission with respect to any of the Shares and any amendments and supplements thereto which at any time shall have been or will be filed with the Commission. "SERVICES" shall mean the transfer agency and dividend disbursement services described on Schedule B hereto and such additional services as may be agreed to by the parties from time to time and set forth in an amendment to Schedule B. "SHARES" shall mean such shares of beneficial interest, or class thereof, of each respective Fund as may be issued from time to time. "SHAREHOLDER" shall mean a record owner of Shares of each respective Fund. 2. APPOINTMENT AND SERVICES (a) The Trust hereby appoints Transfer Agent as transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent of all Shares and hereby authorizes Transfer Agent to provide Services during the term of this Agreement and on the terms set forth herein. Subject to the direction and control of the Board and utilizing information provided by the Trust and its current and prior agents and service providers, Transfer Agent will provide the Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Transfer Agent shall not be required to provide any Services or information that it believes, in its sole discretion, to represent dishonest, unethical or illegal activity. In no event shall Transfer Agent provide any investment advice or recommendations to any party in connection with its Services hereunder. 2 (b) Transfer Agent may from time to time, in its discretion, appoint one or more other parties to carry out some or all of its duties under this Agreement, provided that Transfer Agent shall remain responsible to the Trust for all such delegated responsibilities in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, in the same manner and to the same extent as if Transfer Agent were itself providing such Services. (c) Transfer Agent's duties shall be confined to those expressly set forth herein, and no implied duties are assumed by or may be asserted against Transfer Agent hereunder. The Services do not include correcting, verifying or addressing any prior actions or inactions of the Trust, any Fund or by any other current or prior agent or service provider. To the extent that Transfer Agent agrees to take such actions, those actions shall be deemed part of the Services. (d) Transfer Agent shall not be responsible for the payment of any original issue or other taxes required to be paid by the Trust in connection with the issuance of any Shares in accordance with this Agreement. (e) PROCESSING AND PROCEDURES (i) Transfer Agent agrees to accept purchase orders and redemption requests with respect to the Shares of each Fund via postal mail, telephone, electronic delivery or personal delivery on each Fund Business Day in accordance with such Fund's Prospectus; provided, however, that Transfer Agent shall only accept purchase orders from jurisdictions in which the Shares are qualified for sale, as indicated from time to time by the Trust or pursuant to an Instruction. Transfer Agent shall, as of the time at which the net asset value ("NAV") of each Fund is computed on each Fund Business Day, issue to and redeem from the accounts specified in a purchase order or redemption request in proper form and accepted by the Fund the appropriate number of full and fractional Shares based on the NAV per Share of the respective Fund specified in a communication received on such Fund Business Day from or on behalf of the Fund. Transfer Agent shall not be required to issue any Shares after it has received from an Authorized Person or from an appropriate federal or state authority written notification that the sale of Shares has been suspended or discontinued, and Transfer Agent shall be entitled to rely upon such written notification. Payment for Shares shall be in the form of a check, wire transfer, Automated Clearing House transfer ("ACH") or such other methods to which the parties shall mutually agree. (ii) Upon receipt of a redemption request and monies paid to it by the Custodian in connection with a redemption of Shares, Transfer Agent shall cancel the redeemed Shares and after making appropriate deduction for any withholding of taxes required of it by applicable federal law, make payment in accordance with the Fund's redemption and payment procedures described in the Prospectus. (iii) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, Transfer Agent will exchange, transfer or redeem Shares upon presentation to Transfer Agent of instructions endorsed for exchange, transfer or redemption, accompanied by such documents as Transfer Agent deems necessary to evidence the authority of the person making such exchange, transfer or redemption. Transfer Agent reserves the right to refuse to exchange, transfer or redeem Shares until it is satisfied that the endorsement or instructions are valid and genuine. For that purpose, it will require, unless otherwise instructed by an Authorized Person or except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, a Medallion signature guarantee by an "Eligible Guarantor Institution" as that term is defined by Commission in Rule 17Ad-15. Transfer Agent also reserves the right to refuse to exchange, transfer or redeem Shares until it is satisfied that the 3 requested exchange, transfer or redemption is legally authorized, and it shall incur no liability for the refusal, in good faith, to make exchanges, transfers or redemptions which Transfer Agent, in its judgment, deems improper or unauthorized, or until it is satisfied that there is no reasonable basis to any claims adverse to such exchange, transfer or redemption. Notwithstanding any provision contained in this Agreement to the contrary, Transfer Agent shall not be required or expected to require, as a condition to any exchange, transfer or redemption of any Shares pursuant to an electronic data transmission, any documents to evidence the authority of the person requesting the exchange, transfer or redemption and/or the payment of any stock transfer taxes, and shall be fully protected in acting in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Section 3(e). (iv) In connection with each purchase and each redemption of Shares, Transfer Agent shall send such statements as are prescribed by the federal securities laws applicable to transfer agents or as described in the Prospectus. It is understood that certificates for Shares have not been and will not be offered by the Trust or made available to Shareholders. (v) Transfer Agent and the Trust shall establish procedures for effecting purchase, redemption, exchange or transfer transactions accepted from Shareholders by telephone or other methods consistent with the terms of the Prospectus. Transfer Agent may establish such additional procedures, rules and requirements governing the purchase, redemption, exchange or transfer of Shares, as it may deem advisable and consistent with the Prospectus and industry practice. Transfer Agent shall not be liable, and shall be held harmless by the Trust, for its actions or omissions which are consistent with the foregoing procedures. (f) DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS (i) When a dividend or distribution has been declared, the Trust shall give or cause to be given to Transfer Agent a copy of a resolution of the Board that either: (A) sets forth the date of the declaration of a dividend or distribution, the date of accrual or payment, as the case may be, thereof, the record date as of which Shareholders entitled to payment or accrual, as the case may be, shall be determined, the amount per Share of such dividend or distribution, the payment date on which all previously accrued and unpaid dividends are to be paid, and the total amount, if any, payable to Transfer Agent on such payment date; or (B) authorizes the declaration of dividends and distributions on a daily or other periodic basis and further authorizes Transfer Agent to rely on a certificate of an Authorized Person setting forth the information described in subparagraph (A) above. (ii) In connection with a reinvestment of a dividend or distribution of Shares of a Fund, Transfer Agent shall as of each Fund Business Day, as specified in a certificate or resolution described in subparagraph (i), issue Shares of the Fund based on the NAV per Share of such Fund specified in a communication received from or on behalf of the Fund on such Fund Business Day. (iii) Upon the mail date specified in such certificate or resolution, as the case may be, the Trust shall, in the case of a cash dividend or distribution, cause the Custodian to deposit in an account in the name of Transfer Agent on behalf of a Fund, an amount of cash sufficient for Transfer Agent to make the payment, as of the mail date specified in such certificate or resolution, as the case may be, to the Shareholders who were of record on the record date. Transfer Agent will, upon receipt of 4 any such cash, make payment of such cash dividends or distributions to the Shareholders as of the record date. Transfer Agent shall not be liable for any improper payments made in accordance with a certificate or resolution described in the preceding paragraph. If Transfer Agent does not receive from the Custodian sufficient cash to make payments of any cash dividend or distribution to all Shareholders of a Fund as of the record date, Transfer Agent shall, upon notifying the Trust, withhold payment to such Shareholders until sufficient cash is provided to Transfer Agent. (iv) It is understood that Transfer Agent in its capacity as transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent shall in no way be responsible for the determination of the rate or form of dividends or capital gain distributions due to the Shareholders pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. It is further understood that Transfer Agent shall file with the Internal Revenue Service and Shareholders such appropriate federal tax forms concerning the payment of dividend and capital gain distributions but shall in no way be responsible for the collection or withholding of taxes due on such dividends or distributions due to shareholders, except and only to the extent, required by applicable federal law. (g) RECORDS (i) Transfer Agent shall keep those records specified in Schedule D hereto in the form and manner, and for such period, as it may deem advisable but not inconsistent with the rules and regulations of appropriate government authorities, in particular Rules 31a-2 and 31a-3 under the 1940 Act. Transfer Agent shall destroy records only at the direction of the Trust, and any such destruction shall comply with the provisions of Section 248.30(b) of Regulation S-P (17 CFR 248.1 -248.30) . Transfer Agent may deliver to the Trust from time to time at Transfer Agent's discretion, for safekeeping or disposition by Transfer Agent in accordance with law, such records, papers and documents accumulated in the execution of its duties as transfer agent, as Transfer Agent may deem expedient, other than those which Transfer Agent is itself required to maintain pursuant to applicable laws and regulations. The Trust shall assume all responsibility for any failure thereafter to produce any record, paper, or other document so returned, if and when required. To the extent required by Section 31 of the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, the records specified in Schedule D hereto maintained by Transfer Agent, which have not been previously delivered to the Trust pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, shall be considered to be the property of the Trust, shall be made available upon request for inspection by the trustees, officers, employees, and auditors of the Trust. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, Transfer Agent shall be permitted to maintain copies of any such records, papers and documents to the extent necessary to comply with the recordkeeping requirements of federal and state securities laws, tax laws and other applicable laws. (h) ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING ("AML") SERVICES (i) BACKGROUND In order to assist its transfer agency clients with their AML responsibilities under the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970, the customer identification program rules jointly adopted by the Commission and the U.S. Treasury Department and other applicable regulations adopted thereunder (the "AML Laws"), Transfer Agent offers various tools designed to: (a) aid in the detection and reporting of potential money laundering activity by monitoring certain aspects of Shareholder activity; and (b) assist in the verification of persons opening accounts with the Trust and determine whether such persons appear on any list of known or suspected terrorists or terrorist organizations ("AML Monitoring Activities"). In connection with the AML Monitoring Activities, Transfer Agent may encounter Shareholder activity that would require it to file a Suspicious Activity Report ("SAR") with the Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network 5 ("FinCEN"), as required by 31 CFR 103.15(a)(2) ("Suspicious Activity"). The Trust has, after review, selected various procedures and tools offered by Transfer Agent to comply with its AML and customer identification program obligations under the AML Laws (the "AML Procedures"), and desires to implement the AML Procedures as part of its overall AML program and, subject to the terms of the AML Laws, delegate to Transfer Agent the day-to-day operation of the AML Procedures on behalf of the Trust. (ii) DELEGATION The Trust acknowledges that it has had an opportunity to review, consider and select the AML Procedures and the Trust has determined that the AML Procedures, as part of the Trust's overall AML program, are reasonably designed to prevent the Funds from being used for money laundering or the financing of terrorist activities and to achieve compliance with the applicable provisions of the AML Laws. Based on this determination, the Trust hereby instructs and directs Transfer Agent to implement the AML Procedures on its behalf, as such may be amended or revised from time to time. The customer identification verification component of the AML Procedures applies only to Shareholders who are residents of the United States. The Trust hereby also delegates to Transfer Agent the authority to report Suspicious Activity to FinCEN. (iii) SAR FILING PROCEDURES (A) When Transfer Agent observes any Suspicious Activity, Transfer Agent shall prepare a draft of a SAR on Form SAR-SF, and shall send a copy to the Trust's AML officer for review. Transfer Agent shall complete each SAR in accordance with the procedures set forth in 31 CFR [section]103.15(a)(3), with the intent to satisfy the reporting obligation of both Transfer Agent and the Trust. Accordingly, the SAR shall include the name of both Transfer Agent and the Trust, and shall include the words, "joint filing" in the narrative section. (B) The Trust's AML officer shall review the SAR and provide comments, if any, to Transfer Agent within a time frame sufficient to permit Transfer Agent to file the SAR in accordance with the deadline set forth in 31 CFR [section]103.15(b)(3) . Upon receipt of final approval from the Trust's AML officer, Transfer Agent (or its affiliate) shall file the SAR in accordance with the procedures set forth in 31 CFR [section]103.15(b) . (C) Transfer Agent shall provide to the Trust a copy of each SAR filed, together with supporting documentation. In addition, Transfer Agent shall maintain a copy of the same for a period of at least five (5) years from the date of the SAR filing. (D) Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent either party from making a determination that such party has an obligation under the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 to file a SAR relating to any Suspicious Activity, and from making such filing independent of the other party hereto. (iv) AMENDMENT TO PROCEDURES It is contemplated that the AML Procedures will be amended from time to time by the parties as directed by the Trust as additional regulations are adopted and/or regulatory guidance is provided relating to the Trust's AML responsibilities. (v) REPORTING Transfer Agent agrees to provide to the Trust: (i) prompt notification of any transaction or combination of transactions that Transfer Agent believes, based on the AML Procedures, evidence potential money laundering activity in connection with the Trust or any Shareholder; (ii) prompt notification of any true and complete match of a Shareholder(s) to the names 6 included on the Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) list or any Section 314(a) search list; (iii) any reports received by Transfer Agent from any government agency or applicable industry self-regulatory organization pertaining to Transfer Agent's AML Monitoring Activities; (iv) any action taken in response to AML violations as described above; and, (v) quarterly reports of its monitoring and verification activities on behalf of the Trust. Transfer Agent shall provide such other reports on the verification activities conducted at the direction of the Trust as may be agreed to from time to time by Transfer Agent and the Trust's AML officer. (vi) INSPECTION The Trust hereby directs, and Transfer Agent agrees to: (1) permit federal regulators access to such information and records maintained by Transfer Agent and relating to Transfer Agent's implementation of the AML Procedures on behalf of the Trust, as they may request; and, (2) permit such federal regulators to inspect Transfer Agent's implementation of the AML Procedures on behalf of the Trust. (vii) DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS REGARDING SARS Neither Transfer Agent nor the Trust shall disclose any SAR filed or the information included in a SAR to any third party other than affiliates of Transfer Agent or the Trust on a need to know basis and in accordance with applicable law, rule, regulation and interpretation, that would disclose that a SAR has been filed. 3. REPRESENTATIONS AND DELIVERIES (a) The Trust shall deliver or cause the following documents to be delivered to Transfer Agent: (1) A copy of the Declaration of Trust and By-laws and all amendments thereto, certified by the Secretary of the Trust; (2) Copies of the Trust's Registration Statement, as of the date of this Agreement, together with any applications filed in connection therewith; (3) A certificate signed by the President and Secretary of the Trust specifying the number of authorized Shares and the number of such authorized Shares issued and currently outstanding, if any, the validity of the authorized and outstanding Shares, whether such shares are fully paid and non-assessable, and the status of the Shares under the 1933 Act and any other applicable federal law or regulation; (4) A certified copy of the resolutions of the Board appointing Transfer Agent and authorizing the execution of this Agreement on behalf of the Trust; and (5) A certificate containing the names of the initial Authorized Persons in a form acceptable to Transfer Agent. Any officer of the Trust shall be considered an Authorized Person (unless such authority is limited in a writing from the Trust and received by Transfer Agent) and has the authority to appoint additional Authorized Persons, to limit or revoke the authority of any previously designated Authorized Person, and to certify to Transfer Agent the names of the Authorized Persons from time to time. The certificate required by this paragraph shall be signed by an officer of the Trust and designate the names of the Trust's initial Authorized Persons. 7 (6) All Shareholder account records in a format acceptable to Transfer Agent, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and at the Trust's expense. (7) Prior written notice of any increase or decrease in the total number of Shares authorized to be issued, or the issuance of any additional Shares of a Fund pursuant to stock dividends, stock splits, recapitalizations, capital adjustments or similar transactions, and to deliver to Transfer Agent such documents, certificates, reports and legal opinions as it may reasonably request. (8) All other documents, records and information that Transfer Agent may reasonably request in order for Transfer Agent to perform the Services hereunder. (b) The Trust represents and warrants to Transfer Agent that: (1) It is a statutory trust duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware; it is empowered under applicable laws and by its Declaration of Trust and By-laws to enter into and perform this Agreement; and all requisite corporate proceedings have been taken to authorize it to enter into and perform this Agreement. (2) Any officer of the Trust has the authority to appoint additional Authorized Persons, to limit or revoke the authority of any previously designated Authorized Person, and to certify to Transfer Agent the names of such Authorized Persons. (3) It is duly registered as an open-end investment company under the 1940 Act. (4) A Registration Statement under the 1933 Act will be effective before the Fund will issue Shares and will remain effective during such period as the Fund is offering Shares for sale. Additionally, appropriate state securities laws filings will be made before Shares are issued in any jurisdiction and such filings will continue to be made, with respect to Shares of the Funds being offered for sale. (5) All outstanding Shares are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and when Shares are hereafter issued in accordance with the terms of the Declaration of Trust and each Fund's Prospectus, such Shares shall be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. (6) It is conducting its business in compliance in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations, both state and federal, and has obtained all regulatory approvals necessary to carry on its business as now conducted; there is no statute, rule, regulation, order or judgment binding on it and no provision of its Declaration of Trust, By-laws or any contract binding it or affecting its property which would prohibit its execution or performance of this Agreement. (c) During the term of this Agreement the Trust shall have the ongoing obligation to provide Transfer Agent with a copy of each Fund's currently effective Prospectus as soon as they become effective. For purposes of this Agreement, Transfer Agent shall not be deemed to have notice of any information contained in any such Prospectus until a reasonable time after it is actually received by Transfer Agent. (d) The Board and the Investment Adviser have and retain primary responsibility for all compliance matters relating to the Trust and the Funds including but not limited to compliance with the 8 1940 Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the policies and limitations of each Fund as set forth in the Prospectus. Transfer Agent's Services hereunder shall not relieve the Board and the Investment Adviser of their primary day-to-day responsibility for assuring such compliance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Transfer Agent will be responsible for its own compliance with such statutes insofar as such statutes are applicable to the Services it has agreed to provide hereunder, and will promptly notify the Trust if it becomes aware of any material non-compliance which relates to the Trust. The Transfer Agent shall provide the Trust with quarterly and annual certifications (on a calendar basis) with respect to the design and operational effectiveness of its compliance and procedures. (e) The Trust agrees to take or cause to be taken all requisite steps to qualify the Shares for sale in all states in which the Shares shall at the time be offered for sale and require qualification. If the Trust receives notice of any stop order or other proceeding in any such state affecting such qualification or the sale of Shares, or of any stop order or other proceeding under the federal securities laws affecting the sale of Shares, the Trust will give prompt notice thereof to Transfer Agent. (f) The Trust agrees that it shall advise Transfer Agent in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to affecting any change in any Prospectus which would increase or alter the duties and obligations of Transfer Agent hereunder, and shall proceed with such change only if it shall have received the written consent of Transfer Agent thereto. (g) TRUST INSTRUCTIONS (i) The Trust shall cause the Trust's officers, trustees, Investment Adviser, legal counsel, independent accountants, administrator, fund accountant, Custodian and other service providers and agents, past or present, to cooperate with Transfer Agent and to provide Transfer Agent with such information, documents and communications as necessary and/or appropriate or as requested by Transfer Agent, in order to enable Transfer Agent to perform the Services. In connection with the performance of the Services, Transfer Agent shall (without investigation or verification) be entitled, and is hereby instructed to, rely upon any and all Instructions, communications, information or documents provided to Transfer Agent by a representative of the Trust or by any of the aforementioned persons. Transfer Agent shall be entitled to rely on any document that it reasonably believes to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party. Fees charged by such persons shall be an expense of the Trust Transfer Agent shall not be held to have notice of any change of authority of any trustee, officer, agent, representative or employee of the Trust, Investment Adviser, Authorized Person or service provider until receipt of written notice thereof from the Trust. (ii) The Trust shall provide Transfer Agent with an updated certificate evidencing the appointment, removal or change of authority of any Authorized Person, it being understood Transfer Agent shall not be held to have notice of any change in the authority of any Authorized Person until receipt of written notice thereof from the Trust. (iii) Transfer Agent, its officers, agents or employees shall accept Instructions given to them by any person representing or acting on behalf of the Trust only if such representative is an Authorized Person. The Trust agrees that when oral Instructions are given, it shall, upon the request of Transfer Agent, confirm such Instructions in writing. 9 (iv) At any time, Transfer Agent may request Instructions from the Trust with respect to any matter arising in connection with this Agreement. If such Instructions are not received within a reasonable time, then Transfer Agent may seek advice from legal counsel for the Trust at the expense of the Trust, or its own legal counsel at its own expense, and it shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it in good faith in accordance with such Instructions or in accordance with advice of counsel. (h) Transfer Agent represents and warrants to the Trust that: (i) It is a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Wisconsin; it is empowered under applicable law and by its Articles of Incorporation and By-laws to enter into and perform this Agreement; and all requisite proceedings have been taken to authorize it to enter into and perform this Agreement. (ii) It is conducting its business in compliance in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations, both state and federal, and has obtained all regulatory approvals necessary to carry on its business as now conducted; there is no statute, rule regulation, order or judgment binding on it and no provision of its operating documents or any contract binding it or affecting its property which would prohibit its execution or performance of this Agreement. (iii) Transfer Agent shall maintain a disaster recovery and business continuity plan and adequate and reliable computer and other equipment necessary and appropriate to carry out its obligations under this Agreement. Upon the Trust's reasonable request, the Transfer Agent shall provide supplemental information concerning the aspects of its disaster recovery and business continuity plan that are relevant to the Services. (iv) It is duly registered as a transfer agent under Section 17A of the 1934 Act to the extent required. 4. FEES AND EXPENSES (a) As compensation for the performance of the Services, the Trust agrees to pay Transfer Agent the fees set forth on Schedule C hereto. Fees shall be adjusted in accordance with Schedule C or as otherwise agreed to by the parties from time to time. Fees shall be earned and paid monthly in an amount equal to at least 1/12(th) of the applicable annual fee. Basis point fees and minimum annual fees apply separately to each Fund, and average net assets are not aggregated in calculating the applicable basis point fee per Fund or the applicable minimum. The parties may amend this Agreement to include fees for any additional services requested by the Trust, enhancements to current Services, or to add Funds. The Trust agrees to pay Transfer Agent such fees as may be agreed between the parties for Services added to, or for any enhancements to existing Services set forth on Schedule B after the execution of this Agreement. In addition, to the extent that Transfer Agent corrects, verifies or addresses any prior actions or inactions by any Fund or by any prior agent or service provider, Transfer Agent shall be entitled to additional fees as provided in Schedule C as long as the Fund has been provided with reasonable advance notice. In the event of any disagreement between this Agreement and Schedule C, the terms of Schedule C shall control. (b) [For the purpose of determining fees payable to Transfer Agent, NAV shall be computed in accordance with the Prospectus and resolutions of the Board. The fee for the period from the day of 10 the month this Agreement is entered into until the end of that month shall be pro-rated according to the proportion that such period bears to the full monthly period. Upon any termination of this Agreement before the end of any month, the fee for such part of a month shall be pro-rated according to the proportion which such period bears to the full monthly period and shall be payable upon the date of termination of this Agreement. Should this Agreement be terminated or the Trust or any Fund(s) be liquidated, merged with or acquired by another fund or investment company, any accrued fees shall be immediately payable.] (c) Transfer Agent will bear all expenses incurred by it in connection with its performance of Services, except as otherwise provided herein. Transfer Agent shall not be required to pay or finance any costs and expenses incurred in the operation of the Funds, including, but not limited to: taxes; interest; brokerage fees and commissions; salaries, fees and expenses of officers and trustees; Commission fees and state Blue Sky fees; advisory fees; charges of custodians, administrators, fund accountants, dividend disbursing and accounting services agents and other service providers; security pricing services; insurance premiums; outside auditing and legal expenses; costs of organization and maintenance of corporate existence; taxes and fees payable to federal, state and other governmental agencies; preparation, typesetting, printing, proofing and mailing of Prospectuses, statements of additional information, supplements, notices, forms and applications and proxy materials for regulatory purposes and for distribution to current Shareholders; preparation, typesetting, printing, proofing and mailing and other costs of Shareholder reports; expenses in connection with the electronic transmission of documents and information including electronic filings with the Commission and the states; research and statistical data services; expenses incidental to holding meetings of the Fund's Shareholders and Trustees; fees and expenses associated with internet, e-mail and other related activities; and extraordinary expenses. Expenses incurred for distribution of Shares, including the typesetting, printing, proofing and mailing of Prospectuses for persons who are not Shareholders, will be borne by the Investment Adviser, except for such expenses permitted to be paid under a distribution plan adopted in accordance with applicable laws. (d) The Trust also agrees to promptly reimburse Transfer Agent for all out-of-pocket expenses or disbursements incurred by Transfer Agent in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement as described below. Out-of-pocket expenses shall include, but not be limited to, those items specified on Schedule C hereto. If requested by Transfer Agent, and subject to approval by the Trust (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), out-of-pocket expenses are payable in advance. Payment of postage expenses, if prepayment is requested, is due at least seven (7) days prior to the anticipated mail date. In the event Transfer Agent requests advance payment, Transfer Agent shall not be obligated to incur such expenses or perform the related Service(s) until payment is received. (e) The Trust agrees to pay all amounts due hereunder within thirty (30) days of the date reflected on the statement for such Services (the "Due Date"). Except as provided in Schedule C, Transfer Agent shall bill Service fees monthly, and out-of-pocket expenses as incurred (unless prepayment is requested by Transfer Agent). Transfer Agent may, at its option, arrange to have various service providers submit invoices directly to the Trust for payment of reimbursable out-of-pocket expenses. (f) The Trust is aware that its failure to remit to Transfer Agent all amounts due on or before the Due Date will cause Transfer Agent to incur costs not contemplated by this Agreement, including, but not limited to carrying, processing and accounting charges. Accordingly, in the event that Transfer Agent does not receive any amounts due hereunder by the Due Date, the Trust agrees to pay a late 11 charge on the overdue amount equal to one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the maximum amount permitted by law, whichever is less. In addition, the Trust shall pay Transfer Agent's reasonable attorney's fees and court costs if any amounts due Transfer Agent in the event that an attorney is engaged to assist in the collection of amounts due. The parties hereby agree that such late charge represents a fair and reasonable computation of the costs incurred by reason of the Trust's late payment. Acceptance of such late charge shall in no event constitute a waiver by Transfer Agent of the Trust's default or prevent Transfer Agent from exercising any other rights and remedies available to it. (g) In the event that any charges are disputed, the Trust shall, on or before the Due Date, pay all undisputed amounts due hereunder and notify Transfer Agent in writing of any disputed charges for out-of-pocket expenses which it is disputing in good faith. Payment for such disputed charges shall be due on or before the close of the fifth (5th) business day after the day on which Transfer Agent provides documentation which an objective observer would agree reasonably supports the disputed charges (the "Revised Due Date"). Late charges shall not begin to accrue as to charges disputed in good faith until the first day after the Revised Due Date. (h) The Trust acknowledges that the fees charged by Transfer Agent under this Agreement reflect the allocation of risk between the parties, including the exclusion of remedies and limitations of liability in Sections 2, 3 and 6. Modifying the allocation of risk from what is stated herein would affect the fees that Transfer Agent charges. Accordingly, in consideration of those fees, the Trust agrees to the stated allocation of risk. 5. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Transfer Agent agrees on behalf of itself and its employees to treat confidentially and as proprietary information of the Trust all records and other information relative to the Funds' Shareholders, not to use such information other than in the performance of its responsibilities and duties hereunder, and not to disclose such information except: (i) when requested to divulge such information by duly-constituted authorities or court process; (ii) when requested by a Shareholder or Shareholder's agent with respect to information concerning an account as to which such Shareholder has either a legal or beneficial interest; (iii) when requested by the Trust, a Fund, the Shareholder, the Shareholder's agent or the dealer of record with respect to such account; (iv) to seek to prevent fraud and/or money laundering by providing certain shareholder information to other financial institutions; (v) to an affiliate, as defined by Section 248.3(a) of Regulation S-P; or, (vi) pursuant to any other exception permitted by Sections 248.14 and 248.15 of Regulation S-P in the ordinary course of business to carry out the activities covered by the exception under which Transfer Agent received the information. In case of any requests or demands for inspection of the records of the Funds, Transfer Agent will endeavor to notify the Trust promptly and to secure instructions from a representative of the Trust as to such inspection. Records and information which have become known to the public through no wrongful act of Transfer Agent or any of its employees, agents or representatives, and information which was already in the possession of Transfer Agent prior to receipt thereof, shall not be subject to this section. Any party appointed pursuant to Section 2(b) above shall be required to observe the confidentiality obligations contained herein. Transfer Agent will implement and maintain such appropriate security measures as are necessary for the protection of confidential shareholder information. The obligations of the parties under Section 5 shall indefinitely survive the termination of this Agreement. 12 6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY In addition to the limitations of liability contained in Sections 2 and 3 of this Agreement: (a) Transfer Agent shall not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by the Trust or the Funds in connection with the matters to which this Agreement relates, except for a loss resulting from Transfer Agent's willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by it of its obligations and duties under this Agreement. Furthermore, Transfer Agent shall not be liable for: (1) any action taken or omitted to be taken in accordance with or in reliance upon Instructions, communications, data, documents or information (without investigation or verification) received by Transfer Agent from an officer or representative of the Trust or from any Authorized Person; or, (2) any action taken, or omission by, a Fund, the Trust, Investment Adviser, any Authorized Person or any past or current service provider (not including Transfer Agent). (b) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Transfer Agent will be excused from its obligation to perform any Service or obligation required of it hereunder for the duration that such performance is prevented by events beyond its reasonable control and shall not be liable for any default, damage, loss of data or documents, errors, delay or any other loss whatsoever caused thereby. Transfer Agent will, however, take all reasonable steps to minimize service interruptions for any period that such interruption continues beyond its reasonable control. (c) In no event and under no circumstances shall the Indemnified Parties (as defined below) be liable to anyone, including, without limitation, the other party, under any theory of tort, contract, strict liability or other legal or equitable theory for lost profits, exemplary, punitive, special, indirect or consequential damages for any act or failure to act under any provision of this Agreement regardless of whether such damages were foreseeable and even if advised of the possibility thereof. (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Transfer Agent shall have no duty or obligation under this Agreement to inquire into, and shall not be liable for: (i) the legality of the issue or sale of any Shares, the sufficiency of the amount to be received therefor, or the authority of the Trust, as the case may be, to request such sale or issuance; (ii) the legality of a transfer, exchange, purchase or redemption of any Shares, the propriety of the amount to be paid therefor, or the authority of the Trust, as the case may be, to request such transfer, exchange or redemption; (iii) the legality of the declaration of any dividend by the Trust, or the legality of the issue of any Shares in payment of any stock dividend; (iv) the legality of any recapitalization or readjustment of Shares; (v) Transfer Agent's acting upon telephone or electronic instructions relating to the purchase, transfer, exchange or redemption of Shares received by Transfer Agent in accordance with procedures established by Transfer Agent and the Trust; or (vi) the offer or sale of Shares in violation of any requirement under the securities laws or regulations of any jurisdiction that such Shares be qualified for sale in such state or in violation of any stop order or determination or ruling by any state with respect to the offer or sale of such Shares in such state. 13 (e) Transfer Agent may, in effecting transfers and redemptions of Shares, rely upon those provisions of the Uniform Act for the Simplification of Fiduciary Security Transfers (or such other statutes which protect it and the Trust in not requiring complete fiduciary documentation) and shall not be responsible for any act done or omitted by it in good faith in reliance upon such laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision contained in this Agreement to the contrary, Transfer Agent shall be fully protected by each Fund in not requiring any instruments, documents, assurances, endorsements or guarantees, including, without limitation, any Medallion signature guarantees, in connection with a redemption, exchange or transfer of Shares whenever Transfer Agent reasonably believes that requiring the same would be inconsistent with the transfer, exchange and redemption procedures described in the Prospectus. (f) The obligations of the parties under Section 6 shall indefinitely survive the termination of this Agreement. 7. INDEMNIFICATION (a) The Trust agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Transfer Agent, its employees, agents, officers, directors, shareholders, affiliates and nominees (collectively, "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims, demands, actions and suits, and any and all judgments, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, charges, reasonable counsel fees and other expenses of every nature and character ("Losses") which may be asserted against or incurred by any Indemnified Party or for which any Indemnified Party may be held liable (a "Claim"), arising out of or in any way relating to any of the following: (i) any action or omission of Transfer Agent in connection with this Agreement and occurring in connection with the performance of its duties and obligations hereunder, except to the extent a Claim resulted from Transfer Agent's willful misfeasance, bad faith, negligence in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by it of its obligations and duties hereunder; (ii) Transfer Agent's reliance on, implementation of, or use of Instructions, communications, data, documents or information (without investigation or verification) received by Transfer Agent from an officer or representative of the Trust, any Authorized Person or any past or current service provider (not including Transfer Agent); (iii) any action taken, or omission by, a Fund, the Trust, Investment Adviser, any Authorized Person or any past or current service provider (not including Transfer Agent); (iv) the Trust's refusal or failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement, or any Claim that arises out of the Trust's negligence or misconduct or breach of any representation or warranty of the Trust made herein; (v) the legality of the issue or sale of any Shares, the sufficiency of the amount received therefore, or the authority of the Trust, as the case may be, to have requested such sale or issuance; (vi) the legality of the declaration of any dividend by the Trust, or the legality of the issue of any Shares in payment of any stock dividend; 14 (vii) the legality of any recapitalization or readjustment of Shares; (viii) Transfer Agent's acting upon telephone or electronic instructions relating to the purchase, transfer, exchange or redemption of Shares received by Transfer Agent in accordance with procedures established by Transfer Agent and the Trust; (ix) the acceptance, processing and/or negotiation of a fraudulent payment for the purchase of Shares unless the result of Transfer Agent's or its affiliates' willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence in the performance of its duties or from reckless disregard by it of its obligations and duties under this Agreement. In the absence of a finding to the contrary, the acceptance, processing and/or negotiation of a fraudulent payment for the purchase, redemption, transfer or exchange of Shares shall be presumed not to have been the result of Transfer Agent's or its affiliates' willful misfeasance, bad faith or negligence; and (x) the offer or sale of Shares in violation of any requirement under the securities laws or regulations of any state or other jurisdiction that such Shares be qualified for sale in such state or in violation of any stop order or determination or ruling by any state with respect to the offer or sale of such Shares in such state. (b) Promptly after receipt by Transfer Agent of notice of the commencement of an investigation, action, claim or proceeding, Transfer Agent shall, if a claim for indemnification in respect thereof is made under this section, notify the Trust in writing of the commencement thereof, although the failure to do so shall not prevent recovery by Transfer Agent or any Indemnified Party. The Trust shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any such Loss, but if the Trust elects to assume the defense, such defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by the Trust and approved by Transfer Agent, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the Trust elects to assume the defense of any such suit and retain such counsel and notifies Transfer Agent of such election, the indemnified defendant or defendants in such suit shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them subsequent to the receipt of the Trust's election. If the Trust does not elect to assume the defense of any such suit, or in case Transfer Agent does not, in the exercise of reasonable judgment, approve of counsel chosen by the Trust, or in case there is a conflict of interest between the Trust and Transfer Agent or any Indemnified Party, the Trust will reimburse the Indemnified Party or Parties named as defendant or defendants in such suit, for the fees and expenses of any counsel retained by Transfer Agent and them. The Trust's indemnification agreement contained in this Section 7 and the Trust's representations and warranties in this Agreement shall remain operative and in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of Transfer Agent and each Indemnified Party, and shall survive the delivery of any Shares and the termination of this Agreement. This agreement of indemnity will inure exclusively to Transfer Agent's benefit, to the benefit of each Indemnified Party and their estates and successors. The Trust agrees to promptly notify Transfer Agent of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Trust or any of its officers or directors in connection with the issue and sale of any of the Shares. (c) The obligations of the parties under Section 7 shall indefinitely survive the termination of this Agreement. 15 8. TERM (a) This Agreement shall become effective with respect to each Fund as of the date hereof and, with respect to each Fund not in existence on that date, on the date an amendment to Schedule A to this Agreement relating to that Fund is executed. Unless sooner terminated as provided herein, this Agreement shall continue in effect with respect to each Fund for a two-year period beginning on the date of this Agreement (the "Initial Term"). Thereafter, if not terminated as provided herein, the Agreement shall continue automatically in effect as to each Fund for successive annual periods (each a "Renewal Term") . (b) In the event this Agreement is terminated by the Trust prior to the end of the Initial Term or any subsequent Renewal Term, the Trust shall be obligated to pay Transfer Agent the remaining balance of the fees payable to Transfer Agent under this Agreement through the end of the Initial Term or Renewal Term, as applicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may terminate this Agreement at the end of the Initial Term or at the end of any successive Renewal Term (the "Termination Date") by giving the other party a written notice not less than ninety (90) days' prior to the end of the respective term. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, upon the termination of the Agreement as provided herein or the liquidation, merger or acquisition of a Fund or the Trust, Transfer Agent shall deliver the records of the Trust to the Trust or its successor service provider at the expense of the Trust in a form that is consistent with Transfer Agent's applicable license agreements, and thereafter the Trust or its designee shall be solely responsible for preserving the records for the periods required by all applicable laws, rules and regulations. The Trust shall be responsible for all expenses associated with the movement (or duplication) of records and materials and conversion thereof to a successor service provider, including all reasonable trailing expenses incurred by Transfer Agent. All such expenses shall be billed at cost with reasonable advance notice given to the Trust of an estimate of such expenses. The Trust shall also be responsible for the payment of the annual closed account fees referenced in Schedule C hereto. Generally, closed accounts are purged in September, but may be later due to tax reporting responsibilities. In addition, in the event of termination of this Agreement, or the proposed liquidation, merger or acquisition of the Trust or a Fund(s), and Transfer Agent's agreement to provide additional Services in connection therewith, Transfer Agent shall provide such Services and be entitled to such compensation as the parties may mutually agree. Transfer Agent shall not reduce the level of service provided to the Trust prior to termination following notice of termination by the Trust. (c) In the event such notice is given by the Trust pursuant to subparagraph (c), it shall be accompanied by a copy of a resolution of the Board certified by the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary, electing to terminate this Agreement and designating the successor transfer agent or transfer agents. In the event such notice is given by Transfer Agent, the Trust shall on or before the termination date, deliver to Transfer Agent a copy of a resolution of its Board certified by the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary designating a successor transfer agent or transfer agents. In the absence of such designation by the Trust, the Trust shall be deemed to be its own transfer agent as of the termination date and Transfer Agent shall thereby be relieved of all duties and responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement. 9. MISCELLANEOUS (a) Any notice required or permitted to be given by either party to the other under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when received by the other party. Such notices shall be sent to the addresses listed below, or to such other location as either party may from time to time designate in writing: 16 IF TO TRANSFER AGENT: UMB Fund Services, Inc. 235 West Galena Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212 Attention: General Counsel IF TO THE TRUST: The Community Development Fund 6255 Chapman Field Drive Miami, Florida 33156 Attention: Kenneth H. Thomas, Ph.D. (b) Except as provided to the contrary herein, this Agreement may not be amended or modified in any manner except by a written agreement executed by both parties with the formality of this Agreement. (c) This Agreement shall be governed by Wisconsin law, excluding the laws on conflicts of laws. To the extent that the applicable laws of the State of Wisconsin, or any of the provisions herein, conflict with the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act, the latter shall control, and nothing herein shall be construed in a manner inconsistent with the 1940 Act or any rule or order of the Commission thereunder. Any provision of this Agreement which is determined by competent authority to be prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. In such case, the parties shall in good faith modify or substitute such provision consistent with the original intent of the parties. (d) This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original agreement but such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument. The facsimile signature of any party to this Agreement shall constitute the valid and binding execution hereof by such party. (e) The services of Transfer Agent hereunder are not deemed exclusive. Transfer Agent may render transfer agency and dividend disbursement services and any other services to others, including other investment companies. (f) The captions in the Agreement are included for convenience of reference only, and in no way define or limit any of the provisions hereof or otherwise affect their construction or effect. (g) This Agreement is executed by the Trust with respect to each of the Funds and the obligations hereunder are not binding upon any of the trustees, officers or Shareholders individually but are binding only upon the Fund to which such obligations pertain and the assets and property of such Fund. All obligations of the Trust under this Agreement shall apply only on a Fund-by-Fund basis, and the assets of one Fund shall not be liable for the obligations of another Fund. The Certificate of Trust is on file with the State of Delaware and the Declaration of Trust is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 17 (h) This Agreement and the Schedules incorporated hereto constitute the full and complete understanding and agreement of Transfer Agent and the Trust and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings and agreements with respect to transfer agency and dividend disbursement services. (i) Except as specifically provided herein, this Agreement does not in any way affect any other agreements entered into among the parties hereto and any actions taken or omitted by any party hereunder shall not affect any rights or obligations of any other party hereunder. (j) Transfer Agent shall retain all right, title and interest in any and all computer programs, screen formats, report formats, procedures, data bases, interactive design techniques, derivative works, inventions, discoveries, patentable or copyrightable matters, concepts, expertise, trade secrets, trademarks and other related legal rights provided, developed or utilized by Transfer Agent in connection with the Services provided by Transfer Agent to the Trust hereunder. (k) This Agreement shall extend to and shall be binding upon the parties hereto, and their respective successors and assigns. This Agreement shall not be assignable by either party without the written consent of the other party, provided, however, that Transfer Agent may, in its sole discretion and upon advance written notice to the Trust, assign all its right, title and interest in this Agreement to an affiliate, parent or subsidiary, or to the purchaser of substantially all of its business. (l) The person signing below represents and warrants that he/she is duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Trust. (m) The Trust hereby grants to Transfer Agent the right to identify the Trust as a client and to use the Trust's name and logo in client lists on the Transfer Agent's website, for marketing purposes and in requests for information and proposals. Likewise, the Transfer Agent hereby grants to the Trust the right to identify the Transfer Agent as a service provider and to use the Transfer Agency's name and logo in service provider lists on the Trust's website, in the Prospectus or Statement of Additional Information and in other documents for marketing purposes and in requests for information and proposals. 18 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly authorized officer as of the day, month and year first above written. THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND (the "Trust") By: /S/ KENNETH H. THOMAS --------------------- Title: KENNETH H. THOMAS, PH.D., PRESIDENT ----------------------------------- Date: JANUARY 22, 2016 ---------------- UMB FUND SERVICES, INC. ("Transfer Agent") By: /S/ ANTHONY FISCHER ------------------- Title: ANTHONY FISCHER, PRESIDENT -------------------------- Date: JANUARY 25, 2016 ---------------- 19 SCHEDULE A TO THE TRANSFER AGENCY AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND AND UMB FUND SERVICES, INC. NAMES OF FUNDS The Community Development Fund 20 SCHEDULE B TO THE TRANSFER AGENCY AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND AND UMB FUND SERVICES, INC. SERVICES In addition to, or in connection with, the Services set forth in Section 2 of the Agreement and subject to the direction of, and utilizing information provided by, the Trust, Investment Adviser, and the Trust's agents, Transfer Agent will provide the following Services: o Set up and maintain Shareholder accounts and records, including IRAs and other retirement accounts o Follow-up with prospects who return incomplete applications o Store account documents electronically o Receive and respond to Shareholder account inquiries by telephone or mail, or by e-mail if the response does not require the reference to specific Shareholder account information o Process purchase and redemption orders, transfers, and exchanges, including automatic purchases and redemptions via postal mail, telephone and personal delivery, provided payment for shares is in the form of a check, wire transfer or requested ACH, or such other means as the parties shall mutually agree o Process dividend payments by check, wire or ACH, or reinvest dividends o Issue daily transaction confirmations and monthly or quarterly statements o Issue comprehensive clerical confirmation statements for maintenance transactions o Provide cost basis statements o Provide information for the mailing of Prospectuses, annual and semi-annual reports, and other Shareholder communications to existing shareholders o File IRS Forms 1099, 5498, 1042, 1042-S and 945 with shareholders and/or the IRS o Handle load and multi-class processing, including rights of accumulation and purchases by letters of intent o Calculate 12b-1 plan fees and payments under shareholder servicing plans o Provide standards to structure forms and applications for efficient processing 21 o Follow up on IRAs, soliciting beneficiary and other information and sending required minimum distribution reminder letters o Provide basic report access for up to four (4) people o Assist the Trust in complying with SEC Regulation S-ID adopted under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the "Red Flags Rule") by monitoring/handling shareholder accounts in accordance with the Trust's identity theft prevention program and reporting any possible instances of identity theft to the Trust o Conduct periodic postal clean-up OPTIONAL SERVICES The Funds may contract with Transfer Agent to provide one or more of the following optional services for additional fees. o Transfer Agent's Internet services, including Adviser Services, RIA/Broker Services, Shareholder Services, NAV Services, Vision, Adviser Central and email services o Shareholder "welcome" packages with initial confirmation o Arrange to make available money market funds for short-term investment or exchanges o Dedicated service representatives o Weekend and holiday shareholder services o Customized reorder form tracking o Give dealers access through NSCC's Fund/SERV and Networking o Customized forms, applications and statements o Training on regulatory developments 22 SCHEDULE C TO THE TRANSFER AGENCY AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND AND UMB FUND SERVICES, INC. FEES [Redacted] 23 SCHEDULE D TO THE TRANSFER AGENCY AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND AND UMB FUND SERVICES, INC. RECORDS MAINTAINED BY TRANSFER AGENT o Account applications o Checks including check registers, reconciliation records, any adjustment records and tax withholding documentation o Indemnity bonds for replacement of lost or missing checks o Liquidation, redemption, withdrawal and transfer requests including signature guarantees and any supporting documentation o Shareholder correspondence o Shareholder transaction records o Share transaction history of the Funds 24 EX-99.H3 10 ex-h3.txt THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND CRA SERVICING PLAN WHEREAS, The Community Development Fund (the "Trust") is engaged in business as an open-end investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), and the Trust offers for sale shares of beneficial interest of the Trust ("Shares") that are designated and classified into one or more distinct series of the Trust, and Shares of such series may be further divided into one or more classes; WHEREAS, the Trust desires to compensate service providers who provide the services described herein ("Service Providers") to their clients who from time to time beneficially own Shares of one or more of the classes of the series of the Trust listed on Exhibit A attached hereto, as it may be amended from time to time (such clients, "Shareholders," and each such class, a "Class" and, collectively, the "Classes," and each such series, a "Fund" and, collectively, the "Funds"); WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the "Board") desires to adopt a plan under which the Service Providers will provide to Shareholders some or all of the shareholder and/or administrative services or similar non-distribution services stated in Section 2 herein; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that there is a reasonable likelihood that this CRA Servicing Plan (the "Plan") will benefit the Trust and the Shareholders of each of the Classes and Funds. NOW, THEREFORE, the Board hereby adopts the following Plan. SECTION 1. The Board has adopted this Plan to enable the Trust to directly or indirectly bear expenses relating to the provision of certain shareholder and/or administrative services or similar non-distribution services to the Shareholders of certain Classes of the Funds. SECTION 2. With respect to each of the Classes and Funds, the Trust may pay each Service Provider, including affiliates of the Trust, a fee up to the amount set forth in Exhibit A for shareholder and/or administrative services or similar non-distribution services. Services for which this fee may be paid include, but are not limited to: (i) maintaining books and records that document that the Fund generally holds The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 ("CRA")-qualifying investments with a primary purpose of community development; (ii) determining whether a particular investment that has been deemed to be a CRA qualified investment can be "earmarked" to a particular Shareholder for CRA credit based upon that Shareholder's respective Assessment Area(s); (iii) maintaining books and records that explicitly earmark for CRA-qualifying purposes which specific securities in the Fund have been allocated to which specific Shareholders based on their respective Assessment Area(s); (iv) providing documentation to each Shareholder that can be provided to the Shareholder's examiner that the earmarked investments are CRA qualified investments; (v) maintaining books and records tracking each Shareholder's CRA Assessment Area and updating any changes in these over time; (vi) providing reports to Shareholders updating them on any revised CRA regulations or policies that may impact the CRA qualifying nature of their investments; (vii) confirming that there is no "double counting" or earmarking of CRA investments in the Fund to more than one Shareholder; (viii) answering questions regarding earmarked investments from Shareholders and/or their CRA examiners prior to or during CRA exams; and (ix) maintaining an e-mail address and website and toll-free phone number through which Shareholders can make CRA inquiries. SECTION 3. The amount of the fees in Exhibit A shall be calculated and accrued daily and paid monthly or at such other intervals as (i) the Board shall determine; or (ii) may be provided for in any agreement related to this Plan, and such fees are based on the average daily net asset value of the Shares of the relevant Class owned by the Shareholders holding Shares through such Service Providers. SECTION 4. This Plan shall not take effect with respect to any Class of Shares of a Fund until it has been approved by votes of the majority of both (i) the Trustees of the Trust and (ii) the Qualified Trustees (as defined in Section 10 herein). SECTION 5. This Plan shall continue in effect until terminated as provided in Section 6. SECTION 6. With respect to each Class of Shares of a Fund for which this Plan is in effect, this Plan may be terminated at any time by the vote of a majority of the Qualified Trustees or by vote of a majority of the Shares of such Class. SECTION 7. All agreements with any person relating to implementation of this Plan shall be in writing, and any agreement related to this Plan shall provide that such agreement may be terminated at any time, without payment of any penalty, by the vote of a majority of the Qualified Trustees on not more than 90 days written notice to any other party to the agreement. SECTION 8. This Plan may not be amended without the approval of a majority of both (i) the Trustees of the Trust and (ii) the Qualified Trustees. SECTION 9. During the existence of this Plan, any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Trust pursuant to this Plan or any related agreement shall provide to the Trustees of the Trust, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made with respect to each Fund, and shall furnish the Board with such other information as the Board may reasonably request in connection with payments made under the Plan. SECTION 10. As used in this Plan, (a) the term "Qualified Trustees" shall mean those Trustees of the Trust who are not interested persons of the Trust, and have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of this Plan or any agreements related to it, and (b) the term "interested person" shall have the meaning specified in the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, subject to such exemptions as may be granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. SECTION 11. This Plan shall not obligate the Trust or any other party to enter into an agreement with any particular person. SECTION 12. If any provision of this Plan shall be held or made invalid by a court decision, statute, rule or otherwise, the remainder of the Plan shall not be affected thereby. SECTION 13. While this Plan is in effect, the selection and nomination of those Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust shall be committed to the discretion of the Trustees then in office who are not interested persons of the Trust. DATED: JANUARY 7, 2016 EXHIBIT A DATED JANUARY 7, 2016 TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND CRA SERVICING PLAN DATED JANUARY 7, 2016 CRA SERVICING FEES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAXIMUM CRA FUND CLASS OF SHARES SERVICING FEE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Community Development Fund Class A Shares 0.20% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EX-99.H4 11 ex-h4.txt FUND CCO AND AMLCO AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made as of January 25, 2016 by and between THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND, a Delaware statutory trust, with its principal office and place of business at 6255 Chapman Field Drive, Miami, Florida 33156 (the "Fund Company"), and FORESIDE FUND OFFICER SERVICES, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, with its principal office and place of business at Three Canal Plaza, Portland, Maine 04101 ("Foreside"). WHEREAS, the Fund Company is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment company and has created and issued shares in one or more series (each such series a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds"); and WHEREAS, the Fund Company desires that Foreside perform certain compliance services and Foreside is willing to provide those services on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Fund Company and Foreside hereby agree as follows: SECTION 1. PROVISION OF CCO AND AMLCO; DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS (a) Foreside hereby agrees to provide a Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO"), as described in Rule 38a-1 of the 1940 Act ("Rule 38a-1"), and an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer ("AMLCO") to the Fund Company for the period and on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. (b) In connection therewith, the Fund Company has delivered to Foreside copies of, and shall promptly furnish Foreside with all amendments of or supplements to: (i) the Fund Company's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws (collectively, as amended from time to time, "Organizational Documents"); (ii) the Fund Company's current Registration Statement, as amended or supplemented, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and/or the 1940 Act (the "Registration Statement"); (iii) the current Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (collectively, as currently in effect and as amended or supplemented, the "Prospectus") in place for each of the Funds covered by this Agreement; (iv) each plan of distribution or similar document that may be adopted by the Fund Company under Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act and each current shareholder service plan or similar document adopted by the Fund Company with respect to any or all of its Funds; (v) copies of the Fund Company's current annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders; and (vi) all compliance and risk management policies, programs and procedures adopted by the Fund Company with respect to the Funds. The Fund Company shall deliver to Foreside a certified copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Fund Company (the "Board") appointing the CCO and AMLCO and authorizing the execution and delivery of this Agreement. In addition, the Fund Company shall deliver, or cause to deliver, to Foreside upon Foreside's reasonable request any other documents that would enable Foreside to perform the services described in this Agreement. SECTION 2. DUTIES OF FORESIDE (a) Subject to the approval of the Board, Foreside shall make available a qualified person who is competent and knowledgeable regarding the federal securities laws to act as the Fund Company's CCO. Foreside's responsibility for the activities of the CCO are limited to the extent that the Board shall make all decisions regarding the designation and termination of the CCO and shall review and approve the compensation of the CCO as provided by Rule 38a-1. (b) With respect to the Fund Company, the CCO shall: (i) report directly to the Board; (ii) review and administer the Fund Company's compliance program policies and procedures and review and oversee those policies and procedures of the adviser, administrator, principal underwriter and transfer agent (collectively, "Service Providers") that relate to the Fund Company or its Funds; (iii) conduct periodic reviews of the Fund Company's compliance program and incorporate any new or changed regulations, best practice recommendations or other guidelines that may be appropriate; (iv) review, no less frequently than annually, the adequacy of the policies and procedures of the Fund Company and its Service Providers and the effectiveness of their implementation; (v) design testing methods for the Fund Company's compliance program policies and procedures; (vi) perform and document periodic testing of certain key control procedures (as appropriate to the circumstances), including reviewing reports, investigating exceptions, and making inquiries of Fund Company management and Service Providers; (vii) conduct periodic site visits to the adviser and other Service Providers, as necessary; (viii) prepare CCO Reports for the Board and attend Board meetings quarterly and as requested; and 2 (ix) no less than annually, meet separately with those members of the Board that are not "interested persons" of the Fund Company. (c) Subject to the approval of the Board, Foreside shall make available a qualified person, who is competent and knowledgeable regarding the applicable anti-money laundering rules and regulations, to act as the Fund Company's AMLCO. (d) With respect to the Fund Company, the AMLCO shall: (i) review the adequacy of the Fund Company's AML policies and procedures and the effectiveness of their implementation; (ii) perform testing of certain control procedures, including collecting and organizing relevant data and reviewing reports, investigating exceptions, and making inquiries of Fund Company personnel and relevant Service Providers; (iii) monitor and review AML responsibilities that have been delegated to Service Providers; and (iv) conduct site visits to appropriate Service Providers as necessary. (e) Foreside may provide other services and assistance relating to the affairs of the Fund Company as the Fund Company may, from time to time, request subject to mutually acceptable compensation and implementation agreements. (f) Foreside shall maintain records relating to its services, such as compliance policies and procedures, relevant Board presentations, annual reviews, and other records, as are required to be maintained under the 1940 Act and Rule 38a-1 thereunder (collectively, the "Records"). Such Records shall be maintained in the manner and for the periods as are required under such laws and regulations. The Records shall be the property of the Fund Company. The Fund Company, or the Fund Company's authorized representatives, shall have access to the Records at all times during Foreside's normal business hours. Upon the reasonable request of the Fund Company, copies of any of the Records shall be provided promptly by Foreside to the Fund Company or its authorized representatives at the Fund Company's expense. (g) Nothing contained herein shall be construed to require Foreside to perform any service that could cause Foreside to be deemed an investment adviser for purposes of the 1940 Act or the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, or that could cause any Fund to act in contravention of such Fund's Prospectus or any provision of the 1940 Act. Further, while Foreside will provide consulting and other services under this Agreement to assist the Fund Company with respect to the Fund Company's obligations under and compliance with various laws and regulations, Fund Company understands and agrees that Foreside is not a law firm and that nothing contained herein shall be construed to create an attorney-client relationship between Foreside and Fund Company or to require Foreside to render legal advice or otherwise engage in the practice of law in any jurisdiction. Thus, except with respect to Foreside's duties as set forth in this Section 2 and, except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the Fund Company 3 assumes all responsibility for ensuring that the Fund Company and each of its Funds complies with all applicable requirements of the Securities Act, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), the 1940 Act and any laws, rules and regulations of governmental authorities with jurisdiction over the Fund Company or the Funds. All references to any law in this Agreement shall be deemed to include reference to the applicable rules and regulations promulgated under authority of the law and all official interpretations of such law or rules or regulations. (h) Foreside does not offer legal or accounting services and does not provide substitute services for the services provided by legal counsel or that of a certified public accountant. Foreside will make every reasonable effort to provide the services described in this Agreement; however, Foreside does not guarantee that work performed by Foreside or the CCO or AMLCO for the Fund Company would be favorably received by any regulatory agency but they will provide their reasonable efforts toward that goal. (i) In order for Foreside to perform the services required by this Section 2, the Fund Company shall (1) instruct all Service Providers to furnish any and all information to Foreside as reasonably requested by Foreside, and assist Foreside as may be required and (2) ensure that Foreside has access to all records and documents maintained by the Fund Company or any Service Provider. SECTION 3. STANDARD OF CARE; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; INDEMNIFICATION (a) Foreside shall be under no duty to take any action except as specifically set forth herein or as may be specifically agreed to by Foreside in writing. Foreside shall use its best judgment and efforts in rendering the services described in this Agreement and shall not be liable to the Fund Company, any Fund or any of the Funds' stockholders for any action or inaction of Foreside or the CCO or AMLCO relating to any event whatsoever in the absence of bad faith, reckless disregard, gross negligence or willful misfeasance. Further, neither Foreside nor the CCO or AMLCO shall be liable to the Fund Company, any Fund or any of the Funds' stockholders for any action taken, or failure to act, in good faith reliance upon: (i) the advice and opinion of Fund Company counsel; and/or (ii) any certified copy of any resolution of the Board. Neither Foreside nor the CCO or AMLCO shall be under any duty or obligation to inquire into the validity or invalidity or authority or lack thereof of any statement, oral or written instruction, resolution, signature, request, letter of transmittal, certificate, opinion of counsel, instrument, report, notice, consent, order, or any other document or instrument which Foreside and/or the CCO and/or the AMLCO reasonably believe in good faith to be genuine. (b) Except for the disclaimer in the following paragraph, the Fund Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Foreside, its affiliates and each of their respective directors, officers, employees and agents and any person who controls Foreside within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act (any of Foreside, its affiliates, their respective officers, employees, agents and directors or such control persons, for purposes of this paragraph, a "Foreside Indemnitee") against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the 4 reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising out of or based upon (i) Foreside's performance of its duties under this Agreement, or (ii) the breach of any obligation, representation or warranty under this Agreement by the Fund Company. In no case (i) is the indemnity of the Fund Company in favor of any Foreside Indemnitee to be deemed to protect the Foreside Indemnitee against any liability to which the Foreside Indemnitee would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is the Fund Company to be liable with respect to any claim made against any Foreside Indemnitee unless the Foreside Indemnitee notifies the Fund Company in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim are served upon the Foreside Indemnitee (or after the Foreside Indemnitee receives notice of service on any designated agent). Failure to notify the Fund Company of any claim shall not relieve the Fund Company from any liability that it may have to any Foreside Indemnitee unless failure or delay to so notify the Fund Company prejudices the Fund Company's ability to defend against such claim. The Fund Company shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense, or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce any claims, but if the Fund Company elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Foreside Indemnitee, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event the Fund Company elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Foreside Indemnitee, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them provided that Foreside has been reasonably notified in advance. If the Fund Company does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Foreside Indemnitee, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them provided that the Fund Company has been reasonably notified in advance. (c) Except for the disclaimer in the following paragraph, Foreside agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Fund Company and each of its Trustees and officers and any person who controls the Fund Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act (for purposes of this paragraph, the Fund Company and each of its Trustees and officers and its controlling persons are collectively referred to as the "Fund Indemnitees") against any loss, liability, claim, damages or expense (including the reasonable cost of investigating or defending any alleged loss, liability, claim, damages or expense and reasonable counsel fees incurred in connection therewith) arising out of or based upon (i) the breach of any obligation, representation or warranty under this Agreement by Foreside, or (ii) Foreside's failure to comply in any material respect with applicable securities laws. In no case (i) is the indemnity of Foreside in favor of any Fund Indemnitee to be deemed to protect any Fund Indemnitee against any liability to which such Fund Indemnitee would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties or by reason of its reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under this Agreement, or (ii) is Foreside to be liable under its indemnity agreement contained in this 5 paragraph with respect to any claim made against any Fund Indemnitee unless the Fund Indemnitee notifies Foreside in writing of the claim within a reasonable time after the summons or other first written notification giving information of the nature of the claim are served upon the Fund Indemnitee (or after the Fund Indemnitee has received notice of service on any designated agent). Failure to notify Foreside of any claim shall not relieve Foreside from any liability that it may have to the Fund Indemnitee against whom such action is brought unless failure or delay to so notify Foreside prejudices Foreside's ability to defend against such claim. Foreside shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defense or, if it so elects, to assume the defense of any suit brought to enforce the claim, but if Foreside elects to assume the defense, the defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by it and satisfactory to the Fund Indemnitee, defendant or defendants in the suit. In the event that Foreside elects to assume the defense of any suit and retain counsel, the Fund Indemnitee, defendant or defendants in the suit, shall bear the fees and expenses of any additional counsel retained by them provided the Fund Company has been reasonably notified in advance. If Foreside does not elect to assume the defense of any suit, it will reimburse the Fund Indemnitee, defendant or defendants in the suit, for the reasonable fees and expenses of any counsel retained by them provided that Foreside has been reasonably notified in advance. (d) No indemnified party shall settle any claim against it for which it intends to seek indemnification from the indemnifying party, under the terms of Section 3(b) or 3(c) above, without prior written notice to and consent from the indemnifying party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. No indemnified or indemnifying party shall settle any claim unless the settlement contains a full release of liability with respect to the other party in respect of such action. (e) The Fund Company, and not Foreside, shall be solely responsible for approval of the designation of the CCO and the AMLCO, as well as for removing the CCO and/or the AMLCO, as the case may be, from his or her responsibilities related to the Funds in accordance with Rule 38a-1. Therefore, notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 3, the Fund Company shall supervise the activities of the CCO and the AMLCO with regard to such activities. (f) The Fund Company agrees that Foreside, its employees, officers and directors shall not be liable to the Fund Company for any actions, damages, claims, liabilities, costs, expenses or losses in any way arising out of or relating to the services described in this Agreement for an aggregate amount in excess of the higher of (i) one-hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or (ii) fees paid to Foreside in performing services hereunder for the life of the Agreement. The provisions of this paragraph shall apply regardless of the form of action, damage, claim, liability, cost, expense or loss, whether in contract, statute, tort (including, without limitation, negligence) or otherwise. In no event shall either party or their respective employees, officers and trustees be liable for consequential, special, indirect, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, costs, expenses or losses (including, without limitation, lost profits and opportunity costs or fines). 6 (g) Foreside shall not be liable for the errors of service providers to the Fund Company or their systems. SECTION 4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES (a) Foreside covenants, represents and warrants to the Fund Company that: (i) it is a limited liability company duly organized and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware; (ii) it is duly qualified to carry on its business in the State of Maine; (iii) it is empowered under applicable laws and by its Operating Agreement to enter into this Agreement and perform its duties under this Agreement; (iv) all requisite corporate proceedings have been taken to authorize it to enter into this Agreement and perform its duties under this Agreement; (v) it has access to the necessary facilities, equipment, and personnel with the requisite knowledge and experience to assist the CCO and the AMLCO in the performance of his or her duties and obligations under this Agreement; (vi) this Agreement, when executed and delivered, will constitute a legal, valid and binding obligation of Foreside, enforceable against Foreside in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting the rights and remedies of creditors and secured parties; (vii) it shall make available a person who is competent and knowledgeable regarding the federal securities laws and is otherwise reasonably qualified to act as a CCO and who will, in the exercise of his or her duties to the Fund Company, act in good faith and in a manner reasonably believed by him or her to be in the best interests of the Funds; (viii) it shall make available a person who is competent and knowledgeable regarding the federal securities laws and is otherwise reasonably qualified to act as an AMLCO; (ix) it shall compensate the CCO fairly, subject to the Board's right under any applicable regulation (e.g., Rule 38a-1) to approve the designation, termination and level of compensation of the CCO. In addition, it shall not retaliate against the CCO should the CCO inform the Board of a compliance failure or take aggressive action to ensure compliance with the federal securities laws by the Fund Company or a Service Provider; 7 (x) it shall report to the Board promptly if it learns of CCO or AMLCO malfeasance or in the event the CCO or AMLCO is terminated as a CCO or AMLCO, as the case may be, by another fund company for cause or if the CCO or AMLCO is terminated by Foreside; and (xi) it shall report to the Board if at any time the CCO or the AMLCO, as the case may be, is/are subject to the disqualifications set forth in Section 15(b)(4) of the Exchange Act or Section 9 of the 1940 Act. (b) The Fund Company covenants, represents and warrants to Foreside that: (i) it is a statutory trust duly organized and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware; (ii) it is empowered under applicable laws and by its Organizational Documents to enter into this Agreement and perform its duties under this Agreement; (iii) all requisite corporate proceedings have been taken to authorize it to enter into this Agreement and perform its duties under this Agreement; (iv) it is an open-end management investment company registered under the 1940 Act; (v) this Agreement, when executed and delivered, will constitute a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Fund Company, enforceable against the Fund Company in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting the rights and remedies of creditors and secured parties; (vi) a registration statement under the Securities Act and the 1940 Act will be effective and will remain effective and appropriate State securities law filings have been made and will continue to be made with respect to the Funds; 8 (vii) The CCO and AMLCO shall be covered by the Fund Company's Directors & Officers Liability Insurance Policy (the "Policy"), and the Fund Company shall use reasonable efforts to ensure that such coverage be (a) reinstated should the Policy be cancelled; (b) continued after the CCO or AMLCO ceases to serve as an officer of the Fund Company on substantially the same terms as such coverage is provided for all other Fund Company officers after such persons are no longer officers of the Fund Company; and (c) continued in the event the Fund Company merges or terminates, on substantially the same terms as such coverage is provided for all other Fund Company officers (and for a period of no less than six years). The Fund Company shall provide Foreside with proof of current coverage, including a copy of the Policy, and shall notify Foreside immediately should the Policy be cancelled or terminated; and (viii) the CCO and AMLCO are named officers in the Fund Company's corporate resolutions and subject to the provisions of the Fund Company's Organizational Documents regarding indemnification of its officers. SECTION 5. COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES (a) In consideration of the compliance services provided by Foreside pursuant to this Agreement, the Fund Company shall pay Foreside the fees and expenses set forth in APPENDIX A hereto. Except as otherwise set forth in APPENDIX A hereto, all fees payable hereunder shall be accrued daily by the Fund Company and shall be payable monthly in arrears on the first business day of each calendar month for services performed during the prior calendar month. All reasonable, direct and non-allocated out-of-pocket charges incurred by Foreside shall be paid as incurred provided such expenses are billed at cost, and shall not be above $1,000 individually or $4,000 in the aggregate per year, unless approved by Kenneth Thomas in writing (including email). If fees begin to accrue in the middle of a month or if this Agreement terminates before the end of any month, all fees for the period from that date to the end of that month or from the beginning of that month to the date of termination, as the case may be, shall be prorated according to the proportion that the period bears to the full month in which the effectiveness or termination occurs. Upon the termination of this Agreement, the Fund Company shall pay to Foreside such compensation as shall be due and payable as of the effective date of termination. (b) Foreside may, with respect to questions of law relating to its services hereunder, apply to and obtain the advice and opinion of Fund Company counsel. The costs of any such advice or opinion shall be borne by the Fund Company. (c) The CCO and AMLCO are serving solely as officers of the Fund Company and neither Foreside nor the CCO or AMLCO shall be responsible for, or have any obligation to pay, any of the expenses of the Fund Company or any of its Funds. All Fund Company expenses shall be the sole obligation of the Fund Company, which shall pay or cause to be paid all Fund expenses. 9 SECTION 6. EFFECTIVENESS, DURATION, TERMINATION AND ASSIGNMENT (a) This Agreement shall become effective on the date indicated above or at such time as Foreside commences providing services under this Agreement, whichever is later (the "Effective Date"). Upon the Effective Date, this Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties and shall supersede all previous agreements between the parties, whether oral or written, relating to the Fund Company. (b) This Agreement shall continue in effect until terminated in accordance with the provisions hereof. (c) This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty by either party on sixty (60) days' written notice. This termination may be (i) by the Board on sixty (60) days' written notice to Foreside or (ii) by Foreside on sixty (60) days' written notice to the Fund Company, provided, however, that the Board will have the right and authority to remove the individual designated by Foreside as the Fund Company's CCO or the individual designated by Foreside as the Fund Company's AMLCO at any time, with or without cause, without payment of any penalty. In this case, Foreside will designate another employee of Foreside, subject to approval of the Board and the Independent Trustees, to serve as temporary CCO or as temporary AMLCO until the earlier of: (i) the designation of a new permanent CCO or a new permanent AMLO; or (ii) the termination of this Agreement. (d) Should the employment of the individual designated by Foreside to serve as the Fund Company's CCO be terminated for any reason, Foreside will immediately designate another qualified individual, subject to ratification by the Board and the Independent Trustees, to serve as temporary CCO until the earlier of: (i) the designation, and approval by the Board, of a new permanent CCO; or (ii) the termination of this Agreement. (e) The provisions of Sections 3, 6(e), 7, 10, 11, and 12 shall survive any termination of this Agreement. (f) This Agreement and the rights and duties under this Agreement shall not be assignable by either Foreside or the Fund Company except by the specific written consent of the other party. All terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the respective successors and permitted assigns of the parties hereto. SECTION 7. CONFIDENTIALITY Each party shall comply with the laws and regulations applicable to it in connection with its use of confidential information, including, without limitation, Regulation S-P (if applicable). Foreside agrees to treat all records and other information related to the Fund Company as proprietary information of the Fund Company and, on behalf of itself and its employees, to keep 10 confidential all such information, except that Foreside may release such other information (a) as approved in writing by the Fund Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld and may not be withheld where Foreside is advised by counsel that it may be exposed to civil or criminal contempt proceedings for failure to release the information (provided, however, that Foreside shall seek the approval of the Fund Company as promptly as possible so as to enable the Fund Company to pursue such legal or other action as it may desire to prevent the release of such information) or (b) when so requested by the Fund Company. SECTION 8. FORCE MAJEURE Foreside shall not be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations under this Agreement arising out of or caused, directly or indirectly, by circumstances beyond its reasonable control including, without limitation, acts of civil or military authority, national emergencies, fire, mechanical breakdowns, flood or catastrophe, acts of God, insurrection, war, riots or failure of the mails, transportation, communication system or power supply. In addition, to the extent Foreside's obligations hereunder are to oversee or monitor the activities of third parties, Foreside shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the performance of Foreside's duties caused, directly or indirectly, by the failure or delay of such third parties in performing their respective duties or cooperating reasonably and in a timely manner with Foreside. SECTION 9. ACTIVITIES OF FORESIDE (a) Except to the extent necessary to perform Foreside's obligations under this Agreement, nothing herein shall be deemed to limit or restrict Foreside's right, or the right of any of Foreside's managers, officers or employees who also may be a director, trustee, officer or employee of the Fund Company (including, without limitation, the CCO and AMLCO), or who are otherwise affiliated persons of the Fund Company, to engage in any other business or to devote time and attention to the management or other aspects of any other business, whether of a similar or dissimilar nature, or to render services of any kind to any other corporation, trust, firm, individual or association. (b) Upon at least thirty (30) days' prior written approval by the Fund Company, Foreside may subcontract any or all of its functions or responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement to one or more persons, which may be affiliated persons of Foreside who agree to comply with the terms of this Agreement; provided, that any such subcontracting shall not relieve Foreside of its responsibilities hereunder. Foreside may pay those persons for their services, but no such payment will increase Foreside's compensation or reimbursement of expenses from the Fund Company. SECTION 10. COOPERATION WITH INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 11 Foreside shall cooperate with the Fund Company's independent public accountants and shall take reasonable action to make all necessary information available to the accountants for the performance of such accountants' duties. SECTION 11. LIMITATION OF STOCKHOLDER AND TRUSTEE LIABILITY The Trustees of the Fund Company and the stockholders of the Funds shall not be liable for any obligations of the Fund Company under this Agreement, and Foreside agrees that, in asserting any rights or claims under this Agreement, it shall look only to the assets and property of the Fund Company and the Funds. SECTION 12. MISCELLANEOUS (a) This Agreement shall be governed by, and the provisions of this Agreement shall be construed and interpreted under and in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the conflict of laws provisions thereof. (b) This Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in any number of counterparts, and all of the counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument. (c) If any part, term or provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, in conflict with any law or otherwise invalid, the remaining portion or portions shall be considered severable and not be affected, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced as if the Agreement did not contain the particular part, term or provision held to be illegal or invalid. This Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by both Foreside and Fund Company and no presumptions shall arise favoring any party by virtue of authorship of any provision of this Agreement. (d) Section headings in this Agreement are included for convenience only and are not to be used to construe or interpret this Agreement. (e) Any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder by either party to the other shall be deemed sufficiently given if in writing and personally delivered or sent by facsimile or registered, certified or overnight mail, postage prepaid, addressed by the party giving such notice to the other party at the address furnished below unless and until changed by Foreside or the Fund Company, as the case may be. Notice shall be given to each party at the following address: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (i) TO FORESIDE: (ii) TO FUND COMPANY: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Foreside Fund Officer Services, The Community Development Fund LLC Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100 6255 Chapman Field Drive Portland, ME 04101 Miami, FL 33156 Attention: Legal Department Attention: President Phone: (207) 553-7110 Phone: (305) 663-0100 Fax: (207) 553-7151 Fax: (305) 665-2203 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 (f) Invoices for fees and expenses due to Foreside hereunder and as set forth in APPENDIX A hereto shall be sent by Foreside to the address furnished below unless and until changed by the Fund Company (Fund Company to provide reasonable advance notice of any change of billing address to Foreside): The Community Development Fund Attn: Kenneth H. Thomas, Ph.D. Address: 6255 Chapman Field Drive, Miami, FL 33156 Phone: (305) 663-0100 Fax:(305) 665-2203 Email: ken@communitydevelopmentfund.com and ken@crahandbook.com (g) Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to or shall require Foreside, in any capacity hereunder, to perform any functions or duties on any day other than a Fund Company business day. Functions or duties normally scheduled to be performed on any day which is not a Fund Company business day shall be performed on, and as of, the next Fund Company business day, unless otherwise required by law. (h) The term "affiliate" and all forms thereof used herein shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the 1940 Act. (i) No amendment to this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and executed by all parties hereto. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] 13 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed in their names and on their behalf by and through their duly authorized officers, as of the day and year first above written. THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND By: /s/ Kenneth H. Thomas ------------------------------------ Name: Kenneth H. Thomas, Ph.D. Title: President FORESIDE FUND OFFICER SERVICES, LLC By: /s/ Charles S. Todd ------------------------------------ Charles S. Todd, President 14 APPENDIX A FORESIDE COMPENSATION [REDACTED] 15 EX-99.I 12 ex-i.txt Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP MORGAN LEWIS 1701 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-2921 Tel: +1.215.963.5000 Fax: +1.215.963.5001 www.morganlewis.com January 27, 2016 The Community Development Fund 6255 Chapman Field Drive Miami, Florida 33156 Re: Opinion of Counsel regarding Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement filed on Form N-1A under the Securities Act of 1933 (File Nos. 333-206012 and 811-23080) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to The Community Development Fund (the "Trust"), a Delaware statutory trust, in connection with the above-referenced registration statement (the "Registration Statement"), which relates to the Trust's units of beneficial interest, with no par value per share (collectively, the "Shares") of the Trust. This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with the Trust's filing of Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement (the "Amendment") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on Form N-1A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"). With your permission, all assumptions and statements of reliance herein have been made without any independent investigation or verification on our part except to the extent otherwise expressly stated, and we express no opinion with respect to the subject matter or accuracy of such assumptions or items relied upon. In connection with this opinion, we have reviewed, among other things, copies of the following documents: (a) a certificate of the State of Delaware certifying that the Trust is validly existing under the laws of the State of Delaware; (b) the Agreement and Declaration of Trust for the Trust (the "Declaration of Trust") and the By-Laws for the Trust (the "By-Laws"); (c) a certificate executed by Kenneth H. Thomas, the Secretary of the Trust, certifying as to, and attaching copies of, the Declaration of Trust and By-Laws, and certain resolutions adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust authorizing the issuance of the Shares of the Fund; and (d) a printer's proof of the Amendment. In our capacity as counsel to the Trust, we have examined the originals, or certified, conformed or reproduced copies, of all records, agreements, instruments and documents as we have deemed relevant or necessary as the basis for the opinion hereinafter expressed. In all such examinations, we have assumed the legal capacity of all natural persons executing documents, the genuineness of all signatures, the authenticity of all original or certified copies, and the conformity to original or certified copies of all copies submitted to us as conformed or reproduced copies. As to various questions of fact relevant to such opinion, we have relied upon, and assume the accuracy of, certificates and oral or written statements of public officials and officers and representatives of the Trust. We have assumed that the Amendment, as filed with the SEC, will be in substantially the form of the printer's proof referred to in paragraph (d) above. Based upon, and subject to, the limitations set forth herein, we are of the opinion that the Shares, when issued and sold in accordance with the terms of purchase described in the Registration Statement, will be legally issued, fully paid and non-assessable under the laws of the State of Delaware. We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not concede that we are in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the 1933 Act. Very truly yours, /s/ Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP ------------------------------- EX-99.J 13 ex-j.txt CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM The Shareholders and Board of Trustees The Community Development Fund: We consent to the use of our report included herein dated January 26, 2016, with respect to the statement of assets and liabilities (in Organization) of The Community Development Fund (the "Trust"), comprised of The Community Development Fund as of January 26, 2016, and the related statement of operations (in Organization) for the period of January 26, 2016, and to the reference to our firm under the heading "Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the Statement of Additional Information. /S/ TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA JANUARY 27, 2016 EX-99.M 14 ex-m.txt DISTRIBUTION PLAN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND WHEREAS, The Community Development Fund (the "Trust"), on behalf of its series, The Community Development Fund (the "Fund"), is engaged in business as an open-end investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"); and WHEREAS, the Trustees of the Trust have determined that there is a reasonable likelihood that the following Distribution Plan will benefit the Trust and the owners of units (the "shares") of beneficial interest (the "Shareholders") in the Fund; NOW, THEREFORE, the Trustees of the Trust hereby adopt this Distribution Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. SECTION 1. The Trust has adopted this Distribution Plan (the "Plan") to enable the Fund to directly or indirectly bear expenses relating to the distribution of certain of the classes of shares of the Fund as may, from time to time, be added to the Plan and listed on the Schedules attached hereto (collectively the "Schedules"). SECTION 2. The Trust will pay the distributor of each such class of shares a fee at the annual rate specified on each of the Schedules. The distributor may retain all or a part of this fee as compensation for distribution or shareholder services it provides or it may use such fees for compensation of broker/dealers and other financial institutions and intermediaries that provide distribution or shareholder services as specified by the distributor. The actual fee to be paid by the distributor to broker/dealers and financial institutions and intermediaries will be negotiated based on the extent and quality of services provided. SECTION 3. This Plan shall not take effect as to a class of shares of the Fund until it has been approved (a) by a vote of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of such class; and (b) together with any related agreements, by votes of the majority of both (i) the Trustees of the Trust and (ii) the Qualified Trustees (as defined herein), cast in person at a Board of Trustees meeting called for the purpose of voting on this Plan or such agreement. SECTION 4. This Plan shall continue in effect for a period of more than one year after it takes effect only for so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually in the manner provided in Part (b) of Section 3 herein for the approval of this Plan. SECTION 5. Any person authorized to direct the disposition of monies paid or payable by the Fund pursuant to this Plan or any related agreement shall provide to the Trustees of the Trust, at least quarterly, a written report of the amounts so expended and the purposes for which such expenditures were made. SECTION 6. This Plan may be terminated at any time by the vote of a majority of the Qualified Trustees or, with respect to any such class of shares of the Fund, by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of the class. In the event the Fund offers multiple classes of shares, Termination by the Shareholders of any class of the Fund will not affect the validity of this Plan with respect to the shares of any other class of the Fund. SECTION 7. All agreements with any person relating to implementation of this Plan shall be in writing, and any agreement related to this Plan shall provide (a) that such agreement may be terminated at any time, without payment of any penalty, by the vote of a majority of the Qualified Trustees or with respect to shares of any class of the Fund, by vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of such class, on not more than 60 days written notice to any other party to the agreement; and (b) that such agreement shall terminate automatically in the event of its assignment. SECTION 8. This Plan may be amended in the manner provided in Part (b) of Section 3 herein for the approval of this Plan; provided, however, that the Plan may not be amended to increase materially the amount of distribution expenses permitted pursuant to Section 2 hereof with respect to the shares of any class of the Fund without the approval of a majority of the outstanding shares of such class. SECTION 9. While this Plan is in effect, the selection and nomination of those Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust shall be committed to the discretion of the Trustees then in office who are not interested persons of the Trust. SECTION 10. As used in this Plan, (a) the term "Qualified Trustees" shall mean those Trustees of the Trust who are not interested persons of the Trust, and have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of this Plan or any agreements related to it, and (b) the terms "assignment" and "interested person" shall have the respective meanings specified in the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, subject to such exemptions as may be granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. SECTION 11. This Plan shall not obligate the Trust or any other party to enter into an agreement with any particular person. Adopted: December 8, 2015 THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND SCHEDULE I DATED DECEMBER 8, 2015 TO THE DISTRIBUTION PLAN DATED DECEMBER 8, 2015 Subject to any limitations imposed by Rule 2830(d) of the NASDs Conduct Rules, the distributor shall receive Rule 12b-1 fees, which shall be paid on a monthly basis. These fees will be calculated based on the annual rate set forth below, as applied to the average daily net assets of the Fund. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PORTFOLIO CLASS OF SHARES FEES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Community Development Fund Class A Shares 0.25% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EX-99.P1 15 ex-p1.txt CHAPTER 27 CODE OF ETHICS Adopted January 7, 2016 LEGAL REQUIREMENT This Code of Ethics has been adopted by the Board of the Trust in accordance with Rule 17j-1(c)(1) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the " 1940 Act"). Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act generally proscribes fraudulent or manipulative practices with respect to purchases or sales of securities held or to be acquired by investment companies, if affected by certain associated persons of such companies. The purpose of this Code of Ethics is to provide regulations for the Fund consistent with the 1940 Act and Rule 17j-1. Specifically, Rule 17j-l makes it unlawful for any officer or director of the Fund (as well as other persons), in connection with the purchase or sale by such person of a Security Held or to be Acquired by the Fund:(1) 1. To employ any device, scheme, or artifice to defraud the Fund; 2. To make to the Fund any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state to the Fund a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading; 3. To engage in any act, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon the Fund; or 4. To engage in any manipulative practice with respect to the Fund. DEFINITIONS "ACCESS PERSON" means any director, trustee, officer, general partner, managing member, or advisory person (as defined) of the Trust and any employee who has access to nonpublic information regarding any client's purchase or sale of securities or nonpublic information regarding the portfolio holdings of any reportable fund (as defined in Rule 204A-1 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940), including the Trust or any affiliated mutual fund, or who is involved in making securities recommendations to clients or who has access to such recommendations that are nonpublic. For the purposes of this code, an Access Person does not include persons employed by a subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group, LLC (including, but not limited to, Foreside Fund Officer Services, LLC and Foreside Fund Services, LLC), Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC, the Trust's investment adviser (the "Adviser") and Logan Circle Partners, L.P., the Trust's investment sub-adviser (the "Sub-Adviser"), who are subject to securities transaction reporting requirements of their employer's Code of Ethics if that Code of Ethics complies with Rule 17j-1 under the Act and has been approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. ---------- 1 A security is "held or to be acquired" if within the most recent 15 days it has (i) been held by the Fund, or (ii) is being or has been considered by the Fund or its investment adviser for purchase by the Fund. 1 "ADVISORY PERSON" means (1) any service provider of the Trust (or of any company in a control relationship to the Trust) who, in connection with his or her regular functions or duties, makes, participates in, or obtains information regarding the purchase or sale of a security (as defined) by the Trust, or whose functions relate to the making of any recommendations with respect to such purchases or sales; and (2) any natural person in a control relationship to the Trust who obtains information concerning recommendations made to the Trust with regard to the purchase or sale of a security by the Trust. "BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP" shall be interpreted in the same manner as it would be under Rule 16a-1(a)(2) in determining whether a person is subject to the provisions of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules and regulations thereunder. "CONTROL" shall have the same meaning as that set forth in Section 2(a)(9) of the Act. Section 2(a)(9) provides that "CONTROL" generally means the power to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of a company, unless such power is solely the result of an official position with such company. A "SECURITY HELD OR TO BE ACQUIRED" means: (1) any security which, within the most recent 15 days: (a) is or has been held by the Trust; or (b) is being or has been considered by the Trust for purchase by the Trust; and (2) any option to purchase or sell, and any security convertible into or exchangeable for, a security described in clause (1) above. An "INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING" means an offering of securities registered under the Securities Act of 1933, the issuer of which, immediately before the registration, was not subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. "INVESTMENT PERSONNEL" means: (1) any service provider of the Trust (or of any company in a control relationship to the Trust) who, in connection with his or her regular functions or duties, makes or participates in making recommendations regarding the purchase or sale of securities by the Trust; and (2) any natural person who controls the Trust and who obtains information concerning recommendations made to the Trust regarding the purchase or sale of securities by the Trust. A "LIMITED OFFERING" means an offering that is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to Section 4(2) or Section 4(6) or pursuant to Rule 504, Rule 505, or Rule 506 under the Securities Act of 1933. "PURCHASE OR SALE" for purposes of this Code and each Exhibit or other appendix hereto includes, among other things, the writing of an option to purchase or sell a security. "REPORTABLE SECURITY" means a Security as defined in Section 2(a)(36) of the Act, except that it shall not include direct obligations of the Government of the United States, bankers' acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper and high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements, and shares issued by registered open-end investment companies (including money market funds) except shares of the Trust or any other affiliated mutual fund, or such other securities as may be excepted under the provisions of the Rules. 2 PROCEDURES ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT. Each person receiving a copy of this Code and any subsequent amendment thereto, must acknowledge receipt in writing on the form supplied by the Chief Compliance Officer (or his or her delegate) attached as Appendix I and must promptly return the signed form to the Chief Compliance Officer. REPORTING. In order to provide the Trust with information to enable each of them to determine with reasonable assurance whether the provisions of the Rule, as applicable, are being observed by its access persons, each access person of the Trust, other than a Trustee of the Trust who is not an "interested person" (as defined in the Act) of the Trust, shall submit the following reports in the forms attached hereto as Exhibits A-D to the Chief Compliance Officer (or his or her delegate) showing all transactions in Reportable Securities in which the person has, or by reason of such transaction acquires, any direct or indirect beneficial ownership: INITIAL HOLDING REPORT. Exhibit A shall initially be filed no later than 10 days after that person becomes an Access Person and the information must be current as of a date no more than 45 days prior to the date the person becomes an access person. Each holdings report must contain with respect to each Reportable Security, at a minimum: (i) the title and type of security, and as applicable, the exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number, number of shares, and principal amount of each Reportable Security in which the access person has any direct or indirect beneficial ownership; (ii) the name of any broker, dealer or bank with which the access person maintains an account in which any securities are held for the access person's direct or indirect benefit; and (iii) the date the Access Person submits the report. QUARTERLY TRANSACTION REPORTS. Exhibits B and C shall be filed no later than 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter, but transactions over which such person had no direct or indirect influence or control need not be reported. No such periodic report needs to be made if the report would duplicate information contained in broker trade confirmations or account statements received by the Trust no later than 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter and/or information contained in the Trust's records. In addition, transactions effected pursuant to automatic reinvestment plans need not be reported. Quarterly transaction reports must be dated and contain the following information with respect to each transaction in a Reportable Security in which the access person had, or as a result of the transaction acquired, any direct or indirect beneficial ownership and/or brokerage account established by the access person in which he or she held any securities during the quarter: (i) date of the transaction, the title and as applicable the exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number, interest date and maturity date, number of shares, and principal amount of each Reportable Security involved; (ii) nature of the transaction (i.e., purchase, sale or another type of acquisition or disposition); (iii) the price at which the transaction was effected; (iv) name of broker, dealer or bank with or through whom the transaction was effected; and (v) the date the Access Person submits the report. ANNUAL HOLDINGS REPORT. Exhibit D must be submitted by each Access Person within 45 days after the end of each calendar year with respect to each security held and the information must be current as of a date no more than 45 days prior to the date the report was submitted. The annual holdings report shall contain the same information as the initial holdings report. 3 INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES. A Trustee who is not an "interested person" of the Trust shall not be required to submit the reports required under paragraph III.B, except that such a Trustee shall file a Securities Transaction Report in the form attached as Exhibit B with respect to a transaction in a Reportable Security where he or she knew at the time of the transaction or, in the ordinary course of fulfilling his or her official duties as a Trustee, should have known that during the 15 day period immediately preceding or after the date of the transaction, such security is or was purchased or sold by the Trust, or was considered for purchase or sale by the Trust. No report is required if the Trustee had no direct or indirect influence or control over the transaction. NOTIFICATION. The Chief Compliance Officer (or his or her delegate) shall notify each Access Person of the Trust who may be required to make reports pursuant to this Code that such person is subject to reporting requirements and shall deliver a copy of this Code to each such person. REVIEW AND ENFORCEMENT REVIEW. The Chief Compliance Officer of the Trust (or his or her delegate) shall from time to time review the reported personal securities transactions of access persons for compliance with the requirements of this Code. If the Chief Compliance Officer of the Trust (or his or her delegate) determines that a violation of this Code may have occurred, before making a final determination that a material violation has been committed by an individual, the Chief Compliance Officer of the Trust (or his or her delegate) may give such person an opportunity to supply additional information regarding the transaction in question. ENFORCEMENT. If the Chief Compliance Officer of the Trust (or his or her delegate) determines that a material violation of this Code has occurred, he or she shall promptly report the violation to the Trustees of the Trust. The Trustees, with the exception of any person whose transaction is under consideration, shall take such actions as they consider appropriate, including imposition of any sanctions that they consider appropriate. No person shall participate in a determination of whether he or she has committed a violation of this Code or in the imposition of any sanction against himself or herself. If, for example, a securities transaction of the Chief Compliance Officer of the Trust is under consideration, the President of the Trust designated for the purpose by the Trustees of the Trust shall act in all respects in the manner prescribed herein for the Chief Compliance Officer. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE. Each Access Person must certify in writing within 30 days of each year in the form attached as Appendix II that he or she has: (a) read this Code, including any amendments thereto, and understood it; (b) complied with this Code's requirement during the past year; (c) disclosed or reported all personal securities transactions required to be disclosed or reported pursuant to the requirements of this Code and (d) reported all violations of this Code and the federal securities laws to the Chief Compliance Officer. 4 REPORTING TO BOARD. No less frequently than annually, the Chief Compliance Officer of the Trust shall furnish to the Trust's Board of Trustees, and the Board must consider, a written report that: Describes any issues arising under the Code or procedures since the last report to the Board of Trustees, including, but not limited to, information about material violations of the Code or procedures and sanctions imposed in response to the material violations; and Certifies that the Trust have adopted procedures reasonably necessary to prevent access persons from violating the Code. Code Provisions Applicable Only to Service Providers. A. CODE OF ETHICS. The provisions of Foreside Financial Group, LLC (including, but not limited to, Foreside Fund Officer Services, LLC and Foreside Fund Services, LLC), and the Fund's Adviser and Sub-Adviser (collectively, the "Service Providers") Codes of Ethics are hereby adopted as the Codes of Ethics of the Fund applicable to the respective employees of that Service Provider that also serve as officers of the Trust (a "Service Provider Employee"). A violation of a Service Provider's Code of Ethics by such an employee of a Service Provider shall also constitute a violation of this Code of Ethics. Any amendment or revision of a Service Provider's Code of Ethics shall be deemed to be an amendment or revision of this Code of Ethics, and any such amendment or revision shall be promptly furnished to the Board of Trustees of the Trust. B. REPORTS. Service Provider Employees shall file the reports required by their respective employer's Code of Ethics. Such filings shall be deemed to be filings with the Trust under this Code of Ethics, and shall at all times be available to the Trust. C. ANNUAL ISSUES AND CERTIFICATION REPORT. At periodic intervals established by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, but no less frequently than annually, the Compliance Officer of each Service Provider shall provide a written report to the Board of Trustees of the Trust of all issues involving its Service Provider Employees under that Service Provider's Code of Ethics during such period including, but not limited to, information about material code or procedure violations and sanctions imposed in response to those material violations. Additionally, each Service Provider will provide the Board of Trustees of the Trust a written certification which certifies to the Board of Trustee of the Trust that the Service Provider has adopted procedures reasonably necessary to prevent its access persons from violating its code of ethics. RECORDS The Trust shall maintain records in the manner and to the extent set forth below, which records shall be available for appropriate examination by representatives of the Securities and Exchange Commission. 5 o A copy of this Code and any other Code of Ethics which is, or at any time within the past five years has been, in effect shall be preserved in an easily accessible place; o A record of any violation of this Code and of any action taken as a result of such violation shall be preserved in an easily accessible place for a period of not less than five years following the end of the fiscal year in which the violation occurs; o A copy of each report made pursuant to this Code by an access person, including any information provided in lieu of reports, shall be preserved by the Chief Compliance Officer of the Trust for a period of not less than five years from the end of the fiscal year in which it is made, the first two years in an easily accessible place; o A list of all persons who are, or within the past five years have been, required to make reports pursuant to this Code, or who are or were responsible for reviewing these reports, shall be maintained in an easily accessible place; o A record of any decision, and the reasons supporting the decision, to approve the acquisition of securities by access persons, for at least five years after the end of the fiscal year in which the approval is granted; o A copy of each report made pursuant to Section IV.D of this Code shall be preserved by the Chief Compliance Officer of the Trust for at least five years after the end of the fiscal year in which it is made, the first two years in an easily accessible place; and o The Chief Compliance Officer of the Trust shall preserve a record of any decision, and the reasons supporting the decision, to approve the acquisition by investment personnel of securities under Section II.B of this Code for at least five years after the end of the fiscal year in which the approval is granted, the first two years in an easily accessible place. MISCELLANEOUS CONFIDENTIALITY. All reports of securities transactions and any other information filed with the Trust pursuant to this Code shall be treated as confidential, except as regards appropriate examinations by representatives of the Securities and Exchange Commission. AMENDMENT; INTERPRETATION OF PROVISIONS. The Board of Trustees may from time to time amend this Code or adopt such interpretations of this Code as they deem appropriate. 6 ANNUAL CERTIFICATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In accordance with Rule 17j-1(c)(2) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the undersigned certifies that for the period ________ through __________: (i) The Fund has adopted procedures reasonably necessary to prevent Access Persons from violating the Fund's Code of Ethics; (ii) There were no material violations of the Fund's Code of Ethics; (iii) There were no sanctions imposed on the Fund's Access Persons; and, (iv) No issues arose regarding the Fund's Code of Ethics. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Review Officer has executed this certificate as of ________________________. _________________________________________ James Nash Chief Compliance Officer The Community Development Fund 7 APPENDIX I WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CODE OF ETHICS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To the Chief Compliance Officer of The Community Development Fund: The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of the Code of Ethics of The Community Development Fund and any current amendment thereto. Date:_______________________ By: ________________________ Name: Title: 8 APPENDIX II ANNUAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To the Chief Compliance Officer of the Community Development Fund: The undersigned hereby certifies that he or she has: (a) read this Code of Ethics, including any amendments thereto, and understood it; (b) complied with this Code's requirements during the past year; (c) disclosed or reported all personal securities transactions required to be disclosed or reported pursuant to the requirements of this Code; and (d) reported all violations of this Code and the federal securities laws to the Chief Compliance Officer. Date: ___________________________ By: _____________________________ Name: Title: 9 EXHIBIT A INITIAL HOLDINGS REPORT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To the Chief Compliance Officer: As of the below date, I held the following position in these securities in which I may be deemed to have a direct or indirect beneficial ownership, and which are required to be reported pursuant to the Code of Ethics of The Community Development Fund BROKER/DEALER TITLE AND TYPE SYMBOL OR PRINCIPAL OR BANK WHERE SECURITY CUSIP NO. NO. OF SHARES AMOUNT ACCOUNT IS HELD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This report (i) excludes holdings with respect to which I had no direct or indirect influence or control, and (ii) is not an admission that I have or had any direct or indirect beneficial ownership in the securities listed above. Date: _____________________________ Signature: ______________________ 10 EXHIBIT B SECURITIES TRANSACTION REPORT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the Calendar Quarter Ended ____________________ To the Chief Compliance Officer: During the quarter referred to above, the following transactions were effected in securities in which I may be deemed to have had, or by reason of such transaction acquired, direct or indirect beneficial ownership, and which are required to be reported pursuant to the Code of Ethics of The Community Development Fund:
SECURITY (INCLUDING SYMBOL NATURE OF INTEREST RATE OR PRINCIPAL TRANSACTION BROKER/DEALER AND MATURITY CUSIP DATE OF NO. OF AMOUNT OF (PURCHASE, OR BANK THROUGH DATE, IF ANY) NUMBER TRANSACTION SHARES TRANSACTION SALE, OTHER) PRICE WHOM EFFECTED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This report (i) excludes transactions with respect to which I had no direct or indirect influence or control, (ii) excludes transactions effected pursuant to an automatic investment plan, and (iii) is not an admission that I have or had any direct or indirect beneficial ownership in the securities listed above. Date: _____________________________ Signature: _______________________ 11 EXHIBIT C ACCOUNT ESTABLISHMENT REPORT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the Calendar Quarter Ended _________________ To the Chief Compliance Officer: During the quarter referred to above, the following accounts were established for securities in which I may be deemed to have a direct or indirect beneficial ownership, and is required to be reported pursuant to the Code of Ethics of The Community Development Fund: BROKER/DEALER OR BANK WHERE ACCOUNT WAS ESTABLISHED DATE ACCOUNT WAS ESTABLISHED -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: _________________________________ Signature: __________________________ 12 EXHIBIT D ANNUAL HOLDINGS REPORT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To the Chief Compliance Officer: As of December 31, ____, I held the following positions in securities in which I may be deemed to have a direct or indirect beneficial ownership, and which are required to be reported pursuant to the Code of Ethics of The Community Development Fund: BROKER/DEALER TITLE AND TYPE SYMBOL OR PRINCIPAL OR BANK WHERE OF SECURITY CUSIP NO. NO. OF SHARES AMOUNT ACCOUNT IS HELD -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This report excludes holdings with respect to which I had no direct or indirect influence or control and is not an admission that I have or had any direct or indirect beneficial ownership in the securities listed above. Date: ___________________________________ Signature: ________________________ 13
EX-99.P2 16 ex-p2.txt COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND ADVISORS, LLC CODE OF ETHICS DATED: JANUARY 1, 2016 CODE OF ETHICS This Code of Ethics ("Code") is adopted in compliance with the requirements of U.S. securities laws applicable to registered investment advisers. Registered investment advisers are required by Rule 204A-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended ("Advisers Act"), to adopt a code of ethics which, among other things, sets forth the standards of business conduct required of their supervised persons and requires those supervised persons to comply with the federal securities laws. STANDARDS OF BUSINESS CONDUCT The Advisor seeks to foster a reputation for integrity and professionalism. That reputation is a vital business asset. The confidence and trust placed in us by our clients is something we value and endeavor to protect. To further that goal, we have adopted this Code and implemented policies and procedures to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and manipulative practices and to ensure compliance with the Federal Securities Laws and the fiduciary duties owed to our clients. We are fiduciaries and as such, we have affirmative duties of care, honesty, loyalty and good faith to act in the best interests of our clients. Our Clients' interests are paramount and come before our personal interests. Our Access Persons and Supervised Persons, as those terms are defined in this Code, are also expected to behave as fiduciaries with respect to our clients. This means that each must render disinterested advice, protect client assets (including nonpublic information about a client or a client account) and act always in the best interest of our clients. We must also strive to identify and avoid conflicts of interest, however such conflicts may arise. Access Persons and Supervised Persons of the Advisor and must not: o employ any device, scheme or artifice to defraud a client; o make to a client any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state to a client a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading; o engage in any act, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon a client; o engage in any manipulative practice with respect to a client; o use their positions, or any investment opportunities presented by virtue of their positions, to personal advantage or to the detriment of a client; or o conduct personal trading activities in contravention of this Code or applicable legal principles or in such a manner as may be inconsistent with the duties owed to clients as a fiduciary. To ensure compliance with these restrictions and the Federal Securities Laws, as defined in this Code, we have adopted, and agreed to be governed by, the provisions of this Code. However, Access Persons and Supervised Persons are expected to comply not merely with the "letter of the law," but also with the spirit of the law, this Code, and the Advisor's Investment Adviser Compliance Manual. Should you have any doubt as to whether this Code applies to you, you should contact Kenneth H. Thomas, the Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO"). 1. DEFINITIONS As used in the Code, the following terms have the following meanings: 1.1. ACCESS PERSONS include (i) any Supervised Person who (a) has access to nonpublic information regarding any Client's purchase or sale of securities; or (b) is involved in making securities recommendations to clients or has access to such recommendations that are nonpublic and (ii) any other person who the CCO determines to be an Access Person. The CCO will inform all Access Persons of their status as such and will maintain a list of Access Persons on Appendix A. 1.2. BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP generally means having a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in a security and is legally defined to be beneficial ownership as used in Rule 16a-1(a)(2) under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"). However, transactions or holdings reports required by Section 5 of this Code may contain a statement that the report will not be construed as an admission that the person making the report has any direct or indirect beneficial ownership in the security or securities to which the report relates. 1.3. FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS means: (i) the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act"); (ii) Exchange Act; (iii) the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; (iv) the Investment Company Act of 1940, (v) the Advisers Act; (vi) title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; (vii) any rules adopted by the SEC under the foregoing statutes; (viii) the Bank Secrecy Act, as it applies to funds and investment advisers; and (ix) any rules adopted under relevant provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act by the SEC or the Department of the Treasury. 1.4. LIMITED OFFERING means an offering that is exempt from registration under Securities Act Sections 4(2) or 4(6), or pursuant to Securities Act Rules 504, 505 or 506. Limited Offerings include, without limitation, offerings of securities issued by the private funds advised by the Advisor. 1.5. PURCHASE OR SALE OF A SECURITY includes, among other things, the writing of an option to purchase or sell a security. 1.6. REPORTABLE SECURITY means any security as defined in Advisers Act Section 202(a)(18) and Company Act Section 2(a)(36) except (i) direct obligations of the Government of the United States; (ii) bankers' acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper and high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements; (iii) shares issued by money market funds; (iv) shares issued by open-end funds other than Reportable Funds; and (v) shares issued by unit investment trusts that are invested exclusively in one or more open-end funds, none of which are Reportable Funds. 1.7. SECURITY HELD BY A CLIENT means any Reportable Security which is currently held by a client. This definition also includes any option to purchase or sell, and any security convertible into or exchangeable for, a Reportable Security. 2. PRE-APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS PERSONS 2.1. TRANSACTIONS IN SECURITIES HELD BY A CLIENT. Access Persons may not engage in a transaction in any Security held by a Client, absent the approval of the CCO. In considering an Access Person's request to engage in a transaction involving a Security held by a Client, the CCO shall consider, among other factors, whether the sale of the Reportable Security may negatively impact the market value of the Securities held by a Client and whether the transaction is otherwise consistent with the Code. 2.2. 30 DAY HOLDING PERIOD. Absent the prior written consent of the CCO, no Access Person may sell a Reportable Security within 30 days of acquiring the Reportable Security. 2.3. PROHIBITION ON SELF PRE-CLEARANCE OR APPROVAL. No Access Person shall pre-clear his own trades, review his own reports or approve his own exemptions from this Code. When such actions are to be undertaken with respect to the CCO, Kenneth H. Thomas will perform such actions as are required of the CCO by this Code. 2 3. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 3.1. FAIR TREATMENT. Access Persons must avoid taking any action which would favor one client or group of clients over another, in violation of our fiduciary duties and applicable law. Access Persons must comply with relevant provisions of our compliance manuals designed to detect, prevent or mitigate such conflicts. 3.2. SERVICE AS OUTSIDE DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE OR EXECUTOR. Access Persons shall not serve on the boards of directors of publicly traded companies, or in any similar capacity, absent the prior approval of such service by the CCO following the receipt of a written request for such approval. In the event such a request is approved, "Chinese Wall" procedures may be utilized to avoid potential conflicts of interest. Other than by virtue of their position with the firm or with respect to a family member, no Access Person may serve as a trustee, executor or fiduciary. Similarly, Access Persons may not serve on a creditor's committee. In appropriate circumstances the CCO may grant exemptions from this provision. 4. REQUIRED REPORTS 4.1. INITIAL AND ANNUAL HOLDINGS REPORTS. Each Access Person must submit to the CCO a report: (i) not later than ten (10) days after becoming an Access Person, reflecting the Access Person's Reportable Securities as of a date not more than 45 days prior to becoming an Access Person; and (ii) annually, on a date selected by the CCO, as of a date not more than 45 days prior to the date the report was submitted. 4.2. Holdings reports must contain the following information: (a) the title and type of security and as applicable, the exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number, number of shares, and principal amount of each Reportable Security in which the Access Person has any direct or indirect Beneficial Ownership; (b) the name of any broker, dealer or bank with which the Access Person maintains an account in which any securities are held for the Access Person's direct or indirect benefit. (Note that even those accounts which hold only non-Reportable Securities, must be included); and (c) the date the Access Person submits the report. 4.3. QUARTERLY TRANSACTION REPORTS. Within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter, each Access Person must submit a report to the CCO covering all transactions in Reportable Securities during the preceding calendar quarter other than those excepted from the reporting requirements. 4.4. Quarterly Transaction Reports must contain the following information: (a) the date of the transaction, the title and as applicable, the exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number, interest rate and maturity date, number of shares, and principal amount of each Reportable Security involved; (b) the nature of the transaction (I.E., purchase, sale or any other type of acquisition or disposition); (c) the price of the security at which the transaction was effected; (d) the name of the broker, dealer or bank with or through which the transaction was effected; and 3 (e) the date the Access Person submits the report. 4.5. EXCEPTIONS TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. The reporting requirements of this section apply to all transactions in Reportable Securities other than: (a) transactions with respect to securities held in accounts over which the Access Person has no direct or indirect influence or control; and (b) transactions effected pursuant to an automatic investment plan (i.e., any program in which regular periodic purchases or withdrawals are made automatically in or from investment accounts in accordance with a predetermined schedule and allocation, including, but not limited to, any dividend reinvestment plan ("DRIP"). 4.6. DUPLICATE STATEMENTS AND CONFIRMS. In order to satisfy the reporting requirements of this Section, each Access Person, with respect to each brokerage account in which such Access Person has any direct or indirect beneficial interest, must arrange to have his/her broker mail all brokerage statements, confirmations, and other periodic reports directly to the CCO at the same time they are mailed or furnished to such Access Person. To the extent that a duplicate brokerage statement lacks some of the information otherwise required to be reported, the missing information must be submitted as a supplement to the statement or confirmation. 5. CODE NOTIFICATION AND ACCESS PERSON CERTIFICATIONS The CCO shall provide notice to all Access Persons of their status under this Code, and shall deliver a copy of the Code to each Access Person annually. Additionally, each Access Person will be provided a copy of any Code amendments. After reading the Code or amendment, each Supervised Person shall make the certification contained in Appendix B. Annual certifications are due within ten (10) days after the end of each calendar year. Certifications with respect to amendments to the Code must be returned to the CCO within a reasonably prompt time. To the extent that any Code-related training sessions or seminars are held, the CCO shall keep records of such sessions and the Access Persons attending. 6. REVIEW OF REQUIRED CODE REPORTS 6.1. Reports required to be submitted pursuant to the Code will be reviewed by the CCO or a designee on a periodic basis. 6.2. Any material violation or potential material violation of the Code must be promptly reported to the CCO. The CCO will investigate any such violation or potential violation and determine the nature and severity of the violation. All violations will be handled on a case-by-case basis in a manner deemed appropriate by the CCO. In each case of a violation, the CCO must determine what actions, if any, are required to cure the violation and prevent future violations. 6.3. The CCO will keep a written record of all investigations in connection with any Code violations, including any action taken as a result of the violation. 6.4. Sanctions for violations of the Code may include: verbal or written warnings and censures, monetary sanctions, disgorgement, suspension or dismissal. Where a particular Client has been harmed by the violative action, disgorgement may be paid directly to the client; otherwise, monetary sanctions shall be paid to an appropriate charity determined by the CCO. 7. RECORDKEEPING AND REVIEW The Advisor will maintain records (which shall be available for examination by the SEC staff) in accordance with its POLICY REGARDING RECORDKEEPING, and specifically shall maintain: 4 (i) a copy of this Code of Ethics and any other preceding code of ethics that, at any time within the past 5 years, has been in effect in an easily accessible place; (ii) a record of any Code of Ethics violation and of any sanctions imposed for a period of not less than 5 years following the end of the fiscal year in which the violation occurred, the first 2 years in an easily accessible place; (iii) a copy of each report made by an Access Person under this Code of Ethics for a period of not less than 5 years from the end of the fiscal year in which it is made, the first 2 years in an easily accessible place; (iv) a record of all persons who are, or within the past 5 years have been, required to submit reports under this Code of Ethics, or who are or were responsible for reviewing these reports for a period of at least 5 years after the end of the fiscal year in which the report was submitted, the first 2 years in an easily accessible place; and (v) a record of any decision, and the reasons supporting the decision, to approve the acquisition by an Access Person of Securities acquired in an Initial Public Offering or Limited Offering, for a period of at least 5 years after the end of the fiscal year in which the approval is granted, the first 2 years in an easily accessible place. To the extent appropriate and permissible, the CCO may choose to keep such records electronically. The CCO shall review this Code and its operation annually and may determine to make amendments to the Code as a result of that review. Non-material amendments to this Code should be made no more frequently than annually. Material amendments to the Code may be made at any time. 8. REPORTING VIOLATIONS Any Access Person who believes that a violation of this Code has taken place must promptly report that violation to the CCO or to the CCO's designee. To the extent that such reports are provided to a designee, the designee shall provide periodic updates to the CCO with respect to violations reported. Access Persons may make these reports anonymously and no adverse action shall be taken against an Access Person making such a report in good faith. 9. WAIVERS. The CCO may grant waivers of any substantive restriction in appropriate circumstances (E.G., personal hardship) and will maintain records necessary to justify such waivers. 10. CONFIDENTIALITY All reports of securities transactions and other information filed pursuant to this Code of Ethics shall be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. 11. GIFTS, REBATES, CONTRIBUTIONS OR OTHER PAYMENTS The Advisor will take reasonable steps to ensure that neither it nor its Supervised Persons offer or give, or solicit or accept, in the course of business, any inducements which may lead to conflicts of interest between the Advisor and its Clients. Supervised Persons generally may not solicit gifts or gratuities nor give inducements, except in accordance with this Code of Ethics. The term "inducements" means gifts, entertainment and similar benefits which are offered to or given by Supervised Persons. Gifts of nominal value or those that are customary in the industry such as meals or entertainment may be appropriate. Any form of a loan by a Supervised Person to a Client or by a Client to a Supervised Person is not allowed. A relaxation of, or exemption from, these procedures may only be granted by the CCO. 5 Discretion must be used in accepting gifts, including invitations for dinners, entertainment, golf outings, sporting events, theater, etc. No Access Person may accept any gift or preferential treatment (except meals and entertainment valued at less than $100) from any person or entity that: (i) does business with the Advisor; (ii) is or may appear to be connected with any present or future business dealings between the Advisor and such person or entity; or (iii) may create or appear to create a conflict of interest. Similarly, no Access Person should offer any gifts that could be viewed as influencing the decision making or otherwise could be considered as creating a conflict of interest on the part of the recipient. 12. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT OR OTHER ACTIVITIES Supervised Persons are generally prohibited from being employed or compensated by any other entity, serving on the board of directors of any publicly traded companies, and similar conduct except with the prior authorization of the CCO. Any employment or other outside activity by a Supervised Person may result in possible conflicts of interests for the Supervised Person or for the Advisor and therefore must be reviewed and approved by the CCO. Outside activities, which must be reviewed and approved, include the following: (1) being employed or compensated by any other entity; (2) engaging in any other business including part-time, evening or weekend employment; or (3) serving as an officer, director, partner, etc., in any other entity. Written approval for any of the above activities is to be obtained by a Supervised Person BEFORE undertaking any such activity so that a determination may be made that the activities do not interfere with any of the Supervised Person's responsibilities and any conflicts of interests which may be created by such activities may be addressed. Supervised Persons seeking approval shall provide the following information to the CCO: (1) the name and address of the outside business organization; (2) a description of the business of the organization; (3) compensation, if any, to be received; (4) a description of the activities to be performed; and (5) the amount of time per month that will be spent on the outside activity. Because the Advisor encourages involvement in charitable, nonpublic organization, civic and trade association activities, these outside activities will generally be approved unless a clear conflict of interest exists. Supervised Persons must update annually any requests for approval of an outside activity. Records of requests for approval along with the reasons such requests were granted or denied are maintained by the CCO. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ENFORCEMENT OF THIS CODE OF ETHICS CCO'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The CCO shall be primarily responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of this Code of Ethics. The CCO shall: (i) maintain a current list of all Access Persons; (ii) supervise, implement and enforce the terms of this Code of Ethics; (iii) (a) provide each Access Person with a current copy of this Code of Ethics and any amendments thereto, (b) notify each person who becomes an Access Person of the reporting requirements and other obligations under this Code of Ethics at the time such person becomes an Access Person, and (c) require each Access Person to provide a signed Certificate of Compliance for the Code of Ethics and Insider Trading Policy; 6 (iv) maintain a list of all Securities which Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC recommends, holds, or is purchasing or selling, or intends to recommend purchase or sell on behalf of its Clients; (v) determine whether any particular Personal Securities Transactions should be exempted pursuant to the provisions this Code of Ethics; (vi) maintain files of statements and other information to be reviewed for the purpose of monitoring compliance with this Code of Ethics, which information shall be kept confidential, except as required to enforce this Code of Ethics, or to participate in any investigation concerning violations of applicable law; (vii) review all Holdings Reports required to be provided by each Access Person pursuant to this Code of Ethics: (a) for each new Access Person, to determine if any conflict of interest or other violation of this Code of Ethics results from such person becoming an Access Person; and (b) for all Access Persons, to determine whether a violation of this Code of Ethics has occurred; (viii) review on a quarterly basis all Securities reported on the Quarterly Transaction Reports required to be provided by each Access Person pursuant to this Code of Ethics for such calendar quarter to determine whether a Code of Ethics violation may have occurred; (ix) review any other statements, records and reports required by this Code of Ethics; and (x) review on a periodic basis and update as necessary, this Code of Ethics. VIOLATIONS OF THIS CODE OF ETHICS If the CCO determines that a violation of this Code of Ethics has occurred, the CCO shall prepare a record of explanatory material regarding such violation and shall immediately take remedial or corrective action. The CCO shall monitor his own Securities holdings and transactions in accordance with the reporting requirements set forth in this Policy. If the CCO finds that a Supervised Person has violated this Code of Ethics, the CCO will impose upon such Supervised Person sanctions that the CCO deems appropriate in view of the facts and circumstances. Sanctions with respect to any Supervised Person (other than a principal) may include written warning, suspension or termination of employment, a letter of censure and/or restitution of an amount equal to the difference between the price paid or received by the offending Supervised Person. In addition, the Advisor reserves the right to require the offending Supervised Person to reverse, cancel or freeze, at the Supervised Person's expense, any transaction or position in a specific Security if the Advisor believes the transaction or position violates this Code of Ethics and/or the Advisor's general fiduciary duty to its Clients, or otherwise appears improper. All violations of this Code of Ethics must be immediately reported to the CCO. 7 APPENDIX A: REFERENCE PAGE RELEVANT PERSONNEL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE NAME(S) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCESS PERSONS Kenneth H. Thomas -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPERVISED PERSONS (OTHER THAN ACCESS PERSONS) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CCO Kenneth H. Thomas -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 APPENDIX B __________ CERTIFICATION OF RECEIPT AND COMPLIANCE OF CODE OF ETHICS THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY EACH SUPERVISED PERSON WITHIN 10 DAYS OF BECOMING A SUPERVISED PERSON; WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER THE END OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR THEREAFTER; AND UPON RECEIPT OF ANY AMENDMENT TO THE CODE. I hereby acknowledge receipt of Community Development Fund Advisors, LLC's current Code of Ethics (the "Code"), including any applicable amendments. I hereby certify that I (i) recently have read/re-read the Code (including any amendments thereto); (ii) understand the Code; and (iii) recognize that I am subject to its provisions. I also hereby certify that I have complied with and will continue to comply with the requirements of the Code and that I have disclosed or reported all personal securities transactions required to be disclosed or reported pursuant to the Code. Name: -------------------------------- (Please print or type clearly) Signature: -------------------------------- Date: -------------------------------- 9 EX-99.P3 17 ex-p3.txt CHAPTER 2: CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS Please note that the Firm's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics spans Chapters 2 through 6 of this Manual (collectively, the "CODE"). Chapter 2 addresses a variety of topics relating to conflicts of interest and some of the Firm's specific requirements relating to Employee conduct, Chapter 3 is the Firm's policy against insider trading and the procedures for managing material non-public information, Chapter 4 is the Firm's information barriers policy, Chapter 5 is the Firm's personal trading policy and Chapter 6 is the Firm's gifts and entertainment policy. A. INTRODUCTION All Employees are expected to comply with the policies set forth in the Code. Read the Code carefully and make sure that you understand it, the consequences of non-compliance, and the Code's importance to the success of the Firm. If you have any questions, speak to a member of the Firm's Legal and Compliance Department. The Code cannot and is not intended to cover every applicable law or provide answers to all questions that might arise; for that we must ultimately rely on each person's good sense of what is right, including a sense of when it is proper to seek guidance from others on the appropriate course of conduct. The Chief Compliance Officer or General Counsel may, in their discretion, waive the applicability of any provision of the Code with respect to a given Employee, provided that such waiver is consistent with applicable law. 1. ABOUT THE CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS We at the Firm are committed to the highest standards of business conduct in our relationships with each other and with our Clients and others. This requires that we conduct our business in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, in accordance with the highest standards of business ethics, and consistent with our fiduciary obligations. Our business depends on the reputation of the Firm and, in turn, its Employees for integrity and principled business conduct. Thus, in many instances, the policies referenced in this Code go beyond the requirements of the law. The Code is a statement of policies for individual and business conduct and does not in any way constitute an employment contract or an assurance of continued employment. As Employees of the Firm, you are employed at will even when you are covered by an express, written employment agreement. This means that, subject to applicable law and the notice requirements you may have with the Firm, (i) you may choose to resign your employment at any time, for any reason or for no reason at all, and (ii) the Firm may choose to terminate your employment at any time, for any reason or for no reason at all. Termination of employment (whether by resignation or otherwise) is subject to any covenants you may have with the Firm governing your post-termination activities. 7 | Page 2. MEETING OUR SHARED OBLIGATIONS Each of us is responsible for knowing and understanding the policies and guidelines contained in the Code. If you have questions, ask them; if you have ethical concerns, raise them. Our conduct should reflect the Firm's values, demonstrate ethical leadership, and promote a work environment that upholds the Firm's reputation for integrity, ethical conduct and trust. B. RESPONSIBILITY TO OUR ORGANIZATION AND ITS CLIENTS Employees are expected to advance the interests of the Firm's Clients and avoid any conflicts with the interests of those Clients. As such, Employees are required to complete a conflicts questionnaire at the time their employment by the Firm commences and periodically thereafter, upon request, to help Fortress monitor any potential conflicts of interest. Employees must immediately notify the Legal and Compliance Department if the information on this questionnaire changes. This form is included as "Attachment B." 1. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST GENERALLY The identification and management of conflicts of interest are commitments that the Firm has made to each of its Clients, and are fundamental considerations in all of the Firm's investment advisory activities. Broadly speaking, a conflict of interest may be present whenever the interests of an Employee or the Firm are inconsistent with, or appear to be inconsistent with, those of a Client, or when the interests of one Client appear to be inconsistent with those of another Client. Conflicts of interest, if not properly addressed, can cause serious harm to the Firm and its Clients. Even the mere appearance of a conflict of interest (I.E., where no conflict may actually exist) can call into question the objectivity of the Firm and its Employees, resulting in potentially irreversible damage to the Firm's reputation. As such, it is the responsibility of every Employee to assist in identifying actual or potential conflicts of interest associated with the Firm's investment advisory business and promptly bring any such issues to the attention of an appropriate member of the Legal and Compliance Department. 2. PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST In order to maintain the highest degree of integrity in the conduct of the Firm's business and to maintain your independent judgment, you must avoid any activity or personal interest that creates or appears to create a conflict between your personal interests and the interests of the Firm's Clients. A conflict of interest may arise whenever your private interests interfere in any way, or even appear to interfere, with the interests of any Client, including if you take actions or have interests that make it difficult for you to objectively and effectively perform your work on behalf of the Firm. You should never act in a manner that could cause you to lose your independence and objectivity or that could adversely affect the confidence of your fellow Employees, other persons with whom we conduct the Firm's business, or the integrity of the Firm or its procedures. Although we cannot list every conceivable conflict, the following are some common examples that illustrate actual or apparent conflicts of interest that should be avoided: 8 | Page a. IMPROPER PERSONAL BENEFITS FROM THE FIRM Conflicts of interest arise when any Employee, or a member of his or her family, receives improper personal benefits as a result of his or her position in or in relation to the Firm. You may not accept any benefits that have not been duly authorized and approved pursuant to Firm policy and procedure (see Chapter 6 for the Firm's Gifts and Entertainment Policy), including any Firm loans or guarantees of your personal obligations. b. FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN OTHER BUSINESSES Employees may not have an ownership interest in any other enterprise if that interest compromises or appears to compromise the Employee's loyalty to the Firm. For example, you should not own an interest in any enterprise that is a significant competitor with our Firm (owning shares of a publicly traded financial institution with multiple business lines shall not be considered a conflict for these purposes by reason of their having some overlapping areas of business) without first clearing any transaction in the securities of such a Firm by emailing "GROUP: PERSONAL TRADING CLEARANCE". You may not own an interest in a company that does significant amounts of business with the Firm (such as an entity that is a significant source of Firm investments) without first emailing "GROUP: PERSONAL TRADING CLEARANCE" to obtain prior written approval from the Legal and Compliance Department. c. BUSINESS ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE FIRM You may not sell to or purchase from the Firm any securities or other property, or personally participate in a joint venture, partnership or other business arrangement with the Firm without first emailing "GROUP: PERSONAL TRADING CLEARANCE" to obtain prior written approval from the Legal and Compliance Department. d. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT, DIRECTORSHIPS, OR ACTIVITIES WITH A COMPETITOR Other than with the prior written consent of the General Counsel or the Chief Compliance Officer, simultaneous employment by any other entity, or serving as a director or on the creditors' committee of any company is strictly prohibited. Serving as a director or officer or on the creditors' committee of a company with publicly traded securities, for example, can create collateral issues, including potential insider trading liability, for both the Firm and the Employee serving in such capacity. Similarly, you should avoid engaging in any activity that one would reasonably expect to advance a competitor's interests over that of the Firm's. As such, it is imperative that, prior to agreeing to serve in any such capacity, Employees consult with and obtain written approval from (i) the Firm's Chief Compliance Officer or General Counsel, and (ii) his or her direct supervisor. Please note that the Firm may require that the Employee obtain indemnities from the company at issue and satisfy other conditions as a condition to approval. In general, approval for this type of activity will be rare. Such activities are subject to the Firm's Anti-Corruption Policy and may be subject to applicable state and federal anti-bribery laws, which are outlined in Chapter 7 of this Manual. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to consult with the General Counsel or the Chief Compliance Officer and your manager to determine whether a planned activity will 9 | Page compete impermissibly with any of the Firm's business activities before you pursue the activity in question. e. CHARITABLE, GOVERNMENT AND OTHER OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES The Firm encourages all Employees to participate in projects and causes that further the welfare of our local communities. However, you must obtain the prior approval of the Legal and Compliance Department by sending a request to "GROUP: COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT" before serving as a director or trustee of any charitable, not-for-profit, for-profit, or other entity or before running for election or seeking appointment to any government-related position. Such activities are subject to the Firm's Anti-Corruption Policy and may be subject to applicable state and federal anti-bribery laws, which are outlined in Chapter 7 of this Manual. f. FAMILY MEMBERS WORKING IN THE INDUSTRY You may find yourself in a situation where your spouse or significant other, your children, parents or in-laws, or someone else with whom you have a familial relationship is employed by a competitor of or entity with a significant business relationship with the Firm. Such situations are not prohibited but they call for extra sensitivity to security, confidentiality and conflicts of interest. There are several factors to consider in assessing such a situation, including without limitation: the relationship between the Firm and the competitor or entity; the nature of your responsibilities in respect of the Firm and those of the other person; and the access each of you has to your respective employer's confidential information. Such a situation, however harmless it may appear to you, can create problems for the Firm or you. To mitigate any potential issues, you must disclose your specific situation as soon as you are made aware of it by emailing "GROUP: COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT" so that the Legal and Compliance Department may assess the nature and extent of any concern and how it can be managed and/or resolved. 3. POTENTIAL FIRM CONFLICTS OF INTEREST There are a variety of situations in which the Firm may be viewed as having a conflict of interest, including, for example: (i) decisions about whether and how to allocate limited investment opportunities among Clients; (ii) causing a Client to enter into a transaction with another Client and (iii) making decisions for one Client that appear inconsistent with decisions made for another (E.G., buying an asset for one Client while selling the same asset for another or selling an asset of one Client while continuing to hold the same asset for another). This is not an exhaustive list of situations that may give rise to a Firm related potential conflict of interest, and you should not view it as such. It is merely intended to be illustrative of some of the ways in which potential Firm related conflicts might arise and to sensitize you to the general issue. Ultimately, each of us is responsible for helping to identify Firm related potential conflicts of interest and promptly raising them with an appropriate member of the Legal and Compliance Department. 10 | Page 4. CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES Employees owe a duty to the Firm to advance its legitimate interests when the opportunity to do so arises. As such, you may not: take for yourself opportunities that are expressly offered to you based on the fact that you are an Employee of the Firm, take for yourself any limited investment opportunity that would be appropriate for one or more Clients, use corporate property, Firm information or your position for personal gain, or compete with the Firm in any manner. 5. ENTERTAINMENT, GIFTS AND GRATUITIES When you are involved in making business decisions on behalf of the Firm, you must conduct such activities consistent with your duty to advance the best interests of the Firm's Clients. Employees must not accept any gifts, entertainment or gratuities that could influence or be perceived to influence the Client's investment or financing decisions. Such activities are subject to the Firm's Anti-Corruption Policy, including its Gifts and Entertainment Policy, and applicable state and federal anti-bribery laws. Please refer to Chapter 7 of this Manual for further discussion of the Firm's Anti-Corruption Policy generally, and to Chapter 6 of this Manual for specific discussion of the Firm's Gifts and Entertainment Policy. 6. FIRM BOOKS AND RECORDS You must complete all documents relating to Firm business accurately and in a timely manner. When applicable, documents must be properly authorized. You must record the Firm's financial activities in compliance with all applicable laws and accounting standards. The making of false or misleading entries, records or documentation is strictly prohibited. You must never create a false or misleading report or make a payment or establish an account on behalf of the Firm with the understanding that any part of the payment or account is to be used for a purpose other than as described by the supporting documents. 7. RECORD RETENTION REGARDING LAWSUITS OR GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATIONS If any Employee becomes aware of any "Pending Legal Matter" (a "Pending Legal Matter" is any existing, threatened or imminent lawsuit, proceeding or government or regulatory investigation involving the Firm), he or she must immediately contact the Chief Compliance Officer or General Counsel (or their respective authorized designee). Once an Employee becomes aware of a Pending Legal Matter, he or she must take immediate and affirmative action to preserve all records that are potentially relevant to the Pending Legal Matter, including, but not limited to, drafts, working copies, any electronic data (including e-mail, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, etc.) and hand written notes. A member of the Legal and Compliance Department will subsequently take steps to identify and preserve records that may be relevant to such Pending Legal Matter. Such records shall be retained until the Chief Compliance Officer or General Counsel (or their respective authorized designee) advises otherwise, whether or not this Manual or another Firm policy would otherwise provide for the destruction of such records in the ordinary course of business. As appropriate, a member of the Legal and Compliance Department will notify all Employees who may have custody of relevant records and instruct them to preserve all such 11 | Page records until further notice. Once an Employee is so notified, or otherwise becomes aware of a Pending Legal Matter, he or she must immediately and affirmatively take steps to preserve, as described in the preceding paragraph, all potentially relevant records. Destruction of such records, even if inadvertent, could seriously prejudice the Employee and the Firm and could in certain cases subject the Firm and/or the individual to substantial criminal and civil liability. Any questions regarding whether a record is relevant to a Pending Legal Matter should be directed to the Chief Compliance Officer, General Counsel, or their respective authorized designee. The Firm's overall record retention policy is contained in Chapter 14 of this Manual. 8. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION All Firm Employees may learn, to a greater or lesser degree, facts about the Firm's business, plans, or operations that are not known to the general public or to competitors (collectively, referred to herein as "Confidential Information"). Confidential Information includes information relating to (i) the Firm's business (including, without limitation, strategies employed by Firm Clients and their actual and contemplated investments, the financial performance, including but not limited to the track record or performance data, of any Client, or of any investment thereof, fund raising information and the identity of the equity investors in Fortress or any of its Clients, contractual arrangements, plans, tactics, policies, products, software, programs, know-how, intellectual property, market data and methods, financial reports, cost and performance data, balance sheets, portfolio information, contacts, income statements, cash flow statements, statements of shareholder equity, debt arrangements, equity structure, accounts receivable reports, accounts payable reports, and asset holdings), (ii) all corporations or other business organizations in which the Firm has or has had an investment and (iii) possible transactions with third parties, which the Firm may be under an obligation to maintain as confidential. You must maintain the confidentiality of information entrusted to you by the Firm except when disclosure is authorized or legally mandated. Employees who possess or have access to Confidential Information must: o Not use the Confidential Information for their own benefit or the individual benefit of persons inside or outside the Firm. o Carefully guard against disclosure of Confidential Information to people outside the Firm. For example, you should not discuss such matters with family members or business or social acquaintances or in places where the Confidential Information may be overheard, such as taxis, public transportation, elevators or restaurants. The prohibition against disclosing Confidential Information to people outside the Firm includes individuals who work for portfolio companies owned by Fortress Clients. o Not disclose Confidential Information to another Employee unless the Employee needs the information to carry out Firm business. Please note that Confidential Information may be received by the Firm in a variety of ways, and all information may be considered confidential regardless of the method of 12 | Page delivery. The most common methods through which Confidential Information is delivered by third parties is via hard copy documents, email and verbally. However, information may be provided by third parties in other ways, including via internet sites such as Syndtrak or Intralinks, and that information may also be of a confidential nature. In the case of Syndtrak, Intralinks, or other similar internet sites, it is customary for the provider of information on those sites to require that you "click through" a confidentiality agreement before accessing the information. Such confidentiality agreements, like all confidentiality agreements entered into by the Firm, must first be emailed to "GROUP: LEGAL NDA". Of course, regardless of whether the party sending you information considers it confidential, you are still bound by your confidentiality agreement with Fortress and are therefore prohibited from sharing such information with outside parties. In addition, Confidentiality Agreements are commonly used when the Firm needs to disclose confidential information to others. A Confidentiality Agreement puts the person receiving Confidential Information on notice that he or she must maintain the secrecy of such information. If, in doing business with persons not employed by the Firm, you foresee that you may need to disclose Confidential Information, you are required to contact the Fortress lawyers responsible for negotiating confidentiality agreements or other Fortress lawyers with whom you work. Your obligation to treat information as confidential does not end when you leave the Firm. Upon the termination of your employment, you must return everything that belongs to the Firm, including all documents and other materials containing Confidential Information. You must not disclose Confidential Information to a new employer or to other persons after ceasing to be an Employee. Nothing contained herein limits in any way any other confidentiality obligations imposed upon you by agreement with the Firm or by law. You may not disclose to the Firm the confidential information of any previous employer, nor may you encourage any other Employee (or prospective Employee) to disclose the confidential information of their previous employer (or current employer, as the case may be). 9. TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY a. TRADEMARKS The Firm's logos are examples of Firm trademarks. You must always properly use Firm trademarks and advise the Legal and Compliance Department when you suspect that others may be infringing on our trademarks. Likewise, Employees must not infringe on the trademarks of third parties. b. COPYRIGHT COMPLIANCE All software or other programs created by you in connection with your employment by the Firm or provision of services to the Firm, including quantitative or computer-based trading models, are "works for hire" and are the sole property of the Firm. You understand that you have no right, title or interest in any intellectual property created by you in connection with your employment by or provision of services to the Firm unless otherwise expressly agreed to in writing by the Firm. 13 | Page Works of authorship such as books, articles, drawings, computer software and other such materials may be covered by copyright laws. It is a violation of those laws and of the Firm's policies to make unauthorized copies of, or derivative works based upon, copyrighted materials. The absence of a copyright notice does not necessarily mean that the materials are not copyrighted. The Firm licenses the use of much of its computer software from outside companies. In most instances, this computer software is protected by copyright. You may not make, acquire or use unauthorized copies of computer software. Any questions concerning copyright laws should be directed to an attorney in the Legal and Compliance Department. c. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF OTHERS It is Firm policy not to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. When using the name, trademarks, logos or printed materials of another firm, including any such uses on the Firm's website, you must do so properly and in accordance with applicable law. 10. RESPONDING TO INQUIRIES FROM THE PRESS AND OTHERS Employees who are not official Firm spokespersons may not speak with the press, securities analysts, other members of the financial community, shareholders or groups or organizations as a Firm representative unless specifically authorized to do so in the course of his or her duties. Requests for financial or other information about the Firm from the media, the press, the financial community, or the general public should be referred to the Firm's Director of Investor Relations. 11. REGULATION FD In addition, as you know, Fortress Investment Group LLC is a publicly traded company (NYSE: "FIG") and, as such, it must comply with Regulation FD ("Reg FD"). Newcastle Investment Corp. (NYSE: NCT), New Residential Investment Corp. (NYSE: NRZ), New Media Investment Group Inc. (NYSE:NEWM) and New Senior Investment Group Inc. (NYSE:SNR) must also comply with Reg FD. Reg FD provides that when a publicly traded company, like Fortress, or a person acting on its behalf, selectively discloses material nonpublic information to certain persons (in general, securities market professionals or holders of the issuer's securities who may trade on the basis of the information), it must broadly disseminate the same information to the public. The timing of the required public disclosure depends on whether the selective disclosure was intentional or non-intentional (for an intentional selective disclosure, the issuer must make public disclosure simultaneously with the selective disclosure; for a non-intentional disclosure, the issuer must make public disclosure within 24 hours or before the beginning of the next trading day, whichever is later). Compliance with Reg FD is just one of any number of reasons why it is critically important not to disclose the Firm's Confidential Information unless you have specifically been authorized to do so. When in doubt, err on the side of caution and consult with a member of Fortress's Legal and Compliance Department. You should also review Fortress's Regulation FD Policy, which is posted on Fortress's website (WWW.FORTRESS.COM) under "Public Shareholders." 14 | Page 12. RESPONDING TO INQUIRIES FROM THE GOVERNMENT OR OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITIES All requests for information from any regulatory organization or the government should immediately be referred to the General Counsel or Chief Compliance Officer by sending an email to "GROUP: COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT". No Firm Employees should communicate with any regulatory organization or governmental agency without first consulting with a member of the Firm's Legal and Compliance Department. 13. FAIR DEALING The Firm depends on its reputation for quality, service and integrity. The way we deal with the sources of our investments, financing opportunities, and our investors molds our reputation, builds long-term trust and ultimately determines our success. We must never take unfair advantage of others through manipulation, concealment, affirmative misrepresentation of material facts or any other unfair dealing practice. 14. PERSONAL TRADING The Firm has adopted a personal trading policy, which governs Firm Employees' personal trading practices. Among other things, the personal trading policy requires all of the Firm's Employees to: (1) submit initial, quarterly, and annual reports that disclose all reportable personal securities holdings and transactions to the Compliance Department and (2) obtain pre-approval from the Compliance Department before making any personal investments in any reportable security. The Firm's personal trading policy is set forth in greater detail in Chapter 5 of this Manual. 15. INSIDER TRADING You are prohibited by Firm policy and by law from buying or selling securities for any Client or for your personal account at a time when you are in possession of "material non-public information." Such prohibited conduct is known as "insider trading." Passing such information on to someone who may in turn buy or sell securities -- known as "tipping" -- is also illegal. Information is "material" if there is a reasonable likelihood that it would be considered important to an investor in making an investment decision regarding a securities transaction. A more detailed discussion of the Firm's policy on Insider Trading is located in Chapter 3 of this Manual, which is incorporated herein by reference and is a part of this Code. 16. INTENTIONALLY SPREADING OF FALSE RUMORS While the Firm appreciates that rumors and other market information, which may be difficult or impossible to verify in a particular instance, are a common feature of the capital markets, it is against Firm policy and proscribed by the antifraud provisions of the securities laws to intentionally spread false rumors (also known as "rumor-mongering") with the intent of influencing the price of a given security (positively or negatively). By way of example, it is unlawful and against Firm policy to intentionally spread negative false information about a given issuer in order to drive the price of that issuer's securities down, thereby profiting (through short 15 | Page sales and the like). To that end, you should not disseminate information in the marketplace that you know to be false and, to the extent you receive any such information, you should promptly notify a member of the Legal and Compliance Department. Similarly, to the extent that you receive an inquiry that asks you to confirm a rumor regarding the Firm, you should not respond and refer the individual making such inquiry to a member of the Legal and Compliance Department. 17. ANTI-CORRUPTION POLICY The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the "FCPA"), the United Kingdom's Bribery Act 2010 (the "Bribery Act"), and the laws of other countries prohibits the giving, offering, promising, soliciting or agreeing to receive, accepting, or authorizing, a gift or anything of value, whether tangible or intangible, to or from a third party, including foreign officials, foreign political parties, party officials or candidates for political office, for an improper purpose. The Anti-Corruption policy applies to all Firm officers, employees, and agents, regardless of their location. A more detailed discussion of the Anti-Corruption policy is located in Chapter 7 of this Manual, which is incorporated herein by reference and is part of this Code. In addition, the Firm's policy on the receipt or provision of gifts or entertainment and the Firm's prior approval requirements are discussed in Chapter 6 of this Manual. 18. PROHIBITION ON USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES The Advisers Act requires the Firm to maintain specified books and records that relate to the Firm's advisory business, including, in certain instances, e-mail communications. In addition, Fortress typically offers interests in the affiliated funds it manages on a private placement basis, which limits the Firm's ability to offer interests in such funds by any form of general solicitation or advertising. For those reasons, among others, the Firm strictly prohibits employees from conducting Fortress-related business without specific prior written approval of the Legal and Compliance Department, including the dissemination of any information regarding Fortress managed funds, over any social network website (including, without limitation, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, LinkedFA, YouTube, Flickr, Myspace, Digg, Reddit, RSS and blogs). C. INTERACTING WITH GOVERNMENT 1. ANTI-CORRUPTION POLICY INCLUDES PROHIBITION ON PROVIDING ANYTHING OF VALUE (INCLUDING ENTERTAINMENT) TO GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES OR THEIR AGENTS You and each of the Firm's officers, agents, and employees, wherever located, are prohibited from giving, offering, promising, soliciting or agreeing to receive, accepting, or authorizing, a gift or anything of value, whether tangible or intangible, to or from a third party, including government officials, in contravention of the Firm's Anti-Corruption Policy as further described in Chapter 7 of this Manual. This prohibition includes such actions taken with respect to government officials, political parties, party officials or candidates for political office. Such actions may be in violation of the FCPA, the Bribery Act, and the laws of many other countries. 16 | Page You are prohibited from providing gifts, meals or anything of value to government officials or employees, including employees of city, state or municipal entities (or similar governmental subdivisions in non-U.S. jurisdictions) or their pension plans, or members of their families without prior written approval from the Legal and Compliance Department. Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 of this Manual outline the Firm's Gift and Entertainment requirements and the Firm's general Anti-Corruption Policy, respectively. 2. POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACTIVITIES BY THE FIRM Laws of certain jurisdictions, including applicable anti-bribery laws, as well as the Firm's Anti-Corruption Policy, may prohibit the use of Firm funds, assets, services, or facilities on behalf of a political party or candidate. Payments of Firm funds to any political party, candidate or campaign may only be made if permitted under applicable law and the Firm's Anti-Corruption Policy, and approved in writing in advance by the General Counsel or the Chief Compliance Officer. Such contributions are subject to the Firm's Anti-Corruption Policy, which is outlined in Chapter 7. In addition, your work time may be considered the equivalent of a contribution by the Firm. Therefore, you should not be paid by the Firm, and should not accept compensation from the Firm, for any time spent running for public office, serving as an elected official, or campaigning for, coordinating, or otherwise assisting in any way the campaign of a political candidate. 3. POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS BY EMPLOYEES a. U.S. POLITICAL CANDIDATES All Fortress employees are prohibited from making political donations to any person running for office at any level of government anywhere in the United States without the prior written approval of the Legal and Compliance Department. This prohibition extends to donations to U.S. political parties, committees and other organizations that support political candidates in the United States. Spouses and dependents of Fortress personnel are permitted to make such donations with prior approval, which you must seek by sending an email to "GROUP: PD". Such contributions are subject to the Firm's Anti-Corruption Policy, which is outlined in Chapter 7. b. NON-U.S. POLITICAL CANDIDATES Employees who wish to make donations to political candidates who are running for office outside the United States must seek approval to do so on their own behalf and on behalf of their spouse or dependents by sending an email to "GROUP: PD". This policy also applies to making donations to political parties, committees and other organizations that support political candidates outside the United States. Such contributions are subject to the Firm's Anti-Corruption Policy, which is outlined in Chapter 7. 17 | Page 4. LOBBYING ACTIVITIES Laws of some jurisdictions require registration and reporting by anyone who engages in a lobbying activity. Generally, lobbying includes: (1) communicating with any member or employee of a legislative branch of government for the purpose of influencing legislation; (2) communicating with certain government officials for the purpose of influencing government action; or (3) engaging in research or other activities to support or prepare for such communication. Soliciting government entities, directly or indirectly (through an advisor or consultant), to invest in Fortress managed funds and/or accounts can constitute lobbying activity in certain jurisdictions. So that the Firm may comply with applicable lobbying laws, you must seek approval from the Legal and Compliance Department by emailing "GROUP: COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT" before engaging in any activity on behalf of the Firm that might be considered "lobbying" as described above. 5. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS In addition to the general principles of conduct stated in this Code and the specific trading restrictions and reporting requirements described in Chapter 5 of this Manual, this Code requires all Employees to comply with applicable securities laws. These laws include without limitation the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "40 Act") , the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Advisers Act"), Title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999, the Bank Secrecy Act as it applies to private investment funds and investment advisers and any rules adopted thereunder, and any rules adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under any of the aforementioned statutes. In addition, non U.S. Employees may be subject to both U.S. laws and regulations as well as the laws and regulations of the jurisdiction in which they reside and/or operate. Similarly, U.S. Employees may also be subject to foreign legal and regulatory regimes, depending on the nature and scope of their Employment activities. Thus, it is incumbent upon every Employee to be aware of the relevant laws and regulations that apply to their Employment activities and, when in doubt, to consult with a member of the Firm's Legal and Compliance Department. 6. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE ANTI-TRUST LAW In addition to the general principles of conduct stated in this Code, Firm Employees must also comply with applicable state and federal anti-trust (or competition) laws, including without limitation the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of 1890, the Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act (collectively, "Anti-Trust Law"). Anti-Trust Law has three general objectives: (1) prohibiting agreements or practices that restrict free trade and competition between business entities, (2) banning abusive behavior by a firm dominating a market, or anticompetitive practices that tend to lead to such a dominant position, and (3) supervising the mergers and acquisitions of large corporations, including some joint ventures, that are considered to threaten the competitive process. 18 | Page Each Employee has an obligation to comply with applicable Anti-Trust Law. Violations can carry serious consequences for both you and the Firm. Each Employee's full compliance with these requirements and commitment to seek qualified guidance, when appropriate, will protect Fortress's reputation in the business community. If you have questions regarding the applicability of Anti-Trust Law to a particular situation, you should seek guidance from a member of the Legal and Compliance Department. D. ANTI-BOYCOTT POLICY Fortress's policy is to comply with all applicable requirements of the Export Administration Act ("EAA") and the Tax Reform Act ("TRA") of 1976 (collectively, the "Anti-boycott laws"). Violations of these laws and regulations will not be tolerated and may subject you to civil liability and disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. 1. ANTI-BOYCOTT LAWS GENERALLY The Anti-boycott laws were designed to deter U.S. firms from participating in foreign boycotts that the U.S. does not sanction. Specifically, the EAA prohibits covered persons from participating in restrictive trade practices or boycotts imposed by foreign countries that are not sanctioned by the United States and imposes certain reporting obligations on covered persons that receive such requests. The TRA denies certain tax benefits to U.S. taxpayers who, directly or through foreign affiliates, participate in or cooperate with an unsanctioned international boycott. The Arab League boycott of Israel is the principal foreign economic boycott that the U.S. companies must be concerned with today. The Anti-boycott laws, however, apply to all boycotts unsanctioned by the United States. 2. OBLIGATION TO REPORT BOYCOTT REQUESTS The EAA requires the Firm and its Employees to report quarterly any requests they have received to take any action to comply with, further, or support an unsanctioned foreign boycott. The TRA requires taxpayers to report all "operations" in, with, or related to a boycotting country or its nationals, and also to report requests received and actual agreements to participate in or cooperate with an international boycott. The required report is part of the Firm's annual federal income tax return. The Department of the Treasury publishes a quarterly list of "boycotting countries." 3. ILLUSTRATIVE BOYCOTT REQUESTS All Fortress Employees involved in international activities should be alert to any attempt by parties with whom we deal to include prohibited boycott terms, conditions, or language in any of our contractual or financial documents or arrangements. If boycott provisions are detected or suspected, they should be promptly identified to the Legal and Compliance Department by emailing "GROUP: COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT". The U.S. Anti-boycott laws apply to both existing and prospective investors and counterparties. As such, inquiries from current or 19 | Page prospective investors or counterparties as to whether the Firm (or a particular Client thereof) invests or otherwise does business in certain jurisdictions (E.G., Israel) may also give rise to reporting obligations under the Anti-boycott laws. To the extent an Employee receives an inquiry from an existing or prospective investor or counterparty of that nature, such Employee must immediately report the inquiry to the Legal and Compliance Department. The following are some examples of boycott requests that may give rise to a reporting obligation: a. supplying information on business relations with Israel; b. certifying that someone does not do business with Israel; c. certifying that no Israeli capital is involved in the proposed activity; d. agreeing to comply with the laws of a boycotting country; e. inquiries as to nationality or religion of company employees, investors, stockholders, or directors; f. agreeing not to do business with any company because its ownership or management includes persons of a particular nationality, race, or religion; or g. agreeing not to hire persons of a particular nationality, race, or religion. This list is by no means exhaustive and illustrates the many forms that prohibited boycott proposals and provisions may take. If in doubt about a particular matter, seek the advice of the Legal and Compliance Department by emailing "GROUP: COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT". 4. SEEK GUIDANCE Each Employee has an obligation to comply with the Anti-boycott laws and regulations. Violations can carry serious consequences for both you and the Firm. Each Employee's full compliance with these requirements and commitment to seek qualified guidance, when appropriate, will foster our international sales efforts and safeguard Fortress's ability to successfully and ethically pursue international business opportunities E. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CODE 1. RESPONSIBILITIES While each of us is individually responsible for putting the Code to work, we need not go it alone. The Firm has a number of resources, people and processes in place to answer your questions and guide you through difficult decisions. 20 | Page Copies of this Code are available from the Compliance Department. 2. SEEKING GUIDANCE This Code cannot provide definitive answers to all your questions. If you have questions regarding any of the policies discussed in this Code, or if you are in doubt about the best course of action in a particular situation, you should seek guidance from your supervisor or from a member of the Legal and Compliance Department. 3. REPORTING VIOLATIONS If you know of or suspect a violation of applicable laws or regulations, the Code, or any of the Firm's related policies, you must immediately report that information to the General Counsel or the Chief Compliance Officer. No Employee will be subject to retaliation as a result of a good faith report of suspected misconduct. In addition, the Firm has adopted a Whistleblower Policy which is outlined in Chapter 16 of this Manual. In accordance with this policy, Fortress expects its Employees to report any known or suspected misconduct with respect to Firm accounting or auditing matters and/or violations of the securities laws and should submit good faith reports of such information without fear of dismissal or retaliation of any kind. 4. INVESTIGATIONS OF SUSPECTED VIOLATIONS All reported violations will be promptly investigated and treated confidentially to the greatest extent possible. It is imperative that reporting persons not conduct their own preliminary investigations. Investigations of alleged violations may involve complex legal issues, and acting on your own may compromise the integrity of an investigation and adversely affect both you and the Firm. 5. DISCIPLINE FOR VIOLATIONS The Firm intends to use significant effort to prevent conduct that does not conform to this Code and to halt any such conduct that may occur as soon as reasonably possible after its discovery. Please also note that you cannot do indirectly that which you cannot do directly; in other words, any Employee who induces another person to act in a manner that would violate this Code if done themselves will be imputed with that conduct as if they had taken such act themselves and thereby be deemed to have violated the Code themselves. Employees who violate this Code or other Firm policies and procedures may be subject to disciplinary actions, up to and including discharge. In addition, disciplinary measures, up to and including discharge, may be taken against anyone who directs or approves infractions or has knowledge of them and does not promptly report and/or correct them in accordance with Firm policy. 6. WAIVERS OF THE CODE The Firm will waive application of the policies set forth in this Code, in its discretion, where the circumstances warrant granting a waiver. Such waivers may only be granted by either the General Counsel or Chief Compliance Officer. 21 | Page 7. NO RIGHTS CREATED This Code is a statement of the fundamental principles and key policies and procedures that govern the conduct of Employees. It is not intended to and does not create any rights in any Employee, person with whom the Firm has a business relationship (including a Firm Client or counterparty), competitor, investor or any other person or entity. 8. INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY Ultimate responsibility to assure that we as a Firm comply with the many laws, regulations and ethical standards affecting our business rests with each of us. You must become familiar with and conduct yourself strictly in compliance with those laws, regulations and standards and the Firm's policies and guidelines pertaining to them. 22 | Page CHAPTER 3: CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS -- POLICY AGAINST INSIDER TRADING Please note that this Policy Against Insider Trading is a part of the Firm's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which spans Chapters 2 through 6 of this Manual. A. EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND ON INSIDER TRADING Federal and state securities laws prohibit both the Firm and our Employees from trading securities -- including equity and debt securities, structured products and derivative instruments --for ourselves or for others (including Clients) based on material non-public information, also known as "inside information." These laws also prohibit the dissemination of inside information to others who may use that knowledge to trade securities (also known as "tipping"). Thus, failing to honor confidentiality obligations or misusing confidential information, among other things, can give rise to liability under applicable law. These prohibitions apply to all Employees and extend to activities within and outside of your duties at the Firm. If you learn of information that you believe may be considered material non-public information, you should immediately contact a member of the Legal and Compliance Department. These procedures are intended to prevent the use of material non-public information by Firm personnel and to detect and prevent any violations of the prohibition on insider trading. Trading securities while in possession of material non-public information, or improperly communicating that information to others, may result in consequences, including criminal penalties, for the individual who commits the violation, for that individual's employer or other "control persons," and for people who "tip" or otherwise assist that individual. Moreover, regulators, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission can recover the profits gained or losses avoided, impose a penalty of up to three times the illicit windfall, and issue an order permanently barring you from the securities industry as a result of such improper trading. Finally, you may be sued by investors seeking to recover damages for insider trading violations. The requirements contained in these procedures apply to securities trading and information handling by all Employees. It is also worth noting that insider trading issues can arise in connection with the purchase or sale of privately traded stocks or bonds (in addition to publicly traded securities, which is what one tends to generally think of when contemplating insider trading issues). It is also worth mentioning that the Firm regularly transacts in bank debt instruments. Though such instruments are not considered "securities" under U.S. Securities law and, therefore, not subject to the insider trading laws and regulations discussed throughout this Chapter, transacting in bank debt instruments while in possession of material non-public information can still give rise to general fraud liability for both the Employee at issue and the Firm. As such, it is incumbent on any Employee who is in possession of material non-public information to consult with a member of the Legal and Compliance Department before transacting in a bank debt instrument. 23 | Page The laws that address insider trading are not always clear and are continuously developing. An individual legitimately may be uncertain about the application of the rules in a particular circumstance. Asking a single question can often prevent disciplinary action or complex legal problems. For these reasons, you should notify the General Counsel or Chief Compliance Officer immediately if you have any reason to believe that a violation of these procedures has occurred or is about to occur, or if you have any questions regarding the applicability of these procedures. 1. POLICY ON INSIDER TRADING No person to whom these procedures apply may trade, either personally or on behalf of others (such as Clients), while in possession of material non-public information, nor may any Employee communicate material non-public information to others in violation of the law. WHAT IS MATERIAL INFORMATION? It is not possible to define all categories of material non-public information. However, information should be regarded as material if there is a reasonable likelihood that it would be considered important to an investor in making an investment decision regarding a securities transaction. While it may be difficult under this standard to determine whether particular information is material, there are various categories of information that are particularly sensitive and, as a general rule, should always be handled with due care. Examples of such information may include: o Financial results o Unannounced future earnings or losses o Execution or termination of significant contracts with distributors, collaborators and other business partners o News of a pending or proposed merger or other acquisition o News of the disposition, construction or acquisition of significant assets o Impending bankruptcy or financial liquidity problems o Patent or other intellectual property milestones o Scientific achievements or other developments from research efforts o Significant developments involving corporate relationships o Changes in dividend policy o New product announcements of a significant nature o Significant product defects or modifications o Share splits o New equity or debt offerings o Positive or negative developments in outstanding litigation o Significant litigation exposure due to actual or threatened litigation 24 | Page o Major changes in senior management. Both positive and negative information may be considered material. It is also important to remember that materiality will be judged with the benefit of hindsight; therefore, questions about whether a particular piece of information is material should be resolved conservatively by deeming such information to be material. WHAT IS NON-PUBLIC INFORMATION? Non-public information is information that has not been previously disclosed to the general public and is otherwise not available to the general public. In order for information to be considered public, it must be widely disseminated in a manner making it generally available to investors, such as by a press release or a filing with the SEC. The circulation of rumors, even if accurate and reported in the media, may not constitute effective public dissemination. Even after nonpublic information has been effectively disclosed, a reasonable period of time must elapse in order for the market to react to the information. IDENTIFYING NON-PUBLIC INFORMATION Before executing any trade for yourself or others, including any Client, you must determine whether you have access to material non-public information. If you think that you might have access to material non-public information, you should take the following steps: o Report the information and proposed trade immediately to the Chief Compliance Officer, the General Counsel or another member of the Legal and Compliance Department. o Do not purchase or sell the securities on behalf of yourself or others, including Clients. o Do not communicate the information inside or outside the Firm, other than to the Chief Compliance Officer, the General Counsel or another member of the Legal and Compliance Department. o After the Chief Compliance Officer or the General Counsel has reviewed the issue, he will determine whether the information is material and non-public and, if so, what action should be taken. You should consult with the Chief Compliance Officer or the General Counsel before taking any action or engaging in any transaction potentially involving non-public information relating to a company with traded securities. This degree of caution will protect you, our Clients and the Firm. 2. CONTACT WITH COMPANIES WITH TRADED SECURITIES Contacts with companies with traded securities represents an important part of our research effort. The Firm may make investment decisions on the basis of conclusions formed through such contacts and analysis of publicly available information. Difficult legal issues can 25 | Page arise when interacting with a Company with traded securities, so it is important that you consult with a member of the Legal and Compliance Department whenever you have a doubt whether or not it is appropriate to transact based on information gleaned from such interactions. 3. CONTACT WITH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS Similarly, periodic contact with various government employees or officials may also serve an important role in the Firm's research efforts. The Firm may make investment decisions on the basis of conclusions formed through such contacts and analysis of publicly available information. However, "political intelligence" -- I.E., information regarding public policy developments obtained directly or indirectly from government employees or officials (U.S. or foreign) that could potentially impact the value of a security -- which has not yet been disclosed to the general public, may constitute material non-public information. As such, Employees should be mindful of these risks and should consult with a member of the Legal and Compliance Department prior to trading a security or any financial instrument on the basis of any political intelligence that they believe may constitute material non-public information. 4. EXPERT CONSULTANT NETWORKS AND OTHER THIRD-PARTY RESEARCH PROVIDER In an effort to ensure that expert consultant networks and other third party research providers that predominantly offer one-on-one consultations (each a "Research Provider") and their respective employees and members of their expert consultant networks (each a "Consultant") adhere to applicable securities laws, no Fortress employee may (a) initiate a new relationship with a Research Provider, or (b) engage in meetings and/or teleconferences with a Consultant from an expert consultant network without prior approval from a member of the Legal and Compliance Department.(2) Please note that the business need for a new Research Provider relationship must be clearly explained to, and approved by, the Chief Operating Officer (or their authorized designee) (each a "Manager") of a given department/business. Once a new Research Provider relationship receives business approval from an appropriate Manager, the prospective Research Provider must be vetted, as deemed necessary and appropriate, and approved by the Legal and Compliance Department. 5. TENDER OFFERS Tender offers in particular present greater insider trading risk for two reasons. First, tender offer activity often produces extraordinary gyrations in the price of the target company's securities. Trading during this time period is therefore more likely to attract regulatory attention, which, in turn, produces a disproportionate percentage of insider trading cases. Second, the SEC has adopted a rule that expressly forbids trading and "tipping" while in possession of material non-public information regarding a tender offer received from the tender offeror, the target company or anyone acting on behalf of either. Firm personnel should exercise particular caution any time they become aware of non-public information relating to a tender ---------- (2) This paragraph does not apply to research received from sell-side brokerage firms. 26 | Page offer and should contact a member of the Legal and Compliance Department immediately if you believe you have received such information. 6. FORTRESS MANAGED COLLATERALIZED DEBT AND LOAN VEHICLES The Firm currently serves as the manager of various collateralized debt and collateralized loan vehicles (also known as "CDOs" or "CLOs"). No Firm Employee may transact (personally or on behalf of a Client) in the securities of any collateralized debt and/or loan vehicle managed by the Firm without obtaining express approval from a member of the Firm's Legal and Compliance Department. 7. ENTERING INTO CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE FIRM Prior to entering into any confidentiality agreement on behalf of the Firm, you must obtain authorization from a member of the Legal and Compliance Department who is responsible for the negotiation of such agreements by sending an email to "GROUP: NDA". Prior to authorizing the execution of a confidentiality agreement with respect to a company with traded securities, a member of the Legal and Compliance Department will conduct a conflicts check with the Firm and its Clients. (A "conflict" will generally be found where the Firm has existing Client positions or contemplated Client transactions with respect to the securities of the issuer(s) to which the confidentiality agreement relates.) If there are no apparent conflicts, or once any conflicts have been resolved, the Legal and Compliance Department may (subject to the resolution of any other outstanding issues) authorize the execution of the confidentiality agreement. Unless the General Counsel or Chief Compliance Officer (or their respective authorized designeeS) determine otherwise, any time the Firm executes a confidentiality agreement with respect to an issuer with traded securities, the issuer(s) to which the confidentiality agreement relates will be placed on the Firm's Restricted Trading List. 8. THE RESTRICTED TRADING LIST The Restricted Trading List is a list of all issuers with respect to which the Firm has decided it is either legally necessary or otherwise prudent to prohibit trading activity by the Firm or its Employees relating to that issuer.(3) Other than as described below, Employees are prohibited from trading for their own account or for any Client in the securities of any issuer on the Restricted Trading List. ---------- (3) Please note that, as described in further detail in Chapter 4, the Firm actually maintains two restricted trading lists: one for Logan Circle, and another that covers the rest of Fortress's business units. The policies and procedures described in this Manual relate specifically to the Restricted Trading List utilized for all of Fortress's businesses other than Logan Circle. Logan Circle has implemented separate policies and procedures with respect to the operation of its Restricted Trading List, which are not described here. Employees who are dedicated to the Logan Circle business will receive separate training with respect to the operation and maintenance of Logan Circle's restricted trading list, to the extent applicable to such Employee's job function. 27 | Page 9. INCLUSION ON THE RESTRICTED TRADING LIST Whenever the Firm obtains any material non-public information or signs a confidentiality agreement relating to an issuer with traded securities and receives or potentially receives material non-public information, the relevant issuer(s) will be placed on the Restricted Trading List. Company names are sometimes added to the Restricted Trading List out of an abundance of caution, even at a point when the Firm may not be in possession of material non-public information; notwithstanding the foregoing, trading in the securities of or derivatives related to an issuer that is on the Restricted Trading List is not permitted without consulting the Legal and Compliance Department by emailing "GROUP: COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT" and obtaining their approval to remove the issuer from the Restricted Trading List (or to otherwise permit limited trading as described in the paragraph immediately below). The Legal and Compliance Department may from time to time add an issuer to the Restricted Trading List for various reasons having nothing to with material non-public or confidential information (E.G., when a Fund is close to owning 10% or more of an issuer's equity securities and the Firm desires to remain below the 10% threshold). In such cases, the Chief Compliance Officer (or his designee) may authorize certain traders to continue trading in the particular issuer notwithstanding the fact that the particular issuer appears on the Restricted Trading List. Such authorization must be obtained prior to conducting any trades in such issuer. Any determination to add or remove a company from the Restricted Trading List will be made by the Legal and Compliance Department. 10. DISTRIBUTION OF THE RESTRICTED TRADING LIST The Firm has developed an application known as "SHORES", which must be used by portfolio managers and traders to determine whether a particular company is on the Restricted Trading List. If you do not have access to "SHORES" and you believe that your investment activities on behalf of the Firm require you to have access to "SHORES" to monitor the Restricted Trading List, please immediately contact a member of the Legal and Compliance Department by emailing "GROUP: COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT". As new Employees whose job function requires that they monitor the list are hired, they will receive access to "SHORES". Furthermore, Additions and Deletions to the Restricted Trading List are distributed to all "SHORES" users via an automated email. Additional information regarding SHORES is set forth in Chapter 9 of this manual. 11. ONGOING TRAINING On an as needed basis, the Legal and Compliance Department will conduct training sessions, either individually or as part of a group, with all personnel who participate in effecting trades in publicly traded securities. Attendance by relevant personnel at such training sessions is mandatory. 28 | Page 12. AUDITING FOR COMPLIANCE The Compliance Department reviews any trades in the securities of issuers who are on the Restricted Trading List. If trades in violation of this policy are discovered, the Legal and Compliance Department will interview the Employee who entered such trades to determine the facts and circumstances surrounding the transaction in order to conclude whether there was a violation of Firm policy. If necessary, the Chief Compliance Officer will determine next steps. 29 | Page CHAPTER 4: CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS -- INFORMATION BARRIERS BETWEEN LOGAN CIRCLE AND FORTRESS AND BETWEEN GAMA AND FORTRESS Please note that this Policy regarding the Fortress Information Barriers is part of the Firm's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which spans Chapter 2 through 6 of this Manual. For ease of reference, certain terms have been defined below; such terms should be relied on solely for the purposes of Chapter 4 of this Manual. A. INTRODUCTION Information barriers have been used in the financial industry principally to deal with insider trading issues arising out of the possession of material non-public information by certain persons within an organization while others also wanted to be able to trade in the securities of the issuer to which the information relates. These policies and procedures serve as the written procedures established by the Firm in connection with the implementation of information barriers or "walls" (the "Information Barriers") which the Firm has deemed necessary to ensure that the Firm, its employees and its agents comply with applicable law concerning the misuse of material non-public information and/or prohibitions on coordinated investment activity between Fortress and certain of its affiliated entities or entities for which Fortress may provide back office operational services. For the purposes of this Chapter the following terms will be used: "Logan Circle" shall refer to Logan Circle Partners L.P. and "GAMA" shall refer to Graticule Asia Macro Advisors LLC. Material non-public information and any information about specific single name issuers (including trade ideas and internal and external research), secondary/follow-on offerings, current or prospective portfolio investments, fund performance, and investor information are referred to as "SECURE INFORMATION" in this Chapter only and may not be disseminated across an Information Barrier, as further described below, unless approved by senior members of the Fortress Legal and Compliance Department (an "Approving Officer"). The integrity of the Information Barriers is important because it helps protect the Firm and its employees from potential insider trading claims as well as violations of other applicable laws, either of which can result in severe civil or criminal penalties against you personally and/or the Firm. As of the date of this Manual, the Firm has implemented two Information Barriers, the Logan Circle Information Barrier and the GAMA Information Barrier. B. INFORMATION BARRIERS IN GENERAL This Chapter sets forth policies and procedures established by the Firm designed to: (1) establish the Logan Circle Information Barrier between Logan Circle and Fortress for the purpose of shielding Logan Circle and Fortress personnel from material non-public information on the opposite side of the Logan Circle Information Barrier and to prevent any coordinated investment activities, I.E., so called "Joint Transactions" as described below, among Logan Circle investment professionals and Fortress 30 | Page investment professionals on behalf of their respective Clients (the "LOGAN CIRCLE INFORMATION BARRIER"). (2) Establish the GAMA Information Barrier between GAMA and Fortress to shield GAMA and Fortress personnel from material non-public information on the opposite side of the GAMA Information Barrier and to prevent any coordinated investment activities. The GAMA Information Barrier was implemented to ensure that such Fortress investment professionals would be able to conduct these High Level Issues (as defined below) conversations while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and to ensure that Fortress and GAMA make investment decisions regarding trading securities and other investments separately and without coordination or cooperation (the "GAMA INFORMATION BARRIER"). C. INFORMATION BARRIERS TO PREVENT MISUSE OF SECURE INFORMATION By establishing the Logan Circle and the GAMA Information Barriers, Fortress will be able to trade in the securities of an issuer (or derivatives relating to such issuer) at a time when individuals on either Logan Circle's or GAMA's side of the relevant Information Barrier are in possession of material non-public information about such issuer. Without these procedures, trading in the securities of that issuer (or derivatives relating to such issuer) under such circumstances could raise insider trading issues and have serious consequences for you and the Firm. As a result of the Logan Circle and GAMA Information Barriers, Fortress, Logan Circle and GAMA will maintain separate restricted trading lists applicable to each entity and the investment activity on behalf of its clients. D. INFORMATION BARRIERS TO PREVENT JOINT TRANSACTIONS Additionally, the Firm maintains the Logan Circle Information Barrier in order to prevent Fortress and Logan Circle from engaging (with each other, on behalf of their respective Clients) in something often referred to as "Joint Transactions", as described in Rule 17d-1 under the 40 Act. Logan Circle acts as an adviser to funds that are registered under the 40 Act and the 40 Act prohibits Logan Circle from causing its Clients that are registered under the 40 Act to engage in "joint transactions" with other Fortress Clients. The term "joint transactions" is defined broadly in the 40 Act but can generally be thought of as any plan, arrangement or understanding between a Logan Circle Client and any Fortress Client, including the coordination of investment activity of Logan Circle and Fortress Clients. Coordination can take various forms but can be thought of as ANY joint arrangement or plan concerning investment activity, including, but not limited to, decisions to buy or sell the same investment, to vote a proxy in the same manner or to invest in different parts of the same capital structure of a distressed company in an effort to achieve a mutually desirable outcome. Establishment of the Information Barrier is intended to, among other things, eliminate investment related, issuer specific communications that could lead to an impermissible joint transaction, and also to prevent even the appearance of such communications. 31 | Page E. INFORMATION BARRIER PROCEDURES 1. FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS With an information barrier in place, you can think of the entire Firm (including offices of foreign affiliates) as being divided by a wall (I.E., an Information Barrier), with Logan Circle or GAMA on one side of the wall and the rest of the Firm on the other. The sharing of Secure Information across the Information Barrier by Fortress personnel, agents and representatives is strictly prohibited, except as provided in this Policy. The three elements that the Firm considers fundamental to an effective information barrier are: (1) physical barriers; (2) electronic barriers; and (3) employees diligently following the basic rule that they cannot share Secure Information with personnel on the other side of the Information Barrier. 2. SECURITY OF INFORMATION It is the obligation of all Firm personnel, regardless of the side of the Logan Circle or GAMA Information Barrier on which you are, to protect all Secure Information on your side of the Information Barrier from being shared with personnel on the other side of the Information Barrier. Documents that may contain Secure Information, including portfolio summaries, reports, presentations, memoranda, personal notes, etc., should not be left in conference rooms or other publicly accessible places that may lead to dissemination across the Information Barrier, and should be stored in a secure place, out of sight of other employees, when not in use. Similarly, discussions relating to Secure Information should be conducted with care and discretion and not in public locations such as elevators, bathrooms or any location where it is not clear whether personnel from across the Information Barrier (or the public generally) may be present. F. THE "NEED TO KNOW" POLICY Fortress maintains a "need to know" policy concerning Secure Information. In other words, all Secure Information should only be shared with other personnel to the extent they have a legitimate business need to know the information. Employees on one side of an Information Barrier must assume that an employee on the other side of an Information Barrier does not have a "need to know" about any Secure Information. Exceptions to this may be granted by the General Counsel or Chief Compliance Officer in accordance with these procedures. Even among employees who are on the same side of the Information Barrier, the "need to know" policy is in effect and employees should still only share Secure Information with employees on the same side of the Information Barrier on a need to know basis. G. LOGAN CIRCLE INFORMATION BARRIER With limited exception, Logan Circle and Fortress personnel are physically separated in different offices (with Logan Circle personnel in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and Fortress personnel in New York and elsewhere around the globe). 32 | Page Unless approved by the Firm's senior members of the Legal and Compliance Department, Logan Circle personnel will not have card key access to Fortress's offices and Fortress personnel will similarly not have card key access to Logan Circle's offices. Fortress personnel are not permitted to enter Logan Circle office space and Logan Circle personnel are not permitted to enter Fortress office space without prior permission. Logan Circle and Fortress Legal and Compliance personnel are not subject to this approval process, provided they have obtained initial approval to obtain a card key from a senior member of the Legal and Compliance Department. 1. LOGAN CIRCLE INFORMATION BARRIER: ELECTRONIC BARRIER Logan Circle personnel shall not have access to Fortress Secure Information and neither shall Fortress personnel have access to Logan Circle Secure Information. The Firm's Information Technology Department, in consultation with the Legal and Compliance Department, shall be responsible for ensuring that there are electronic safeguards preventing personnel from accessing Secure Information across the Information Barrier. 2. LOGAN CIRCLE INFORMATION BARRIER: CERTAIN EMPLOYEES ARE PERPETUALLY "ABOVE THE WALL" Certain employees within the Firm (i) whose responsibilities are limited to non-investment related supervision or support of both the Logan Circle and Fortress businesses and (ii) who are not involved in making investment-related decisions for Client portfolios are considered perpetually "Above the Wall." The phrase "Above the Wall" means such persons are permitted access to both sides of the Information Barrier as needed to carry out their corporate responsibilities. Such personnel include the Firm's Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Information Officer, the head of the Firm's Capital Formation Group, and the staff of any of the foregoing. All personnel who are Above the Wall, along with all other Firm personnel, are charged with responsibility for ensuring that they do not improperly transmit Secure Information across the Information Barrier. 3. LOGAN CIRCLE INFORMATION BARRIER: PROCEDURE FOR BRINGING AN EMPLOYEE "OVER THE WALL" IN A LIMITED CONTEXT On an ad hoc basis, it is possible to permit discussions involving Secure Information between an employee on one side of the Logan Circle Information Barrier with an employee on the other side of the Logan Circle Information Barrier (bring an employee "Over the Wall") if pre-approval is obtained from the Firm's General Counsel or Chief Compliance Officer (or their respective authorized designee). A member of the Firm's Legal and Compliance Department shall maintain documentation indicating when an employee is brought Over the Wall, the length of time for which the wall crossing was granted, the name of the issuer(s) that were discussed, if applicable, and whether any trading restrictions were imposed by the Legal and Compliance Department as a result of such wall crossing. From time to time, the Chief Executive Officer of Logan Circle and various Fortress investment personnel, in their capacities as members of the Firm's management committee, discuss Firm matters unrelated to Secure Information (e.g., during periodic management committee meetings, with respect to Firm business strategy). Any such discussions by members of the Firm's management committee, to the extent they relate solely to Firm management 33 | Page matters and not to any Secure Information, shall not be subject to the procedures for bringing an employee "Over the Wall" as described above. 4. RESTRICTED TRADING LISTS Each side of the Logan Circle Information Barrier will have its own restricted trading list. The procedures relating to the maintenance of Restricted Trading Lists within the Firm are contained in Chapter 3 of this Manual. Nothing about the implementation of the Logan Circle Information Barrier limits the obligation of Firm employees to comply with applicable policies and procedures relating to restricted trading lists that restrict trading on their side of the Information Barrier. 5. COMMUNICATING OUTSIDE FORTRESS Logan Circle should not be held out to investors or the public as engaging in joint transactions or investment activities with other Fortress businesses. Describing Logan Circle investments as "Fortress investments" or "our" positions, or describing "our" investment processes or approach, or holding the Firm out in any other way that would convey the misimpression that Logan Circle and Fortress act jointly with respect to investments should be avoided. H. GAMA INFORMATION BARRIER: ELECTRONIC BARRIERS Fortress personnel shall not have access to GAMA electronic data, and GAMA personnel shall not have access to Fortress electronic data. The only exception to this rule is that certain administrative and operational personnel (including operations, middle office, treasury, accounting, and information technology personnel) who provide services that support both Fortress and GAMA ("GAMA SUPPORT PERSONNEL") and the Legal and Compliance Department. GAMA Support Personnel are physically located in segregated space on the 45(th) floor of Fortress's New York office (the "DESIGNATED FLOOR"). Key card access to the Designated Floor is limited to the personnel occupying it. GAMA Support Personnel shall have access to both the Fortress and GAMA systems to the extent necessary to conduct their administrative and operational support functions. Fortress's Information Technology Department, in consultation with the Legal and Compliance Department, shall be responsible for ensuring that there are electronic safeguards preventing personnel other than Support Personnel from accessing data across the Information Barrier. 1. GAMA INFORMATION BARRIER: CERTAIN EMPLOYEES ARE PERPETUALLY ABOVE THE WALL OR "BELOW THE WALL" a. NON-INVESTMENT PERSONNEL ABOVE THE WALL (i) Certain Personnel are considered perpetually Above the Wall. Such personnel include the Firm's Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Information Officer, along with the Fortress Liquid Markets' Chief Operations Officer, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and the staff of any of the foregoing. In addition, certain members 34 | Page of the Fortress Liquid Markets' Risk Team and Capital Formation Group are considered perpetually Above the Wall as they are needed in the oversight of certain clients that are sub-advised by GAMA. All personnel who are above the wall, along with all other Firm personnel, are charged with responsibility for ensuring that they do not improperly transmit Secure Information across the Information Barrier. b. GAMA INFORMATION BARRIER: OTHER FORTRESS PERSONNEL ABOVE THE WALL TO MONITOR FORTRESS'S EQUITY INTEREST IN GAMA Certain employees of Fortress, as designated from time to time by senior members of the Legal and Compliance Department, may be given access to limited information on the GAMA side of the wall for the limited purpose of monitoring and overseeing Fortress's minority equity interest in GAMA. Such employees will not have any access to GAMA's Secure Information. 2. GAMA INFORMATION BARRIER: BELOW THE WALL PERSONNEL GAMA Support Personnel will be seated on the Designated Floor and will be "Below the wall" to the extent necessary and appropriate to support both Fortress and GAMA. GAMA Support Personnel do not have any influence over investment decisions made by any advisory business. 3. GAMA INFORMATION BARRIER: PROCEDURES FOR ALL PERSONNEL All Fortress employees, regardless of whether they are GAMA Support Personnel. Above the Wall or Below the Wall, are charged with responsibility for ensuring that they do not transmit Secure Information across the GAMA Information Barrier unless approved by a senior member of the Legal and Compliance Department. 4. GAMA INFORMATION BARRIER: ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES FOR GAMA SUPPORT PERSONNEL GAMA Support Personnel will be seated on the Designated Floor. No other personnel will be seated on the Designated Floor. GAMA Support Personnel may not bring GAMA Secure Information to floors or to common areas other than the Designated Floor and must ensure that all GAMA Secure Information stays on the Designated Floor. Similarly, GAMA Secure Information may only be printed or copied on the Designated Floor. GAMA Support Personnel will be notified should any personnel be permitted to access the Designated Floor. GAMA Support Personnel should not permit any non-approved personnel access the Designated Floor without the prior approval of a senior member of the Legal and Compliance Department. Investment professionals are strictly prohibited from accessing the Designated Floor. GAMA Support Personnel will generally not be permitted to make personal trades in securities that, at the time of such proposed purchase or sale, are held by any Client supported by such GAMA Support Personnel. Certain exceptions (e.g. transactions in exchange traded funds) may be granted with the approval of the Legal and Compliance Department. 35 | Page 5. GAMA INFORMATION BARRIER: ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES FOR PERSONNEL OVER THE WALL FOR LIMITED PURPOSES-DISCUSSIONS OF MARKET CONDITIONS OR INDUSTRY TRENDS Certain Fortress investment professionals are permitted to maintain an open discourse on high level issues, such as the market environment, industry trends, and other macro-economic issues and which would not include specific single name securities issuers, current or prospective portfolio investments, fund performance, and investor information ("High Level Issues"). Above the Wall personnel may discuss High Level Issues with individuals specifically approved by the General Counsel or the Chief Compliance Officer on the GAMA side of the wall. The Fortress Liquid Markets Chief Compliance Officer will maintain a list of all approved Fortress and GAMA personnel. The Firm will employ heightened surveillance of communications of approved personnel, which may involve review of electronic communications by the Fortress Liquid Markets Chief Compliance Officer (or his designee). Furthermore, in certain instances, communications between certain Fortress and GAMA personnel will require the participation of the Fortress Liquid Markets Chief Compliance Officer (or his designee). 6. GAMA INFORMATION BARRIER: INDUSTRY EVENTS Attendance at industry events at which both Fortress and GAMA personnel are present and general market views are discussed is permitted provided that no Secure Information is discussed by Fortress and GAMA personnel. 7. GAMA INFORMATION BARRIER: RESTRICTED TRADING LISTS Each of Fortress and GAMA will have its own restricted trading list. Nothing about the implementation of the GAMA Information Barrier limits the obligation of Fortress employees to comply with applicable policies and procedures relating to restricted trading lists that restrict trading on their side of the Information Barrier. 8. GAMA INFORMATION BARRIER: COMMUNICATING OUTSIDE FORTRESS Fortress should not be held out to investors or the public as engaging in a joint business or a business venture with GAMA. Holding the Firm out in such manner could convey a mistaken impression that GAMA and Fortress act jointly with respect to investments and therefore such behavior should be avoided. 9. GAMA INFORMATION BARRIER: EXCEPTIONS TO THE POLICIES Exceptions to the foregoing policies may be approved on a case by case basis by a senior member of the Legal and Compliance Department. 36 | Page CHAPTER 5: CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS -- PERSONAL TRADING POLICY Please note that this Personal Trading Policy is a component of the Firm's overall Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which spans Chapters 2 through 6 of this Manual. A. INTRODUCTION The Firm has adopted the following Personal Trading Policy ("Personal Trading Policy"), which addresses personal trading by all Firm Employees and long-term consultants (I.E., consultants that are engaged by the Firm for more than six consecutive months). In addition to setting forth personal trading guidelines, this Personal Trading Policy requires all of the Firm's Employees: (1) to submit to the Compliance Department initial, quarterly, and annual reports that disclose any personal Investments (defined below) transactions or holdings, as the case may be and (2) to obtain approval before making any personal Investments . The requirements and restrictions contained in this Personal Trading Policy apply to any Investment of which the Employee is the direct or indirect Beneficial Owner in any Personal Brokerage Account (as such terms are defined below). B. DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS PERSONAL TRADING POLICY 1. INVESTMENT The terms "Investment " or "Investments" shall include all securities as defined in Section 2(a)(36) of the 40 Act and Section 202(a)(18) of the Advisers Act(4) ("Security") and shall, for the avoidance of doubt, include any investment in stock, bonds, options, ETFs, commodities, futures or currencies, including virtual currencies, such as bitcoin or ripple and any investments in non-Fortress private equity or hedge funds, physical certificates and other private equity investments in partnerships or corporations, except that it shall not include: (1) direct obligations of the Government of the United States; (2) bankers' acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper and high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements; (3) shares issued by money market funds; (4) shares issued by open-end funds (other than "Reportable Funds," which are defined below), and (5) shares issued by unit investment trusts that are invested exclusively in one or more open-end funds, none of which are reportable funds. ---------- (4)The term "Security" includes any note, stock, treasury stock, security future, bond, debenture, evidence of indebtedness, 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 put, call, straddle, option, or privilege on any security (including a certificate of deposit) or on any group or index of securities (including any interest therein or based on the value thereof, including exchange traded or closed-end funds), or any put, call, straddle, option, or privilege entered into on a national securities exchange relating to foreign currency, or, in general, any interest or instrument commonly known as a "security", or any certificate of interest or participation in, temporary or interim certificate for, receipt for, guaranty of, or warrant or right to subscribe to or purchase any of the foregoing. 37 | Page "Reportable Funds" are generally funds advised by or affiliated with the Firm, including mutual funds for which Logan Circle acts as either adviser or sub-adviser: (i) American Beacon High Yield Bond Fund; (ii) Nationwide Multi-Sector Bond Fund; (iii) Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt Fund; (iv) Fortress Long Short Credit Fund; (v) Russell Short Duration Bond Fund; (vi) Russell Strategic Bond Fund); (vii) SEI Daily Income Trust Ultra Short Duration Bond Fund; (viii) Russell Investment Grade Bond Fund; (ix) SEI Institutional Investments Ultra Short Duration Bond Fund; (x) Wakefield Managed Futures Strategy Fund; (xi) Logan Circle Partners-Core Plus Fund; (xii) Transamerica Global Bond Fund; (xiii) SEI Institutional Investment Trust Intermediate Duration Credit Fund; and (xiv) Russell Low Duration Bond Fund; (xv).(5) Because Reportable Funds are considered Investments under our Code, Employees must seek preapproval from the Legal and Compliance Department before transacting (purchasing or selling) the shares of any mutual funds advised by Logan Circle. Employees who obtain approval to transact in Reportable Funds are required to report such transactions and (their corresponding, if any), holdings, as described further in Section E below. 2. BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP The concept of "Beneficial Ownership" shall have the same meaning as that set forth in Rule 16a-l(a)(2) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") and shall refer to a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in Investments, the benefits of which are enjoyed, directly or indirectly, by an Employee by reason of any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship (such as, for example, that person's spouse, children or other close familial relationship), agreement or any other direct or indirect pecuniary interest, and by reason of which such Employee should be regarded as the true owner, although such Investments may not be registered or standing on the books of the issuer in the name of such Employee. Thus, for example: securities held for a person's benefit in the names of others, such as nominees, trustees and other fiduciaries, securities held by any partnership of which a person is the general partner or otherwise exercises control of the partnership, or securities held by any corporation that is controlled by a person (directly or through intermediaries) would be deemed to be Beneficially Owned by said person. Similarly, a person ordinarily obtains benefits equivalent to ownership from, and thus is generally regarded as the Beneficial Owner of, Investments held in the name of a minor child, or a dependent relative of the person or a spouse. Other illustrations of benefits substantially equivalent to those of ownership include application of the income derived from Investments to maintain a common home and application of the income derived from Investments to meet expenses that the person otherwise would meet from other sources. Such interests which confer Beneficial Ownership of an Investment include having or sharing with another: (1) voting power, including the power to vote, or to direct the voting of the Investment, and/or (2) investment power, including the power to dispose, or to direct the disposition, of such Investments. A person is also deemed to be the Beneficial Owner of Investments which such person has the right to acquire Beneficial Ownership of: (i) through the exercise of an option, warrant or right (including options traded on options exchanges) exercisable within 60 days; (ii) through the conversion of Investments that are immediately convertible or will become ---------- (5) This list is not static, but rather, represents Logan Circle's mutual fund Clients as of April 2015 and will be updated on a periodic basis. It is an Employee's responsibility to ensure that they are not transacting in a Reportable Fund without pre-approval. 38 | Page convertible within 60 days; or (iii) pursuant to either a power to revoke within 60 days or automatic termination within 60 days of a trust, discretionary account or similar arrangement. In addition, Beneficial Ownership is conferred if voting or investment power is shared with one or more other persons and, therefore, the same shares of stock may be deemed Beneficially Owned by a number of persons. The SEC regards Investments held in trust for others as Beneficially Owned by the trustee if he or she has or shares voting or investment power with respect to such Investments. 3. INVESTMENT PERSONNEL "Investment Personnel" includes senior Employees who have investment discretion over Client capital ("Portfolio Managers"), Employees who provide investment advice or information to Portfolio Managers, Employees who help execute and/or implement the Portfolio Manager's decisions, or any other Employees who participate in making investment recommendations to any Client, as well as persons in a control relationship to any Client who obtain information about investment recommendations. 4. PERSONAL BROKERAGE ACCOUNTS "Personal Brokerage Accounts" includes all accounts in which an Employee has a direct or indirect Beneficial Ownership (as defined above) interest in, and includes those accounts owned in whole or in part by you, your spouse, any person who is financially dependent on you and any brokerage account over which you exercise investment discretion. This definition does not include accounts in which it is not possible to buy or sell stock, bonds or ETFs nor does it include any account which is managed on a discretionary basis by a person other than the relevant Employee (and other than such Employee's spouse, domestic partner, or financial dependents) and with respect to which such Employee does not in fact influence or control Investment transactions or have the ability to influence or control such transactions.(6) 5. APPROVED BROKERS Unless an exception is granted by the Legal and Compliance Department, all Firm employees are required to maintain all of their Personal Brokerage Accounts at brokerage firms approved by Fortress, ("Approved Brokers"). Employees can request a copy of the approved brokers list by emailing "GROUP: PERSONAL TRADING". 6. PURCHASE OR SALE OF AN INVESTMENT "Purchase or sale of an Investment" includes, in addition to its literal meaning, the writing of an option to purchase or sell an Investment. ---------- (6) An Employee that maintains one or more separately managed accounts that meets the parameters described above must nonetheless complete a "Employee Personal Trading Certification for Independently Managed Personal Brokerage Accounts" form, identifying any such accounts. 39 | Page 7. INVESTMENT CONSIDERED FOR PURCHASE OR SALE An Investment is "being considered for purchase or sale" when a recommendation to purchase or sell an Investment has been made and communicated or, with respect to the person making the recommendation, when such person seriously considers making such a recommendation. C. PROHIBITED PERSONAL TRANSACTIONS 1. No Employee shall purchase or sell, directly or indirectly, any Investment which to such Employee's actual knowledge at the time of such purchase or sale: a. is being considered for purchase or sale by a Client, b. is being purchased or sold by a Client, or c. is, at the time of such proposed purchase or sale, held for the account of one or more Clients. 2. No Employee may sell any Investment within the first thirty days following the purchase of such Investment (this rule shall not apply to an exercise and sale of employee stock options). 3. No Employee may engage in short sale transactions(7). 4. No Employee may place an order other than a market order or same day limit order. Good until cancelled orders are not permitted. 5. No Employee may purchase or sell any options or futures contracts at a time when the Employee could not, consistent with this Personal Trading Policy and the federal securities laws, also purchase or sell the underlying securities of the issuer to which the options or futures contracts relate. 6. No Employee may write options or futures contracts. 7. No Employee may enter into a transaction that will economically benefit from a reduction in price of the securities of Fortress or any portfolio companies owned by Fortress Clients. 8. No Employee may purchase Investments on margin. 9. No Employee shall engage in any transactions in the Securities of an issuer that appears on the Firm's Restricted Trading List. 10. No Employee shall participate in an Investment transaction on a joint basis with a Client in violation of applicable law. ---------- (7) Excluding currency transactions. 40 | Page 11. No Employee shall engage in "insider trading" (see Chapter 3 of this Manual for further discussion of insider trading) whether for his or her own benefit or the benefit of others. 12. No Employee shall participate in an Investment transaction with respect to which such Employee intentionally spread false or misleading rumors with the intent to manipulate the price of such Investment transaction. 13. No Employee may transact in a larger share or contract quantity than the amount pre-cleared by the Legal and Compliance Department. D. EXCEPTIONS TO PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS 1. The prohibitions of Section C(1) -- C(10) of this Personal Trading Policy shall not apply to: a. Purchases which are part of an automatic dividend reinvestment plan. b. Purchases effected upon the exercise of rights issued by an issuer to all holders of a class of its Securities pro rata, to the extent such rights were acquired from such issuer. 2. The prohibitions of Section C(1) of this Personal Trading Policy shall not apply to: a. Purchases or sales of Investments that are not eligible for purchase or sale by any Client. b. Purchases or sales that are non-volitional on the part of either the Employee or all Clients who make the same purchases or sales. c. Purchases or sales of Investments that are, in the opinion of the General Counsel or the Chief Compliance Officer or their designee, not likely to have any economic impact on any Client or such Clients ability to purchase or sell Investments of the same class or other Investments issued by the same issuer. 3. For employees who are not involved in portfolio management or trading on behalf of a specific Client within the relevant business, with respect to section C(1) only, any equity Investment, or series of related transactions in a given trading day involving less than one percent (1%) of the average daily volume in such Investment during the preceding 50 trading days, provided that such issuer has a market capitalization of at least US$1 billion (as reported on www.bigcharts.com). The Legal and Compliance Department may grant exceptions to this prohibition in the event it is determined that such an exception would be consistent with applicable law. 41 | Page 4. With respect to Section C(9), there may be instances when an issuer appears on the Firm's Restricted Trading List for reasons other than the Firm's potential or actual possession of material non-public information. In such instances, the Chief Compliance Officer (or his authorized designee) may, in his discretion and if otherwise permitted by law, grant approval for an employee to trade in Investments of or relating to that issuer. E. REPORTS BY EMPLOYEES 1. Every Employee shall report to the Compliance Department (by sending an email to "GROUP: PERSONAL TRADING CLEARANCE") the information described in subparagraph (2) below with respect to (i) holdings of all Investments, on an initial basis upon hire in which such Employee has direct or indirect Beneficial Ownership (the "Initial Holdings and Account Identification Report"), (ii) Investment transactions consummated during the first three quarters of any calendar year in which such Employee has, or by reason of such transaction acquires, any direct or indirect Beneficial Ownership interest (the "Quarterly Personal Trading Report") and (iii) both Investment Transactions consummated during the fourth quarter in which such Employee has, or by reason of such transaction acquires, any direct or indirect Beneficial Ownership interest and any Investment in which such Employee has a direct or indirect Beneficial Ownership interest as of December 31 of a given year (the "Q4 Personal Trading/Annual Holdings Report"); provided, however, that, upon completion of the "Employee Personal Trading Certification for Independently Managed Personal Brokerage Accounts", an Employee shall not be required to report any transactions effected in any account which is managed on a discretionary basis by a person other than such Employee (and other than such Employee's spouse, domestic partner, or financial dependents) and with respect to which such Employee does not in fact influence or control such transactions or have the ability to influence or control such transactions. The Initial Holdings and Account Identification Report, Quarterly Transaction Report, and Q4/Annual Holdings Report forms (or forms substantially similar to that which the Firm is currently utilizing) are included as Attachments C, D and E, respectively, to the Manual. The Legal and Compliance Department shall maintain such reports and such other records as required by the federal securities laws and this Personal Trading Policy. 2. Every report shall be in writing and shall be delivered not later than (i) in the case of the Initial Holdings and Account Identification Report, 10 days after the individual becomes an Employee (and with the information contained therein current as of a date no more than 30 days prior to the date upon which that person first became an Employee); (ii) in the case of the Quarterly Transactions Report, 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter; and (iii) in the case of the Q4 Personal Trading/Annual Holdings Report, no later than 30 days after the completion of each calendar year (and with the information contained therein current as of a date no more than 30 days prior to the date such report is submitted). Until such time as the Employee's brokerage firm(s) begins sending electronic data feeds (as described in further detail below) or account statements 42 | Page to the Legal and Compliance Department, it is the Employee's responsibility to provide the Legal and Compliance Department with such account statements in a timely manner. The Legal and Compliance Department, however, still requires employees to complete a form related to the foregoing on a quarterly and annual basis. 3. In the event that an Employee has Investments that are not held at a brokerage firm (e.g., investments in non-Fortress private equity or hedge funds, physical certificates, other private investments in partnerships or companies, etc.) or investments in Reportable Funds (e.g., mutual funds advised or sub-advised by Fortress affiliates), it is the Employee's responsibility to report this information on the Initial Holdings and Account Identification Report, Quarterly Personal Trading Reports and Q4 Personal Trading/Annual Holdings Reports. 4. Any such report may contain a statement that the report shall not be construed as an admission by the Employee making such report that such Employee has any direct or indirect Beneficial Ownership in the Investment to which the report relates. 5. These reports will be kept confidential, subject to the right of inspection by various boards of entities managed or Controlled by the Firm, by the SEC, or other regulatory or governmental agencies. 6. Employees who fail to complete the required reports in a timely fashion will be prohibited from engaging in any personal trading until such time as their reports are completed and submitted to the Legal and Compliance Department, and any such Employee may be subject to further disciplinary action, up to and including termination. F. DUPLICATE ACCOUNT STATEMENTS In order to ensure that all information required in the reports called for in paragraphs E(1)-(2) above is received by the Firm, Employee's Personal Brokerage Account(s) are required to be linked by an electronic data feed to the Firm's electronic personal trading system ("StarCompliance"). New U.S. based employees will receive a StarCompliance activation email within 10 days of submitting their "Initial Holdings and Account Identification Report." Directions for navigating the StarCompliance system are located in the "My Document Library" of the site. For those employees who have Personal Brokerage Accounts that are not linked to the StarCompliance system Fortress requires that you cause the institutions at which you maintain such accounts to send duplicate account statements to Fortress addressed to the "Fortress Compliance Department F/A/O [name on account], Fortress Investment Group LLC, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10105." Employees should note that they will be required to move Personal Brokerage Accounts to Approved Brokers. A submission of an Initial Holdings and Account Identification Report does not constitute an approval for Employees to hold Personal Brokerage Accounts at the institutions which they have listed on such Report. 43 | Page G. PERSONAL INVESTING: PRE-APPROVAL OF TRANSACTIONS Every Employee must obtain written approval from the Legal and Compliance Department before engaging in an Investment transaction. In addition to routine Investments such as buying and selling stocks, bonds or options in the public markets, the pre-approval requirement also applies without limitation to initial public offerings, private placements of stocks or bonds, the acquisition of limited partnership interests in various investment vehicles or interests in other types of private investment funds, etc., because all of these are examples of Investments . If you have any question about whether a proposed personal Investment requires pre-approval, you must check with the Legal and Compliance Department before making the Investment. Employees who are Investment Personnel are also required to obtain pre-approval for any proposed personal transaction, without regard to whether such transaction involves an Investment (E.G., currencies, commodities, futures, certain real estate products, etc.), if the personal transaction involves an asset that falls within the current investment program for the Client(s) to which the Investment Person provides services. In addition to the written approval of the Compliance Department, Investment Personnel must also receive additional written pre-approval ("Additional Approval") from, a senior member of management responsible for each Client to which the Investment Person provides services. Such approvals shall be procured by the Compliance Department. The Principals, all of whom are presumed to be Investment Personnel, shall obtain Additional Approval for their personal trades from a senior member for the Legal and Compliance Department. The purpose of the Additional Approval for Investment Personnel, including the Principals, is to guard against actual or potential conflicts of interest in connection with the investment decision-making process. The Chief Compliance Officer's personal trades, if any, shall be subject to review and pre-approval by the General Counsel and the General Counsel's, if any, shall be subject to review and pre-approval by the Chief Compliance Officer. In order to obtain clearance for a personal Investment, Employees must access their personal account on the StarCompliance system and click on the "File a Pre-Clearance Request" link. In order to submit a personal trade request, you will need to select the security (by symbol, cusip/sedol/isin, or description), transaction type, your Personal Brokerage Account, and indicate the number of shares you wish to purchase or sell. You will also need to indicate whether the trade request relates to an IPO or Private Placement. Once submitted, you will subsequently receive a reply from the internal email address "GROUP: PERSONAL TRADING CLEARANCE" indicating the disposition of your request. Employees with Personal Brokerage Accounts that are not on the StarCompliance system must obtain clearance for a personal Investment by sending an email to the Fortress internal email address "GROUP: PERSONAL TRADING CLEARANCE" and include the following information: (i) the name of the Investment; (ii) amount of the Investment; (iii) whether you are purchasing or selling; and (iv) the name of the Personal Brokerage Account in which you wish to trade. Pre-approvals for personal Investments generally expire at the end of the second trading day after which pre-approval was granted. In certain circumstances an extension may be granted 44 | Page for an extended trading window in writing from a member of the Legal and Compliance Department. H. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS The Compliance Department shall maintain, in an easily accessible place, the following records: 1. A copy of the Firm's Personal Trading Policy that is or has been in effect during the preceding five years. 2. A list of all persons who are, or within the preceding five years have been, required to make reports pursuant to the this Personal Trading Policy and the federal securities laws. 3. A copy of each report made pursuant to this Personal Trading Policy within the preceding five years. 4. A copy of any decision and reasons supporting such decision to approve an Employee's participation in an initial public offering or any Investments which have been privately placed, made within the preceding five years. 5. A copy of all written approvals of Investments pursuant to Section G of this Personal Trading Policy. 6. A copy of any record or report of violation of this Personal Trading Policy and any action taken as a result of such violation. 45 | Page CHAPTER 6: CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS --GIFTS AND ENTERTAINMENT, OUTSIDE BUSINESS INTERESTS AND CONFLICTS POLICIES Please note that this Gifts and Entertainment Policy is a component of the Firm's overall Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which spans Chapters 2 through 6 of this Manual. A. INTRODUCTION The receipt or provision of gifts or entertainment may create the appearance of a conflict of interest or otherwise appear to improperly influence decision making by Fortress personnel or a person with whom the Firm is conducting business or seeks to conduct business. In certain circumstances, the receipt or provision of gifts or entertainment may also be in violation of law. Even where there is no violation of the law, you are prohibited from receiving or giving gifts or entertainment if it could give the impression of being done for an improper purpose or to compromise your judgment, regardless of its value. As such, Firm personnel may not accept, provide or solicit gifts, entertainment, favors, special accommodations or other things of value other than in accordance with the terms of this Policy. To be clear, this policy covers both giving and receiving gifts or entertainment and also prohibits Employees from using personal funds or resources to engage in an activity that is otherwise prohibited if done with Firm funds or resources. a. GIFTS VS. ENTERTAINMENT Gifts and entertainment provided or received must be considered carefully in light of how the recipient may act, or be perceived to act. As will be discussed further below, gifts and entertainment (of any value) to government officials are prohibited unless you receive prior written permission from the Firm's Legal and Compliance Department. Our Policy distinguishes between gifts and entertainment. "Entertainment" is generally considered to be an activity in which the person or entity paying for it participates. A "Gift" is any item of value that does not involve engaging in an activity with the provider. To help understand the difference between gifts and entertainment, consider the following examples, but you should recognize that these are merely examples and that gifts and entertainment can come in many forms. GIFT: You receive two tickets to a concert from a Firm vendor. The vendor's personnel do not attend. The tickets are a gift. ENTERTAINMENT: You receive two tickets to a concert from a Firm vendor, and personnel from the vendor go with you. The concert is entertainment. GIFT: A potential counterparty pays your entry fee in a local golf tournament, but none of the counterparty's personnel will be participating in the tournament. The payment of the entry fee is a gift. 46 | Page ENTERTAINMENT: A potential counterparty sponsors a golf tournament and you are invited to attend along with personnel from the potential counterparty. The golf tournament is entertainment. Of course, the same concepts apply in reverse when the Firm is providing the gift or entertainment. B. GIFTS Firm personnel may not accept any gift with a value in excess of the "Gift Reporting Limit" (set forth below) from a party that conducts, seeks or may in the reasonably near future seek to do business with the Firm, without obtaining prior approval from the Legal and Compliance Department. The same Policy applies to providing gifts to such parties. A request for written approval should be sent to "GROUP: GE" and must include (i) the name of the person providing the gift, (ii) the name of the entity or business with which the person is associated, (iii) a description of the gift and (iv) the value of the gift (use an estimate if the value is unknown). The "Gift Reporting Limit"(8) you should refer to is based on the location of the office in which you are based as follows: United States Offices: $100.00 (US) United Kingdom Office: [pound]70.00 (GBP) Germany, Italy, Ireland and Luxembourg o80.00 (EUR) Offices: Australia Office: $110.00 (AUD) Hong Kong Office: $800.00 (HKD) Japan Office: o10,300 (JPY) Singapore Office: S$130 (SGD) China Office: o620 (RMB) Israel Office: o370 (ILS) Dubai Office: o.o370.00 (AED) ---------- (8) The "Gift Reporting Limit" threshold set forth above does not apply to representatives of Fortress Capital Formation LLC, each of whom must seek preapproval for all gifts, irrespective of the cost associated with such gifts. 47 | Page Employees that receive or give gifts that clearly fall below the applicable thresholds set forth above need not seek pre-approval. c. CASH GIFTS Firm personnel may not give cash gifts or cash equivalents (such as gift certificates and the like) to, or accept cash gifts or cash equivalents from, any person or entity that does or seeks to do business with the Firm. d. ENTERTAINMENT PRE-APPROVAL REQUIRED. The provision or receipt of Entertainment by Firm Employees must be reported and pre-approval must be obtained when: (1) the per person value of the Entertainment exceeds the Entertainment Reporting Limit (set forth below); or (2) Entertainment (irrespective of the value of said Entertainment) has previously been received from or provided to the same party during the same Firm fiscal quarter. A request for written approval should be sent to "GROUP: GE" and should include (i) the name of the person providing the entertainment, (ii) the name of the entity with which the person is associated, (iii) a description of the entertainment and (iv) the value of the entertainment (use an estimate if the value is unknown, as described below). The "Entertainment Reporting Limit" you should refer to is based on the location of the office in which you are based as follows: United States Offices: $500.00 (US) United Kingdom Office: [pound]350.00 (GBP) Germany, Italy, Ireland and Luxembourg o400.00 (EUR) Offices: Australia Office: $550.00 (AUS) Hong Kong Office: $4,000.00 (HKD) Japan Office: o51,500 (JPY) Singapore Office: S$650 (SGD) China Office: o3,100 (RMB) Israel Office: o1,850 (ILS) Dubai Office: o.1.850.00 (AED) 48 | Page PRE-APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED. In the normal course, Firm personnel may accept or provide "reasonable entertainment" under the Entertainment Reporting Limit without pre-approval or reporting. "Reasonable entertainment" does not include airfare, hotel accommodations, other forms of travel or any other activity that may reasonably be viewed as overly lavish, excessive or embarrassing to the Firm, regardless of whether it exceeds the Entertainment Reporting Limit. The provision or receipt of local ground transportation (i.e., distances up to 50 miles, or 80 kilometers, one way) is permissible. e. CHARITABLE DONATIONS, POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND POLITICAL ACTIVITIES Payments to charities and to political candidates or political parties, as well as the donation of one's time to such causes or persons, can disguise bribe payments. The Firm limits its and its Employees' participation in these activities under the Code and the Anti-Corruption Policy. 1. CHARITABLE DONATIONS. Payment of Firm funds to any charitable organization must be approved in writing and in advance by the Legal and Compliance Department. Further, Employees must obtain the prior approval of the Legal and Compliance Department before serving as a director or trustee of any charitable, not-for-profit, for-profit, or other entity. 2. POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Laws of certain jurisdictions, including applicable anti-bribery laws, as well as the Firm's Anti-Corruption Policy, may prohibit the use of Firm funds, assets, services, or facilities on behalf of a political party or candidate. Payments of Firm funds to any political party, candidate or campaign may only be made if permitted under applicable law, the Firm's Anti-Corruption Policy, and approved in writing in advance by the General Counsel or Chief Compliance Officer. As noted, such contributions are subject to the Firm's Anti-Corruption Policy, which is outlined in Chapter 7. (i) U.S. POLITICAL CANDIDATES AND ORGANIZATIONS All Employees are prohibited from making political donations to any person running for office at any level of government anywhere in the United States unless prior written waiver is obtained from the Legal and Compliance Department by emailing "GROUP: PD". This prohibition extends to donations to U.S. political parties, committees and other organizations that support political candidates in the United States. Spouses and dependents of Fortress personnel are permitted to make such donations with prior approval, which you must seek by sending an email to "GROUP: PD". Further, you must obtain the prior approval of the General Counsel or the Chief Compliance Officer before running for election or seeking appointment to any government-related position. In addition, your work time may be considered the equivalent of a contribution by the Firm. Therefore, you should not be paid by the Firm, and should not accept compensation from the Firm, for any time spent running for public office, serving as an elected official, or campaigning for, coordinating, or otherwise assisting in any way the campaign of a political candidate. 49 | Page (ii) NON-U.S. POLITICAL CANDIDATES AND ORGANIZATIONS Employees who wish to make donations to political candidates who are running for office outside the United States must seek approval to do so on their own behalf and on behalf of their spouse or dependents by sending an email to "GROUP: PD". This policy also applies to making donations to political parties, committees and other organizations that support political candidates outside the United States. f. ESTIMATING COST Where the cost of a Gift or Entertainment is unknown, you should use a good faith estimate to determine whether that Gift or Entertainment should be reported for pre-approval. For example, if the face value of a ticket to a sold out concert is $100.00, and you have reason to believe that the ticket's after-market value may be significantly higher, you should report that ticket (be it as a Gift or Entertainment, as the case may be) and seek pre-approval. If you have any uncertainty about whether a Gift or Entertainment is reportable and requires pre-approval, you should err on the side of reporting it. g. HOLIDAY GIFT EXCEPTION TO THE GENERAL POLICY It is usual and customary during the "holiday season" (defined as the third Thursday in November through December 31st) to receive food and wine gifts of nominal value from persons or entities with whom the Firm conducts business. It is not necessary to report the receipt of such food and wine items during the holiday season. If, however, you believe (based on the exercise of your own good judgment and common sense) that any particular gift exceeds a nominal value such that it could reasonably embarrass the Firm or otherwise seems inappropriate, you should report it as you would any other gift. This "holiday season" exception applies only to food and wine gifts. Any non-food gifts sent or received during the holiday season is not covered by this exception and must be reported by sending an email to "GROUP: GE". This exception does not apply to the section below entitled "Special Restrictions." To send gifts of food or wine to business contacts, however, Fortress and its personnel must follow the pre-approval procedures described above. A request for written approval should be sent to "GROUP: GE" and must include (i) the name of the person providing the gift, (ii) the name of the entity or business with which the person is associated, (iii) a description of the food or wine gift and (iv) the value of the gift. h. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS BROKER-DEALERS. Fortress employees associated with the Firm's affiliated broker-dealer (Fortress Capital Formation LLC) are prohibited from giving gifts exceeding $100 in the aggregate i.e., total of all gifts by Fortress personnel in any calendar year to any prospective investor. As such, each representative must seek pre-approval before giving a gift to anyone the Firm does or may do business with. Further details of the policies applicable to registered representatives of Fortress Capital Formation LLC are included in its written Supervisory Procedures. 50 | Page GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. Firm personnel may not provide Gifts or Entertainment of ANY VALUE to "government officials" or their families, including foreign government officials, without the prior written approval of the General Counsel or Chief Compliance Officer. In certain countries around the world, where governments still own or control many banks, financial institutions, airlines, petroleum concerns, power companies, manufacturers and other regulated industries, the employees of these types of institutions may be considered "government officials." This would also apply to sovereign wealth funds. If you have any doubt about who you are dealing with, seek guidance from a member of the Legal and Compliance Department. PERSONS WHO WORK FOR A U.S. STATE GOVERNMENT OR U.S. STATE OR MUNICIPAL PENSION FUND. Firm personnel may not provide Gifts or Entertainment of ANY value to persons who work for a state or municipal government or pension fund (E.G., the California State Teachers Retirement System ("CalSTRS") or the Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement System ("PASERS"), including without limitation, advisors and/or consultants to such entities, without the prior written approval of the Chief Compliance Officer (or his authorized designee). i. GIFTS AND ENTERTAINMENT RECORD-KEEPING REQUIREMENTS The Firm and its Employees must maintain books and accounting records that accurately and fairly reflect all transactions with and dispositions to third parties, including gifts and entertainment expenses as discussed in this Chapter. These record-keeping requirements apply to all payments, not merely those that would be material in the traditional financial sense or that necessitate preapproval. Accordingly, Employees must be timely and complete when preparing all reports and records required by the Firm's policies and procedures. The making of false or misleading entries, records or documentation violates the law, the Code and the Policy. You must never create a false or misleading report or make a payment or establish an account on behalf of the Firm with the understanding that any part of the payment or account is to be used for a purpose other than as described by the supporting documents. Our Policy strictly prohibits the manipulation of the Firm's books and records in an effort to mask such transactions, either by characterizing them in some oblique way, or by omitting them from the Firm's books entirely. No undisclosed or unrecorded accounts are to be maintained for any purpose. If you have any doubts or questions as to whether your conduct is permissible under the Policy or the Code, you must promptly contact a member of the Firm's Legal and Compliance Department. The record-keeping requirements of the FCPA and Bribery Act are also discussed in Chapter 7 of this Manual. j. WAIVERS The Chief Compliance Officer or the General Counsel may grant written waivers of this Policy. B. OUTSIDE BUSINESS INTERESTS No Employee shall, at any time, be employed by, or accept compensation from, any other corporation, firm or individual (other than an affiliated entity) without prior written approval 51 | Page from the Firm. Any form of employment, including, without limitation, self-employment, or any employment related to securities, insurance, financial planning, taxes, real estate, law, etc., must be approved in writing by the Legal and Compliance Department. Employees will be notified via electronic or written notice of the decision on the matter. Prior approval must be obtained from the Legal and Compliance Department before any Employee can be appointed as a director of any other company. If the Firm has a relationship with the entity seeking to appoint an Employee as a director, proper disclosure of that fact must be made. C. ANNUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION A potential or actual conflict of interest exists when the interests of the Firm's Clients may be compromised by the Firm's or any Employee's material interests or relationships. In order for the Firm to monitor and assess any potential or actual conflicts of interests, Employees will be required to certify as to their potential conflicts of interest with the Firm on an annual basis. Potential conflicts which require a certification shall include, without limitation, the Employee's, or any of the Employee's family members', economic or other interest (such as acting as a director or officer) in any entity which provides services to the Firm or Clients. 52 | Page EX-99.P4 18 ex-p4.txt FORESIDE CODE OF ETHICS INTRODUCTION ................................................................ 1 1. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT ....................................... 2 (a) Fiduciary Duties .................................................... 2 (b) Compliance with Laws ................................................ 2 (c) Corporate Culture ................................................... 2 (d) Professional Misconduct ............................................. 3 (e) Disclosure of Conflicts ............................................. 3 (f) Undue Influence ..................................................... 3 (g) Confidentiality and Protection of Material Nonpublic Information .... 3 (h) Personal Securities Transactions .................................... 4 (i) Gifts ............................................................... 4 (j) Service on Boards ................................................... 4 (k) Prohibition Against Market Timing ................................... 4 2. WHO IS COVERED BY THIS CODE ............................................. 4 3. PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS ................................................. 4 (a) Blackout Period ..................................................... 4 (b) Requirement for Pre-clearance ....................................... 4 (c) Fund Officer Prohibition ............................................ 5 4. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF ACCESS PERSONS ................................ 5 (a) Reporting ........................................................... 5 (b) Exceptions from Reporting Requirement of Section 4 .................. 5 (c) Initial Holdings Reports ............................................ 5 (d) Quarterly Transaction Reports ....................................... 6 (e) New Account Opening; Quarterly New Account Report ................... 6 (f) Annual Holdings Reports ............................................. 6 (g) Alternative Reporting ............................................... 7 (h) Report Qualification ................................................ 7 (i) Providing Access to Account Information ............................. 7 (j) Confidentiality of Reports .......................................... 7 5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE .......................... 7 6. REPORTING VIOLATIONS .................................................... 8 7. TRAINING ................................................................ 8 8. REVIEW OFFICER .......................................................... 8 (a) Duties of Review Officer ............................................ 8 i (b) Potential Trade Conflict ............................................ 9 (c) Required Records .................................................... 9 (d) Post-Trade Review Process ........................................... 10 (e) Submission to Fund Board ............................................ 10 (f) Report to the Chief Executive Officer ............................... 11 APPENDIX A - Foreside Companies ............................................. 12 APPENDIX B - Definitions .................................................... 13 ATTACHMENT A - Acknowledgement .............................................. 15 ii INTRODUCTION This Code of Ethics (the "Code") has been adopted by Foreside Financial Group, LLC ("Foreside") and each of its direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries as listed in Appendix A (each, a "Company" and collectively, the "Companies"). This Code pertains to the Companies' distribution services to registered management investment companies or series thereof, as well as those funds for which certain employees of the Companies (or an affiliate thereof) serve as an officer or director of a registered investment company ("Fund Officer"), (each a "Fund" and as set forth in the List of Access Persons & Funds maintained by the Review Officer(1)). This Code: 1. establishes standards of professional conduct; 2. establishes standards and procedures for the detection and prevention of activities by which persons having knowledge of the investments and investment intentions of a Fund may abuse their fiduciary duties to the Fund; and 3. addresses other types of conflict of interest situations. Definitions of UNDERLINED terms are included in Appendix B. Each Company, through its President, may impose internal sanctions should ACCESS PERSONS of any Company (as identified on the List of Access Persons & Funds maintained by the Review Officer) violate these policies or procedures. A registered broker-dealer and its personnel may be subject to various regulatory sanctions, including censure, suspension, fines, expulsion or revocation of registration for violations of securities rules, industry regulations and the Company's internal policies and procedures. In addition, negative publicity associated with regulatory investigations and private lawsuits can negatively impact and severely damage business reputation. Furthermore, failure to comply with this Code is a very serious matter and may result in internal disciplinary action being taken. Such action can include, among other things, warnings, suspension or termination. In addition to sanctions, violations may result in referral to civil or criminal authorities where appropriate. Should Access Persons require additional information about this Code or have ethics-related questions, please contact the Review Officer, as defined under Section 8 below, directly. ------------- (1) Each Company is adopting this Code pursuant to Rule 17j-1 with respect to certain funds that it distributes. Adopting and approving a Rule 17j-1 code of ethics with respect to a Fund, as well as the Code's administration, by a principal underwriter is not required unless: o the principal underwriter is an affiliated person of the Fund or of the Fund's adviser, or o an officer, director, or general partner of the principal underwriter serves as an officer, director or general partner of the Fund or of the Fund's investment adviser. A FUND OFFICER is permitted to report as an ACCESS PERSON under this Code with respect to the Funds listed on the List of Access Persons & Funds maintained by the Review Officer. 1 1. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Each Company forbids any Access Person from engaging in any conduct that is contrary to this Code. Furthermore, certain persons subject to the Code are also subject to other restrictions or requirements that affect their ability to open securities accounts, effect securities transactions, report securities transactions, maintain information and documents in a confidential manner and other matters relating to the proper discharge of their obligations to the Company or to a Fund. Each Company has always held itself and its employees to the highest ethical standards. Although this Code is only one manifestation of those standards, compliance with its provisions is essential. Each Company adheres to the following standards of professional conduct, as well as those specific policies and procedures discussed throughout this Code: (A) FIDUCIARY DUTIES. Each Company and its Access Persons are fiduciaries and shall: o act solely for the benefit of the Funds; and o place each Fund's interests above their own. (B) COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Access Persons shall maintain knowledge of and comply with all applicable federal and state securities laws, rules and regulations, and shall not knowingly participate or assist in any violation of such laws, rules or regulations. It is unlawful for Access Persons to use any information concerning a SECURITY HELD OR TO BE ACQUIRED by a Fund, or their ability to influence any investment decisions, for personal gain or in a manner detrimental to the interests of a Fund. Access Persons shall not, directly or indirectly in connection with the purchase or sale of a security held or to be acquired by a Fund: (i) employ any device, scheme or artifice to defraud a Fund or engage in any manipulative practice with respect to a Fund; (ii) make to a Fund any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state to a Fund a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading; (iii) engage in any act, practice, or course of business that operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon a Fund; or (iv) engage in any manipulative practice with respect to securities, including price manipulation. (C) CORPORATE CULTURE. Access Persons, through their words and actions, shall act with integrity, encourage honest and ethical conduct, and adhere to a high standard of business ethics. 2 (D) PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT. Access Persons shall not engage in any professional conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation or commit any act that reflects adversely on their honesty, trustworthiness, or professional competence. Access Persons shall not knowingly misrepresent, or cause others to misrepresent, facts about a Company to a Fund, a Fund's shareholders, regulators or any member of the public. Disclosure in reports and documents should be fair and accurate. (E) DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS. As a fiduciary, each Company has an affirmative duty of care, loyalty, honesty and good faith to act in the best interests of a Fund. Compliance with this duty can be achieved by trying to avoid conflicts of interest and by fully disclosing all material facts concerning any conflict that does arise with respect to any Fund. Access Persons must try to avoid situations that have even the appearance of conflict or impropriety. Access Persons shall support an environment that fosters the ethical resolution of, and appropriate disclosure of, conflicts of interest. This Code prohibits inappropriate favoritism of one Fund over another that would constitute a breach of fiduciary duty. Access Persons shall comply with any prohibitions on activities imposed by a Company if a conflict of interest exists. (F) UNDUE INFLUENCE. Access Persons shall not cause or attempt to cause any Fund to purchase, sell or hold any security in a manner calculated to create any personal benefit to them. (G) CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROTECTION OF MATERIAL NONPUBLIC INFORMATION. Information concerning the identity of portfolio holdings and financial circumstances of a Fund is confidential. Access Persons are responsible for safeguarding nonpublic information about a Fund, portfolio recommendations and fund holdings. Except as required in the normal course of carrying out their business responsibilities AND as permitted by a Fund's policies and procedures, Access Persons shall not reveal information relating to the investment intentions or activities of any Fund, or securities that are being considered for purchase or sale on behalf of any Fund. Each Company shall be bound by a Fund's policies and procedures with regard to disclosure of an investment company's identity, affairs and portfolio holdings. The obligation to safeguard such Fund information would not preclude Access Persons from providing necessary information to, for example, persons providing services to a Company or a Fund's account such as brokers, accountants, custodians and fund transfer agents, or in other circumstances when the Fund consents, as long as such disclosure conforms to the Fund's portfolio holdings disclosure policies and procedures. In any case, Access Persons shall not: o trade based upon confidential, proprietary information where Fund trades are likely to be pending or imminent; or o use knowledge of portfolio transactions of a Fund for personal benefit or the personal benefit of others. 3 (H) PERSONAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS. All personal securities transactions shall be conducted in such a manner as to be consistent with this Code and to avoid any actual or potential conflict of interest or any abuse of any Access Person's position of trust and responsibility. (I) GIFTS. Access Persons shall not accept or provide anything in excess of $100.00 (per individual per year) or any other preferential treatment, in each case as a gift, to or from any broker-dealer or other entity with which a Company or a Fund does business. (J) SERVICE ON BOARDS. Access Persons shall not serve on the boards of trustees (or directors) of publicly traded companies, absent PRIOR authorization based upon a determination by the Review Officer that the board service would be consistent with the interests of the Company, a Fund and its shareholders. (K) PROHIBITION AGAINST MARKET TIMING. Access Persons shall not engage in market timing of shares of REPORTABLE FUNDS (a list of which are provided in the List of Access Persons & Funds maintained by the Review Officer). For purposes of this section, an Access Person's trades shall be considered 'market timing' if made in violation of any stated policy in the Fund's prospectus. 2. WHO IS COVERED BY THIS CODE All Access Persons, in each case only with respect to the Reportable Funds as listed on the List of Access Persons & Funds maintained by the Review Officer, shall abide by this Code. Access Persons are required to comply with specific reporting requirements as set forth in Sections 3 and 4 of this Code. 3. PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS (A) BLACKOUT PERIOD. Access Persons shall not purchase or sell a REPORTABLE SECURITY in an account in their name, or in the name of others in which they hold a beneficial ownership interest or over which they have direct or indirect influence or control, if they had actual knowledge at the time of the transaction that, during the 24 hour period immediately preceding or following the transaction, the security was purchased or sold or was considered for purchase or sale by a Fund. (B) REQUIREMENT FOR PRE-CLEARANCE. Access Persons must obtain PRIOR written approval from the Review Officer before: (i) directly or indirectly acquiring beneficial ownership in securities in an initial public offering for which no public market in the same or similar securities of the issue has previously existed; and (ii) directly or indirectly acquiring beneficial ownership in securities in a private placement. 4 In determining whether to pre-clear the transaction, the Review Officer shall consider, among other factors, whether such opportunity is being offered to the Access Person by virtue of his or her position with the Fund. (C) FUND OFFICER PROHIBITION. No Fund Officer shall directly or indirectly seek to obtain information (other than that necessary to accomplish the functions of the office) from any Fund portfolio manager regarding (i) the status of any pending securities transaction for a Fund or (ii) the merits of any securities transaction contemplated by the Fund Officer. 4. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF ACCESS PERSONS (A) REPORTING. Access Persons must report the information described in this Section with respect to transactions in any REPORTABLE SECURITY in which they have, or by reason of such transaction acquire, any direct or indirect BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP. Access Persons must submit the appropriate reports to the Review Officer, unless they are otherwise required by a Fund, pursuant to a Code of Ethics adopted by the Fund, to report to the Fund or another entity. (B) EXCEPTIONS FROM REPORTING REQUIREMENT OF SECTION 4. Access Persons need not submit: (i) any report with respect to securities held in accounts over which the Access Person had no direct or indirect influence or control; (ii) a quarterly transaction report with respect to transactions effected pursuant to an automatic investment plan. However, any transaction that overrides the pre-set schedule or allocations of the automatic investment plan must be included in a quarterly transaction report; or (iii) a quarterly transaction report if the report would duplicate information contained in broker trade confirmations or account statements that the Company holds in its records so long as the Company receives the confirmations or statements no later than thirty (30) days after the end of the applicable calendar quarter. (C) INITIAL HOLDINGS REPORTS. No later than ten (10) days after a person becomes an Access Person, the person must report the following information: (i) the title, type of security, and as applicable the exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number, number of shares and principal amount of each Reportable Security (whether or not publicly traded) in which the person has any direct or indirect beneficial ownership as of the date they became an Access Person; (ii) the name of any broker, dealer or bank with whom the person maintains an account in which any securities were held for the Access Person's direct or indirect benefit as of the date they became an Access Person; and (iii) the date that the report is submitted by the Access Person. The information must be current as of a date no more than forty-five (45) days prior to the date the person becomes an Access Person. 5 (D) QUARTERLY TRANSACTION REPORTS. No later than thirty (30) days after the end of a calendar quarter, each Access Person must submit a quarterly transaction report which report must cover, at a minimum, all transactions during the quarter in a Reportable Security (whether or not publicly traded) in which the Access Person had any direct or indirect beneficial ownership, and provide the following information: (i) the date of the transaction, the title, and as applicable the exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number, the interest rate and maturity date (if applicable), the number of shares and the principal amount of each Reportable Security involved; (ii) the nature of the transaction (i.e., purchase, sale or any other type of acquisition or disposition); (iii) the price of the Reportable Security at which the transaction was effected; (iv) the name of the broker, dealer or bank with or through which the transaction was effected; and (v) the date that the report is submitted. (E) NEW ACCOUNT OPENING; QUARTERLY NEW ACCOUNT REPORT. Each Access Person shall provide written notice to the Review Officer PRIOR to opening any new account with any entity through which a Reportable Securities (whether or not publicly traded) transaction may be effected for which the Access Person has direct or indirect beneficial ownership. In addition, no later than thirty (30) days after the end of a calendar quarter, each Access Person must submit a Quarterly New Account Report with respect to any account established by such a person in which any Reportable Securities (whether or not publicly traded) were held during the quarter for the direct or indirect benefit of the Access Person. The Quarterly New Account Report shall cover, at a minimum, all accounts at a broker-dealer, bank or other institution opened during the quarter and provide the following information: (1) the name of the broker, dealer or bank with whom the Access Person has established the account; (2) the date the account was established; and (3) the date that the report is submitted by the Access Person. (F) ANNUAL HOLDINGS REPORTS. Annually, each Access Person must report the following information (which information must be current as of a date no more than forty-five (45) days before the report is submitted): (i) the title, type of security, and as applicable the exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number, number of shares and principal amount of each Reportable Security (whether or not publicly traded) in which the Access Person had any direct or indirect beneficial ownership; (ii) the name of any broker, dealer or bank with whom the Access Person maintained an account in which any securities are held for the Access Person's direct or indirect benefit; and (iii) the date that the report is submitted by the Access Person. 6 (G) ALTERNATIVE REPORTING. The submission to the Review Officer of duplicate broker trade confirmations and statements on all securities transactions required to be reported under this Section shall satisfy the reporting requirements of Section 4. The annual holdings report may be satisfied by confirming annually, in writing, the accuracy of the information delivered by, or on behalf of, the Access Person to the Review Officer and recording the date of the confirmation. (H) REPORT QUALIFICATION. Any report may contain a statement that the report shall not be construed as an admission by the person making the report that he or she has any direct or indirect beneficial ownership in the Reportable Securities to which the report relates. (I) PROVIDING ACCESS TO ACCOUNT INFORMATION. Access Persons will promptly: (i) provide full access to a Fund, its agents and attorneys to any and all records and documents which a Fund considers relevant to any securities transactions or other matters subject to the Code; (ii) cooperate with a Fund, or its agents and attorneys, in investigating any securities transactions or other matter subject to the Code; (iii) provide a Fund, its agents and attorneys with an explanation (in writing if requested) of the facts and circumstances surrounding any securities transaction or other matter subject to the Code; and (iv) promptly notify the Review Officer or such other individual as a Fund may direct, in writing, from time to time, of any incident of noncompliance with the Code by anyone subject to this Code. (J) CONFIDENTIALITY OF REPORTS. Transaction and holdings reports will be maintained in confidence, expect to the extent necessary to implement and enforce the provisions of this Code or to comply with requests for information from regulatory or government agencies where applicable. 5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE Each Access Person is required to acknowledge in writing, initially and annually (in the form of Attachment A), that the person has received, read and understands the Code (and in the case of any amendments thereto, shall similarly acknowledge such amendment) and recognizes that he or she is subject to the Code. Further, each such person is required to certify annually that he or she has: o read, understood and complied with all the requirements of the Code; o disclosed or reported all personal securities transactions pursuant to the requirements of the Code; and o not engaged in any prohibited conduct. If an Access Person is unable to make the above representations, he or she shall report any violations of this Code to the Review Officer. 7 6. REPORTING VIOLATIONS Access Persons shall report any violations of this Code promptly to the Review Officer, unless the violations implicate the Review Officer, in which case the individual shall report the violations to the General Counsel or the Chief Executive Officer of Foreside, as appropriate. Such reports will be confidential, to the extent permitted by law, and investigated promptly and appropriately. Retaliation against an individual who reports a violation is prohibited and constitutes a further violation of this Code. Reported violations of the Code will be investigated and appropriate actions will be taken. Types of reporting that are required include, but are not limited to: o Noncompliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; o Fraud or illegal acts involving any aspect of the Company's business; o Material misstatements in regulatory filings, internal books and records, Fund records or reports; o Activity that is harmful to a Fund, including Fund shareholders; and o Deviations from required controls and procedures that safeguard a Fund or a Company. Access Persons should seek advice from the Review Officer with respect to any action or transaction that may violate this Code, and refrain from any action or transaction that might lead to the appearance of a violation. Access Persons should report apparent or suspected violations in addition to actual or known violations of this Code. 7. TRAINING Training with respect to the Code will occur periodically and all Access Persons are required to attend any training sessions or read any applicable materials. Training may include, among other things, (1) periodic orientation or training sessions with new and existing personnel to remind them of their obligations under the Code and/or (2) certifications that Access Persons have read and understood the Code, and require re-certification that they have re-read, understand and have complied with the Code. 8. REVIEW OFFICER (A) DUTIES OF REVIEW OFFICER. The President of Foreside has been appointed by the President of each Company as the Review Officer to: (i) review all securities transaction and holdings reports and maintain the names of persons responsible for reviewing these reports; (ii) identify all persons of each Company who are Access Persons subject to this Code, promptly inform each Access Person of the requirements of this Code and provide them with a copy of the Code and any amendments; 8 (iii) compare, on a quarterly basis, all Reportable Securities transactions with each Fund's completed portfolio transactions to determine whether a Code violation may have occurred; (iv) maintain signed acknowledgments and certifications by each Access Person who is then subject to this Code, in the form of Attachment A; (v) inform all Access Persons of their requirements to obtain prior written approval from the Review Officer prior to directly or indirectly acquiring beneficial ownership of a security in any private placement or initial public offering; (vi) ensure that Access Persons receive adequate training on the principles and procedures of this Code; (vii) review, at least annually, the adequacy of this Code and the effectiveness of its implementation; and (viii) submit a written report to a Fund's Board and Foreside's senior management as described in Section 8(e) and (f), respectively. The Chief Executive Officer of Foreside shall review the Review Officer's personal transactions. The Chief Executive Officer shall assume the responsibilities of the Review Officer in his or her absence. The Review Officer may delegate responsibilities to an appropriate Foreside representative. (B) POTENTIAL TRADE CONFLICT. When there appears to be a Reportable Securities transaction that conflicts with the Code, the Review Officer shall request a written explanation of from the Access Person with regard to the transaction. If, after post-trade review, it is determined that there has been a violation of the Code, a report will be made by the Review Officer with a recommendation of appropriate action to be taken to the Chief Executive Officer of Foreside, the President of each Company, where applicable, and a Fund's Board of Trustees (or Directors), where applicable. (C) REQUIRED RECORDS. The Review Officer shall maintain and cause to be maintained: (i) a copy of any code of ethics adopted by each Company that is in effect, or at any time within the past five (5) years was in effect, in an easily accessible place; (ii) a record of any violation of any code of ethics, and of any action taken as a result of such violation, in an easily accessible place for at least five (5) years after the end of the fiscal year in which the last entry was made on any such report, the first two (2) years in an easily accessible place; (iii) a copy of each holdings and transaction report (including duplicate confirmations and statements) made by anyone subject to this Code as required by Section 4 for at least five (5) years after the end of the fiscal year in which the report is made, the first two (2) years in an easily accessible place; (iv) a record of all written acknowledgements and certifications by each Access Person who is currently, or within the past five (5) years was, an Access Person (records must be kept for 5 years after individual ceases to be a Access Person under the Code); 9 (v) a list of all persons who are currently, or within the past five years were, required to make reports or who were responsible for reviewing these reports pursuant to any code of ethics adopted by each Company, in an easily accessible place; (vi) a copy of each written report and certification required pursuant to Section 8(e) of this Code for at least five (5) years after the end of the fiscal year in which it is made, the first two (2) years in an easily accessible place; (vii) a record of any decision, and the reasons supporting the decision, approving the acquisition of securities by Access Persons under Section 3(b) of this Code, for at least five (5) years after the end of the fiscal year in which the approval is granted; and (viii) a record of any decision, and the reasons supporting the decision, granting an Access Person a waiver from, or exception to, the Code for at least five (5) years after the end of the fiscal year in which the waiver is granted. (D) POST-TRADE REVIEW PROCESS. Following receipt of trade confirms and statements, transactions will be screened by the Review Officer (or his or her designee) for the following: (i) SAME DAY TRADES: transactions by Access Persons occurring on the same day as the purchase or sale of the same security by a Fund for which they are an Access Person. (ii) FRAUDULENT CONDUCT: transaction by Access Persons which, within the most recent fifteen (15) days, is or has been held by a Fund or is being or has been considered by a Fund for purchase by a Fund. (iii) MARKET TIMING OF REPORTABLE FUNDS: transactions by Access Persons that appear to be market timing of Reportable Funds. (iv) OTHER ACTIVITIES: transactions which may give the appearance that an Access Person has executed transactions not in accordance with this Code or otherwise reflect patterns of abuse. (E) SUBMISSION TO FUND BOARD. (i) The Review Officer shall, at a minimum, annually prepare a written report to the Board of Trustees (or Directors) of a Fund listed in the List of Access Persons & Funds maintained by the Review Officer that: A. describes any issues under this Code or its procedures since the last report to the Trustees (or Directors), including, but not limited to, information about material violations of the code or procedures and sanctions imposed in response to the material violations; and B. certifies that each Company has adopted procedures reasonably necessary to prevent Access Persons from violating this Code. (ii) The Review Officer shall ensure that this Code and any material amendments are approved by the Board of Trustees (or Directors) for those funds listed in the List of Access Persons & Funds maintained by the Review Officer. 10 (F) REPORT TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. The Review Officer shall report to the Chief Executive Officer of Foreside regarding his or her annual review of the Code and shall bring material violations to the attention of senior management. Adopted: May 1, 2009 Amended: October 14, 2009 (updated Appendix A) Amended: September 29, 2011 (updated Appendix A) Amended: March 15, 2012 (updated Appendix A) Amended: April 4, 2012 (updated Appendix A) Amended: July 5, 2012 (updated Appendix A) Amended: November 30, 2012 (updated Appendix A) Amended: December 24, 2013 (updated Appendix A) Amended: March 26, 2014 Amended: July 11, 2014 (updated Appendix A) Amended: June 10, 2015 (updated Appendix A) Amended: October 16, 2015 (updated Appendix A) 11 FORESIDE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC CODE OF ETHICS APPENDIX A FORESIDE COMPANIES The following direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Foreside Financial Group, LLC are subject to the Code of Ethics: Arden Securities LLC* Fairholme Distributors, LLC* Foreside Consulting Services, LLC (F/K/A FORESIDE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC) Foreside Distribution Services, L.P.* Foreside Distributors, LLC Foreside Fund Officer Services, LLC (F/K/A FORESIDE COMPLIANCE SERVICES, LLC) Foreside Fund Services, LLC* Foreside Funds Distributors LLC* Foreside Global Services, LLC (F/K/A FUND SOURCE US, LLC)* Foreside Investment Services, LLC* Foreside Management Services, LLC Foreside Securities, LLC* Foreside Services, Inc. Funds Distributor, LLC* IMST Distributors, LLC* IVA Funds Distributors, LLC* MGI Funds Distributors, LLC* Northern Funds Distributors, LLC* Orbis Investments (U.S.), LLC* PNC Funds Distributor, LLC* RidgeWorth Distributors LLC* Sterling Capital Distributors, LLC* * FINRA-registered broker-dealer THE COMPANIES LISTED ON THIS APPENDIX A MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AS REQUIRED. 12 FORESIDE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC CODE OF ETHICS APPENDIX B DEFINITIONS (a) ACCESS PERSON: (i)(1) of a Company means each director or officer of the Companies who in the ordinary course of business makes, participates in or obtains information regarding the purchase or sale of Reportable Securities for a Fund or whose functions or duties as part of the ordinary course of business relate to the making of any recommendation to a Fund regarding the purchase or sale of Reportable Securities. ii)(2) of a Fund, whereby an employee or agent of a Company serves as an officer of a Fund ("FUND OFFICER"). Such Fund Officer is an Access Person of a Fund and is permitted to report under this Code unless otherwise required by a Fund's Code of Ethics. (iii)(3) of a Company includes anyone else specifically designated by the Review Officer. (b) BENEFICIAL OWNER shall have the meaning as that set forth in Rule 16a-1(a)(2) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except that the determination of direct or indirect beneficial ownership shall apply to all Reportable Securities that an Access Person owns or acquires. A beneficial owner of a security is any person who, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise, has or shares a DIRECT OR INDIRECT PECUNIARY INTEREST (the opportunity, directly or indirectly, to profit or share in any profit derived from a transaction in the subject securities) in a security. An Access Person is presumed to be a beneficial owner of securities that are held by his or her immediate family members sharing the Access Person's household. (c) INDIRECT PECUNIARY INTEREST in a security includes securities held by a person's immediate family sharing the same household. IMMEDIATE FAMILY means any child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law (including adoptive relationships). (d) CONTROL means the power to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of an entity, unless this power is solely the result of an official position with the company. Ownership of 25% or more of a company's outstanding voting securities is presumed to give the holder thereof control over the company. This presumption may be rebutted by the Review Officer based upon the facts and circumstances of a given situation. 13 (e) PURCHASE OR SALE includes, among other things, the writing of an option to purchase or sell a Reportable Security. (f) REPORTABLE FUND (see List of Access Persons & Funds maintained by the Review Officer) means any fund that triggers the Company's compliance with a Rule 17j-1 Code of Ethics or any fund for which an employee or agent of the Company serves as a Fund Officer. (g) REPORTABLE SECURITY means any security such as a stock, bond, future, investment contract or any other instrument that is considered a 'security' under Section 2(a)(36) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, except: (i) direct obligations of the Government of the United States; (ii) bankers' acceptances and bank certificates of deposits; (iii) commercial paper and debt instruments with a maturity at issuance of less than 366 days and that are rated in one of the two highest rating categories by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization; (iv) repurchase agreements covering any of the foregoing; (v) shares issued by money market mutual funds; (vi) shares of SEC registered open-end investment companies (OTHER THAN A REPORTABLE FUND); and (vii) shares of unit investment trusts that are invested exclusively in one or more open- end funds, none of which are Reportable Funds. Included in the definition of Reportable Security are: o Options on securities, on indexes, and on currencies; o All kinds of limited partnerships; o Foreign unit trusts, UCITs, SICAVs and foreign mutual funds; and o Private investment funds, hedge funds and investment clubs. (h) SECURITY HELD OR TO BE ACQUIRED BY the Fund means (i) any Reportable Security which, within the most recent fifteen (15) days (x) is or has been held by the applicable Fund or (y) is being or has been considered by the applicable Fund or its investment adviser for purchase by the applicable Fund; and (ii) and any option to purchase or sell, and any security convertible into or exchangeable for, a Reportable Security. 14 EX-99.Q1 19 ex-q1.txt THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned trustee and/or officer of the above referenced fund (the "Trust"), a statutory trust organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, hereby constitutes and appoints Kenneth H. Thomas, John J. O'Brien and Timothy W. Levin, and each of them singly, his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent with full power of substitution and resubstitution, to sign for him and in his name, place and stead, and in the capacity indicated below, to sign any and all Registration Statements and amendments thereto under the provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and/or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, acting alone, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand and seal as of the date set forth below. /s/ Ronald Lindhart Date: December 8, 2015 ------------------- Ronald Lindhart Trustee EX-99.Q2 20 ex-q2.txt THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned trustee and/or officer of the above referenced fund (the "Trust"), a statutory trust organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, hereby constitutes and appoints Kenneth H. Thomas, John J. O'Brien and Timothy W. Levin, and each of them singly, his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent with full power of substitution and resubstitution, to sign for him and in his name, place and stead, and in the capacity indicated below, to sign any and all Registration Statements and amendments thereto under the provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and/or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, acting alone, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand and seal as of the date set forth below. /s/ Antonio L. Argiz Date: December 8, 2015 -------------------- Antonio L. Argiz Trustee CORRESP 21 filename21.txt Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP MORGAN LEWIS 1701 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-2921 Tel. +1.215.963.5000 Fax: +1.215.963.5001 www.morganlewis.com January 27, 2016 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: The Community Development Fund: Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-206012 and 811-23080) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of our client, The Community Development Fund (the "Trust"), we are filing Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Amendment No. 2, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to the Trust's registration statement on Form N-1A (the "Filing"). The purpose of the Filing is to incorporate SEC staff comments and include additional information in the Trust's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information. Please note that the Trust intends to submit an acceleration request to the Staff requesting that the Filing become effective as of the date and time specified in the request. Please contact me at (215) 963-4969 should you have any questions or comments. Sincerely, /s/ John J. O'Brien ------------------------ John J. O'Brien, Esq.