CHAPTER 2U.K.DEPOSITARY FUNCTIONS, DUE DILIGENCE DUTIES, SEGREGATION OBLIGATION AND INSOLVENCY PROTECTIONF1...

Article 8U.K.Duties related to the [F2UK UCITS]' income calculation and distribution

1.A depositary shall be deemed to comply with the requirements set out in [F3rule 6.6B.16(5) of the Collective Investment Schemes sourcebook] where it:

(a)ensures that the net income calculation is applied in accordance with the [F2UK UCITS] rules, instruments of incorporation and applicable national law every time income is to be distributed;

(b)ensures that appropriate measures are taken where the [F2UK UCITS]' auditors have expressed reserves on the annual financial statements. The management company or the investment company shall provide the depositary with all information on reserves expressed on the financial statements;

(c)checks the completeness and accuracy of dividend payments, every time income is to be distributed.

2.Where a depositary considers that the income calculation has not been applied in compliance with applicable law or with the [F2UK UCITS] rules or instruments of incorporation, it shall notify the management company or the investment company and ensure that timely remedial action has been taken in the best interest of the [F2UK UCITS]' investors.