Agency # 045.00
ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF FINANCE
RULE 2012-A
MANAGEMENT OF CASH FUNDS
The State Board of Finance hereby promulgates the following rule under Ark. Code Ann. §19-
3-101, §19-4-801 et seq. and §25-15-201 et seq. This rule is intended to address the
management, investment and collateralization of cash funds deposited with banks or financial
institutions by agencies of the State of Arkansas. The Treasurer of the State of Arkansas and
the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration are hereby authorized to act on behalf
of the State Board of Finance to administer this rule. The purpose of this rule is to provide
guidance for state agencies consistent with commonly recognized cash management,
investment and collateralization practices. Cash funds are “public monies” subject to all
applicable Arkansas code provisions.
A. GENERAL OVERVIEW.
The goal of cash management is to protect the principal while maximizing investment income
and minimizing non-interest earning balances. Cash management considerations begin with the
collection of funds and extend to the actual expenditure of those funds. Agencies should ensure
that incoming funds are collected and deposited as soon as possible. Whenever possible, funds
should be deposited in interest-earning accounts or invested in interest-earning investments.
Interest income can be used to fund an agency’s operating expenses and can reduce the
necessity of increasing the fees levied on the public. An agency may use non-interest-earning
accounts if they provide a greater rate of return. Agencies should utilize accounts and programs
that maximize Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) deposit insurance coverage. A
minimum of four bids should be obtained from approved banks or financial institutions in order
to obtain the highest interest rate possible. If an agency determines it is unable to obtain four
bids, the agency should provide a written explanation of that determination to the State Board
of Finance, or its designee. If the State Board of Finance rejects the determination, it can direct
the agency to re-bid.
Fund expenditures should be regularly reviewed for noticeable spending patterns. Expenditures
should generally be consolidated into as narrow a time span as possible. Whenever possible,
expenditures should be made at the time existing investments mature or new incoming funds
are deposited. The Treasurer of the State of Arkansas and the Arkansas Department of Finance
and Administration can assist agencies with cash management, investment and collateralization
considerations. Each agency should develop a written plan for management of cash.
B. MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT OF CASH FUNDS.
A Depository Collateral Agreement must be executed before any deposits can be made. Prior
to depositing any funds with a bank or financial institution operating within the borders of the
State of Arkansas, the agency should review the financial condition of the bank or financial
institution. The agency should periodically review the financial condition of the bank or
financial institution so long as the agency has funds on deposit with the bank or financial
institution. Certain quarterly financial reports are open for public inspection. The website of
the FDIC provides additional public information that can be used to review the financial
condition of the bank or financial institution. An agency should not deposit funds with a bank
or financial institution if it would cause cash funds on deposit to exceed the capital of the bank
or financial institution.
C. AUTHORIZED ACCOUNTS.
Cash funds may be deposited only in the transactional and non-transactional accounts defined
in the State of Arkansas Financial Management Guide. The account must qualify for Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation deposit insurance coverage.
D. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS.
Cash funds may be invested only in the accounts and investment instruments authorized under
Ark. Code Ann. §19-3-510 and §19-3-518. All noncash investment instruments must be held in
safekeeping by a bank or financial institution. Agencies should obtain safekeeping receipts for
all investments.
E. COLLATERALIZATION OF CASH FUNDS.
Collateralization is necessary when an agency deposits cash funds with a bank or financial
institution in excess of current FDIC insurance coverage. Securing deposits with assets pledged
to an agency by a bank or financial institution protects the state from a loss of cash funds in the
event of a default or failure by the bank or financial institution. All collateral is to be valued at
fair value when determining the amount pledged. Current market prices or current market
value is also referred to as fair value. Fair value is the price at which the collateral could be
sold in an “arms-length” transaction. The following collateralization provisions are minimum
requirements for agencies. Additional collateralization requirements may be imposed at the
discretion of the agency. An agency should not deposit any funds with a bank or financial
institution in excess of FDIC insurance limits until such time that the agency has received the
collateral pledged by the financial institution for the funds.
1. Securities pledged as collateral shall be held by a third-party custodian that is unaffiliated
with the bank or financial institution. The agency acts as the custodian for surety bonds, letters
of credit and private deposit insurance pledged as collateral.
2. Assets eligible to be pledged as collateral for deposits are those assets in which a bank or
financial institution may invest without limitation as identified in Ark. Code Ann. §23-47-
401(a) and those set forth in Ark. Code Ann. §19-8-203. The total fair value of the pledged
collateral shall be at least equal to 105% of the total amount of cash funds on deposit with a
bank or financial institution that is in excess of current FDIC insurance coverage
3. Monitoring the value of assets pledged as collateral is the responsibility of the agency
making the deposit. The bank or financial institution shall provide a periodic collateral report
to the agency. The frequency of the periodic collateral reports is to be agreed upon by the
agency and bank or financial institution and written in the Depository Collateral Agreement.
Costs associated with providing periodic collateral reports should be considered in submitting a
bid for deposit of cash funds. The report shall include the fair value and description of the
assets pledged as collateral with pricing of the pledged collateral to be within five business days
of the report date. The agency shall verify through an independent source the fair value
reported by the bank or financial institution in its periodic collateral report. A list of acceptable
independent sources to be used by agencies for verifications shall be maintained in the State of
Arkansas Financial Management Guide.
4. A Custodial Services Agreement shall be executed with each custodian for safekeeping of
assets pledged to an agency by a bank or financial institution. Collateral pledged to secure
deposits may be held only by a custodian that satisfies the following requirements:
a. A custodian may be a Federal Reserve Bank, a Federal Home Loan Bank, a bankers’
bank, the trust department, or similar safekeeping function, of a commercial bank or a
trust company primarily located within the State of Arkansas.
b. A bank or financial institution may not hold assets for safekeeping that it has pledged to
an agency as collateral for a deposit. Collateral shall be placed for safekeeping with a
custodian that is unaffiliated with the financial institution.
c. To be considered “unaffiliated,” all of the following conditions must be met:
(1) The custodian, or an affiliate, does not possess, directly or indirectly, the power to
direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the bank or financial
institution including, but not limited to, ownership of voting securities.
(2) The bank or financial institution, or an affiliate, does not possess, directly or
indirectly, the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of
the custodian including, but not limited to, ownership of voting securities.
(3) The custodian and bank or financial institution are not owned directly or indirectly
by the same parent corporation.
(4) Voting securities of up to 5% of the outstanding voting securities of the bank or
financial institution or the custodian, being a de minimus interest, will be considered
“unaffiliated” for the purpose of acting as a custodian for safekeeping collateral pledged
to an agency.
d. (1) A bank or financial institution may request permission from the Board of Finance to
use a custodian primarily located outside the State of Arkansas. The Director of the
Department of Finance and Administration, with advice of the State Bank
Commissioner, will review such requests and make recommendations to the Board of
Finance. The Director and Commissioner shall examine the potential custodian to
determine whether it has the financial stability, experience, technical skill, and staffing
levels necessary to properly carryout the duties of a custodian.
(2) A bank or financial institution may request permission from the Board of Finance to
use a securities broker or dealer as a custodian. That request shall be made in
accordance with the process outlined in paragraph E.4.d(1) of this rule.
5. Collateral shall not be released, substituted or compromised by a bank or financial institution
or custodian unless approval is obtained from the agency to which the collateral was pledged
prior to taking any such action. Substitution may be allowed without prior authorization if the
agency and the bank or financial institution agree to the substitution procedures and the types of
securities allowable for substitution. Substitution procedures shall be addressed in the
Depository Collateral Agreement and the Custodial Services Agreement. The percentage of
coverage required by paragraph 2 of this section shall be recalculated upon substitution or
release of collateral.
6. Any violation of a Depository Collateral Agreement or Custodial Services Agreement by a
bank or financial institution or a custodian, or any other action or circumstance deemed by an
agency to put its funds at substantial risk, will make the funds subject to immediate withdrawal
by the agency. In determining if its funds have been placed at substantial risk, the agency, at its
discretion, may waive minor violations that are ministerial in nature if such violations do not
result in risk to its cash funds.
7. The State of Arkansas is authorized to conduct collateralization audits of agencies, banks or
financial institutions and custodians to ensure compliance with this rule and Arkansas law.
8. Agencies shall follow any other collateralization procedures set forth in the State of
Arkansas Financial Management Guide not specifically addressed herein.
F. SECURITY INTEREST.
The bank or financial institution with whom cash funds have been deposited is responsible for
providing the agency with a security interest in the collateral pledged by the bank or financial
institution and compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations governing the
establishment of an enforceable security interest. The agency is responsible for ensuring that
any Depository Collateral Agreement and Custodial Services Agreement that it enters into
creates an enforceable security interest in the collateral pledged by the bank or financial
institution with whom cash funds have been deposited. If the agency uses the agreement forms
prescribed by the Board of Finance, it will be considered to have met this requirement. Forms
used by a Federal Reserve Bank or Federal Home Loan Bank are acceptable and will be
considered to have met this requirement. Forms and agreements provided by a bank or
financial institution or custodian, other than a Federal Reserve Bank or Federal Home Loan
Bank, are acceptable if they comply with the requirements of this Rule.
Perfection of a security interest in investment property such as securities, security accounts and
security entitlements is achieved through control as provided in the Uniform Commercial Code.
Generally, control means that the secured party can exercise power over the investment
property without further action or consent of the financial institution. Control is obtained
through possession, registration or on the basis that the issuer or an intermediary will act on the
instructions of the agency.
The documents described in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 below must be executed to collateralize
agency deposits. Exhibits A, B and C attached to this Rule are sample agreements that may be
used. However, the parties to the agreements may agree to other forms if they comply with the
requirements of this Rule.
1. Depository Resolution.
The Policy Statement of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation dated March 23, 1993,
requires that security agreements pertaining to public deposits must be approved by either the
bank’s or financial institution’s board of directors or loan committee. 58 Fed. Reg. 16833,
March 31, 1993.
a. Attached as Exhibit A is a Certificate of Corporate Resolutions recommended by
the Arkansas State Board of Finance for use by agencies.
b. The Certificate of Corporate Resolutions shall not be dated after the Depository
Collateral Agreement.
c. A bank’s or financial institution’s standard resolution form is acceptable if it
achieves the purposes of this Rule.
d. A continuing resolution of the board or loan committee of the bank or financial
institution that empowers certain bank or financial institution officials to execute
security agreements related to public deposits and pledge collateral to secure those
deposits, as well as ratifying all actions taken by the officials to secure the public
deposits, is acceptable if the continuing resolution:
1. Specifically identifies the bank or financial institution official or officials
authorized to act on behalf of the bank or financial institution, and
2. Specifically identifies the actions the bank or financial institution official or
officials are authorized to take on behalf of the board or loan committee.
2. Depository Collateral Agreement.
a. Attached as Exhibit B is a Depository Collateral Agreement recommended by the
Arkansas State Board of Finance for use by agencies.
b. Depository Collateral Agreements used to collateralize state funds shall contain the
following provisions:
(1) The agreement shall provide the specific terms setting forth how funds not
covered by FDIC insurance will be collateralized.
(2) The agreement must identify the specific type or types of collateral to be pledged
and grant the agency with a security interest in the collateral.
(3) The agreement must provide for a periodic recalculation of the fair value of
pledged securities to ensure the value meets the collateralization ratios of
Section E, paragraph 2. The agreement must provide that the bank or financial
institution will provide the agency with a periodic statement of collateral, to
verify the adequacy of the pledged collateral. The periodic statement of
collateral must identify the deposit secured by the collateral, describe the
collateral, and the collateral’s current fair value. The agreement should specify
the methods by which the fair value will be determined.
(4) The agreement must specify the collateralization ratio applicable to the pledged
collateral.
(5) Letters of credit, surety bonds and private deposit insurance policies must
identify the issuer of the instrument and the coverage amount. The instrument
must permit the agency to make a claim directly on the issuer of the instrument
in the event of default, financial failure or insolvency of the bank or financial
institution. These instruments must be delivered to the agency and the
Depository Collateral Agreement should provide that the risk of loss is with the
bank or financial institution until the instrument is actually received by the
agency. The bank or financial institution shall also require the issuer of the
instrument to forward a copy of notification of coverage or insured limit to the
agency. As relevant to surety bonds, any surety bond pledged as collateral is
irrevocable and absolute, and that the issuer of the surety bond cannot provide
surety bonds for any one bank or financial institution in an amount that exceeds
ten percent (10%) of the surety bond insurer’s policyholders’ surplus and
contingency reserve, net of reinsurance.
(6) The agreement must provide that the collateral is held in safekeeping by a third
party unaffiliated with the bank or financial institution with whom cash funds
have been deposited. The agency, bank or financial institution, and custodian
must execute a Custodial Services Agreement.
(7) The agreement must specify procedures for substitution or release of collateral.
The collateralization ratio shall be recalculated upon the substitution or release
of pledged collateral.
(8) The agreement must provide that it will be governed by Arkansas law.
c. The agreement must be reviewed, updated and re-executed if the bank or financial
institution undergoes a name change, merger, sale, change in ownership or any other
material change to the bank or financial institution.
3. Custodial Services Agreement.
a. Attached as Exhibit C is a Custodial Services Agreement recommended by the
Arkansas State Board of Finance for use by agencies.
b. Except for agreements required by a Federal Reserve Bank or Federal Home Loan
Bank, Custodial Service Agreements used to collateralize cash funds shall contain
the following provisions:
(1) The agreement must vest “control” of the pledged collateral in the agency as
provided in the Uniform Commercial Code. As an example, the agreement
should contain a clause that is similar to the following: From and after the
date of this agreement, the custodian will comply with all notifications and
instructions it receives directing it to transfer or redeem any property subject to
the agreement originated by the agency without further consent of the bank or
financial institution.
(2) The agreement must provide that the custodian waives its right to a security
interest in the pledged collateral and prohibit the custodian and bank or
financial institution from further pledging the collateral subject to the
agreement.
(3) The agreement must provide that the custodian subordinates any security or lien
it may claim in the pledged collateral to the agency’s security interest.
(4) The agreement must provide that the custodian is a custodial agent of the
agency and will hold the pledged collateral solely for the benefit of the agency.
(5) The agreement must provide that the pledged collateral will not be held in a
margin account and no margin or other credit will be extended to the bank or
financial institution with respect to the pledged collateral.
(6) The agreement must provide that the custodian will send copies of all
statements and confirmations concerning the pledged collateral simultaneously
to the bank or financial institution and agency.
(7) The agreement must provide that the custodian will notify the agency if another
person claims a property interest in the pledged collateral and immediately
substitute unencumbered collateral of equivalent value that is free and clear of
any adverse claims.
(8) The agreement must provide that the duties of the custodian shall continue in
effect until the security interest has been terminated and the agency shall notify
the custodian of the termination in writing within a reasonable period of time.
(9) The agreement must provide that upon termination, the custodian and bank or
financial institution agree that if the agency’s deposit requires collateral as
provided in the Depository Collateral Agreement, that the pledged collateral
will be transferred to an account under the exclusive control of the agency.
(10) The agreement must provide that the bank or financial institution does not have
the ability to terminate the agreement.
(11) The agreement must provide that it will be governed by Arkansas law.
G. CONFLICT OF LAWS.
Arkansas law shall prevail over any other state or local laws relating to security for a deposit of
cash funds to the extent of any conflict.
H. CASH FUND AGENCY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Agencies shall follow the reporting requirements set forth in the State of Arkansas Financial
Management Guide (R1-19-4-805).
Date: ___________________, 2018 By: ____________________________________
Larry Walther, Director
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
Executive Officer, Arkansas State Board of Finance
Exhibit A
CERTIFICATE OF CORPORATE RESOLUTIONS
At a duly constituted meeting of the Board of Directors or Loan Committee of
______________________________________________________________________________
(Note: Use bank name as chartered) (“Bank”) held on ______________________, 20___ at
________, the following Resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, the Depository Collateral Agreement and/or Custodial Services Agreement
(hereinafter “Agreement”) by and between Bank and __________________________________
_________________(“Public Depositor”), dated as of _________________, 20___, (Note: Date
must be the same date or earlier than the date of this Resolution) is hereby approved and the
President and the Secretary of the Bank be, and they hereby are, authorized, empowered, and
directed, for and in the name of and on behalf of the Bank, to execute such Agreement and
deliver it to the Public Depositor; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that during the term of the Agreement the Bank is hereby authorized
and empowered to pledge and transfer as collateral thereunder such securities of the Bank as
determined by a Duly Authorized Institution Officer; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of the Bank be, and hereby is, authorized,
empowered, and directed to maintain the Agreement as an official record of the Bank until its
revocation, rescission, or termination; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the officers of the Bank be, and hereby are, authorized,
empowered, and directed to take such actions and execute and deliver such documents and
instruments as they may deem necessary to satisfy the obligations and covenants of the Bank
under such Agreement and to carry out its intents, purposes, and objects of these resolutions; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the officers of the Bank listed below are hereby designated as the
Duly Authorized Bank Officers under the Agreement, with full power and authority to determine
the initial pledge of collateral thereunder and to approve all substitutions of collateral, releases of
collateral, and additional pledges of collateral thereunder, and if needed, to designate
representatives of the Bank to transact business with the Public Depositor.
Designated Duly Authorized Bank Officers
___________________________ ____________________________
Name/Title Name/Title
__________________________ ____________________________
Name/Title Name/Title
__________________________ ____________________________
Name/Title Name/Title
Exhibit A
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be maintained as an official record of the
Bank.
We, the undersigned, Secretary and President of Bank do hereby certify that the foregoing is a
true, complete, and accurate copy of the Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors or
Loan Committee at the meeting held on the aforementioned date, at which a quorum of the
directors or members were present and do further hereby certify that the Resolution has not been
altered, amended, repealed, or rescinded and is now in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereunto subscribed our names this ____ day of
__________, the year 20___.
____________________________________
Secretary
____________________________________
President
Exhibit B
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DEPOSITORY COLLATERAL AGREEMENT
This Depository Collateral Agreement (“Agreement”), dated _________________________, is
between ________________________________________________ (the Bank”), having an
address at _____________________________________________________________________,
and __________________________________________________ (the Public Depositor”), having
an address at _____________________________________________________________________.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Bank is authorized to accept public funds for deposit under Arkansas law;
and
WHEREAS, Public Depositor from time to time makes deposits in the Bank (its Public
Deposits”), which Public Deposits shall from time to time aggregate in excess of Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance coverage; and
WHEREAS, the Public Depositor desires to have its Public Deposits secured by eligible
collateral (“Eligible Collateral”) as provided in Rule 2012-A, Management and Collateralization of
Cash Funds (“Rule 2012-A”); and
WHEREAS, the Bank has agreed to secure the Public Deposits by granting to the Public
Depositor a security interest in certain collateral owned by the Bank, as permitted by 12 U.S.C. § 90
and Arkansas Code Annotated § 23-47-203;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the Public Depositor depositing its Public Deposits
as herein described, and for other good and valuable consideration, hereby acknowledged as
received, it is hereby agreed between the Public Depositor and the Bank as follows:
Section 1. Pledge of Collateral.
1.1 In order to secure the Public Deposits the Bank hereby pledges, assigns, transfers, and grants to
the Public Depositor a first priority security interest in (a) such amounts of the Eligible Collateral to
this Agreement to meet the collateral ratios and other requirements described in Rule 2012-A; (b)
any Eligible Collateral that is delivered directly to the Public Depositor; and (c) the custody account
(as provided in Section 3), any substitute account(s), and any and all investment property, as that
term is defined in the Arkansas Uniform Commercial Code, from time to time held in, by, or for the
benefit of the custody account (including without limitation the Eligible Collateral) and all proceeds
thereof (collectively, the Collateral”). The Collateral pledged to the Public Depositor and subject
to the security interest granted by this Agreement is specified in Attachment A attached hereto, and
as supplemented from time to time, and sets forth the type of Eligible Collateral pledged.
Exhibit B
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1.2 The security interest granted herein shall secure not only such Public Deposits and accrued
interest of the Public Depositor as are held by the Bank at the time of this Agreement, but also any
and all subsequent Public Deposits made by the Public Depositor in the Bank regardless of the
accounts in which such funds may be held or identified by the Bank.
1.3 The pledge of Collateral by the Bank shall be in addition to, and shall in no way eliminate or
diminish, any insurance coverage to which the Public Depositor may be entitled under the rules and
regulations of the FDIC or any private insurance carried by the Bank for the purpose of protecting
the claims and rights of its depositors.
1.4 Bank agrees to take all actions necessary to provide a security interest in the pledge of Collateral
and confirm the same to the Public Depositor.
Section 2. Delivery and Possession of Collateral. The following procedures shall be followed for
pledging Collateral to the Public Depositor.
2.1 Letters of credit, surety bonds, and private deposit insurance policies shall be delivered to Public
Depositor. The instrument must identify the issuer of the instrument and the coverage amount. The
instrument must permit Public Depositor to make a claim directly on the issuer of the instrument in
the event of default, financial failure, or insolvency of Bank. Any surety bond pledged as collateral is
irrevocable and absolute. The issuer of the surety bond cannot provide surety bonds for any one
financial institution in an amount that exceeds 10 percent (10%) of the surety bond insurer’s
policyholders’ surplus and contingency reserve, net of reinsurance. These instruments, when issued,
must be delivered to Public Depositor at the address specified in this Agreement. The risk of loss is
with the Bank until the instrument is actually received by Public Depositor. The Bank shall also
require the company or agency issuing the instrument to forward a copy of notification of coverage
or insured limit to the Public Depositor.
2.2 Certificated securities in bearer form must be delivered to the Public Depositor or other person
acting on behalf of the Public Depositor other than a securities intermediary. Certificated securities
in registered form must be delivered to the Public Depositor or other person acting on behalf of the
Public Depositor other than a securities intermediary, and indorsed to the Public Depositor or in
blank by an effective indorsement or registered in the name of the Public Depositor, upon original
issue or registration of transfer by the issuer. A securities intermediary acting on behalf of the Public
Depositor may acquire possession of the security certificate if the security is (i) registered in the
name of the Public Depositor, (ii) payable to the order of the Public Depositor, or (iii) specially
indorsed to the Public Depositor by an effective indorsement and has not been indorsed to the
securities intermediary or in blank.
2.3 For uncertificated securities and security entitlements, the custodian shall authenticate a record
setting forth the securities pledged and acknowledging it holds them for the benefit of the Public
Depositor, or a written confirmation that the issuer will comply with instructions by the Public
Depositor without further consent by the Bank. In addition, the Bank shall identify on its books and
records the pledge of such securities to the Public Depositor and the financial intermediary shall
identify on its books and records the pledge of such securities to the Public Depositor.
Exhibit B
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2.4 Securities held for account of the Bank by another financial intermediary must be delivered to a
custodian (as provided in Section 3), in accordance with a custodial services agreement (as provided
in Section 3) to hold under joint safekeeping receipts for the benefit of the Public Depositor.
Delivery of the pledged securities to the custodian shall provide for the “control” of the pledged
securities and the perfection of the security interest of the Public Depositor as provided in the
Arkansas Uniform Commercial Code.
Section 3. Custody Account and Custodial Service Agreement.
3.1 The Bank agrees to place the Collateral with a Federal Reserve Bank, a Federal Home Loan
Bank, a bankers’ bank, a trust department of a commercial bank, or with a trust company (the
Custodian”) to hold in a joint custody account for the benefit of the Public Depositor. The
Custodian must be unaffiliated with the Bank as defined in Rule 2012-A. The Bank grants a first
priority continuing interest in favor of the Public Depositor in any and all of the Bank’s existing and
hereafter acquired rights to the following custody account(s) and any substitute account(s) into
which any investment property is deposited:
Account Title and Number Name/Location of Account
______________________________________________________________________
[Additional accounts may be listed on separate paper and attached to this Agreement] (Collectively,
the “Custody Account(s)”).
3.2 The Bank shall execute a custodial services agreement with a custodian (“Custodial Services
Agreement”) for the custody of the Collateral consistent with the terms of this Agreement. Any
entity acting as a Custodian shall be a securities intermediary as defined in the Arkansas Uniform
Commercial Code. The Custodial Services Agreement shall contain the Custodian’s agreement to
hold all Collateral in the Custody Account for the benefit of the Public Depositor and subject to the
Public Depositor’s direction and control and to comply with entitlement orders originated by the
Public Depositor without the Bank’s further consent. The executed Custodial Services Agreement is
attached hereto as Attachment C. The execution by the Bank of the Custodial Services Agreement
shall in no way relieve it of any of its duties or obligations hereunder.
3.3 The Bank has heretofore or will immediately hereafter deliver to the Custodian for immediate
deposit into the Custody Account Collateral of sufficient value to meet the terms of this Agreement.
Said Collateral, or substitute collateral, as herein provided for, shall be retained by the Custodian in
the Custody Account so long as the Bank holds deposits of the Public Depositor. The Custodian
should forward any letters of credit, surety bonds, or private deposit insurance policies to the Public
Depositor.
3.4 Collateral held by any Custodian, as herein described, shall be deemed to be under the control
and in possession of Public Depositor as provided in the Arkansas Uniform Commercial Code.
Section 4. Value of Collateral and Changes in Collateral.
4.1 The Bank shall recalculate the fair value of individual securities comprising Collateral at least
monthly.
Exhibit B
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4.2 If at any time the ratio of the fair value of the Collateral to the Public Depositor’s Public
Deposits, plus accrued interest, is less than required by this Agreement, the Bank shall immediately,
within twenty-four (24) hours, make such additions to the Collateral in such amounts such that the
ratio of the fair value of the Collateral to the Public Depositor’s Public Deposits, plus accrued
interest, shall be at least equal to that required in Rule 2012-A. Such additions to the Collateral shall
constitute an assignment, transfer, pledge, and grant to the Public Depositor of a security interest in
such additional Collateral pursuant to this Agreement and Rule 2012-A.
4.3 At any time that the Bank is not in default under this Agreement, the Bank may substitute
Eligible Collateral, provided that (a) the total fair value of Eligible Collateral held in the Custody
Account shall meet the requirements of this Agreement and Rule 2012-A, and (b) the Public
Depositor shall have approved the substitution and all documentation relating to such substitution
before it becomes effective. (Note: If other substitution procedures are used that would not require
prior approval of the Public Depositor, they should be substituted for (b).)
4.4 Any additional pledge of Collateral hereunder, substitution of Collateral, or release of Collateral
shall be approved by an officer of the Bank duly authorized by resolution of the Board of Directors
to approve such additional pledges, substitutions, or releases of Collateral under this Agreement.
Section 5. Reports. Bank will provide Public Depositor with a periodic statement of collateral, to
verify the adequacy of the pledged collateral. The periodic statement of collateral must identify the
deposit secured by the collateral, include a description and market value of the Collateral as
determined within five business days prior to the report date, and provide or cite an independent
source to verify the reported value. The fair value must be obtained from a securities pricing service,
a primary dealer in securities, a publication recognized as a reliable source of securities valuation or
any other reliable source of securities valuation. If Collateral is held in a Custody Account, upon the
initial transfer of Collateral to a Custody Account under this Agreement and monthly thereafter, the
Bank shall cause the Custodian to report to the Public Depositor specifying the type and market
value of Collateral being held in the Custody Account for the benefit of the Public Depositor. (Note:
The parties should agree upon the frequency and cost of the reports and memorialize that in this
section, as appropriate.)
Section 6. Representations, Warranties, and Covenants.
6.1 The Bank hereby represents that (i) it is duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the
State of Arkansas; (ii) it is authorized to accept public funds for deposit under Arkansas law; (iii) it
has, or will have as of the time of delivery of any securities as Collateral under this Agreement, the
right, power and authority to grant a security interest therein with priority over any other rights or
interests therein; (iv) the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the pledge of securities as
Collateral hereunder have been approved by resolution of the Bank’s Board of Directors at its
meeting on ________________, and the approval of the Board of Directors is reflected in the
minutes of that meeting, copies of which resolution and relevant portion of the minutes of said
meeting are attached hereto as Attachment B and made a part hereof; (v) the execution and delivery
of this Agreement and the pledge of securities as Collateral hereunder will not violate or be in
conflict with the Articles of Incorporation or By-laws of the Bank, any agreement or instrument to
which the Bank may be a party, any rule, regulation or order of any banking regulator applicable to
Exhibit B
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the Bank, or any internal policy of the Bank adopted by its Board of Directors; and (vi) this
Agreement shall be continuously maintained, from the time of its execution, as an official record of
the Bank.
6.2 The Bank warrants that it is the true and legal owner of all Collateral pledged under this
Agreement, that the Collateral is free and clear of all liens and claims, that no other person or entity
has any right, title or interest therein, and that the Collateral has not been pledged or assigned for any
other purpose. Bank represents and warrants that no financing statement covering all or any part of
the Collateral is on file at any public office. Should an adverse claim be placed on any pledged
Collateral, the Bank shall immediately substitute unencumbered Collateral of equivalent value that is
free and clear of all adverse claims.
Section 7. Event of Default.
7.1 In the event the Bank shall (a) fail to pay the Public Depositor any funds which the Public
Depositor has on deposit, (b) fail to pay and satisfy when due any check, draft, or voucher lawfully
drawn against any deposit of the Public Depositor, (c) fail or suspend active operations, (d) become
insolvent, or (e) fail to maintain adequate Collateral as required by this Agreement, the Bank shall be
in default, the Public Depositor’s deposits in such Bank shall become due and payable immediately,
the Public Depositor shall have the right to unilaterally direct the Custodian to liquidate the
Collateral held in the Custody Account and pay the proceeds thereof to the Public Depositor and to
exercise any and all other security entitlements with respect to the Custody Account and the other
Collateral, to withdraw the Collateral, or any part thereof, from the Custody Account and deliver
such Collateral to the Public Depositor or to transfer the Collateral or any part thereof into the name
of the Public Depositor or into the name of the Public Depositor’s nominee, and ownership of the
Collateral shall transfer to the Public Depositor. The Bank authorizes the release, withdrawal, and
delivery of the Collateral to the Public Depositor upon default by the Bank, and authorizes the
Custodian to rely without verification on the written statement of the Public Depositor as to the
existence of a default and to comply with entitlement orders originated by the Public Depositor
without further consent of that Bank.
7.2 In the event of default as described in Paragraph 7.1, the Public Depositor shall also have the
right to sell Collateral at any public or private sale at its option without advertising such sale, upon
not less than three (3) days’ notice to the Bank and the Custodian. In the event of such sale, the
Public Depositor, after deducting all legal expenses and other costs, including reasonable attorney’s
fees, from the proceeds of such sale, shall apply the remainder on any one or more of the liabilities
of the Bank to the Public Depositor, including accrued interest, and shall return the surplus, if any, to
the Bank, or its receiver or conservator.
Section 8. Continuing Security Interest/Termination. The security interest granted hereby shall
continue to exist until either: (a) Bank provides written notification to Public Depositor of its intent
to no longer act as a depository for Public Funds and termination of all accounts of Public Depositor
with Bank and returns all funds deposited by Public Depositor; or (b) Public Depositor provides
written notification to Bank of its intent to terminate its customer relationship with Bank and the
removal of all of its Public Funds from deposit with Bank.
Exhibit B
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Section 9. General Terms.
9.1 During the term of this Agreement, the Public Depositor will, through appropriate action of its
governing board, designate the officer, or officers, who individually or jointly will be authorized to
represent and act on behalf of the Public Depositor in any and all matters arising under this
Agreement.
9.2 The Public Depositor is under no obligation to maintain its deposits with the Bank and may
withdraw them at any time without notice. It is agreed that when the Bank shall have paid out and
accounted for all or any portion of the Public Depositor’s Public Deposits, any Collateral pledged
under this Agreement to secure such paid out Public Deposits shall be released from the security
interest created hereunder.
9.3 All parties to this Agreement agree to execute any additional documents that may be reasonably
required to effectuate the terms, conditions, and intent of this Agreement.
9.4 All of the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
9.5 This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
9.6 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Arkansas and
the laws of the United States, and it supersedes any and all prior agreements, arrangements, or
understandings with respect to the subject matter hereof. In the event that any conflict of law
issue(s) should arise in the interpretation of this Agreement, the parties agree that when Arkansas
law is not preempted by laws of the United States, Arkansas law shall govern.
9.7 No provision of this Agreement may be waived except by a writing signed by the party to be
bound thereby and any waiver of any nature shall not be construed to act as a waiver of subsequent
acts.
9.8 In the event that any provision or clause of this Agreement conflicts with applicable law, such
conflict shall not affect other provisions of this Agreement, which shall be given effect without the
conflicting provision. To this end the provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable.
9.9 Unless applicable law requires a different method, any notice that must be given under this
Agreement shall be given in writing and sent by certified mail, return receipt requested or third party
overnight priority mail carrier to the address set forth herein or such other place as may be
designated by written notice in the same manner from one party to the other.
Exhibit B
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BANK:
Address for Notices:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
By: __________________________________________
Title: ________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________
Date: ____________________
DEPOSITOR: Department of Finance and Administration
Address for Notices:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
By: _________________________________________
Title: ________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________
Date: ____________________
Exhibit C
CUSTODIAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Custodial Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into this __ day of ____________
20__ by and between ________________________________________________________,
(“Public Depositor”), with its principal office at _________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________ and
_______________________________________________, (“Bank”), with its principal office at
__________________________________________________________________________, and
_____________________________________________ (“Custodian”) with its principal office at
__________________________________________________________________________.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Public Depositor has agreed to deposit funds with the Bank pursuant to
the terms and provisions of the Depository Collateral Agreement (Collateral Agreement”) by
and between the Public Depositor and the Bank dated as of __________________, 20___;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Collateral Agreement, the Bank
has agreed to assign, transfer, pledge and convey to the Public Depositor a security interest in
certain eligible securities owned by the Bank (the “Collateral”); and
WHEREAS, in order to perfect the Public Depositor’s security interest in the Collateral,
Public Depositor and Bank wish to appoint the Custodian, as agent for the Public Depositor, to
take possession of and hold in custody solely for the benefit of the Public Depositor Collateral
pledged to the Public Depositor by the Bank pursuant to the Collateral Agreement with the terms
set forth below.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and premises herein
contained, the parties do hereby, agree as follows:
1. The Custodian hereby accepts employment as the Public Depositor’s Custodian and
depositary pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
2. The Custodian shall accept and retain as Custodian solely for the benefit of the Public
Depositor all securities tendered by the Bank as Collateral for its obligations under the
Collateral Agreement. To perfect the security interest of the Public Depositor in the
Collateral, the Bank shall place the Collateral in a joint custody account with the
Custodian.
Exhibit C
3. Upon receipt of Collateral from the Bank for the benefit of the Public Depositor, the
Custodian shall: (i) immediately notify the Public Depositor, by telephone or otherwise,
of the Collateral pledged; and (ii) issue a simultaneous written receipt to the Bank and
Public Depositor evidencing that the Bank has pledged and Custodian has received the
Collateral. The Custodian should forward any letter of credit, surety bonds, or a private
deposit insurance instrument pledged to secure the deposits of the Public Depositor to the
Public Depositor.
4. The Custodian shall identify on its books and records as being pledged to the Public
Depositor specific securities or a quantity of specific securities received by it for, or for
the account of, the Public Depositor. Custodian agrees to hold the Collateral under joint
safekeeping receipts and apply the same, or any substitutions therefore, or additions
thereto, for the purposes set forth in the Collateral Agreement, upon the terms contained
herein. The Custodian’s records shall at all times show Public Depositor’s security
interest in the Collateral. The Custodian shall have no power or authority to transfer,
assign, hypothecate, pledge or otherwise dispose of any such securities, except pursuant
to instructions from the Public Depositor and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
5. This Agreement vests “control” of the Collateral in the Public Depositor as required
under the Arkansas Uniform Commercial Code. From and after the date of this
Agreement, the Custodian will comply with all notifications and instructions it receives
directing it to transfer or redeem the Collateral originated by the Public Depositor without
further consent of the Bank. The Custodian agrees not to take any act that would permit a
person other than the Public Depositor to have “control” of the Collateral as that term is
defined in the Arkansas Uniform Commercial Code.
6. It is intended that the Custodian act as a “securities intermediary” as such term is defined
in the Arkansas Uniform Commercial Code with respect to the Collateral. In addition,
the parties intend that the Collateral be treated as “financial assets” and that the Public
Depositor is an “entitlement holder” as such terms are defined under the Arkansas
Uniform Commercial Code.
7. Bank represents and warrants that it owns the Collateral free and clear of all liens, claims,
security interests and encumbrances (except those granted herein and in the Collateral
Agreement) and, subject to the terms hereof, hereby grants to Public Depositor a pledge
and security interest in all of Bank’s right, title, and interest in and to such Collateral, as
security for Bank’s obligations to Public Depositor pursuant to the Collateral Agreement.
Bank represents and warrants that no financing statement covering all or any part of the
Collateral is on file at any public office.
8. Other than for the substitution of securities constituting the Collateral, the Custodian will
not release or transfer to the Bank any securities constituting the Collateral without prior
Exhibit C
written instructions from the Public Depositor, except that the Custodian may elect to
release or transfer to the Bank securities constituting the Collateral upon receipt of verbal
instructions from the Public Depositor, if: (i) the verbal instructions are electronically
recorded and the Custodian has obtained independent and separate confirmation of the
verbal instructions from an authorized officer of the Public Depositor; (ii) the Custodian
provides immediate written confirmation of the verbal instructions to the Public
Depositor; and (iii) the Public Depositor provides immediate written confirmation of the
verbal instructions to the Custodian. The Public Depositor and the Custodian agree that in
the case of any conflict between written and verbal instructions, the written instructions
will be binding. In cases of authorized substitution of securities constituting the
collateral, the Custodian shall, on the first business day following receipt by the
Custodian of prior written notice, allow the Bank to withdraw any of the securities
constituting the collateral, if the Bank shall simultaneously deliver to the custodian as
additional collateral securities of the same type and having at least the same market value
as the securities withdrawn.
(Note: The parties should agree to the substitution procedure to be followed and
prescribe those procedures in this paragraph, making changes as appropriate)
9. The Custodian agrees to provide to the Public Depositor, at no charge, and Bank a
periodic statement of holdings reflecting the securities pledged by the Bank and the
market value price valuation of the securities constituting the Collateral. The market
value must be obtained from a securities pricing service, a primary dealer in securities, or
a publication recognized as a reliable source of securities valuation.
(Note: The parties should agree to the frequency and cost of the reports as well as
how market value is to be determined and prescribe those terms in this
paragraph, making changes as appropriate.)
10. The Collateral cannot be re-pledged by the Custodian or Bank until it has been
substituted and released as provided in the Collateral Agreement.
11. Collateral shall not be held in a margin account and no margin or other credit will be
extended to the Bank with respect to the Collateral.
12. The Custodian subordinates in favor of Public Depositor any security interest, lien, or
right to setoff it may have, now or in the future, against the Collateral.
13. Custodian warrants and represents that it does not know of any claims to or interest in the
Collateral except for those of the parties to this Agreement, and Custodian will not enter
into any other control agreement with regard to the Collateral while this Agreement
remains in effect.
Exhibit C
14. Custodian warrants and represent that no third-party has a right to give an entitlement
order regarding the Collateral and Custodian shall notify Public Depositor if another
person claims a property interest in the Collateral.
15. Custodian warrants and represents that it is not, and shall not be at any time, an “affiliate”
of the Bank as that term is defined in Rule 2012-A. In the event the Custodian becomes
an affiliate of the Bank subsequent to the date of this Agreement, the Custodian shall
immediately notify the Public Depositor.
16. The Custodian is hereby authorized and directed to promptly distribute to the Bank any
cash received by the Custodian as payment of accrued interest on any of the securities
constituting the Collateral.
17. The duties of the Custodian as provided in this Agreement shall continue in effect until
the security interest has been terminated and the Public Depositor shall notify the
Custodian of the termination in writing.
18. The Custodian acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Collateral Agreement governing the
terms and conditions under which the Bank will receive and maintain deposits of the
Public Depositor and provide Collateral to secure such deposits. This Agreement is
subject to the terms, conditions, and provisions of the Collateral Agreement (including
exhibits), which Collateral Agreement is expressly incorporated herein by reference.
19. The Custodian and Bank agree that if, upon termination of this Agreement, the Public
Depositor’s deposit requires collateral as provided in the Collateral Agreement, the
Collateral will be transferred to an account under the exclusive control of the Public
Depositor.
20. This Agreement shall further serve as a power of attorney, authorizing the Public
Depositor to transfer or liquidate the Collateral in the event of a default, financial failure,
or insolvency of the Bank. In the event of a default, failure or insolvency of the Bank, the
Public Depositor shall be deemed to have vested full title to all securities pledged under
this Agreement, and shall send a written demand to Custodian notifying Custodian of the
nature of the Bank’s default. After receipt from Public Depositor of a written demand,
Custodian shall immediately deliver to Public Depositor the Collateral held hereunder, or
such portion thereof as may be demanded, for the purpose of protecting Public Depositor
against loss by reason of the default of Bank; and Custodian shall immediately disregard
any further notice or instruction by or on behalf of Bank. Such demand shall state the
dollar amount of the collected balance of Public Depositors accounts with Bank as of the
date of the demand and any costs or expenses for which Public Depositor is entitled to
reimbursement, and the request that Custodian deliver to Public Depositor, for sale by
Exhibit C
Public Depositor, securities with a market value equal to or greater than such reported
balance and costs and expenses. The Public Depositor is empowered to take possession of
and transfer and or sell any and all securities. This power is in addition to other remedies
which the Public Depositor may have under this Agreement and without prejudice to its
rights to maintain any suit in any court for redress of injuries sustained by the Public
Depositor under this Agreement.
If and when a receiver or conservator is appointed for Custodian under federal and/or
state banking or similar law, or there is commenced by or against Custodian any
liquidation or dissolution proceeding, Custodian shall as soon as practicable transfer the
Collateral to such other custodian as is designated by Public Depositor upon receipt of
written demand by Public Depositor. If the Collateral is delivered to the Bank, the Bank
shall hold the Collateral in trust as trustee on behalf of Public Depositor and Bank shall,
as soon as practicable transfer the Collateral to such other custodian as is designated by
Public Depositor.
21. In the event the Bank shall (a) fail to pay the Public Depositor any funds which the Public
Depositor has on deposit, (b) fail to pay and satisfy when due any check, draft, or
voucher lawfully drawn against any deposit of the Public Depositor, (c) fail or suspend
active operations, (d) become insolvent, or (e) fail to maintain adequate Collateral as
required by this Agreement, the Bank shall be in default, the Public Depositor’s deposits
in such Bank shall become due and payable immediately, the Public Depositor shall have
the right to unilaterally direct the Custodian to liquidate the Collateral held in the Custody
Account and pay the proceeds thereof to the Public Depositor and to exercise any and all
other security entitlements with respect to the Custody Account and the other Collateral,
to withdraw the Collateral, or any part thereof, from the Custody Account and deliver
such Collateral to the Public Depositor or to transfer the Collateral or any part thereof
into the name of the Public Depositor or into the name of the Public Depositor’s nominee,
and ownership of the Collateral shall transfer to the Public Depositor. The Bank
authorizes the release, withdrawal, and delivery of the Collateral to the Public Depositor
upon default by the Bank, and authorizes the Custodian to rely without verification on the
written statement of the Public Depositor as to the existence of a default and to comply
with entitlement orders originated by the Public Depositor without further consent of that
Bank.
In the event of default, the Public Depositor shall also have the right to sell Collateral at
any public or private sale at its option without advertising such sale, upon not less than
three (3) days’ notice to the Bank and the Custodian. In the event of such sale, the Public
Depositor, after deducting all legal expenses and other costs, including reasonable
attorney’s fees, from the proceeds of such sale, shall apply the remainder on any one or
Exhibit C
more of the liabilities of the Bank to the Public Depositor, including accrued interest, and
shall return the surplus, if any, to the Bank, or its receiver or conservator.
22. In the absence of bad faith on the part of the Custodian, the Custodian shall be permitted
to rely upon the authenticity of, and the truth of the statements and the accuracy of the
opinions expressed in, and will be protected in acting upon, any document believed by
the Custodian to be genuine and to have been signed, affixed or presented by the proper
party or parties. The Custodian shall not be liable with respect to any action taken or
omitted to be taken by it in accordance with any instruction or request of the Depositor.
In addition, the Custodian shall not be liable for any error of judgment made in good faith
by an officer of this Custodian, unless it shall be proved that the Custodian was grossly
negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts. In the event the Custodian receives
substantially contemporaneously contrary written instructions from the Public Depositor
and the Bank, then the Custodian may, at its election and without liability to either the
Public Depositor or the Bank, interplead the securities constituting the Collateral in a
court of competent jurisdiction, and the Public Depositor’s and Bank’s sole recourse shall
be against each other and the securities constituting the Collateral so interpled.
23. The Bank shall pay, without reimbursement by the Public Depositor, all fees, expenses,
and costs charged by the Custodian in connection with the safekeeping and maintenance
of the Collateral in its performance under this Agreement.
24. This Agreement may be terminated thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice by
Custodian or Public Depositor. The Bank cannot terminate this Agreement.
25. This Agreement may be amended at any time by written Agreement between the Public
Depositor and the Custodian, with prior written notice to the Bank.
26. This Agreement shall be subject to and construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of Arkansas.
27. This Agreement may be simultaneously executed in two or more counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed to be an original.
28. Notices and other writings shall be delivered or mailed postage prepaid to the parties at
the addresses set forth on the signature page hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, have executed this Agreement as of the date
indicated above.
Exhibit C
PUBLIC DEPOSITOR: Department of Finance and Administration
Address for Notices:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
By: __________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________
Title: ________________________________________
BANK:
Address for Notices:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
By: __________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________
Title: ________________________________________
CUSTODIAN:
Address for Notices:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Exhibit C
By: __________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________
Title: ________________________________________