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January 2008
1. Purpose of Policy
2. Purpose of EFA
3. Governance
4. No Inconsistent Business or Activity
5. Investment Objective
6. Investment Policy
6.1 Eligible Asset Classes
6.2 Eligible Investment Ratings
6.3 Credit Exposure Limits
6.3.1 Fixed Income Securities 6.3.2 Deposits and Other Short-Term Securities
6.3.1 Fixed Income Securities
6.3.2 Deposits and Other Short-Term Securities
6.4 Structure of EFA Holdings
6.5 Eligible Currencies
6.6 Terms of Investments
6.7 Permitted Activities
6.8 Use of Derivatives
6.9 Securities Lending and Repurchase Agreements
6.10 Exceptions
7. Performance Assessment and Risk Management
8. Review