Mutual Fund Agreement Template for Australia

1. Foreign Investment Provisions: Required when the fund accepts foreign investors or invests in foreign markets

2. Tax Provisions: Detailed tax considerations when the fund has specific tax structures or requirements

3. Multi-Class Structure: Required when the fund offers different unit classes with varying rights and features

4. Securities Lending: Include when the fund engages in securities lending activities

5. Derivative Trading: Required when the fund uses derivatives for investment or hedging

6. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Include when the fund has specific ESG investment criteria or reporting requirements

7. Side Letter Provisions: Required when certain investors receive special terms or arrangements

1. Schedule 1 - Investment Guidelines: Detailed investment parameters, restrictions, and allocation limits

2. Schedule 2 - Fee Schedule: Comprehensive breakdown of all fees, charges, and expenses

3. Schedule 3 - Valuation Policy: Detailed methodology for valuing different types of assets

4. Schedule 4 - Application Form: Standard form for new investors including KYC requirements

5. Schedule 5 - Redemption Procedures: Detailed procedures and forms for processing redemptions

6. Schedule 6 - Distribution Policy: Detailed rules and procedures for income and capital distributions

7. Appendix A - Risk Factors: Comprehensive list and explanation of all relevant risk factors

8. Appendix B - Compliance Procedures: Detailed compliance requirements and monitoring procedures

9. Appendix C - Service Providers: List and details of all appointed service providers including custodian, administrator, and auditor