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Review of Charges and Maturities: Policies Supporting the Revolving Nature of Fund Resources
Prepared by the Policy Development and Review and Finance Departments
In consultation with other Departments

May 23, 2005

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Contents
Executive Summary
I. Purpose and Scope of the Review
II. Recent Reforms and their Objectives
  A. The SRF
  B. Review of Fund Facilities
III. Experience
  A. Surcharges
  B. Time-Based Repurchase Expectations
      SRF Repurchase Expectations
      Time-Based Repurchase Expectations Policy for Purchases in the Credit Tranches, and under the CFF and the EFF
IV. Further Considerations and Options for Reform
  A. Surcharges
  B. Time-Based Repurchase Expectations
  C. The SRF
V. Issues for Discussion