2012 Connecticut General Statutes
Title 36a - The Banking Law of Connecticut
Chapter 665b - Fiduciary Powers
Section 36a-351 - (Formerly Sec. 36-9z). Investment of funds exceeding one thousand dollars in income-producing media; fee. Written policy. Fiduciary obligations satisfied.

(a) Except as otherwise expressly provided in the instrument, judgment, decree or order creating a trust or other fiduciary relationship or appointing a fiduciary, a bank shall invest funds in excess of one thousand dollars held in a fiduciary capacity in anticipation of investment or distribution in accordance with the provisions of this subsection within thirty days of receipt or accumulation thereof. Except as provided in this subsection, a bank shall invest such funds in income-producing media, which may include one or more time deposits or savings deposits of such bank that provide a rate of return at least equal to the highest publicly announced rate paid by such bank on deposits of similar term and amount. A bank may charge a reasonable fee for the temporary investment of such funds, which fee may be calculated on the basis of the amount of such funds or income produced thereby.

(b) A bank shall adopt a written policy concerning the temporary investment of funds, held in a fiduciary capacity with investment discretion, including the method by which all fees charged in connection with the implementation of such policy will be computed and collected. Current fiduciary customers and beneficiaries shall be advised at least annually, in writing, of such policy and the amount of such fees shall be set forth as a separate item in the report normally provided to the customer of such bank.

(c) A bank which complies with the provisions of this section shall be deemed to have satisfied its fiduciary obligations and duties with respect to (1) the investment of funds held in a fiduciary capacity in anticipation of investment or distribution, (2) the charging of fees in connection therewith, and (3) the disclosure of policies, procedures and fees in connection therewith.

(P.A. 86-234, S. 4, 6; P.A. 94-122, S. 164, 340.)

History: P.A. 94-122 deleted Subsec. (a) and relettered former Subsecs. (b) and (c) as Subsecs. (a) and (b), broadened some requirements to cover funds held in any fiduciary capacity, added new Subsec. (c) re compliance with the section, and made technical changes, effective January 1, 1995; Sec. 36-9z transferred to Sec. 36a-351 in 1995.