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A. Any association insured by the federal savings and loan insurance corporation, or any federal association, insofar as its charter and applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations permit, may, upon application to and approval by the supervisor, act as trustee or custodian of any trust created or organized in the United States and forming part of a stock bonus, pension or profit-sharing plan which qualifies or qualified for specific tax treatment under Section 401(d) or Section 408(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended.
B. Any association in relation to any funds held in a fiduciary capacity pursuant to this section:
(1) shall segregate such funds from its general assets;
(2) shall keep a separate set of books and records detailing all transactions involving such funds;
(3) may commingle such funds for appropriate investment purposes but individual records shall be kept by the fiduciary for each participant and shall show in proper detail all transactions; and
(4) shall invest such funds only in its savings accounts or deposits in the association. No association shall use in the conduct of its business any funds held in a fiduciary capacity pursuant to this section.
C. In considering any application made pursuant to this section, the supervisor shall examine the investment policies, amount, type and adequacy of reserves, fidelity bonds and any legally required deposits of the applicant, and other pertinent facts and circumstances, and may grant or refuse the application accordingly.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 58. Financial Institutions and Regulations § 58-10-35. Powers under federal law - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-58-financial-institutions-and-regulations/nm-st-sect-58-10-35/
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