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FLCLASS

Prime-style local government investment pool 

FLCLASS Enhanced Cash

Enhanced cash local government investment pool 

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Questions & Answers

General Questions

  • Who oversees FLCLASS?

  • FLCLASS is supervised by a Board of Trustees comprised of eligible Participants of the FLCLASS program. The Board of Trustees supervises FLCLASS and its affairs and acts as the liaison between the Participants, the Custodian, and the Program Administrator. The Board administers the affairs of FLCLASS and enters into contracts and agreements on behalf to the Program in order to effectuate the terms of the Interlocal Agreement. It also selects the Program Administrator, Investment Advisor, and the Custodian, subject to the terms of the Interlocal Agreement.

  • Who is eligible to use FLCLASS?

  • Participation in FLCLASS is available to all political subdivisions, instrumentalities of political subdivisions, and state agencies in the state of Florida including counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, special districts, and other public entities.

  • How can an eligible entity Participate in FLCLASS?

  • Enrolling in FLCLASS is simple. Participants may join FLCLASS by one of two methods. After reading the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and Information Statement, either approve an Authorizing Resolution or sign an Instrument of Adoption. Then complete the FLCLASS Registration Packet available in the Document Center.

  • Does Board oversight differ between the FLCLASS Prime Fund and the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund?

  • No, the FLCLASS Board of Trustees administers and oversees all investment portfolios offered by FLCLASS now and in the future.

  • What are the business hours at FLCLASS?

  • The FLCLASS Client Service Team is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. ET. Please consult the Client Services Page for FLCLASS office closures.

  • Is there a maximum or minimum investment requirement for the FLCLASS Prime Fund or the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund?

  • No, there is no maximum or minimum investment requirement for the FLCLASS Prime Fund or the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund.

  • Is there a maximum or minimum number of transactions for the FLCLASS Prime Fund or the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund?

  • No, there is no limit to the number of transactions a Participant may execute with the FLCLASS Prime Fund or the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund.

  • What are the fees associated with wires/ACHs?

  • FLCLASS does not charge any banking fees to its Participants. However, your sending/receiving bank may have wiring fees and/or incoming ACH fees, therefore we recommend always checking with a representative at your bank to discuss the potential costs.

  • How can I submit an audit confirmation to FLCLASS?

  • FLCLASS is accessible on www.confirmation.com – select the name “Public Trust Advisors” when entering your request. Client Services will receive notification and process your audit confirmation on the platform.

    Alternatively, you may email your audit confirmation to clientservices@flclass.com and provide either a fax number or email for receipt.

    Audit confirmations sent via USPS may experience a significant delay, so we strongly encourage the first two methods.

Managing My Account

  • Does FLCLASS limit the number of subaccounts a Participant can have?

  • FLCLASS does not limit the number of subaccounts Participants can have.

  • How do I make transactions?

  • To invest in or redeem from the FLCLASS Prime Fund and the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund, Participants must enter their orders through the Online Transaction Portal.

  • What are the daily cut-off times for transactions?

  • Transactions (withdrawals, contributions, transfers) must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. ET for same-day processing.

  • When are wires sent from my account when I request a withdrawal?

  • Wires are sent every hour with the final distribution taking place shortly after the close of the fund at 3:00 p.m. ET; distribution times are subject to change as needed by the FLCLASS Administrator.

  • For a next-day ACH, what is the cut-off time?

  • Next-day ACH requests must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. ET.

  • What is the difference between a wire and an ACH?

  • Wires are funds transferred via the Federal Reserve Wire System and can be processed and received by your beneficiary bank on the same day if the transaction is requested prior to the 3:00 p.m. ET cut-off. ACHs (Automated Clearing House) are processed overnight and are generally available to the beneficiary bank one business day after the transaction request has been made.

  • Are the banking instructions different for a wire or an ACH?

  • Many banking institutions have separate ABA/Routing Numbers depending on whether the transactions are being processed via wire or ACH. Please contact your local banking representative to ensure that you are providing FLCLASS Client Services with the appropriate account information. The instructions to send money into FLCLASS can be found in the FLCLASS Transaction Portal.

  • What are the deposit instructions for the FLCLASS Prime Fund and the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund?

  • Please go to the Documents Section of the FLCLASS Online Transaction Portal and click on Forms in the lefthand menu to view the Deposit Instructions. Please note, you will need to initiate the wire with your bank. FLCLASS must receive the wire by 5:00 p.m. ET.

  • How do I add or delete authorized banks?

  • Please navigate to the Administration menu to make changes to your Authorized Banks. Please refer to the User Guide available in the Forms menu for further instructions.

  • How do I update my contact information and notification preferences?

  • Once logged in to the FLCLASS Online Transaction Portal, Participants can update their contact information and notification preferences by navigating to the to the Administration menu then choosing My Info.

  • How do I update individuals who have access to my FLCLASS account?

  • Please navigate to the Administration menu to make changes to your Authorized Contacts. Please refer to the User Guide available in the Forms menu for further instructions.

FLCLASS Online Transaction Portal

  • What is the FLCLASS Online Transaction Portal?

  • The FLCLASS Online Transaction Portal is a secure, Internet-based transaction system that allows registered FLCLASS Participants to self-manage their FLCLASS accounts. The portal is available 24/7, 365 days a year

  • What transaction functions can the FLCLASS Online Transaction Portal perform?

  • The FLCLASS Online Transaction Portal allows Participants to make contributions, withdrawals, and transfers between subaccounts; Participants may also transfer funds to other FLCLASS Participants. Users can take advantage of the ability to request transactions up to one year in advance. The portal also allows for dual approval of transactions for those who have submitted the Dual Authorization Form.

  • What reporting features does the FLCLASS Online Transaction Portal offer?

  • Reporting features available in the FLCLASS Online Transaction Portal include access to monthly statements, transaction confirmations, and details highlighting past, present, and future-dated transactions. It is also possible to run on-demand reports for custom time frames and download the monthly holdings reports.

  • How are the FLCLASS monthly statements delivered?

  • You will receive an email notification of the availability of your monthly comprehensive statement. To download your FLCLASS statement, please go to the Documents Section of the FLCLASS Online Transaction Portal and click on Statements/Transaction Confirmations.

  • How does a new FLCLASS Participant receive login credentials?

  • All Participants will receive login credentials upon the establishment of their account via email. If you do not currently have online credentials, please reach out to Client Services at (844) 220-7600 or email clientservices@flclass.com.

  • How quickly can I expect to receive login credentials?

  • Login credentials will be distributed once a user is added to an account.

  • How does an existing FLCLASS Participant change or update their login credentials?

  • Once logged in, Participants can update their password by selecting the Administration menu then choosing My Info.

  • Can I share my online account with another person at my entity?

  • No; for your security, everyone will be required to have their own online user account that is tied to a unique email address. We do not allow multiple contacts to use the same email address.

  • How do I update the phone number used for two-factor authentication via text message?

  • Participants can update their phone number by selecting the Administration menu, then choosing My Info.

FLCLASS Prime Fund

  • What are the investment objectives of the FLCLASS Prime Fund?

    1. Safety of Principal  
      • Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program. Investments are undertaken in a manner that prioritizes the preservation of capital.
      • To maintain the highest rating for the FLCLASS Prime Fund from a nationally recognized statistical rating organization.
    2. Liquidity of Funds 
      • Portfolios are managed to remain sufficiently liquid to help Participants meet cash flow needs that might be reasonably anticipated.
    3. Yield 
      • Portfolios are designed with the goal of generating a competitive rate of return without undue compromise of the safety and liquidity objectives.
    4. Transparency
      • Portfolios are operationally enabled to allow Participants to readily obtain portfolio and account information via an easy-to-use technology platform.

  • Is the FLCLASS Prime Fund rated?

  • The FLCLASS Prime Fund is rated ‘AAAm’ by S&P Global Ratings Services, the highest rating assigned to principal stability government investment pools.

    A ‘AAAm’ rating by S&P Global Ratings is obtained after S&P evaluates a number of factors including credit quality, market price exposure, and management. Ratings are subject to change and do not remove credit risk.

  • What types of securities does the FLCLASS Prime Fund invest in?

  • The FLCLASS Prime Fund may only invest in a manner that is permitted pursuant to the laws of the state of Florida and Florida’s Investment of Local Government Surplus Funds Act, Florida Statutes, Chapter 218.415 and adhere to the FLCLASS Investment Policy.

  • What are the risks of investing in a product like the FLCLASS Prime Fund?

  • Investing involves risks including the possible loss of principal. The investment decisions made by the FLCLASS Prime Fund are subject to certain risks and such decisions may not always be profitable. The FLCLASS Prime Fund does not guarantee returns or performance against stated benchmarks. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Many factors affect performance including changes in market conditions and interest rates and in response to other economic, political, or financial developments. The following is a summary of common risks associated with investing in a product like the FLCLASS Prime Fund.

    Interest Rate Risk

    The prices of the fixed-income securities in the FLCLASS Prime Fund will rise and fall in response to changes in the interest rates paid by similar securities. Generally, when interest rates rise, prices of fixed-income securities fall. However, market factors, such as demand for particular fixed-income securities, may cause the price of certain fixed-income securities to fall while the price of other securities rise or remain unchanged. Interest rate changes have a greater effect on the price of fixed-income securities with longer maturities. The Investment Advisor will seek to manage this risk by purchasing short-term securities.

    Credit Risk

    Credit risk is the possibility that an issuer of a fixed-income security held in the FLCLASS Prime Fund will default on the security by failing to pay interest or principal when due. If an issuer defaults, Participants in the FLCLASS Prime Fund may incur losses. The Investment Advisor will seek to manage this risk by purchasing high quality securities as determined by one or more Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organizations and/or the Investment Advisor’s credit research team.

    Stable Net Asset Value (NAV) Risk

    Although the FLCLASS Prime Fund is managed to maintain a stable NAV of $1.00 per Share, there is no guarantee that it will be able to do so.

    Investment Not Insured or Guaranteed Risk

    An investment in the FLCLASS Prime Fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

    Liquidity Risk

    The FLCLASS Prime Fund is subject to certain liquidity risks in which the size of a bond’s market, the frequency of trades, the ease of valuation, and/or issue size may impact the Investment Advisor’s ability to sell investments in a timely fashion or at or near fair value in order to fulfill a Participant’s redemption request.

    Market Risk

    Market risk is the risk that the value of securities owned goes up or down, sometimes rapidly and/or unpredictably, due to factors affecting securities markets generally or within particular industries.

    Issuer Risk

    The risk that the value of a security declines for a reason directly related to the issuer such as management performance, financial leverage, and reduced demand for the issuer’s goods or services.

    Default Risk

    The risk that a bond issuer (or counterparty) will default by failing to repay principal and interest in a timely manner.

FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund

  • What are the investment objectives of the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund?

  • The FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund is designed to complement the FLCLASS Prime Fund for Florida local governments. The general objective of the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund is to seek to generate a higher level of income for Participants while preserving capital by investing in only the highest quality securities that are legal pursuant to Florida’s Investment of Local Government Surplus Funds Act (Florida Statutes, Chapter 218, Part IV and the Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969) and the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Investment Policy.
    The FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund offers longer-dated, fixed-income investments seeking to enhance returns while providing next-day liquidity to its participants.

  • How can I become a FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund Participant?

  • Current FLCLASS Participants simply need to complete the Enhanced Cash Registration Form in order to begin investing.

    Local governments looking to invest in any of the FLCLASS portfolios will first need to complete the FLCLASS Registration Packet. For more information, please contact the FLCLASS Relationship Team to receive the necessary paperwork to get started.

  • Which of my funds are better suited for investment with the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund?

  • The FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund offers next-day liquidity and is best suited for funds not needed on a frequent or near-term basis. The FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund is designed for investors with slightly longer investment horizons and the ability to tolerate a higher risk profile.

  • Does the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund seek to maintain a stable $1.00 net asset value (NAV)?

  • No, the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund is designed as a variable NAV fund that is calculated and published as a fair value NAV on a daily basis. The FLCLASS Enhanced Cash portfolio has designated a $10.00 transactional share price in order to clearly differentiate the portfolio from a traditional $1.00 stable NAV fund.

  • What types of securities are purchased for the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund?

  • All investments made on behalf of the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund are in compliance with the provisions of the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Investment Policy and Florida law relating to the investment of public funds; investment funds may only be invested in a manner that is permitted pursuant to Florida’s Investment of Local Government Surplus Funds Act, Chapter 218, Part IV and the Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969. For a complete list of eligible investments for FLCLASS Enhanced Cash, please contact the FLCLASS Relationship Team.

  • Is the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund rated?

  • Yes, the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash portfolio is rated ‘AAAf/S1’ by FitchRatings.

    The ‘AAAf’ rating is Fitch’s opinion on the overall credit profile within a fixed-income fund/portfolio and indicates the highest underlying credit quality of the pool’s investments. The ‘S1’ volatility rating is Fitch’s opinion on the relative sensitivity of a portfolio’s total return and/or net asset value to assumed changes in credit spreads and interest rates. The ‘S1’ volatility rating indicates that the fund possesses a low sensitivity to market risks. For a full description of rating methodology, please visit www.fitchratings.com. Ratings are subject to change and do not remove credit risk.

  • Will I see my FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund account when I log in to the online portal?

  • Yes, you will see your FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund account alongside your FLCLASS Prime Fund account (as applicable). You may also view any reports, such as monthly statements, that are associated with your FLCLASS Enhanced Cash account in the Documents section by clicking on Statements/Transaction Confirmations.

  • I need to add information regarding the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund to my CAFR notes in our financial statements; can you provide suggested language to include?

  • Yes; below please find our recommended language that you can customize to meet your specific reporting requirements and period. You can find the Enhanced Cash WAM and WAL for your specific reporting date on the Yields page.

    “FLCLASS Enhanced Cash is a variable net asset value (NAV) local government investment pool that offers next-day liquidity to Participants. Enhanced Cash is suitable for a local government’s strategic reserves/non-operating funds and has a NAV that is managed to approximate a $10.00 transactional share price. FLCLASS Enhanced Cash measures its investments at fair value so investments in Enhanced Cash are not required to be categorized within the fair value hierarchy. Enhanced Cash is rated ‘AAAf/S1’ by FitchRatings. As of DATE, FLCLASS Enhanced Cash possessed a weighted average maturity of XXX days and a weighted average life of XXX days.”

    If you need additional assistance or have further questions about this language, please contact the FLCLASS Client Service team.

  • What are the risks of investing in a product like the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund?

  • Investing involves risks including the possible loss of principal. The investment decisions made by the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund are subject to certain risks and such decisions may not always be profitable. The FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund does not guarantee returns or performance against stated benchmarks. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Many factors affect performance including changes in market conditions and interest rates and in response to other economic, political, or financial developments. The following is a summary of common risks associated with investing in a product like FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund.

    Interest Rate Risk

    The prices of the fixed-income securities in the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund will rise and fall in response to changes in the interest rates paid by similar securities. Generally, when interest rates rise, prices of fixed-income securities fall. However, market factors, such as demand for particular fixed-income securities, may cause the price of certain fixed-income securities to fall while the price of other securities rise or remain unchanged. Interest rate changes have a greater effect on the price of fixed-income securities with longer maturities. The Investment Advisor will seek to manage this risk by purchasing short-term securities.

    Credit Risk

    Credit risk is the possibility that an issuer of a fixed-income security held in the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund will default on the security by failing to pay interest or principal when due. If an issuer defaults, Participants in the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund may incur losses. The Investment Advisor will seek to manage this risk by purchasing high-quality securities as determined by one or more Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organizations and/or the Investment Advisor’s credit research team.

    Fluctuating Net Asset Value (NAV) Risk

    Because the share price of a variable net asset value fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares, they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them.

    Investment Not Insured or Guaranteed Risk

    An investment in the FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

    Liquidity Risk

    The FLCLASS Enhanced Cash Fund is subject to certain liquidity risks in which the size of a bond’s market, the frequency of trades, the ease of valuation, and/or issue size may impact the Investment Advisor’s ability to sell investments in a timely fashion or at or near fair value in order to fulfill a Participant’s redemption request.

    Market Risk

    Market risk is the risk that the value of securities owned goes up or down, sometimes rapidly and/or unpredictably, due to factors affecting securities markets generally or within particular industries.

    Issuer Risk

    The risk that the value of a security declines for a reason directly related to the issuer such as management performance, financial leverage, and reduced demand for the issuer’s goods or services.

    Default Risk

    The risk that a bond issuer (or counterparty) will default by failing to repay principal and interest in a timely manner.

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