– 71 – (2.3 – Pensions) resolves 1 that with retroactive effect as from 1 January 2003, the statutory rate of interest of the Funds is eliminated in Article 86 of the Regulations of the SS&B Funds; 2 to approve the amendment to Article 86, paragraph 4 of the Regulations of the SS&B Funds set out in the appendix to this Resolution. APPENDIX (to Resolution 1211) Amendment to Article 86, paragraph 4, of the Regulations for the ITU Staff Superannuation and Benevolent Funds SECTION VIII Financial administration and management of the Funds ARTICLE 86 Financial administration Present text 4 The assets of the Funds shall be invested in trustee securities. If the net interest yield does not reach 2.5% per annum, the Union shall make it up to 2.5%. Amended text 4 The assets of the Funds shall be invested in trustee securities. Ref.: Documents C03-ADD/30 and C03-ADD/35.