Common use of Status Under Securities Laws Clause in Contracts

Status Under Securities Laws. The Borrower shall maintain its status as a registered “investment adviser”, under (a) the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and (b) under the laws of each state in which such registration is required in connection with the investment advisory business of the Borrower and, as to (b) only, where a failure to obtain such registration would be likely to have a Material Adverse Effect. The Borrower shall cause Alliance Distributors (i) to maintain its status as a registered “broker/dealer” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and under the laws of each state in which such registration is required in connection with the business of Alliance Distributors and where a failure to obtain such registration would be likely to have a Material Adverse Effect, and (ii) to maintain its membership in the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.

Status Under Securities Laws. The Borrower shall maintain its status as a registered “"investment adviser”", under (a) the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and (b) under the laws of each state in which such registration is required in connection with the investment advisory business of the Borrower and, as to (b) only, where a failure to obtain such registration would be likely to have a Material Adverse Effect. The Borrower shall cause Alliance Distributors (i) to maintain its status as a registered “"broker/dealer” " under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and under the laws of each state in which such registration is required in connection with the business of Alliance Distributors and where a failure to obtain such registration would be likely to have a Material Adverse Effect, and (ii) to maintain its membership in the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.