AMENDMENT

Exhibit 99.(g).(2).(c)

AMENDMENT

THIS AMENDMENT is made as of September 1, 2015 between each entity listed on Annex I attached hereto (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) and The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”).

WHEREAS, the Funds and the Custodian have entered into a Foreign Custody Manager Agreement dated as of March 21, 2014, as amended from time to time (the “Agreement”); and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the Agreement as set forth herein.

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Annex I to the Agreement shall be replaced in its entirety with Annex I attached hereto for the addition of the following Series:

Virtus Select MLP and Energy Fund

2. This Amendment constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all oral communication and prior writings (except as provided herein and in the Agreement) with respect thereto. Except for any amendments to the Agreement, all terms and conditions of the Agreement will continue in full force and effect in accordance with its provisions on the date of this Amendment. References to the Agreement will be to the Agreement, as amended by this Amendment.

3. No amendment, modification or waiver in respect of the matters contemplated by this Amendment will be effective unless made in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.

4. This Amendment shall become effective upon execution by the parties hereto. From and after the execution hereof, any reference to the Agreement shall be a reference to the Agreement as amended hereby.

5. Except as amended hereby, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed in counterparts by their respective officers, thereunto duly authorized, as of the date first above written.

AUTHORIZED XXXXXX OF:

VIRTUS ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS TRUST

By:       /s/ Xxx Xxxxxxx                                        

Name:  Xxx Xxxxxxx                                              

Title:    Vice President and Assistant Treasurer

AUTHORIZED XXXXXX OF:

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON

By:       /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx                          

Name:  Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx                                

Title:    Vice President and Managing Director

ANNEX I

Fund Name

Virtus Alternative Solutions Trust

Series Name		Tax Identification
Virtus Alternative Income Solution Fund		00-0000000
Virtus Alternative Inflation Solution Fund		00-0000000
Virtus Alternative Total Solution Fund		00-0000000
Virtus Strategic Income Fund		00-0000000
Virtus Multi-Strategy Target Return Fund		00-0000000
Virtus Credit Opportunities Fund		00-0000000
Virtus Select MLP and Energy Fund		00-0000000