Subcustodians Securities Depositories and Other Agents Sample Clauses
The "Subcustodians, Securities Depositories, and Other Agents" clause defines the rights and responsibilities of a custodian when delegating the safekeeping of assets to third parties such as subcustodians or securities depositories. It typically outlines the criteria for selecting these agents, the extent of the custodian's liability for their actions, and the procedures for monitoring their performance. This clause ensures that there is a clear framework for the use of third-party agents, thereby managing risk and clarifying accountability in the custody of assets.
Subcustodians Securities Depositories and Other Agents. 5.1 Appointment of Subcustodians; Use of Securities Depositories
(a) ▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ is authorized under this Agreement to act through and hold the Customer’s Financial Assets with Subcustodians. At the request of Customer, ▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ may, but need not, add to Schedule 1 an Eligible Foreign Custodian where ▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ has not acted as Foreign Custody Manager with respect to the selection thereof. ▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify Customer in the event that it elects to add any such entity. ▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ will use reasonable care in the selection, monitoring and continued appointment of such Subcustodians. In addition, ▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ and each Subcustodian may deposit Securities with, and hold Securities in any Securities Depository on such terms as such Securities Depository customarily operates and the Customer will provide ▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ with such documentation or acknowledgements that ▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ may require to hold the Financial Assets in such Securities Depository.
(b) Any agreement ▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ enters into with a Subcustodian for holding ▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ customers’ assets will provide that such assets will not be subject to any right, charge, security interest, lien or claim of any kind in favor of such Subcustodian or its creditors except a claim for payment for their safe custody or administration, or, in the case of cash deposits held by a foreign Subcustodian, except for liens or rights in favor of creditors of such Subcustodian arising under bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law, and that the beneficial ownership thereof will be freely transferable without the payment of money or value other than for safe custody or administration. ▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be responsible for all claims for payment of fees for safe custody or administration so that no Subcustodian exercises any claim for such payment against the Customer’s assets. Where a Subcustodian deposits Securities with a Securities Depository, ▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ will cause the Subcustodian to identify on its records that the Securities deposited by the Subcustodian at such Securities Depository belong to ▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇, as agent. This Section 5.1(b) will not apply to the extent of any special agreement or arrangement made by the Customer with any particular Subcustodian.
(c) ▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not responsible for the selection or monitoring of any Securities Depository and will not be liable for any act or omission by (or the insolvency of) any Securities Depository. In the event the Customer incurs a loss due to the negligence, willfu...
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Subcustodians Securities Depositories and Other Agents. 5.1 Appointment of Subcustodians; Use of Securities Depositories
(a) Bank is authorized under this Agreement to act through and hold Customer’s Financial Assets with Subcustodians. Bank will act in good faith and use reasonable care, prudence and diligence in the selection, monitoring and continued appointment of such Subcustodians. In addition, Bank and each Subcustodian may deposit Securities with, and hold Securities in any Securities Depository on such terms as such Securities Depository customarily operates and Customer will provide Bank with such documentation or acknowledgements that Bank may require to hold the Financial Assets in such Securities Depository.
(b) Any agreement Bank enters into with a Subcustodian for holding Bank’s customers’ assets will provide that such assets will not be subject to any right, charge, security interest, lien or claim of any kind in favor of such Subcustodian or its creditors except a claim for payment for their safe custody or administration, or, in the case of cash deposits, except for liens or rights in favor of creditors of the Subcustodian arising under bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law, and that the beneficial ownership thereof will be freely transferable without the payment of money or value other than for safe custody or administration. Bank shall be responsible for all claims for payment of fees for safe custody or administration so that no Subcustodian exercises any claim for such payment against Customer’s assets. Where a Subcustodian deposits Securities with a Securities Depository, Bank will cause the Subcustodian to identify on its records that the Securities deposited by the Subcustodian at such Securities Depository belong to Bank, as agent. Bank shall identify on its records as belonging to Customer Financial Assets of Customer held by Subcustodian or Securities Depository. This Section 5.1(b) will not apply to the extent of any special agreement or arrangement made by Customer with any particular Subcustodian.
(c) Bank is not responsible for the selection or monitoring of any Securities Depository (other than as set forth in Section 2.21 with respect to an Eligible Securities Depository) and will not be liable for any act or omission by (or the insolvency of) any Securities Depository. In the event the Customer incurs a loss due to the negligence, wilful default, or insolvency of a Securities Depository, Bank will make reasonable efforts, in its discretion, to seek recovery from the Securities...
Subcustodians Securities Depositories and Other Agents. 5.1 Appointment of Subcustodians; Use of Securities Depositories
Subcustodians Securities Depositories and Other Agents