### Question
How is the term associated person of a securities holding company defined?


### Answer
The term **associated person of a securities holding company** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1850a* as the following:

> a person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with, a securities holding company

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1850a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-BANK HOLDING COMPANIES**

