Institutional custody solutions since 1892
Safeguarding assets for institutional clients across global markets since 1892.
Comprehensive safekeeping of equities, bonds, derivatives and alternative investments with institutional-grade security and real-time reporting capabilities.
Complete fund accounting, NAV calculation, and regulatory reporting services for UCITS, AIFs, and institutional investment vehicles.
Multi-currency liquidity solutions with same-day settlement capabilities and comprehensive treasury management services for institutional clients.
AIFMD, UCITS, MiFID II and CASS compliance monitoring with automated reporting and dedicated regulatory oversight teams.
Corporate actions processing, income collection, proxy voting services and comprehensive asset lifecycle management for institutional portfolios.
Independent oversight and fiduciary services for pension schemes, investment funds and institutional mandates with comprehensive governance frameworks.
Secure payment solutions for institutional treasury operations
Global acceptance with multi-currency support and real-time controls
Digital Platform
Institutional-grade custody platform accessible from any device. Real-time portfolio oversight and transaction management.
Multi-factor authentication with hardware token support and end-to-end encryption
Real-time monitoring of securities settlement and cash movements across all accounts
Comprehensive reporting with risk metrics, performance attribution and regulatory views
Instant notifications for corporate actions, settlements and account activities
Institutional foreign exchange rates updated in real-time
| Currency Pair | Bid | Offer |
|---|---|---|
| GBP/USD | 1.2645 | 1.2648 |
| GBP/EUR | 1.1725 | 1.1728 |
| GBP/JPY | 188.35 | 188.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions
We provide comprehensive custody services including safekeeping of securities, cash management, settlement services, corporate actions processing, and regulatory reporting for institutional clients.
All client assets are held in segregated accounts under CASS regulations. We maintain Tier 1 capital ratios and client assets are protected up to £50 million through our institutional insurance programme.
We offer same-day settlement for most major markets, DVP/RVP settlement, and direct connectivity to Euroclear, Clearstream, and CREST for efficient cross-border transactions.
Yes, we provide custody solutions for hedge funds, private equity, real estate funds, and other alternative investment structures with specialized servicing and reporting.
We provide AIFMD, UCITS, MiFID II, EMIR, and SFTR reporting services. Our compliance team ensures timely submission of all required regulatory filings on behalf of our clients.
Contact our client services team to schedule a consultation. The onboarding process includes KYC verification, custody agreement execution, and platform setup, typically completed within 2-3 weeks.