Global Custody Solutions

Safeguard your portfolio with our global reach and local expertise
Protect your assets
through strategic asset segregation and sophisticated risk and security protocols
Streamline access
with a unified solution across corporate actions, income, tax and more
Gain expert insights
into local and global regulations, market dynamics and tax considerations

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Are you looking to safeguard investments in the domestic or global custody landscape? With over 125 years of proven custodial expertise, we offer specialized market insights, advanced digital solutions and extensive worldwide connectivity across 103 markets to deliver robust asset protection solutions that drive value and unlock growth for our clients.

Backed by the strength and stability of Canada's largest bank, we provide full-service domestic custody services tailored to the unique needs of Canadian asset managers and asset owners. Renowned for our deep understanding of the Canadian regulatory landscape, our collaborative partnerships provide valuable insights and advanced solutions that empower our clients to thrive in competing market conditions.

Domestic Custody 
services

  • Safekeeping of assets
  • Trade processing
  • Trade settlement
  • Corporate actions
  • Income collections
  • Proxy voting
  • Class actions
  • Withholding tax and tax reclaim
  • Domestic market information
  • Central payment management and cash services
  • Custody reporting

Portfolio optimization services

Securities Lending

  • Disclosed and undisclosed agency models
  • Optional borrower default indemnity
  • Customized parameters

Foreign Exchange

  • FX Standing Instruction
  • Unity FX
  • Passive Currency Hedging
  • Direct FX Trading

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Long-standing experience, scale & expertise

CAD 2.4 trillion

Assets under custody

Largest bank

in Canada

2.9+ billion

Trades processed per quarter

CAD 2.4 trillion

Assets under custody

Leading credit ratings

amongst peers

CAD 2.4 trillion

Assets under custody

Largest bank

in Canada

2.9+ billion

Trades processed per quarter

125 + years

of service excellence

Leading credit ratings

amongst peers

Domestic Custody

Data as of Q3 2024

As one of Canada’s leading custodians, we provide comprehensive global custody services tailored to suit clients of every scale. Our vast expertise, intellectual capital, and global sub-custodian network of 103 markets enable us to deliver flexible, modular solutions that are both cost-effective and adaptable to evolving client needs.

Global Custody 
services

  • Safekeeping of assets
  • Trade processing
  • Trade settlement
  • Corporate actions
  • Income collections
  • Proxy voting
  • Class actions
  • Withholding tax and tax reclaim
  • Domestic market information
  • Central payment management and cash services
  • Custody reporting

Portfolio optimization services

Securities Lending

  • Disclosed and undisclosed agency models
  • Optional borrower default indemnity
  • Customized parameters

Foreign Exchange

  • FX Standing Instruction
  • Unity FX
  • Passive Currency Hedging
  • Direct FX Trading

Contact us today

Long-standing experience, scale & expertise

CAD 2.4 trillion

Assets under custody

103

global network of sub-custodians

2.9+ billion

Trades processed per quarter

125  + years

of service excellence

Leading credit ratings

amongst peers

CAD 2.4 trillion

Assets under custody

103

global network of sub-custodians

2.9+ billion

Trades processed per quarter

125  + years

of service excellence

Leading credit ratings

amongst peers

Global Custody

Data as of Q3 2024

As a distinguished market leader* in the Canadian Sub-Custody space, we draw on our extensive scale, deep expertise and strong market connectivity to deliver top-tier services that cater to your unique requirements. Our unwavering dedication to service excellence provides timely insights and tailored support in every interaction.

Sub-Custody
services

  • Safekeeping of assets
  • Trade settlements
  • Trade services support
  • Income collections 
  • Corporate actions 
  • Entitlement services support 
  • Custody reporting 
  • Relief at source 
  • Omnibus account tax election service 
  • Tax reclamation 
  • Integrated cash and custody solution
  • Domestic market information 

Portfolio optimization services

Securities Lending

  • Fixed Income, Equity and Exchange-Traded
    Funds lending across 34 markets
  • Diversified execution strategies inclusive of overnight, term and event driven lending
  • Automated allocation algorithmic lending
  • Global execution desks for 24/5 inventory
    optimization
  • Optional shortfall indemnification
  • Comprehensive collateral management and
    daily margin monitoring

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Long-standing experience & expertise

Canada’s leading custodian

with extensive market share

CAD 765 billion+

Assets under administration

190+

Clients

98.1% STP

Relative to industry
benchmark of 93%

Canada’s leading custodian

with extensive market share

CAD 765 billion+

Assets under administration

190+

Clients

98.1% STP

Relative to industry
benchmark of 93%

Sub-Custody

Data as of Q3 2024

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