Custodians

Custodians play a crucial role in the financial markets by safeguarding customers' securities and assets, thereby minimizing the risk of theft or loss. This course provides an in-depth understanding of custodial services, explaining how custodians operate, their importance in managing substantial assets, and their role in complex transactions and compliance. Ideal for finance professionals, investors, and asset managers, this training covers the essential aspects of custody and corporate actions.

The course begins with an overview of custody, detailing the functions and responsibilities of custodians. Participants will learn how custodians hold securities and other assets in both electronic and physical forms, ensuring their safekeeping. The section also highlights the importance of custodial services for absentee owners and the management of substantial assets.

Next, the course covers the role of custodians in complex transactions and how they facilitate timely reporting and compliance. Participants will understand the processes involved in asset management, tax management strategies, and the benefits of having a custodian for managing intricate financial activities. The training continues with a focus on corporate actions, which are events initiated by a company that brings changes to its securities. This section addresses various types of corporate actions, including dividends, stock splits, mergers, and acquisitions. Participants will learn how custodians handle these actions, ensuring accurate and timely execution on behalf of their clients.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

- Understand the fundamental roles and responsibilities of custodians in the financial markets.

- Recognize the importance of custodial services for absentee owners and the management of substantial assets.

- Explain the processes involved in complex transactions, asset management, timely reporting, compliance, and tax management strategies.

- Identify and manage various types of corporate actions, understanding how custodians ensure their accurate and timely execution.

- Apply knowledge of custodial services to enhance asset security and operational efficiency in financial management.

This training course equips participants with a comprehensive understanding of custodial services and their critical role in safeguarding assets and managing complex financial activities.