Securities and Fund Services - Custody Services
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Citi is a leading provider of global custody services with over $5 trillion of assets under custody and over 1,600 customers worldwide. Our services enable clients to effectively manage the administration of their global investments via a network that covers over 80 markets and 95% of the world's market capitalization.
CitiDirect® Custody and Clearing delivers the highest standards of technology and processes, as well as a level of expertise, quality and consistency that is unmatched. Additionally, the market knowledge and relationships created by such a widespread local presence enable Citi to develop new industry solutions and help lead the process of change in the securities marketplace.
  • Scalable Trade Settlement with highest levels of Straight-Through Processing (STP)
  • Full Investment Support that includes:
    • Comprehensive support for subscriptions to Initial Public Offerings (IPO)
    • Processing of instructions to exercise warrants
    • Support for subscriptions to mutual funds, money market funds, listed open-end and exchange-traded funds
    • Full support for all exchange traded derivatives transactions, providing fully automated transaction flow, margin, and position monitoring enabling a seamless movement of margins
    • Robust corporate actions functionality, leveraging Citi system enhancements
    • Local custodian for American Depositary Receipts (ADR) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDR)
  • Proxy Voting Services leveraging our branch network in India:
    • Careful monitoring of announcement sources
    • Timely and accurate notification of agenda items
    • Facilitation of voting at general meetings
    • Confirmation that votes have been submitted
    • Providing a summary of meeting results
  • Market Information
    We can blend traditional global custody services with domestic direct custody access to markets, to meet your comprehensive and most complex custodial needs, including:
    • Safekeeping and settlement:
      Our high STP rates ensure that your trades settle with a minimum of manual intervention.
    • Income processing and corporate actions:
      We provide information to help you manage your cash assets effectively and maximize your investment returns.
    • Record keeping and reporting:
      Our reports give you critical information on your securities and cash positions, along with transaction status.
    • Direct electronic interface:
      We have direct interfaces into central depository systems and through CitiDirect® for Securities, our Web-based platform for custody and clearing clients.
    • Technological sophistication:
      We deliver an advanced IT infrastructure, processing technologies and rigorous operational controls.
Competitive pricing and best Forex deadlines

We can execute Forex transactions in 306 currency pairs with innovative pricing solutions, using the RBI benchmark rate for pricing deals. We offer you a dedicated Forex desk with extended coverage time [8:00 AM to 9:30 PM IST] with a capability to quote cash [same day value deals] even post local cut off time [i.e., 11 AM India time] by using Citi’s prop book.

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