World’s Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2024: Country Winners


Global investors rely on local sub-custodians for services that go beyond trade settlement and safekeeping of assets to include supporting clients as an adviser on local market developments and providing insight into the local regulatory environment. In our 22nd edition of the World’s Best Sub-Custodian Banks, we recognize institutions in 83 countries across the globe that continue to deliver comprehensive post-trade services.

For many of our winners, ongoing product and process innovation and technology upgrades continue to improve standardization and automation of services critical for operational efficiency and effective risk management. Leadership in their respective regions includes high levels of representation with industry associations to help shape the sector in accordance with best practices, in response to infrastructure and regulatory changes.

With the recent move to a shortened settlement cycle, from two days after the trade date (T+2) to one day (T+1), in the US, Canada, and parts of Latin America, sub-custodians have been an invaluable resource to their clients on the impact of this shift and its benefits. These include reduced counterparty risk, better market liquidity, and an overall improvement in operational efficiency. In Latin America, local sub-custodians are trusted advisers on all market developments, including the planned integration of Chilean, Colombian, and Peruvian exchanges into a regional bourse.

Most sub-custodians embrace advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics, which they leverage to refine their custody infrastructure and improve service quality.

Methodology

In selecting the institutions that reliably provide the best services in 83 countries and seven geographic regions, Global Finance’s editorial board considered market research, input from expert sources, and entry information from the banks themselves. The criteria included customer relations, quality of service, competitive pricing, smooth handling of exception items, technology platforms, post-settlement operations, business continuity plans, and knowledge of local markets, regulations, and practices.

Regional, Country, And Territory Winners

Africa Rand Merchant Bank
Botswana Standard Chartered
Côte d’Ivoire SGSS Côte d’Ivoire
Egypt Banque du Caire
Ghana Standard Chartered
Kenya Stanbic Bank Kenya
Mauritius Standard Chartered
Morocco SGSS Morocco
Mozambique Standard Bank Mozambique
Namibia Standard Bank Namibia
Nigeria Stanbic IBTC Bank
South Africa Rand Merchant Bank
Tunisia UIB/SGSS Tunisia
Asia-Pacific DBS
Australia BNP Paribas
China China Construction Bank
Hong Kong Standard Chartered
India DBS
Indonesia Standard Chartered
Japan MUFG
Malaysia Standard Chartered
Mongolia Khan Bank
New Zealand HSBC
Pakistan Standard Chartered
Philippines Standard Chartered
Singapore DBS
South Korea Hana Bank
Sri Lanka Standard Chartered
Taiwan CTBC
Thailand Bangkok Bank
Vietnam Standard Chartered
Central & Eastern Europe Unicredit
Armenia AraratBank
Bosnia & Herzegovina UniCredit Bank
Bulgaria UniCredit Bulbank
Croatia OTP Croatia
Czech Republic Komercni banka (SGSS)
Estonia SEB
Georgia Bank of Georgia
Hungary UniCredit Bank Hungary
Kazakhstan Eurasian Bank
Latvia SEB
Lithuania SEB
Poland Bank Pekao
Romania BRD Group Societe Generale
Serbia UniCredit Bank Serbia
Slovakia CSOB
Slovenia UniCredit Bank Slovenia
Turkey TEB
Latin America Citi
Argentina Citi
Brazil Bradesco
Chile Banco de Chile
Colombia Citi
Mexico Citibanamex
Panama Citi
Paraguay Banco Itaú Paraguay
Peru Citi
Uruguay Banco Itaú Uruguay
Middle East First Abu Dhabi Bank
Bahrain First Abu Dhabi Bank
Jordan Bank of Jordan
Kuwait First Abu Dhabi Bank
Oman Standard Chartered
Qatar Standard Chartered
Saudi Arabia First Abu Dhabi Bank
United Arab Emirates First Abu Dhabi Bank
North America CIBC Mellon
Canada CIBC Mellon
United States State Street
Western Europe BNP Paribas
Austria UniCredit Bank Austria
Belgium BNP Paribas
Cyprus Eurobank
Denmark SEB
Finland SEB
France Societe Generale Securities Services
Germany Commerzbank
Greece Eurobank
Iceland Islandsbanki
Ireland JP Morgan
Italy BNP Paribas
Luxembourg BNP Paribas
Netherlands BNP Paribas
Norway SEB
Portugal Novo Banco
Spain BBVA
Sweden SEB
Switzerland Societe Generale Securities Services
United Kingdom HSBC

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