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Whether you are switching custodians or want to enjoy the efficiencies of using a
single, full-service provider, you should consider our Custody International service.
RBC Financial Group has more than 30 years’ experience meeting the global custody
needs of clients all over the world.
Because we have built a worldwide network of relationships, expertise and choice with
which to serve you, we consistently rank among the world’s best custodians in
leading international surveys.
RBC Financial Group is Canada’s largest financial institution and one of North
America’s premier diversified financial services companies. The international
wealth management operation of RBC Financial Group is Global Private Banking, which has
a network of offices in over 22 key financial centres around the world.
Custody International Service
Our Custody International service provides corporate, institutional and private
clients with secure securities custody and safekeeping. We manage everything from
trade fulfilment to securities safekeeping, income collection, corporate actions
and more.* Once you or your advisors make the investment decisions, Custody
International will manage all the administration relating to your securities.
Because speed and efficiency are important to you, we have excellent access to
the world’s markets through RBC Financial Group’s extensive Global
Private Banking network. Our dedicated client service specialists will do everything
they can to meet your global custody, reporting and service requirements promptly
and proficiently.
Relationships
We aim to provide you with a highly responsive service that is globally integrated
to meet your specific custody needs. Our commitment to delivering superior client service
is second to none.
A team of dedicated and experienced relationship management and client service
professionals will take the time to build a good working relationship with your
advisors. You can be confident that the people you deal with understand your
administration objectives and service requirements and can fulfill them.
Expertise
RBC Financial Group is one of the 10 largest financial institutions in North
America with US$1.184 trillion total assets under administration and strong senior
debt credit ratings. In a leading survey, RBC Financial Group was ranked the 11th
safest bank in the world and the fifth highest ranking private sector bank.**
Our Custody International service, which covers more than 80 global markets in
major financial centres around the world, is offered through Royal Bank of Canada
(Channel Islands) Limited, which as part of RBC Financial Group, enjoys a reputation
as one of the world’s most stable and secure financial institutions.
Choice
In a competitive market environment, it helps to have the support of a custodian
who can supply a full range of services on a global scale.
RBC Financial Group offers a comprehensive selection of services including global
securities lending and finance, foreign exchange and treasury management. You choose
the level of service you require.
Our Custody International service is:
- Seamless – we strive to manage all operational matters as
effectively as possible through global teamwork, proven processes and leading-edge
technology.
- Timely – our relationship and client service team will
notify you promptly and within agreed timescales on matters such as corporate
actions. We will execute your instructions in a timely manner and to your exact
requirements. Dividend income and bond interest will be collected automatically
and credited in your currency of choice. (Interest bearing accounts and fixed
term deposits are available in any major currency.)
- Proactive – we will deal with any issues at source
wherever possible, and seek to anticipate your custodial needs. Our people are
seasoned problem solvers.
- Flexible – you can receive as much or as little information
as you want, choosing from a range of standard reports.
- Reliable – you can be assured that we will always look to
serve you with integrity, discretion and long-term commitment.
- Scalable – you can take advantage of a range of complementary
and specialist services such as global securities lending and finance, foreign exchange
and treasury management.
The Benefits of a Leading Custodian
Our Custody International service gives you the benefits
of global coverage and integrated service that allows you
to trade in 80 of the world’s markets through
a single point of contact. We handle all trade settlements
and collect investment income promptly and efficiently thus
maximising cash flow. Because you can have greater certainty
about settlement dates, you can take advantage of contractual
settlement date accounting*** to better predict your cash
management and foreign exchange needs.
Our state-of-the-art technology provides accurate reports and current valuations
to ensure that you are always dealing with up-to-date information on your portfolio.
And, in keeping with our goal of transparency, custody, transaction and ancillary
fees are clearly set out.
As a premier international custodian, RBC Financial Group has a long-standing
reputation for financial security and unwavering commitment to excellent client service.
 Please contact us
for more information about how we can serve you.
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*Please note that Royal Bank of Canada (Channel Islands) Limited
does not provide dealing services in respect of securities (including bonds) to
clients who are resident in Canada or the USA .
**World's Safest Banks' survey, Global Finance, October 2003
***Available in select markets but not applicable to certain security
types including, but not limited to, mutual funds and unit trusts (including hedge funds
and funds of hedge funds).
Custody International is provided by Royal Bank of Canada
(Channel Islands) Limited ("the Bank"). The Bank is incorporated in Guernsey
and is regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission and the Jersey
Financial Services Commission in Jersey to carry on banking and investment business
in Guernsey and Jersey.
Potential clients should note that the regulatory regime, including
any compensation or investor protection arrangements, may well be different from their
home jurisdiction. Depending on your citizenship and residency these products and/or
services may not be available to you.
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