
Asset Servicing
What is Asset Servicing?
The term "Asset Servicing" describes a set of tasks and activities provided by a custodian to its clients (Pension Funds, Asset Managers, Insurance companies, etc.) around the assets under its custody. Examples include:
- Notification and processing of Securities transactions (coupon drop, dividend payment, bonus share allocation, stock split, etc.);
- New Issue Services;
- Payment of income (dividends and coupons) and redemption of fund units or shares;
- Management of tax issues: withholding tax and claims;
- Proxy voting service on securities held.