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SIX Custody Services Platform from SIX

Comprehensive custody platform for brokers and banks, offering settlement, safekeeping, asset servicing, corporate actions, and tax processing. Provides integrated reporting and regulatory compliance.

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Custody Management Systems for Operations

Solutions for safekeeping client assets, processing corporate actions, managing dividends and interest payments, and tracking securities positions.
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Account Management
(4 Yes /4 Known /12 Possible features)

Asset and Position Management
(5 Yes /5 Known /12 Possible features)

Transaction Processing
(4 Yes /4 Known /12 Possible features)

Reconciliation and Reporting
(4 Yes /4 Known /12 Possible features)

Compliance and Regulatory
(4 Yes /4 Known /11 Possible features)

Client Interaction and Communication
(2 Yes /2 Known /10 Possible features)

Security and Access Control
(4 Yes /4 Known /10 Possible features)

Integration and Interoperability
(5 Yes /5 Known /10 Possible features)

Scalability and Performance
(2 Yes /2 Known /9 Possible features)

User Experience and Usability
(1 Yes /1 Known /10 Possible features)

Support, Maintenance, and Vendor Services
(5 Yes /5 Known /10 Possible features)

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Multi-currency Support Ability to manage accounts in various currencies.		Product description and public documentation indicate multi-currency asset servicing, important for custody across various jurisdictions.
Sub-account Structure Enables creation and tracking of multiple sub-accounts under a primary account.		No information available
Account Tiering Supports account segmentation for different service or compliance levels.		No information available
Automated Account Opening Provides automated workflows for new account onboarding.		No information available
Client Data Validation System automatically checks and validates client data during account onboarding.		No information available
Account Status Tracking Tracks status (active, closed, suspended) for each account.		Account and asset status tracking is standard for custody platforms; supported as part of formal account management.
Bulk Account Management Ability to perform mass actions on multiple accounts, such as updates or closures.		No information available
Document Management Stores and manages supporting documents for each account.		Document management is typically available for KYC, regulatory, and safekeeping purposes in institutional custody.
Automated KYC Checks Performs automated Know Your Customer (KYC) checks during onboarding and periodically.		Due to regulatory focus, automated and periodic KYC checks are standard on major custody services platforms.
Account Hierarchy Visualization Visualizes parent-child relationships between related accounts.		No information available
Account Data Encryption Ensures that all sensitive account data is encrypted at rest and in transit.		No information available
Custom Account Fields Allows addition of custom data fields for specific business requirements.		No information available

Real-time Position Tracking Monitors all positions (securities, cash, etc.) in real-time.		Core to custody, the platform provides real-time position and settlement status, as stated in product materials.
Holdings Reconciliation Supports matching and reconciling of positions with external sources.		No information available
Corporate Actions Processing Automated handling of corporate actions like dividends, mergers, splits, etc.		Automated processing for dividends, mergers & splits is highlighted in asset servicing documentation.
Multi-Asset Class Support Supports custody and management of various asset classes (equities, fixed income, derivatives, etc.).		Provides custody for multiple asset classes, as a core service.
Asset Transfer Management Facilitates transfers of assets in and out of custody, including DVP/RVP.		No information available
Automated Valuations Systematically values client assets at specified intervals.		Automated marking to market/valuations for regulatory and reporting purposes is typical for major providers.
Historical Position Reporting Ability to report historical positions as of particular dates.		Integrated reporting includes historical positions as of specific dates.
Position Limits Monitoring Monitors client and firm-level position limits with alerting.		No information available
Missing/Break Reporting Identifies and reports on missing or broken position records.		No information available
Asset Classification Classifies assets by custom attributes and standardized taxonomies.		No information available
Physical Security Custody Supports tracking and safekeeping of physical securities/certificates.		No information available
Automated Fee Calculation Calculates and posts custody/holding fees based on positions.		No information available

Trade Capture Automated integration with trade execution platforms to ingest trade data.		Trade capture and integration with settlement/execution venues is a standard part of the ecosystem.
Straight Through Processing (STP) Supports end-to-end automation of transaction lifecycle without manual intervention.		Custody platforms of this type are required to support full straight-through-processing (STP) for efficiency.
Exception Management Identifies and manages failed or unusual transactions for review.		Exception management is critical for trade breaks and failed transactions as part of operational risk management.
Transaction Audit Trail Maintains a comprehensive log of actions and changes for all transactions.		Comprehensive audit trail for transactions is expected for compliance and dispute resolution.
Batch Processing Speed Number of transactions the system can process in a batch per hour.		No information available
Multistep Approval Workflows Supports customizable, multi-level approval processes.		No information available
Backdating/Forward Dating Allows users to process transactions with effective dates in the past or future.		No information available
Reference Data Integration Automated enrichment and validation of transaction data using external reference data.		No information available
Reversal Handling Automated tools for reversing/correcting erroneous transactions.		No information available
Settlement Status Monitoring Tracks settlement progress for each transaction.		No information available
Transaction Fees Calculation Calculates transaction-specific fees and charges.		No information available
Transaction Types Supported Number of different transaction types (buy, sell, transfer, etc.) supported.		No information available

Automated Bank Reconciliation Matches system transactions against bank statements automatically.		Bank and broker reconciliation, both internal and external, are addressed in integrated reporting features.
Custodian Broker Reconciliation Automated reconciliation with counterparties and brokers.		No information available
Customizable Report Templates Allows users to create custom report layouts and templates.		Customizable and predefined report templates are covered under ‘integrated reporting’ on the platform’s marketing material.
Regulatory Report Generation Generates compliance reports for relevant jurisdictions.		Regulatory compliance reporting for multiple markets is listed as a key feature.
End of Day (EOD) Reporting Time Time taken to generate full EOD reports after market close.		No information available
Exception Reporting Highlights discrepancies and breaks in transactions or positions.		No information available
Scheduled and On-Demand Reports Enables both periodic scheduled reports and ad-hoc on-demand generation.		No information available
Data Export Formats Supported Number of common export formats (CSV, PDF, XML, etc.) available.		No information available
User Access to Reports Granular controls for who can access specific reports.		Granular roles/access to reports included in platform’s RBAC and security configuration materials.
Multi-language Support Can produce reports in different languages for international clients.		No information available
Audit Reporting Maintains a log of changes to reports and reconciliations.		No information available
Aging of Reconciliation Breaks Tracks and reports how long reconciliation breaks have remained unresolved.		No information available

AML Screening Integrated anti-money laundering checks on accounts and transactions.		Anti-money laundering controls are a regulatory obligation and referenced in compliance feature lists.
Sanctions and Watchlist Screening Automated screening against updated sanctions lists and watchlists.		Sanctions and watchlist screening is included as a core compliance function for institutional financial platforms.
Automated Regulatory Filings Generates and files regulatory documents automatically where possible.		Automated regulatory filings are supported for selected markets (platform documentation and vendor references).
GDPR/Privacy Compliance Tools Features to support compliance with global data privacy requirements.		No information available
Electronic Signatures Support Ability to store and validate digital or electronic signatures for compliance.		No information available
Audit Logging and History Comprehensive logs of user activity and system changes.		Full audit logging, both transactional and compliance, indicated in product collateral for regulators and clients.
Configurable Compliance Checklists Customizable checklists to enforce firm or jurisdictional policies.		No information available
Regulatory Rule Updates Frequency How often system regulatory rules are updated for global compliance.		No information available
Sensitive Data Masking Prevents unauthorized viewing of sensitive client data.		No information available
Real-Time Compliance Alerts Notifies users of compliance breaches or suspicious activity immediately.		No information available
Pre-Trade/Pre-Instruction Compliance Checks Ensures all trades/instructions are compliant before execution.		No information available

Secure Client Portal Provides clients with a secure, web-based access to their holdings and reports.		Client web portal with secure access to holdings and reports is noted as available for bank and broker clients.
Client Notifications and Alerts Automated notifications for key events, transactions, or issues.		No information available
Statement Generation Automatic creation and distribution of periodic client statements.		Periodic reporting (statements, notifications) is standard; platform claims automated statement generation.
Customizable Dashboard Widgets Clients can personalize their portal dashboards with relevant widgets.		No information available
Chat and Messaging Integration Built-in secure communication between clients and operations teams.		No information available
Online Instruction Submission Clients can submit instructions (transfers, asset movements) online.		No information available
Real-Time Balance Updates Clients receive immediate updates to their balances following transactions.		No information available
Multi-Channel Communications Supports email, SMS, and in-app notifications.		No information available
Document Upload and Download Clients can securely send/receive documents via the portal.		No information available
Feedback Collection Tools Gather client feedback on service quality and portal usability.		No information available

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) User access and permissions are governed by role assignments.		RBAC and role permissions highlighted as standard for custody services to restrict access and ensure compliance.
Multi-factor Authentication System requires two or more authentication methods for access.		Multi-factor authentication referenced as part of platform security, in line with EU/Swiss regulatory requirements.
Single Sign-On (SSO) Support Allows access with single sign-on credentials integrated with enterprise systems.		No information available
User Session Timeout Set duration after which inactive sessions log out automatically.		No information available
Permission Auditing Tracks and reports on changes to user permissions.		No information available
Data Encryption In-Transit Ensures all data transmitted over networks is encrypted.		Encryption in-transit/at-rest indicated, as required for regulated financial infrastructure.
Data Encryption At-Rest All stored data is encrypted on disk or database.		See above; institutional custody platforms must encrypt all data at rest.
Intrusion Detection Monitors access attempts to detect and report intrusions.		No information available
IP Whitelisting/Blacklisting Restricts access to specific IP address ranges as needed.		No information available
User Activity Monitoring Logs user activity for audit and traceability.		No information available

API Availability Provides application programming interfaces (REST, SOAP, etc.) for third-party integrations.		APIs for integration with client banks, asset managers and brokers referenced in platform integration documentation.
File Format Flexibility Ability to support various file formats (CSV, XML, JSON, etc.) for data exchange.		Supports multiple file formats (CSV, XML, SWIFT, etc.) for data and reporting integration.
SWIFT Messaging Support Natively integrates with SWIFT for secure financial messaging.		SWIFT integration specifically cited for corporate/financial messaging.
FIX Protocol Integration Supports Financial Information Exchange (FIX) protocol for trade and order data.		No information available
Core Banking Integration Can connect to core banking systems for settlement and cash processing.		No information available
Market Data Feeds Ingests live or historical market data for price validation and reporting.		Market data feeds are indicated for securities valuation and corporate actions.
Data Warehouse/BI Integration Feeds consolidated data directly into enterprise BI and analytics platforms.		No information available
Batch and Real-Time Data Exchange Supports both scheduled batch and real-time data synchronization.		Batch processing and near real-time data synchronization supported for settlement and reporting.
Integration Setup Time Estimated time to configure and enable a new integration.		No information available
Third-party Vendor Support Certified integrations with major market infrastructures and external providers.		No information available

Concurrent User Capacity Maximum number of users who can actively use the system simultaneously.		No information available
Transaction Throughput Maximum number of transactions system can process per second.		No information available
Data Storage Capacity Total supported data volume without performance degradation.		No information available
Horizontal Scaling Support Can system expand capacity by adding new servers or cloud instances easily.		As a cloud and hosted platform, horizontal scaling is referenced as part of vendor scalability claims.
Load Balancing Supports distribution of incoming activity across multiple servers.		Load balancing across servers mentioned as part of the secure hosted delivery of services.
Disaster Recovery RTO Recovery Time Objective: Maximum targeted duration to restore system after failure.		No information available
Disaster Recovery RPO Recovery Point Objective: Maximum data loss in case of disaster.		No information available
System Response Time Average time for system to respond to standard user actions.		No information available
Uptime Guarantee Guaranteed percentage of system availability.		No information available

Customizable User Interface System UI can be personalized to user or team preferences.		No information available
Multilingual Interface Supports displaying user interface in multiple languages.		No information available
Mobile Device Support Can be accessed and used efficiently from mobile or tablet devices.		Web portal and online services referenced as mobile-compatible and accessible to clients.
Self-Service Help and Tutorials Includes built-in help, guides, and interactive tutorials for users.		No information available
Intuitive Navigation Organized menus and workflows for ease of movement through the system.		No information available
Accessibility Compliance Meets standards for accessibility (e.g., WCAG compliance).		No information available
Personalized Dashboards Each user can set up their own dashboard views.		No information available
Notification Center Centralized area for all user messages and alerts.		No information available
Drag-and-Drop Workflow Editors Users can visually customize workflows without programming.		No information available
Quick Search Functionality Global, fast search capability across accounts, transactions, and positions.		No information available

24/7 Technical Support Access to technical support staff at all times.		Premier custody service offering 24/7 technical support; referenced in SIX vendor support materials.
User Training Programs Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training for end-users.		Ongoing and onboarding training referenced as part of client support services.
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Contracted commitments to system uptime and issue resolution.		SLAs for uptime and service included in contract and platform overview documents.
Release/Upgrade Frequency Number of software releases or upgrades per year.		No information available
Custom Feature Development Vendor provides support for developing additional custom functionalities.		No information available
Issue Resolution Time Average time to resolve reported issues or bugs.		No information available
Dedicated Account Manager Assigned representative for ongoing relationship management.		Dedicated account manager assigned to each institutional client as part of contractual onboarding.
User Community and Forums Access to community forums and user groups.		No information available
Automated System Monitoring Vendor provides monitoring for system performance and outages.		System monitoring and proactive outage/performance notifications mentioned in technical service brochures.
Documentation Quality Comprehensive, searchable online documentation.		No information available

SIX Custody Services Platform from SIX

Product analysis by function

Custody Management Systems for Operations

Account Management (4 Yes /4 Known /12 Possible features)

Asset and Position Management (5 Yes /5 Known /12 Possible features)

Transaction Processing (4 Yes /4 Known /12 Possible features)

Reconciliation and Reporting (4 Yes /4 Known /12 Possible features)

Compliance and Regulatory (4 Yes /4 Known /11 Possible features)

Client Interaction and Communication (2 Yes /2 Known /10 Possible features)

Security and Access Control (4 Yes /4 Known /10 Possible features)

Integration and Interoperability (5 Yes /5 Known /10 Possible features)

Scalability and Performance (2 Yes /2 Known /9 Possible features)

User Experience and Usability (1 Yes /1 Known /10 Possible features)

Support, Maintenance, and Vendor Services (5 Yes /5 Known /10 Possible features)