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Established 1988

Guarding Wealth.
Across Generations.

Institutional custody and asset management for the world's most demanding clients. Regulated by the FCA. Trusted for over 38 years.

£94B+
Assets Under Custody
52
Markets Covered
600+
Institutional Clients
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FCA Authorised & PRA Regulated
CASS Compliant Asset Segregation
ISO 27001 & SOC 2 Type II Certified
£75M FSCS Protection
99.98% Platform Uptime SLA
Core Services

Comprehensive
Custody Excellence

Every service is built around one principle: your assets, your interests, fully protected.

Securities Custody

Safekeeping of equities, fixed income, derivatives and alternative assets across 52 markets with real-time position reporting and CASS-compliant segregation.

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Fund Administration

Daily NAV calculation, UCITS and AIFMD regulatory reporting, transfer agency services and full investor registry maintenance for institutional vehicles.

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Cash & FX Management

Multi-currency liquidity management with automated sweeps, concentration accounts, same-day settlement and institutional money market fund access in 18+ currencies.

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Corporate Actions

Automated processing of dividends, rights issues, stock splits and proxy voting. Real-time event notifications with full audit trail and tax reclaim assistance.

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Regulatory Reporting

AIFMD, MiFID II, EMIR and SFTR compliance reporting with automated regulatory submissions, validation, error management and dedicated compliance support.

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Depositary & Trustee

Independent oversight, fiduciary services and depositary functions for UCITS, AIFs and pension schemes with comprehensive governance frameworks.

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London Financial District
38+
Years of Trust
Our Heritage

Built on a Century of Integrity

Founded in 1988 in the heart of the City of London, S&C has been a cornerstone of institutional asset custody for over 38 years.

Our approach is as disciplined as the markets we operate in: rigorous due diligence, meticulous asset segregation, and an unwavering commitment to regulatory excellence.

Fiduciary Duty
Client interests always come first, without exception.
Regulatory Excellence
FCA & PRA authorised. Audited annually by Big Four firms.
Technological Edge
Real-time API connectivity across all major CSDs.
Global Reach
52 markets. 90+ sub-custodian network. 24/7 operations desk.
Digital Platform
Digital Platform

Institutional Power, Anywhere

Access your custody portfolio in real time through a single secure interface.

  • Real-time settlement monitoring across Euroclear, Clearstream & CREST
  • Multi-factor authentication with hardware token and biometric support
  • Performance attribution, VaR, tracking error and custom dashboards
  • Automated corporate action processing with full audit trail
  • SWIFT & API connectivity for seamless institutional integration
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By the Numbers

Trusted at Scale

Our track record speaks for itself.

£94B+
Assets Under Custody
600+
Institutional Clients
52
Markets Covered
99.98%
Platform Uptime
Our Solutions

Tailored for Every Institution

Global custody
40+ Markets

Global Custody Suite

End-to-end custody across 52 markets with direct CSD connectivity, DVP/RVP settlement, and a dedicated sub-custodian network.

  • Securities safekeeping across all major asset classes
  • Same-day DVP settlement with major CSDs
  • Foreign exchange execution and settlement
  • Dedicated relationship manager and operations team
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Fund admin
UCITS & AIFMD

Fund Administration

Full-service fund accounting, daily NAV calculation, and regulatory reporting for UCITS and alternative investment funds.

  • Daily NAV calculation and fund accounting
  • AIFMD Annex IV and MiFID II reporting
  • Transfer agency and investor registry management
  • Capital call management and waterfall calculations
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Pension
DB & DC Schemes

Pension Trustee Services

Comprehensive DB and DC pension administration with independent trustee services and full fiduciary governance frameworks.

  • Independent trustee and depositary appointment
  • Scheme accounting and member record keeping
  • Investment strategy oversight and monitoring
  • Regulatory filings (TPR, HMRC, FCA)
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Alternatives
PE, RE & Hedge

Alternative Assets

Specialist custody and administration for private equity, real estate funds, hedge funds and structured products.

  • Private equity and real estate fund custody
  • Hedge fund prime custody services
  • Independent NAV valuation and oversight
  • LP investor portal and reporting suite
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Client Voices

What Our Clients Say

"S&C has been our custody partner for twelve years. Their operational precision and regulatory expertise have never once let us down."

James Harrington
James Harrington
CIO, Meridian Pension Trust

"Transitioning our global custody arrangements to S&C was seamless. Their onboarding team is exceptional and the reporting tools give us exactly the visibility we need."

Sophia Chen
Sophia Chen
Head of Operations, Arcturus Capital

"S&C's CASS expertise and their proactive regulatory reporting have simplified our compliance enormously. Truly class-leading service."

Robert Ashford
Robert Ashford
Trustee Director, Ashford Foundation
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Contact Information

Client Services
+44 20 7890 1234
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM GMT
Email
info@scoamerica.com
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Head Office
Ocean 80, 80 Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth, BH8 8AQ, United Kingdom
Emergency & Fraud Desk
+44 20 7890 9999
Available 24 hours, 7 days