A financial institution that holds customers’ securities for safekeeping, minimizing the risk of theft or loss. Holds securities and other assets in both electronic or physical forms. Considering the massive responsibility to ensure the safety of assets and securities worth millions or billions of dollars, custodians are generally reputable firms with large balance sheets. Sometimes referred to as a “custodian bank.”
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