Depositary Bank Agent - Role, Responsibilities and Key Functions in Practice

Within the investment fund industry, the depositary bank function contributes to the transparency, stability and confidence that underpin financial markets. As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve and operational standards become increasingly demanding, its role remains fundamental to the strength and credibility of the investment fund ecosystem.

• Refresher of the key aspects of the depositary’s legal framework, types of instruments and functions performed
• The interactions of the depositary with other stakeholders
• The supervision of counterparts
• Collateral management
• The supervision of transactions in instruments
• The supervision of investor transactions
• The supervision the NAV calculation
• Key elements regarding crisis management
• Specific issues pertaining to master-feeder structures

Depositary bank agents, custody and fund operations professionals, back-office staff, and employees of depositary banks, fund administrators, management companies or other financial institutions involved in depositary oversight functions, seeking to strengthen their practical understanding of depositary responsibilities and oversight processes.

For this training course, an optional exam is available. In case of interest, candidates can choose a date from the list of proposed examinations sessions. Registration for the exam must be made at least five days before the chosen exam date. The exam is subject to a registration fee.

At the end of the training, the participants can download a certificate of attendance from their client portal House of Training.