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Investor Services

Partner with us to handle your specialist investor service needs

We offer a holistic range of operational and administrative support solutions to institutional clients including asset managers, pension funds, stockbrokers, life insurers, government departments, global custodians and broker dealers.

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Absa Investor Services

Manage your end-to-end investment administration and settlement needs

We are your single point of contact for all your custody and trustee requirements. Our dedicated team of experts, solid operational processes and IT infrastructure are the driving force behind our seamless solutions.

These solutions include Trustee Services, Derivatives Clearing, Investment Administration, Securities Lending, Issuance, Cash Management and Custody, Safekeeping, Settlements and Corporate Actions.

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Custody Online Portal

Initiate and manage all your investor services needs

Our secure and cost-effective Custody Online Portal (COP) enables the management of multiple profiles (Legal Entities) and security accounts by applying system restrictions and segregation of duties to users within your control.

Other benefits that enhance security and control include real-time views and notifications on accounts cash position, transaction status, a detailed custody transaction history and the ability to capture single or bulk custody instructions securely within your control for both local and global custody transactions.

AIS commits to delivering innovative and seamless custody solutions with a clear focus on operational efficiencies and service. We have a unified, coordinated approach to client services across South Africa and Africa. Watch as Head of Absa Investor Services, Mosetsana Mahlafunya and Group Head of Absa Investor Services, Mohammed Sabir Ballim discuss the Absa Investor Services journey and Absa’s strategic intent to offer custody services. #africaexpertise

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