World’s Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2026
As global investment flows accelerate, sub-custodians play an increasingly critical role in helping institutional investors navigate the operational, regulatory, and market infrastructure complexities of local markets.
For the 24th year, Global Finance recognizes institutions in 83 countries across seven regions. These institutions have distinguished themselves through operational excellence in securities services, strong data and asset security, and support for global investors. The award winners continue to refine their business models and sub-custody infrastructure through continual investment in technology, data analytics, automation, and workflow modernization to improve post-trade execution, reduce manual processes, and strengthen risk management and regulatory compliance. By combining resilient operations with secure and efficient service delivery, the world’s leading sub-custodians continue to serve as trusted partners for global investors operating across multiple jurisdictions.
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In selecting the institutions that reliably provide the best services in these local markets and regions, Global Finance’s editorial board considered market research, input from expert sources, and entry information from the banks themselves. The criteria included such factors as customer relations, quality of service, technology platforms, and post-settlement operations, as well as knowledge of local markets, regulations, and practices.
