Custodian Bank

A custodian bank is a bank at which customers – or wealth managers acting on behalf of customers – deposit their assets or securities (when engaging in online trading, for example). The custodian bank operates the custody business and holds the securities in safe custody for the client.

See also: Custodian banking

More about custody fees
Compare custody fees here

Online trading brokers in comparison

Find the cheapest online broker now

Compare now
Trading platforms

Brokers with low fees

Swiss Broker

Saxo Bank Switzerland

  • Licensed Swiss bank (FINMA)

  • No custody fees when securities lending is activated

  • Free expert research and trading signals

Swiss Broker

Cornèrtrader

  • Swiss online bank

  • No custody fees for stocks

  • Free market research and trading signals

Wealth managers in comparison

Find the most favorable wealth management now

Compare now for free
Expert Benjamin Manz
Benjamin Manz is CEO of moneyland.ch and an independent expert on banking and finance.