Asset servicing

Asset servicing in Scotland

Over the last 30 years Scotland has become an important asset servicing locations and is now established as a major European centre for the industry.

Many major global organisations have established operations here. In recent years asset servcing sector has helped drive financial services employment in Scotland with nearly 4000 people now employed in the industry.

Asset servicing in Scotland – an overview

Scotland’s influence on the asset servicing sector continues to grow.

Today Scotland is a major centre for asset servicing on behalf of fund managers from across the world. Global asset servicing organisations based in Scotland provide a comprehensive list of services including:

  • Custody 
  • Securities servicing 
  • Investment accounting 
  • Performance measurement 
  • Trustee administration 
  • Shareholder services 
  • Compliance 
  • Client management 
  • Retail fund administration

Leading companies with a presence in Scotland include:

  • Citi 
  • Bank of New York Mellon 
  • Morgan Stanley 
  • State Street
  • BNP Paribas

Scotland's asset servicing industry strengths