Clearing and Custody
Post-trade services supporting clients with settlement, custody and securities administration across international markets. Delivered via established counterparty relationships and robust operational infrastructure, clients benefit from efficient settlement, secure asset custody and transparent post-trade processes within a regulated framework.
Post-Trade Service
Global Settlement Infrastructure
Clearing, Custody & Dematerialisation
Client Base
Pivate Clients, Professional Investors, Family Offices and Institutional Market Participants
Market Coverage
Access to global settlement and custody networks through established counterparty relationships and custodial arrangements.
Clearing & Settlement
Efficient post-trade settlement across global equity, fixed income and derivative markets
Custody Services
Safekeeping of assets through relationships with Tier 1 custodians
International Markets
Settlement and custody support across developed and frontier markets
At a Glance
- Post-trade clearing and settlement services
- Global custody and asset safekeeping
- Private, professional and institutional clients
- Straight-through processing infrastructure
- FCA-regulated framework
Service Leadership
Chris Holmes
Head of Operations – Clearing & Custody
Chris Holmes leads clearing and custody operations at GIS UK and oversees settlement efficiency, post-trade infrastructure and operational oversight across global markets.
Service Detail
The Clearing, Custody & Dematerialisation service supports clients with settlement, asset safekeeping and post-trade administration across international financial markets. Through established counterparty relationships and operational infrastructure, GIS UK facilitates efficient settlement and transparent post-trade processes.
Settlement and custody services are delivered operationally, enabling clients to focus on their investment activities while GIS UK manages the technical aspects of clearing, settlement, and asset administration. Services support transactions across equities, fixed income, derivatives and other financial instruments.
GIS UK works with recognised custodians and market counterparties to safeguard client assets and maintain robust operational processes across global settlement networks. Settlement activity is supported by straight-through-processing infrastructure and operational oversight designed to maintain accuracy, efficiency and transparency.
Clients benefit from structured reporting, reconciliation processes and post-trade monitoring designed to maintain clear visibility across settlement activity.
Key Features
Settlement Infrastructure
Efficient clearing and settlement across global financial markets
Custody & Asset Safekeeping
Secure custody arrangements through Tier 1 custodial relationships
Post-Trade Reporting
Settlement reporting, reconciliation and transaction oversight
Operational Resilience
Robust back-office infrastructure and business continuity arrangements
Market Coverage
Support for settlement and custody across developed and frontier markets
Delivery & Governance
How the service is delivered
- Client accounts are established through structured onboarding and documentation processes.
- Post-trade settlement is managed through established market counterparties and custodial relationships.
- Operational processes support reconciliation, reporting and settlement monitoring across transactions.
- Ongoing operational support is provided throughout the client relationship.
Governance and regulation
- The service operates under FCA regulatory permissions and established post-trade governance frameworks.
- Operational controls support asset protection, settlement accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Processes are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain aligned with evolving regulatory requirements and market standards.
Speak To The Service Team
If you would like to discuss Clearing, Custody & Dematerialisation or speak directly with the service lead, please contact us.