FUND CUSTODIAN SERVICES
In GCC we have specifically developed our custodian functions, operate them effectively to meet our clients' expectations.
GCC fund custodian services covers different lines of investments as presented in by the following graph.


Services Provided Prior to Inception of fund

Advice the most appropriate jurisdiction and legal structure for maximum efficiencies.

Advice the on the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a fund in a particular jurisdiction. 

Review of the fund's Accounting Policies. 

Review the appropriateness of the accounting policies.

Check the consistency of Article of Associations and fund's Prospectus with the applicable laws and regulations.

Fulfill the funds' managers reporting requirements. 

Administration and secretarial support
Services Offered After Inception

Supervising & monitoring the funds investment activities according to Article of Association. 

Updating fund accounts.

Daily reconciliations. 

Preparing Net Assets Value Reports and other reports required by fund mangers. 

Safe custody of investment instruments. 

Updating fund manager with bank balances. 

Disclosing information required by laws and regulations. 

Maintaining Fund's Unit Holders Register, if requested.
Value Added Services
GCC-Fund Custody View
Secure payment transfer by SWIFT

Gulf Custody Company accepts and transmits ISO 15022 compliant messages through the SWIFT network.
Other Services for Islamic Funds

Zakat Calculation 

Dividends Cleansing 

Compile Financial Statements based on Islamic Accounting Standards issued by (AAOIFI), if requested.
 

On-line custody information service to fund managers

In GCC, we developed our Internet-Based application "GCC-Fund Custody View" to provide timely access to the position of trades and assets held in safekeeping


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