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29Sep2026

Push-back by Custodian Banks

Personal views, not investment advice – see the full disclaimer below.

Digital interface symbolizing the integration of custodian banks and wealth management with fintech innovations.

Banks are increasingly pushing independent wealth managers to enter securities transactions into their online systems. While this practice is not objectionable, it is already outdated in today’s technological age. The pushback by custodian banks against adopting more modern systems is a significant hurdle.

Establishing standardised bidirectional interfaces would mark considerable progress. This norm would streamline dealings with wealth and investment managers, and subsequently, the entire industry would benefit economically from innovative fintech solutions. However, the pushback by custodian banks slows this progress.

Incorporating such interfaces should be a 2023 resolution for top bank management. Embracing these changes would simplify processes and enhance efficiency. Banks need to recognise the benefits of modernisation. As the financial landscape evolves, outdated systems hold back potential growth.

Moreover, adopting new technologies would foster better collaboration and enable wealth managers to operate more effectively. This change requires overcoming the resistance of custodian banks, which resist new standards.

Thus, banks must prioritise technological advancements. Making life easier for wealth managers benefits everyone involved. Custodian banks‘ pushback must end to allow progress. By embracing standardised systems, banks can lead the way in financial innovation.

In conclusion, banks should aim for modernisation in 2023. Overcoming resistance to new technology will enhance the entire industry’s efficiency and success.

Source: LinkedIn (SEO adjusted)

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the vapa Swiss independent wealth management blog are solely my own and do not reflect those of any institutions or organisations with which I am affiliated. I lead an independent wealth manager in Switzerland, so I write about this industry as a participant in it, not as a neutral observer. These posts are intended to share personal insights and should not be interpreted as official statements or as investment advice. See the legal notice for details.

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