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What is the 'custodian's' role in a discretionary portfolio management arrangement?

The custodian is a financial institution responsible for holding a client's securities and other assets in safekeeping. They also handle settlement of trades, c

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Question: What is the 'custodian's' role in a discretionary portfolio management arrangement?

Answer options:

  • To provide investment advice and execute trades for the client. ✅ To hold and safeguard the client's assets (securities and cash).
  • To determine the client's asset allocation and rebalance the portfolio.
  • To market new investment products to the client.

Correct answer: To hold and safeguard the client's assets (securities and cash).

Explanation: The custodian is a financial institution responsible for holding a client's securities and other assets in safekeeping. They also handle settlement of trades, collection of dividends and interest, and provide statements, separate from the investment manager who makes the investment decisions.

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