BusinessAugust 24, 2026

custodying

KUS-tuh-dee-ing

Definition

The act of holding, safeguarding, or managing assets or financial securities on behalf of a client.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'custodia,' meaning guard or protection. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English to describe the act of keeping something under one's care.

In the news

LPL Financial describes itself as custodying approximately $2.6 trillion in assets, highlighting its role as the secure financial repository for its clients and advisors.

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The Manila Times

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