Custodians have a complex product ecosystem when one considers the vast array of available services. From safekeeping of securities to arranging transactions for precious metals and record keeping to settlements globally, it is not surprising to find the fee-based business is an oft-neglected source of revenue for banks with global reach. Custodian banks require technology solutions that improve the value they deliver, while allowing for increased profitability. As the central point between other banks and various infrastructures, straight-through processing (STP) is a key variable in the service they deliver and the ability to charge differentially for that service.