Depositary Services
Effective, independent fund depositary services for safekeeping, oversight, and cash flow monitoring across alternative investment strategies.
$230bn
Assets under administration
830
Funds under depositary
What are Depositary Services?
Depositary services are regulatory oversight functions that include asset safekeeping, cash flow monitoring, and compliance supervision for investment funds. Required under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD, these services protect investors and ensure that alternative investment funds operate in line with legal and regulatory standards.
Why partner with Alter Domus for Depositary Services?
At Alter Domus, we specialize in providing independent, fully regulated depositary services across Europe. Our end-to-end depositary services are exclusively tailored to support Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs) in meeting their obligations under the AIFMD.
With licensed entities in key financial jurisdictions, our depositary network spans Luxembourg, Malta, Ireland, and the United Kingdom and delivers tailored depositary oversight for a broad spectrum of alternative investment funds, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, private debt, and fund-of-funds (FoFs).
Comprehensive Depositary Solutions for alternative investments
Our Depositary Services are part of an integrated solution that brings fund administration, SPV management, and compliance services together under one roof – delivering investor protection and ensuring full regulatory compliance through:
Cash flow monitoring
- Overview of all movements of the Alternative Investment Fund (AIF)
- Identify significant cash flows
- Monitoring of discrepancies and related corrective measures
Asset verification and safekeeping
- Record keeping
- Ownership verification
- Due diligence and monitoring any third-party appointed by the AIF or AIFM
Oversight of fund operations
- Timely settlement of transactions
- Income distribution
- Subscriptions and redemptions
- Valuation of assets and shares/unites
- Investment compliance
Regulatory reporting
- Timely and accurate reporting to regulatory stakeholders
Our jurisdictional presence
Our deep understanding of regional regulatory frameworks enables us to deliver consistent, high-quality depositary services tailored to the specific requirements of each jurisdiction, ensuring seamless support for cross-boarder fund structures and alternative asset strategies.
Luxembourg (CSSF)
A leading hub for alternative investment funds, we provide depositary services for complex structures back by deep local regulatory insight.
Ireland (CBI)
Our Central Bank of Ireland-authorized entity supports Irish-domiciled AIFs with tailored oversight, asset monitoring, and compliance aligned with AIFMD requirements.
Malta (MFSA)
As a regulated depositary under the MFSA, we deliver hands-on support for Maltese alternative investment vehicles, with a strong understanding of the local market.
United Kingdom (FCA)
Our UK depositary services are designed to help AIFMs navigate the post-Brexit regulatory framework while maintaining robust investor protection standards.
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Ready to strengthen your oversight framework?
With decades of experience across alternative asset classes, Alter Domus provides trusted fund depositary services to help you stay compliant, protect investor interests, and scale with confidence.
Contact us today to learn more.
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