Custodial Controls
Operational Infrastructure · System Controls
Custodial infrastructure and operational systems are maintained under internal controls designed to manage counterparty, settlement, and information security risks. External vendors and third-party systems are assessed against the Office's standards for data sovereignty and auditability prior to adoption. All system integrations are subject to ongoing review.
- Access Posture
- Access to core financial systems is governed by segmented network architecture and zero-trust access controls. Administrative and privileged actions require hardware-backed authentication and are subject to periodic internal audit.
- Settlement
- Primary clearing and asset custody are maintained at tier-one global custodial institutions. Internal reconciliation is managed through proprietary systems operating under the Office's internal asset classification framework.
- Communications
- Encrypted communication protocols are used for sensitive internal communications and counterparty dealings to maintain information barriers consistent with the Office's confidentiality standards.