Assets under custody in Australia continue to grow in June half, 
hitting record high of $6.15 trill

New data from the Australian Custodial Services Association (ACSA), the peak industry body for custodians and asset service providers in Australia, revealed a 8.6 per cent rise in assets under custody in the six months to 31 December 2025.  

While volatility remained markets maintained positive momentum in the second half of calendar 2025, with assets under custody reaching a record high of $6.15 trillion by the end of December. 

Source: Australian Custodial Services Association, full breakdown available at https://acsa.com.au/page/IndustryStatistics

Individual custodians fared differently throughout the period due to industry consolidation, continued movement in custody assets and market growth. ACSA notes that after many years of outstanding industry support, NAB Asset Servicing no longer reports custody data to ACSA.

Australian investors increased their allocation to overseas assets by 6.9 per cent to $2.23 trillion during the half, with Australian-domiciled investments increasing 9.9 per cent to $3.92 trillion. Assets held in Australia on behalf of offshore investors (sub-custody assets) increased by 10.3 per cent to $2.73 trillion.

Asset servicing providers in Australia managed $6.86 trillion as at 31 December 2025 - up 7.4 per cent.1 They also settled over 14.1 million trades in the six-month period, an increase of 7.9 per cent compared to the previous period. On average, ACSA members settled approximately 115,000 trades per day on behalf of clients. 

ACSA Chief Executive Officer David Travers said the association remains engaged in responding to ongoing market and regulatory change over the past six months 

“In the December half, total asset levels reported by ACSA grew, market consolidation and client transitions resulted in changes to individual custodians’ reported assets under custody and administration, and offshore allocations to Australia continued to rise as investors took advantage of investment opportunities and ongoing market momentum. 

“ACSA and its members remain focused on responding to regulatory changes and evolving market frameworks, including the continued support for the ASX CHESS replacement program, and implementation of regulatory measures such as Operational Resiliency. We have also maintained a strong focus on thought leadership and member development. 

“Innovation, regulatory change, industry engagement, and best practice remain a critical focus for driving efficiency in custody and investment administration. Through our working groups and dedicated industry volunteers, ACSA remains well placed to address the opportunities and challenges in the year ahead,” Mr Travers said. 

A full copy of the ACSA data for the December 2025 can be found at: https://acsa.com.au/page/IndustryStatistics. 

For more information, visit ACSA’s website. 

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About the Australian Custodial Services Association (ACSA) 

The Australian Custodial Services Association (ACSA) is the peak industry body representing members of Australia’s custodial and investment administration sector. ACSA was established in 1994 with the mission of promoting systemic efficiency and international best practice for members, clients, and the market. ACSA works with peer associations, regulators, and other market participants on a pre-competitive basis to encourage standards, process consistency, market reform and operating efficiency.