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Thought Leadership

Thought Leadership

ACSA is committed to fostering thought leadership and driving industry development across the custody, investment and administration services sector. By facilitating collaboration between industry experts, government agencies, and service providers, ACSA ensures the exchange of innovative ideas and the adoption of best practices. ACSA’s thought leadership papers deliver insights into emerging trends and regulatory changes, foster innovation, support industry development, and more effective best practice operating environments throughout Australia.

ACSA’s recent thought leadership papers are below.


The New Custodian: Platform, Pioneer, Partner

No industry stands still, and the world of custody is no exception. ACSA was formed out of a clear need: to provide a single, unified voice for custodians, investment and administration servicers in an industry that was rapidly growing in scale and complexity. From those early days, ACSA has championed the essential work of custodians— advocating for the industry, educating stakeholders, and ensuring that the vital role custodians play in the financial ecosystem is both recognised and understood. 

It is clear that the foundations laid by ACSA and its members have enabled custodians to become indispensable partners in the financial ecosystem. As we look forward, our commitment to collaboration, innovation, and advocacy will ensure that custodians remain at the forefront of an industry defined by change—and that together, we continue to build a future of enduring value and shared success.


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ACSA T+1 Position Paper


As the financial landscape evolves, ACSA continues to be at the forefront of discussions surrounding market infrastructure and settlement practices. In this rapidly changing environment, the topic of T+1 settlement has emerged as a significant point of interest and debate.

The move towards T+1 settlement represents a potential paradigm shift in how transactions are settled in the Australian market. It promises benefits such as reduced counterparty risk, increased efficiency, and enhanced market liquidity. However, it also raises questions and considerations that warrant thorough exploration and analysis.

To gain deeper insights into the sentiments and perspectives, ACSA conducted a survey of ASX participant members aimed at capturing their thoughts and opinions on T+1 settlement. This survey sought to understand the potential implications, challenges, and opportunities associated with transitioning to a T+1 settlement cycle.

The following paper presents the findings from this survey, providing a detailed overview of the diverse range of viewpoints expressed by our members. It is important to note that the views presented in this paper reflect the opinions of the respondents to the survey.


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ACSA Cyber Roundtable Whitepaper

In the wake of highly publicised cyber breaches among Australian corporations and the release of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) Prudential Standard CPS 230 Operational Risk Management, the Australian Custodial Services Association (ACSA) held a Cyber Roundtable on cyber, data and information security risks and best practice among the investment community.

ACSA’s 2023 roundtable brought together cyber security experts from financial services firms across the globe. This paper shares their key insights and looks at:

  • Internal and external vilnerabilities
  • The cost of a cyber breach
  • Cyber security best practice
  • Artificial intelligence and cyber security

This Practice Guide will be updated from time to time as required.


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