The Office desires to enter into a custody relationship with a qualified vendor for the purpose of providing comprehensive custody services for the Cash Management Pool of the State of Delaware. The core requirements are:
Safekeeping of U.S. Assets held by Investment Managers
Settlement and Trade Processing
Accounting and Reporting
Requisite Unit or Dollar Trust/Plan Accounting for proper allocation of income earned to participants
Performance Measurement and Analytics
Investment Guideline Compliance Monitoring Service
Risk and Internal Controls
Accurate and Timely Pricing
Internet Access
Client Servicing
Of particular concern to the State are cost-effective solutions that embrace technology and expert systems, and a disciplined approach in the delivery of custody services. Lastly, the State would like to have a knowledgeable, seasoned and responsive client servicing team assigned to its account. This is very important.