Financial institutions

Correspondent Relationships & Direct Settlement

A reciprocal-account and ledger-based model for institutions that want to establish direct settlement arrangements with FT Asset Management.

African and European banking professionals in discussion
How the relationship works

Direct settlement built on reciprocal responsibilities.

International settlement is supported by correspondent relationships, account balances and agreed payment instructions. FT Asset Management offers a model based on reciprocal correspondent accounts, mirrored values and ledger-to-ledger settlement.

Correspondent accountsNostro/Vostro account structuresMirrored account methodologyLedger-to-ledger transfersReciprocal balance management
Implementation

Six steps to an operating relationship.

01

Partner onboarding

The institution requests a client profile and completes institutional due diligence.

02

Reciprocal accounts

Each party establishes the agreed correspondent account for the other.

03

Funds received

Funds are placed in the designated correspondent account under the agreed procedure.

04

Notification

The receiving institution is notified through API, secure email or another agreed channel.

05

Mirrored value

The corresponding amount is recorded in the reciprocal account structure.

06

Beneficiary settlement

The instructed beneficiary account is credited following verification and reconciliation.

API connectivity

Ready for technical implementation.

Frequently asked questions

Clear expectations from the beginning.

Does FT Asset Management provide SWIFT cash transfers?

No. FT Asset Management does not provide conventional SWIFT cash-transfer capability. The proposed model uses reciprocal accounts and ledger-based settlement.

Is API integration required?

No. Communication may be automated, semi-automated or manual, depending on the agreement and controls of both parties.

Who can apply?

Banks, payment institutions, investment firms and other suitable financial entities may request onboarding, subject to due diligence and approval.

Does registration activate transfers immediately?

No. Registration begins onboarding. Operations require compliance approval, signed agreements, technical testing and account activation.

Establish a correspondent relationship

Connect your institution with FT Asset Management.