Increased globalization, coupled with the mounting need to provide services across markets, borders and instruments have added to the complexity of operating custodial services. In addition, custodians must continue to improve their operational efficiencies and service quality levels. ANZ’ Securities Services division was exploring ways to notch up a leading position in the custody services market. To help ANZ achieve its business objectives, the securities management team realized the need for greater levels of efficiency and automation. The main criteria for picking a new solution were product quality, implementation speed, and price. To allow ANZ to achieve its business goals, TCS Financial Solutions integrated its next generation, SWIFT ready Custody solution from TCS BaNCS with ANZ’ custody processing environment.