Increasingly, sophisticated investors demand an integrated service. At Border, we pride ourselves on our flexibility and responsiveness. One of the cornerstones upon which we have built the business is that we engage with and enhance other areas of financial planning.

Many stockbrokers and fund managers handle their own custody arrangement, but our clients have the added security provided by Border's long-term association with Adam & Company, the wholly-owned private banking subsidiary of the Royal Bank of Scotland, as custodians.

Adam offers a full nominee, safe custody, settlement and banking service for our clients. The relationship with Adam offers to Border's clients a more intimate and personal approach to their private banking needs supported by banking expertise of the highest calibre which contrasts favourably to today's automated, anonymous approach of the larger institutions. Overseas clients also have access to the same service and security through Adam & Company (International) Ltd in Guernsey.

Through this relationship, we deliver real security whilst allowing our clients to enjoy the benefits of a friendly and responsive administration team. Clients also have the option of using Adam's other private banking services including taking out loans secured on the portfolio managed by Border. Using Adam, we can wire cash upon instruction, often within 24 hours, alongside many other value added banking services.