01
Intake
Receipt and logging of contract and supporting documents.
Fiduciary Protocol
Our process for financial security, custody, escrow, oversight, and disciplined procedure.
Integrity. Stewardship. Discipline.
SBE Fiduciary Office
Protocol Document
Ver. 2.4 - 05/01/2024
Protocol Document
Ver. 2.4 - 05/01/2024
Escrow Process Flow
02
Verification
Due diligence, identity validation, and document review.
03
Segregation
Segregation of assets and funds within controlled custody.
04
Review
Independent review by compliance and legal oversight.
05
Authorization
Formal authorization by designated fiduciary officer.
06
Settlement
Instruction execution and settlement per contract terms.
Contract Milestones
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1
Contract Receipt
Contract and supports received and logged.
T+0
Day -
2
Due Diligence Complete
Verification of parties and documentation.
T+2
Days -
3
Asset Segregation
Funds and assets segregated in custody.
T+3
Days -
4
Compliance Review
Legal and compliance review completed.
T+5
Days -
5
Authorization
Fiduciary officer authorization recorded.
T+6
Days -
6
Settlement
Settlement executed per contract terms.
T+7
Days
Compliance Notes
Fiduciary Duty
SBE acts solely in the interest of the parties and in accordance with fiduciary duty and applicable law.
Independent Oversight
All reviews are conducted independently by qualified professionals within our Compliance and Legal divisions.
Documentation
All actions are documented, time-stamped, and retained in accordance with our recordkeeping policy.
Regulatory Alignment
Our processes align with applicable regulations and institutional best practices.
Audit Trail
Every action in the protocol is recorded with timestamp, user, and reference within our immutable audit system.
Custody Review
Periodic internal reviews ensure continued segregation, control, and adherence to our fiduciary standards.
SBE Fiduciary Office
Stewarding enduring value since 1879