On the simplest level, depository is used to refer to any place where something is deposited for storage or security purposes.
Custodian is responsible for safeguarding a firm's or individual's financial assets
an investment bank is one which assists the companys regarding mergers, takeovers etc & works as a underwriter of the securities (facilitating & promotional activity).
on the other hand custodians safeguards the investors securities & assets.
In a simple way both are financial service organizations- one serves the companys & the later serves the investors.
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In the United States, technically, it isn't a bank, but a depository. It is called the United States Bullion Depository.
What is the difference between bank loan and bank credit?
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A bank could be a custodian but most (if not all) are not set up to be nor are they willing to do so. You will need to use a custodian specializing in self-directed IRAs.
an investment bank is a non depository institution, and a commercial bank takes customers' deposits.
where you sign the check
A custodian is always a person; one who has charge of something (a caretaker) of a minor child's estate or an absentee landlord's property. The custodian does not hold title to the property. A trustee is often an institution such as a bank, that holds legal title to a property in order to administer it for a beneficiary, or can be a member of a board elected or appointed to direct the funds and policy of an institution. [source: this information reprinted from Answers.Com]
difference between modern and traditional banking is
Mortgage bank.
Use the after hours depository box on the side of the bank.