Flashcards in trust Deck (13)
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Major functions of a trust department….
1. trust administration 2. asset management (investment mgmt) 3. operations 4. internal controls & audits 5. compliance
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Governing document explicity stating the trustee's duties and responsibilities
Trust Agreement
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These assets must be segregated from the bank's assets?
Trust Assets
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Trust Departments use this accounting method?
Single entry accounting
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Trust Departments losses are charged directly against?
Earnings
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Banks with fiduciary powers are required to file what call report schedule?
RC-T Quarterly, if bank has fiduciary assets of $250MM or gross fiduciary income of 10% of revenue All other banks with fiduciary powers, annually.
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Trust Rating System (MOECA)
Management; Operations, Internal Controls, Auditing; Earnings, Compliance, Asset Management
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Fiduciary Duties
1. Duty of undivided loyalty to beneficiaries of the acct. 2. Duty to comply w/governing document/trust agreement 3. Duty to keep and render accountings 4. Duty of prudence 5. Duty to deal impartially with the beneficiaries.
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One of the primary business risks associated with a bank providing fiduciary services
reputational
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Prudent investor rule - (aka Modern Portfolio Theory")
A trustee must first determine the needs and investment objectives of the beneficiaries. Recognizes diversification and places less emphasis on individual asset performance. Accepts risk as unavoidable.
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The most fundamental duty of a trustee
undivided loyalty to trust beneficiaries
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Subsidiaries permitted to underwrite and deal in limited amounts of corporate and other securities not eligible for banks?
Section 20 Subsidiaries
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