BNY Pershing

Secure your investments and savings through top-tier institutions and jurisdictions.

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BNY Pershing, a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon

For our global investment accounts, we rely on Pershing LLC, a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon.
With over $1.9 trillion in assets under custody, 1,300 clients worldwide, and 80 years of service and excellence, Pershing has established itself as a global leader in custody and clearing services. Pershing LLC provides a cutting-edge, innovative, and robust investment platform, available to clients of SweetWater Securities Inc.
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INVESTMENT PLATFORM

With the operational support and custody provided by Pershing LLC, SWS ensures reliability in the execution of buy/sell transactions of market instruments through flexible and advanced technological systems.
This alliance allows us to offer clients services such as:
  • Segregated accounts under personal or legal name.
  • Fast and accurate transaction execution, with clearing in over 66 markets and 51 currencies.
  • Financial products from leading markets around the world.
  • Timely preparation of high-quality account statements, including projected cash flow, unrealized gains and losses, yields, and more.
  • Checkbook and VISA debit card with overdraft line.
  • Sophisticated technology with online account access.
  • Secure and reliable operational support.
  • Privacy and confidentiality of personal information.
We understand that a relationship with Pershing LLC is much more than access to an investment platform — it’s about transparency, security, and trust.

BENEFITS OF BNY PERSHING

Financial Strength

Over $1.9 trillion in assets under custody and $2 billion in net capital.

Segregated Accounts

Client and company assets held in segregated accounts.

Custody Location in the U.S.

Assets are held in custody in the United States.

SIPC and Lloyd's Insurance

Protection against fraud or insolvency.

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Got Questions? We Have Answers.

Pershing LLC is a U.S.-based company that provides custody and clearing services to regulated brokerage firms, such as SweetWater Securities, Inc.
BNY Pershing is a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon.
Pershing LLC holds over $2 trillion in assets on behalf of third parties. As of the end of 2024, it had more than $2 billion in net capital.
Although SweetWater Securities, Inc. is a fully regulated brokerage firm in Panama, our clients' international assets are held in custody in the United States through SweetWater’s relationship with Pershing LLC.
A segregated account refers to how your assets or funds are held. This setup separates your account from those of other clients and from the firm itself. This segregation provides an additional layer of protection in the event of insolvency and/or fraud.
The SIPC, or Securities Investor Protection Corporation, is a U.S. government entity that provides insurance protection for investors in the event of operational insolvency by Pershing LLC. SIPC covers up to $500,000 per account, including a $250,000 limit for cash.