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 *{{aifmdprov|custodian}}, but will have certain conditions to that appointment;
 *"{{aifmdprov|Depositary lite}}" to certain non-EU domiciled {{aifmdprov|AIF}}s
+Depositary can only delegate in certain circumstances:
+*It must have an "objective reason".
+*it must exercise due skill, care and diligence in the selection, appointment and ongoing monitoring of the {{aifmdprov|sub-custodian}};
+*{{aifmdprov|sub-custodian}} must:
+**have structures and expertise proportionate to the nature, scale and complexity of the assets of the AIF
+**be subject, in acting as a custodian, to effective prudential regulation and supervision in its local jurisdiction and periodic external audits;
+**segregate {{aifmdprov|AIF}} assets from its own and the {{aifmdprov|depositary}}'s assets
+**reuse the AIF’s assets without the AIF's express consent.
+===Liability===
+The {{aifmdprov|depositary} has almost - eek - [[strict liability]] for the performance of its functions: if it loses an {{aifmdprov|AIF}}'s [[custody assets]], it must return identical financial instruments or the corresponding amount even if the instruments were lost by a [[sub-custodian]]. The {{aifmdprov|depositary}} will not be liable for losses casued by [[force majeure]] which were unavoidable despite all reasonable efforts to the contrary. However there are strict rules which make it less extensive than it seems. Note especially insolvency of a sub-custodian is not covered.