The Northern Trust Company: A Fiduciary Heritage of Service and Expertise

Our Profile: Trusted Advisor Since 1889

The Northern Trust Company is the primary banking subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ: NTRS), a global financial institution that provides asset servicing, investment management, and wealth management services.2 Founded in 1889 in Chicago by Byron Laflin Smith, Northern Trust has a rich history defined by its steadfast fiduciary heritage and conservative, long-term approach to wealth and asset management.3

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Northern Trust serves corporations, institutional investors, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families worldwide.4 The bank is recognized as one of the oldest and strongest financial institutions in continuous operation, with a distinct focus on sophisticated, personalized financial solutions.5

Core Business Segments

Northern Trust’s operations are divided into two main, interconnected business segments:6

  • Asset Servicing (Institutional Focus): Provides essential services to institutional investors globally, including custody banking (safeguarding assets), fund administration, investment operations outsourcing, and treasury management.7 This segment often serves the world’s largest pension funds, corporations, and asset managers.
  • Wealth Management (Private Focus): A market leader in serving high-net-worth individuals and families.8 This segment offers a full array of comprehensive solutions, including financial planning, private banking, trust & estate services, philanthropy, and sophisticated investment advisory.9

The Northern Trust Distinction

The firm differentiates itself through its integrated approach and technological capabilities.10 By combining custody, asset management, and banking on a single platform, Northern Trust offers clients unique technological capabilities and expertise that span complex global markets, all while adhering to its founding principles of integrity and exceptional service.

Corporate Contact Information: The Northern Trust Company (Global Headquarters)

The table below provides the essential contact details for the global headquarters of The Northern Trust Company. The SWIFT code provided is the one most commonly associated with its primary banking operations in Chicago.11

Name (ឈ្មោះ)THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY (Northern Trust Corporation)
Address (Corporate HQ)50 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60603, USA.
Tel (Corporate Offices)+1 (312) 630-6000
Fax(Fax numbers are highly specialized; please contact Customer Service for specific departmental fax numbers.)
E-mail(The firm utilizes secure, client-specific communication channels and online forms for professional clients.)
SWIFT Code (Primary)CNORUS4AXXX