Dematerialisation initiatives in a number of major international markets
Market process efficiency initiatives and developments at Central Securities Depositories
Shareholder communications and proxy voting developments in Australia, Canada, the EU and the US
Developments affecting the administration of shareholder records
Global insights - submissions and papers
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Computershare response to HMT Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy
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Public consultation on minimum requirements in the transmission of information for the exercise of shareholders rights
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UK Shareholder Proxy Voting: Computershare’s response to Discussion Paper on Potential Progress in Transparency
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Transparency of Share Ownership Shareholder Communications and Voting in global capital markets
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Global developments in dematerialisation
Reducing or eliminating physical stock certificates
A number of major international markets are now progressing towards further dematerialisation, including the UK, Ireland, the US, Hong Kong and South Africa. In some cases the issue of dematerialisation is being considered in tandem with moves towards reduced settlement periods.
Drawing on our international experience in securities registration and the implementation of dematerialisation in a number of markets, Computershare is engaging with our clients, regulators, stock exchanges, Central Securities Depositories and other market stakeholders to help shape these developments.