Achieve effective mutual fund proxy campaigns

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A​s the preferred proxy solicitor for mutual fund issuers, insurance and variable annuity companies, Computershare Fund Services ​brings expert industry knowledge and an experienced proxy team to manage the most demanding and complex proxy campaigns. We'll work with you to discuss your goals and construct a detailed analysis to help develop tailored strategies that best s​​uit your budget and project timeline. We offer:

  • Comprehensive proxy services
  • Compliance mailing solutions
  • Quick post-sale fulfillment
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We have served 78% of the top 100 mutual fund issuers over the last 5 years

 Our proxy solutions get you the votes you need
​With detailed project timelines, strategies, expert advice and regular communications, we work with you every step of the way to ensure your budget and project goals are satisfied.
​We partner with you to create customized proxy and printing solutions that fit your needs. 
​We’ll manage your proxy campaign according to the project plan, mitigating the risk of surprises or unexpected expenses.
​We are equipped to handle large-scale, complex proxy solicitations. With multiple call centers staffed by more than 1,500 representatives around the globe, we implement communication campaigns that get results. 
​Our team members bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise specific to mutual fund and insurance company proxy and compliance mailing requirements.
​We keep your data safe. We operate on a single, unified platform and conduct regular audits to reduce risk of data exposure at any time during the mailing process.
​We invest for your success. We offer innovative tools like our Televote® proxy voting service, QR codes, smartphone voting, cell phone solicitation and proxy SmartCard™ to make your campaigns efficient and cost effective. 

Televote® Proxy Voting Service

Our vote-gathering tool is designed to save money and boost response rates.

Proxy SmartCard™

This solution reduces costs by consolidating multiple fund accounts on a single ballot.

Proxy Direct®

Clients benefit from our web-based reporting system that provides near real-time voting information for registered and street-held (beneficial) accounts.

Notice and Access

This cost-effective method of providing proxy notices in lieu of full-kit materials to shareholders is beneficial for particular campaigns.

  • Get access to industry experts and trends
    We’ve developed strong relationships within the fund and insurance industries which means you benefit from our access to top resources and industry trending data. We’ll analyze your shareholder base, develop a strategy and execute a campaign that achieves your desired goals within budget and on time.
  • Open-end Funds, Closed-end Funds and ETFs
    We serve the mutual fund industry and issuers with closed-end funds as well as ETFs including Nuveen, Invesco and BlackRock. Our comprehensive analysis and intelligent shareholder communication strategies paired with our proprietary Proxy01 technology maximizes response rates from retail and institutional shareholders.
  • Variable Annuity and Insurance Products
    Take advantage of our experience and expert resources to put an insurance and variable annuity proxy campaign in place that works for you. From obtaining prior information on shareholder counts to printing and distribution to managing multiple data sources, we can make your plan a success.

 Integrated solutions create efficient campaigns
Compliance mailings – We have the capacity and experience to distribute the largest and most complex compliance mailings, using our advanced printing and mailing solutions as well as full service electronic delivery.

We offer mailing solutions for:

  • Annual, semiannual and quarterly reports
  • Prospectuses, summary and statutory
  • Tax notifications
  • Privacy Notices
  • Negative response letters
  • Marketing materials


Post-sale fulfillment – We'll manage the entire prospectus fulfillment process to meet compliance requirements, quickly communicate information to investors and minimize costs.

Unclaimed property –  In partnership with Georgeson, we offer resou​rces and expertise that help you reduce liability, save the expense of due-diligence escheatment requirements and improve security holder relations.

SEC compliance services – We offer state inactivity services for unclaimed property, which include satisfying the due-diligence requirements of SEC Rule 17Ad-17. ​