SEC Moves to Update Transfer-Agent Regulations; Wall Street Should Avoid a New âPaperwork Crisisâ
The Securities and Exchange Commissionâs recent decision to modernize the rules governing transfer agents marks a pivotal shift for the financial industry. For decades, transfer agents have been the custodians of shareholder records, handling everything from issuing stock certificates to maintaining accurate ownership ledgers. Their processes, however, have traditionally been rooted in paperâbaseâŠ
Sept. 30, 2026, 11 a.m.