A company sometimes decides to issue shares. It does this through an initial public offering (IPO), private placement, or other means. Share registration is one of the most important procedures in this process. The official way to record the names of shareholders is through share registration. It also keeps track of how many shares you...Read More

Two acronyms usually pop up when shareholders move their shares – DRS and DWAC. These terms often crop up when talking to a broker and a transfer agent. DRS and DWAC are both electronic systems. Both avoid paper certificates and aim to make share movement faster and safer. They serve different purposes, though. Choosing the...Read More