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Transfer agent

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004957

A financial institution, typically a bank or trust company, appointed by a corporation to maintain records of stock and bond owners, cancel and issue certificates, and handle dividend payments. This entity acts as an intermediary between the issuer and its investors. Transfer agents also manage shareholder meetings and proxy solicitations, adhering to Securities and Exchange Commission regulations.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-004957
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "definition": "A financial institution, typically a bank or trust company, appointed by a corporation to maintain records of stock and bond owners, cancel and issue certificates, and handle dividend payments. This entity acts as an intermediary between the issuer and its investors. Transfer agents also manage shareholder meetings and proxy solicitations, adhering to Securities and Exchange Commission regulations.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/transfer-agent/"
}

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