Share Registries

What is a share registry?

A share registry is an organisation that acts as an intermediary between a company and its shareholders. When a company lists on the stock exchange, they appoint a share registry to oversee the administration of its shareholders.

 

What do share registries do?

·         Transferring of shares.

·         Updating your personal information with a company.

·         Distribution of company reports.

·         Issuing of holding statements.

·         Management and distribution of dividends.

·         Voting on resolutions.

 

How do I find my company’s share registry?

You can locate your company’s share registry in the platform by clicking on "show more" under company info.

In this example the share registry for BHP is Computershare Investor Services.

Who are the main share registries?

There are 5 main registries in Australia.

 

Advanced Share Registry Services

Website: www.advancedshare.com.au

Email: admin@advancedshare.com.au

Phone: 1300 113 258

 

Automic

Website:  www.automic.com.au

Email: hello@automic.com.au

Phone: 1300 288 664

 

Boardroom

Website: www.boardroomlimited.com.au

Email: enquiries@boardroomlimited.com.au

Phone: 1300 737 760

 

Computershare Services

Website: www.computershare.com/au

Phone: 1300 850 505

 

Link Market Services

Website:  http://www.linkmarketservices.com.au

Email: registrars@linkmarketservices.com.au

Phone: 1300 554 474

 

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