NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (AST), a leading provider of registry services, has launched an exciting new offering for issuers and shareholders called AST Investor Services.
The cornerstone of AST Investor Services is a new retail investment portal, which allows shareholders to buy or sell virtually any type of security (including stocks, bonds and mutual funds) through one intuitive dashboard. Investors also can consolidate and view all their holdings — including securities held at other agents or brokers — through one integrated American Stock Builder account.
“AST Investor Services is the latest example of how we are staying ahead of the curve by offering a range of investment choices and services,” said Mark C. Healy, President and Chief Executive Officer of AST. “With the launch of AST Investor Services, we are the only stock transfer agent offering these types of investment choices and access to powerful investment tools, underscoring our commitment to providing premier offerings to our clients and the shareholders we serve.”
The service will help issuers maintain direct access with non-registered shareholders, at a time when shareholder communication is more important than ever. AST Investor Services provides issuers with an alternative to direct stock purchase or dividend reinvestment plans — an option that may simultaneously lower administrative costs for issuers while increasing the investment opportunities for shareholders. For issuers not currently offering these types of plans, AST Investor Services can provide a way to deliver greater value to shareholders at little or no additional cost for issuers.
“Investors want simple, affordable ways to build wealth and great service when they need it,” Healy remarked. “With an American Stock Builder account, investors will be able to consolidate accounts from other agents or brokers and view their overall investment portfolio. Throughout our 40-year history, AST has invested in developing quality solutions supported by innovative technology, and this is yet another way we can meet the current and future needs of our clients and their shareholders.”
Recently rated industry best in overall client satisfaction in the Group Five 2011 Shareholder Services study, AST is known for building strong client partnerships through continual investments in people and premier global offerings.
About AST
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC and its affiliates in the Link Group Network are leading providers of registry services and technology to financial market participants in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, India, South Africa and the United Kingdom. AST and its partner, Canadian Stock Transfer (CST), form the North American division of the Link Group. Together AST and CST provide comprehensive stock transfer and employee plan services to more than 8,000 public issues and over 5.5 million shareholders. The division serves clients located throughout North America and in over 22 foreign countries, ranging in size from initial public offerings to Fortune 100 companies.