What are Registrar and Transfer agents (RTA)?

• Registrar or Transfer Agents (RTAs) are entities responsible for registering and managing comprehensive records of all investors in a company.
• RTAs maintain records of various transactions, including the issuance of certificates and corporate actions notices.
• They play a crucial role in determining which shareholders are eligible to receive IPO shares, bonus shares, dividends, and interest payments.
• RTAs verify the ownership of stock on the record date, assisting in processes such as rematerialization, dematerialization, and transfer of shares in case of death.

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