Executive pay remains top shareholder concern in Europe, with 30.9% opposition ↗
Executive pay remains top shareholder concern in Europe, with 30.9% opposition
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Founded in 1978, Computershare is renowned for its expertise in high integrity data management, high volume transaction processing and reconciliations, payments and stakeholder engagement.
Founded in Melbourne, Australia
Listed on the ASX with a market cap of AUD 36 million
Enters UK market
Enters New Zealand market
Acquires Royal Bank of Scotland's transfer agency business Enters South African market Enters Irish market
Enters Hong Kong market
Enters US market Enters Canadian market Offers corporate trust, escrow and debt management services
Enters German market
Acquires Georgeson
As businesses increasingly demand faster, more secure, and more transparent payment solutions, advancements in real-time payment capabilities are transforming how companies manage liquidity and streamline operations.
A new era of real-time, higher-value payments has begun. Today, The Clearing House and The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (“BNY”) (NYSE: BK) announced the successful completion of the largest instant payment in U.S. history and the first-ever payment on the RTP® network exceeding $1 million, following the recent increase in the network’s transaction limit.
The $10 million inter-company liquidity management payment, from a leading, global transfer agent, Computershare, to an account at another financial institution, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of instant payments, unlocking new opportunities for businesses to move money faster, optimize cash flow, and streamline financial operations.
On February 9, the RTP network’s transaction limit increased from $1 million to $10 million, enabling businesses to send larger payments instantly, 24/7. This landmark payment from Computershare highlights the growing demand for higher- value instant payments, providing a seamless alternative to traditional wire transfers and checks while improving liquidity management in today’s fast-paced economy.
Executive pay remains top shareholder concern in Europe, with 30.9% opposition
Computershare has completed its acquisition of the business and assets of Fitzcores LLC, a global investor-targeting specialist. Fitzcores’ platform uses an empirical algorithm modeled on historical data to help investor relations teams identify funds and portfolio managers likely to invest in a company’s stock.
Computershare has partnered with Securitize to support U.S.-listed clients issuing equity securities as Issuer-Sponsored Tokens alongside existing shares, including shares held in the Direct Registration System. Participating issuers can choose the form of shares they issue, while shareholders can choose how to hold their securities.
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UK dividends rose 1.3% year on year to £14.3bn in Q4, with underlying growth of 2.1%; it was the only quarter of 2025 to record a headline increase. Full-year payouts fell 0.9% to £87.5bn, while underlying growth was 3.6%, ahead of the 2.5% forecast. Share buybacks reached £63.6bn.
Computershare and OpenExchange announced a strategic alliance to help public companies capitalize on opportunities at virtual investor events. Their integrated solution combines OpenExchange’s event management technology with insights from Computershare’s ingage portal and its shareholder engagement expertise.
Computershare expands its insurance-linked securities services to support the catastrophe bond market
Georgeson Advisory was ranked #1 in Europe and APAC and #3 globally in Bloomberg’s Activism League Tables.
Georgeson Advisory was ranked #1 in Europe and APAC and #3 globally in the Bloomberg Activism League Tables.
Computershare’s analysis of more than 1,100 U.S. client AGMs found that 70% were held in person, 28% virtually and 2% in a hybrid format. Most issuers favored meetings mid-week, near the start of the workday and in May.