Share Registry and Transfer Services Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Growth By Type (Share Registry Services and Share Transfer Services) By Application (Issuers and Investors), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2033

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SHARE REGISTRY AND TRANSFER SERVICES MARKET OVERVIEW

The global share registry and transfer services market is anticipated to witness consistent growth, starting at USD 1.03 billion in 2024, reaching USD 1.05 billion in 2025, and climbing to USD 1.17 billion by 2033, with a steady CAGR of 1.5% from 2025 to 2033.

The organization that provides shareholders with services relating to shares is known as the share register. The global share register offers a variety of services, including share management, share issuance, registration, and safekeeping of records. End-to-end registry system adoption would be advantageous for share registry and transfer services. The demand is growing as a result of numerous factors. Share Registry Services' application division in particular, together with the increasing awareness of them, is what makes this area of the business essential to the company's overall growth. Issue Registry. Forward and other features are helping to grow the market for share registry and transfer services.

KEY FINDINGS

COVID-19 IMPACT

Stringent Regulations and Government Rules to Hinder the Market Growth 

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with the share registry and transfer services market experiencing higher-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels.

The COVID-19 pandemic is anticipated to boost market expansion. With regulatory measures announced to promote the use of digital payments, usage of digital methods of money transfer increased as a result of movement and other constraints. The use of e-wallet payments in place of cash has significantly expanded as a result of the rising adoption of digital payments in emerging economies. Additionally, low- and middle-income economies have seen a steady increase in the use of mobile money services. Over the course of the projection period, it is projected that these factors would generate growth prospects for the share registry and transfer services market.

LATEST TRENDS

Increase in Mobile-Based Payment Channels and Cross-Border Transactions to Drive Market Growth

Cross-border transaction volume is on the rise, and mobile banking and mobile-based payment solutions are becoming more popular. These developments are projected to fuel the expansion of the remittance business. Additionally, due to an increase in global migration, international trade, and changing economic patterns. Real-time international payments may also become a reality as a result of recent cross-border payment developments. Additionally, many banks are working to provide on-time cross-border transfers and value-added services utilizing a relationship-centric strategy, which supports the market's expansion for share registry and transfer services.

• In 2023, over 38% of listed companies in Asia-Pacific explored blockchain or DLT integration for share transfer tracking and real-time shareholder updates.

• Approximately 64% of global transfer agents have automated dividend processing and proxy voting services to enhance shareholder engagement and reduce manual errors.

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SHARE REGISTRY AND TRANSFER SERVICES MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

By type, the share registry and transfer services market are segmented into share registry services and share transfer services.

The share registry services segment will dominate the market in the coming years.

By Application

Based on applications, the share registry and transfer services market are Issuers and Investors.

The Issuers segment will lead the global share through 2033.

DRIVING FACTORS

Shortened Transfer Times and Remittance Costs to Support Market Demand

Due to the widespread usage of digital transfer networks for sending money, such as mobile phone technology, mobile money, digital currencies, distributed ledgers, electronic identities, and others, cross-border payments have become inexpensive, rapid, auditable, and available to everyone. The expansion of digital remittance is anticipated to lessen reliance on cash agents, which are currently maintaining high transaction costs in both sending and receiving nations. It is also anticipated to reduce many of the risks, difficulties, and expenses related to security and know-your-customer programs (KYC). As a result, digital technology is used by banks and money transfer businesses to provide remittance services at significantly lower costs than traditional over-the-counter services, encouraging acceptance of digital remittance in the region. 

Market Trends for Money Transfer Companies that is Anticipated to Have a Positive Effect on Market Expansion

The financial sector now has an easier time implementing modern innovations that could help streamline routine banking services including loans, deposits for currency exchange, and fund transfers abroad. the banking services' increasing digitalization Starting fintech businesses like TransferWise and Revolut are challenging established banks and growing their market share.

• According to capital market records, more than 3,200 new equity listings occurred globally in 2023, increasing the need for professional share registry services.

• Over 85% of public companies in regulated markets are required to maintain updated shareholder registers under national stock exchange and securities laws.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Increased Illicit Cash Flows in Money Transfer Agencies Will Constrain the Market Growth

Illicit financial flows refer to cash that has been obtained, transferred, or utilized against one's will. One of the main concerns is the growing reliance on digital technologies, as well as the information and communication networks that enable illicit financial movements. Cybercrime is made easier by digital technology, which also offer numerous chances for fraud, corruption, tax evasion, and other illegal activity. The market for share registry and transfer services may not expand as quickly as anticipated due to security concerns.

• Operational expenditure reports show that 43% of small-cap firms cite cost barriers in adopting premium registry and transfer service technologies.

• According to investor protection surveys, over 39% of market participants raised concerns about identity theft and unauthorized access to shareholder records.

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SHARE REGISTRY AND TRANSFER SERVICES MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

North America to Hold the Largest Global Registry and Transfer Services Market Share in Some Regions

The registry and transfer services market were primarily controlled by North America. Leading financial service and communication firms like Continental Exchange Solutions, Inc., Western Union Holdings, Inc., and MoneyGram are based in the area. Many people move to the North American continent in search of better educational possibilities, employment chances, as well as for business-related reasons. The region's digital remittance service providers are anticipated to experience growth as a result of the increasing immigrant population. The development of multiple payment applications has also helped the trend of quicker money transfers gain popularity in the North American region. 

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key Players Focus on Partnerships to Gain a Competitive Advantage

Prominent market players are making collaborative efforts by partnering with other companies to stay ahead in the competition. Many companies are also investing in new product launches to expand their product portfolio. Mergers and acquisitions are also among the key strategies used by players to expand their product portfolio.

• Computershare: Computershare manages shareholder records for more than 25,000 client companies globally, handling over 75 million shareholder accounts as of 2023.

• Equiniti: Equiniti processes over 300 corporate actions annually and services over 36 million shareholder accounts across the UK, U.S., and European markets.

List of Top Share Registry And Transfer Services Companies

• Computershare (Australia)
• Equiniti (UK.)
• American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (U.S.)
• Link Group (Australia)
• Boardroom (U.S.)
• Tricor (China)
• Automic Group (Australia)
• Advanced Share Registry (Australia)
• Mainstream Group (U.S.)
• Central Depository Company (Pakistan)

REPORT COVERAGE

The market research study examines the worldwide market in detail, focusing on important elements such as leading players, product/services, or type, and leading end-use applications. Aside from that, the research analyses major advancements and provides insights into lighting market trends. In addition to the causes indicated above, the paper includes several other factors that have contributed to recent share registry and transfer services market growth in some regions.