WEBINARS

DTCC & Transfer Agents: A Day in the Life

September 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET

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Join us September 23 at 1:00pm (eastern) for our next webinar from the Learning & Development Committee. Joined by Matt Popan and Jon Ciciola from the DTCC, this webinar will dive in DTCC topics including FAST, Direct Registration System, DWAC, Centralized Billing, and Modernization.

This webinar is complimentary for STA members. Please register to receive the Microsoft Teams link to access the webinar. The session will be recorded if you are unable to attend in person.

Corporate Actions  

June 2, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm (eastern)

This session will cover both mandatory corporate actions—such as cash dividends, mergers and acquisitions, reverse splits, and stock dividends—as well as voluntary actions including tender offers, Dutch auctions, and odd-lot programs.

Unclaimed Property Part 2 

March 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm (eastern)

Building on participant feedback from Part 1, this session will take a deeper dive into key operational and compliance challenges, including:

• Audit trends and preparedness
• Dormancy trigger rules and tracking
• Effective shareholder outreach strategies
• Recent and emerging regulatory updates

Unclaimed Property Part 1

February 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm (eastern)

The STA Learning & Development Committee is pleased to host industry experts Jen Borden and Pam Wentz for an in‑depth conversation on Unclaimed Property—a topic that continues to shape operational, regulatory, and shareholder‑service practices across the industry.

This session will explore:

• The purpose and evolution of Unclaimed Property laws
• Key responsibilities of transfer agents in managing unclaimed property
• Compliance considerations and best practices
• A clear walkthrough of the escheatment process

Transfer Agent Functions & Processes

September 22, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm (eastern)

Join us for Session III of STA’s Learning & Development Series, where industry leaders will demystify the critical functions of transfer agents. From processing and control environments to recordkeeping and compliance, this session offers a comprehensive look at the operational backbone of shareholder services.

What You’ll Learn:

• Core responsibilities and limitations of transfer agents
• How AI and technology are reshaping processing workflows
• Best practices for data protection and regulatory compliance
• Real-world audit insights and risk management strategies
• Essentials of accurate recordkeeping and shareholder data integrity

TA Regulations

May 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm (eastern)

How do Transfer agents ensure they are in compliance with the rules imposed by various federal, state and international entities as well as industry standards? Join the STA Learning & Development Committee as they delve into the TA regulatory environment, compliance across multiple jurisdictions, audits and examinations.