Notices & Letters https://stai.org/news/default.asp Thu, 4 Jun 2026 06:03:22 GMT Tue, 26 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT Copyright © 2026 Securities Transfer Association STA letter to Sen Warren re: escheatment https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=727890 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=727890 here for more information.]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT DTCC Notice re: Cost Basis Reporting Service Update https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=722168 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=722168 Reminder: DTCC Cost Basis Reporting Service update goes live on March 27! 
Please see details in the DTCC notice here regarding changes to the CBRS Web Portal. 
]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:01:00 GMT STA Overview and Recommendations Regarding Conflicting Requirements with Rule 17Ad-17 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=721520 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=721520 STA Overview and Recommendations Regarding Conflicting Requirements with Rule 17Ad-17]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2026 21:03:00 GMT STA/SSA letter to Florida regarding Unclaimed Property https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=720779 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=720779 STA and SSA have submitted the following letter to Florida in regards to House Bill 1221 on amending Florida’s disposition of Unclaimed Property Act.

2026.2_sta-ssa_ltr_re_fl_hb_.pdf

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:09:00 GMT SEC Webinar on Reg S-P https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=710591 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=710591 herefrom the SEC for more information and to register.]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:55:00 GMT STA Guidance on Tokenized Securities https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=707828 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=707828 With the rise of blockchain technology, many STA members, brokers, depositories, and technology platforms are exploring how to leverage this technology to modernize the current financial ecosystem. STA has prepared the following guidance on tokenized securities that members may find helpful. 

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:32:00 GMT DTCC Notice: DRS Transformation https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=706483 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=706483 DTCC has released the following notice on DRS Transformation:

Important Notice 22615-25 DRS TA.pdf

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:24:00 GMT STA Board Endorses U-STAMP https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=704888 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=704888 The STA Board of Directors voted unanimously to endorse Universal STAMP's ("U-STAMP") migration from the pilot phase into an implementation one commencing October 1, 2025.  At that time, U-STAMP will become the fourth recognized medallion signature guarantee program.

STAMP Newsletter July 2025

]]> Tue, 1 Jul 2025 14:58:00 GMT SEC withdraws cybersecurity rule https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=704281 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=704281 The SEC has issued a Notice of withdrawal of proposed rules related to cybersecurity. Read the notice here.

]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:18:00 GMT DTCC Notice re: FAST Reject and Confirmation System (FRAC) functionality https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=703050 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=703050 DTCC Notice on FAST Reject and Confirmation System (FRAC) functionality – FAST Underwritings on the Securities Processing Application (SPA) System – Implementation Schedule – User Roles and Entitlements

2025.6.3_fast_notice.pdf

]]> Mon, 9 Jun 2025 14:51:00 GMT DWAC CCF/DTF Batch Files – Retirement – New Date https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=702209 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=702209 DTCC has issued an Important Notice regarding extending the adoption period for DWAC API replacement for existing batch files. Read the notice here.]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 13:20:00 GMT Letter to Delaware re: foreign securities escheatment https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=695784 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=695784 2025.3.11_delaware_re_foreig.pdf]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:34:00 GMT LSSP Customer Service Information https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=693275 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=693275 Please see information below shared from AFS regarding communication channels for customer service.

 

LSSP Users,

 

As a reminder, effective January 1, 2025, operations of the LSSP transitioned to Accenture from the previous operator, Securities Information Center (“SIC”).  We have been happy to receive user inquiries and requests for support to our transition mailbox (LSSP.Transition@afs.com) during the transition period, but want to make users aware that this mailbox will be decommissioned on February 20, 2025.  Effective immediately, please direct all requests for support to our Customer Support team using one of the below communication channels:

Email

  1. For general inquiries or support, please email us at: seclssp@servicenowservices.com.  We aim to respond to all emails within 24 hours.

Phone

  1. If you prefer to speak with a representative directly, you can reach us at +1-833-829-0003.  Our phone lines are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (EST).

Chat with Support

  1. For immediate assistance, use our live chat feature available here.  Click on the ‘Live Chat’ button to start a conversation with one of our support team members. Live chat is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (EST).

We look forward to hearing from you!

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:26:00 GMT New Video: What is a Transfer Agent? https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=688770 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=688770 STA unveiled a brief public-facing video that defines the role of a transfer agent. View the video here.

 

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 01:18:00 GMT DTCC Agent Announcement Portal https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=687345 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=687345 Click here to read more.]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:31:00 GMT LSSP SFTP Process Update https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=684998 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=684998 Please see attached the latest on the LSSP SFTP Process Update.

lssp_sftp_process_update_10..pdf

]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:01:00 GMT DTCC Notice: Update on Issuer Agent Portal https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=678901 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=678901 here regarding the Issuer Agent Portal.]]> Thu, 1 Aug 2024 20:42:00 GMT DTCC Notice re: Issuer Agent Portal https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=677151 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=677151 Please see the Important Notice from the DTCC regarding the Issuer Agent Portal (IAP). 

The IAP in DTCC’s PSE test region, which can be accessed here is available as of July 10, 2024 for testing submission for all types of LENS notices. ]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:21:00 GMT DTCC Notice: Maintenance Completed on the LIBOR Replacement Index Communication Tool https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=674432 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=674432 The DTCC has released a notice on the Maintenance on the LIBOR Replacement Index Communication Tool. Maintenance has been completed and the tool will be available for use on June 10, 2024.

Read the full notice here.

]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2024 15:31:00 GMT SSA/STA Joint Amicus Brief Filing Re: Unclaimed Property Case in Florida https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=673844 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=673844 SSA/STA Joint Amicus Brief Filing Re: Unclaimed Property Case in Florida:

2024.05.29_amicus_brief_-_fi.pdf

]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 16:23:00 GMT Holders Coalition letter to CT re: Senate Bill 393 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=671240 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=671240 here.]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:00:00 GMT DTCC Contact Info https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=668737 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=668737 here.]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:02:00 GMT Testing for New DTCC Portal https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=663802 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=663802 As you may have heard at the STA Annual Conference, DTCC is moving to a new Issuer Agent Portal (IAP) for LENS submissions. Testing is now available. Read the notice here.

]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:48:00 GMT STA letter to California https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=661922 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=661922 here.]]> Tue, 9 Jan 2024 02:11:00 GMT DTCC Notice re: Early Tender Deadline https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=645541 https://stai.org/news/news.asp?id=645541 Please read the attached notice from the DTCC regarding upcoming changes impacting reorganization events with an early tender deadline date.

2023.7.5_important_notice_-_.pdf

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