While the Protection of Personal Information Bill (PoPI) and the Financial Markets Act 2012 (FMA) will have an influence on the manner in which companies and Strate respectively deal with personal information, access to the companies’ share registers by the shareholders and the public in terms of the Companies Act will not be affected by these new laws.
Continue readingCitibank signs on for new Corporate Actions product at Strate
Citibank has signed on as a client to receive information on Strate’s Corporate Actions product range, which includes value- added services, such as Equities Corporate Action Subscription Services (ECASS).
Continue readingSecond Integrated Report now available
Less than six months after announcing Strate’s commitment to the pilot phase of the International Integrated Reporting Council’s (IIRC’s) programme, Strate has published its Integrated Report for the 2012 reporting period.
Continue readingStrate tops “Bluprint DNA Ratings”
Over seven years ago, Strate embarked on a process to “define its DNA” through a consulting company called Bluprints. Strate was able to identify 14 principles that added value to the business (have to haves) and 14 principles that detracted value from the business …
Continue readingMeeting stakeholder needs
In the previous edition of the Strate Talk, Strate announced the appointment of Carol Otto as the Issuer Relationship Manager within its current Stakeholder Relations team….
Continue readingPartnerships and collaboration: a new future for CSDs
The financial landscape has evolved over the past five years with the heightened expectation that market infrastructures will further refine their risk management models and focus on asset safety. The lessons from the Global Financial Crisis have taught the industry that the need to restore stability …
Continue readingUpcoming industry events
“Leave nothing to chance” with these upcoming events that will be sponsored or supported by Strate …
Continue readingStrate appoints an Issuer Relationship Manager
Strate is pleased to announce that an Issuer Relationship Manager has been employed within the current Stakeholder Relations team…
Continue readingStrate contributed R780 000 to CSI initiatives during 2012
During 2012 Strate contributed R780 000 to various initiatives as part of its Socio-Economic Development. We embrace giving back to the community. Even during tough economic times, our philosophy is to be generous in order to play our part in improving the South Africa economy,”
Continue readingLong-standing CEO of a European CSD will be leaving his role
After 14 years of serving as the CEO of VP, the Central Securities Depository of Denmark and Luxembourg, Johannes Luef will be leaving his role at the company. On behalf of Strate, I would like to wish Johannes all the best as he moves on to other areas of opportunity.”
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