An IPO process involves a myriad of legal and regulatory requirements that vary by jurisdiction. In some jurisdictions, like Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia, share registry services are mandatory to record, consolidate, and process IPO subscriptions, as well as provide ongoing post-IPO registry and transfer agent services.
The listing process can be intensive and filled with ad-hoc issues and unforeseen circumstances. Our IPO & Share Registry services are supported by highly experienced teams of professionals who have assisted over 1,400 listed issuers in Hong Kong, over 350 listed issuers in Malaysia, and more than 15% of public companies in Singapore. Our services are indispensable for clients aiming to achieve an efficient listing process and ensuring a seamless post-IPO experience. The services provide the expertise needed to navigate the complexities of the process, ensuring compliance with securities law, stock exchange requirements, and corporate governance standards - to ensure a successful launch.
As a share registrar that also provides full-scope service offerings across more than 50 markets globally, Vistra's clients also benefit from synergies beyond those IPO & Share Registry services - in global entity management and cross-border compliance, through a single service provider delivering efficiency and control .
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IPO Services
Our Initial Public Offering (IPO) services encompass a comprehensive range of activities supporting companies transitioning to public ownership and listing their shares on a stock exchange. These services are crucial for both strategic and operational success during this transformative process. Core functions of the IPO services include:
- IPO Management: We expertly record, consolidate, and process all public investors’ IPO subscriptions, ensuring a seamless experience. In Hong Kong, our HK eIPO white form service provides a paperless application channel, allowing investors to subscribe for securities online 24/7 during the subscription period.
- Legal Entitlement Registration: Following the successful closing of the IPO, we manage the registration of legal ownership for all investors, ensuring compliance for listed companies and robust support for investors.
Post-IPO ongoing Share Registry services
These services are mainly used by public companies to keep track of who owns their stock: maintaining accurate records, facilitating communications, and managing corporate actions forms a cornerstone of effective corporate governance and investor relations - incorporating the following key functions:
- Maintaining share registers
- Processing share transactions
- Dividend distribution
- General meeting scrutineer
- Corporate communication
- Corporate actions
Investor Relation Services
In Hong Kong, institutional investors’ shares, held through brokers and custodians, are typically registered under “HKSCC Nominees Limited.” This conceals the identities of the true shareholders, making it challenging for Chairpersons and senior management to engage effectively. We offer our clients a Shareholder Information Analysis Report Monthly Subscription Program (“SIA Program”), which provides precise insights to address this challenge, helping clients better understand their shareholders and enhance corporate governance practices. Our preferential package ensures you receive shareholder insights at exceptional value.
Vistra's IPO and share registry services are essential components in the lifecycle of a public company, ensuring a smooth transition to public ownership during initial public offerings (IPOs) and maintaining accurate shareholder records afterwards. As a leading share registry service provider with an exceptional track record, we are dedicated to supporting you throughout the entire listing process and to ensuring a frictionless post-IPO journey.
Vistra Share Registry and IPO (MY) portal
To learn how you can benefit from the platform, feel free to contact us. Additionally, watch the tutorial video below to explore its functionalities and features.
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Sustainability
Faced with the challenges of climate change and resource scarcity, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies and carbon reduction planning have become central to capital markets and regulatory discussions. An effective sustainability strategy requires a transparent approach, robust governance, and high-quality corporate reporting to address the full spectrum of ESG issues. Based on your sustainability progress, our expert team offers tailored solutions for reporting, supply chain awareness, decarbonisation, and climate risk assessment.
Check out how we support Corporate Governance and ESG leadership among listed companies
Learn from our experts: Navigating the HKEX IPO process
Challenges in the HKEX IPO process and essential services
Pamela Chung, Vistra Greater China’s Head of IPO & Share Registry, with her 30-year experiences in the industry, tells the challenges in HKEX listing process and why a leading IPO & Share Registry service provider is more important than ever to help companies remove the frictions in their IPO and post-IPO journey.
Three key considerations for choosing an IPO & Share Registry service provider
Based on the 30-year observation in the industry, Pamela Chung, Vistra Greater China’s Head of IPO & Share Registry suggests looking at three aspects when an organisation selects an IPO & Share Registry service provider, and shares the reasons why.
Strategic partnership with MUFG Corporate Markets
We are excited to announce a strategic partnership between Vistra and MUFG Corporate Markets, a division of MUFG Pension & Market Services. This collaboration unites our strengths in IPO and Share Registry services with MUFG’s expertise in Investor Relations, enhancing the value we deliver to our clients. Together, we will provide seamless access to top-tier investor relations solutions, while empowering MUFG to broaden its market presence in Hong Kong.
Hear from our clients
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Pioneering Chapter 18C of Hong Kong Listing Rules: The IPO Journey of XtalPi with Vistra
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Charting a Path to a Sustainable Future: The ESG Journey of SF Intra-City with Vistra
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Shaping a Sustainable Tomorrow: SF Intra-City's Journey from IPO to ESG Leader
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Elevating Standards: SF Intra-City's Commitment to Corporate Governance Excellence
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