Until recently, it was difficult for investors whose shares are held in trust accounts to business problems or receive information directly from the company. But things change. Some brokers offer account holders nominee for information on the companies they are invested by an electronic vote on corporate matters, beginning with the renewal of contracts of Directors “to obtain the accumulation capital in the stock market.

Some market participants and investors with the opportunity, members of CREST, the electronic settlement (see below) to be. This allows investors to benefit from e-participation, while the shares directly in their name.

A nominee account is created in special CREST, and investors can obtain information directly from the company, participate and vote at general meetings and receive benefits such as discounts on products sold by the company. CREST personal members tend to be fairly active investor with a large number of shares.