FAST计划

The Fast Automated Securities Transfer Program (FAST) is a contract between 直接转矩 and transfer agents whereby FAST agents act as custodians for 直接转矩.

• FAST计划

  The Fast Automated Securities Transfer Program (FAST) is a contract between 直接转矩 and transfer agents that eliminates the movement of physical securities by allowing agents to act as custodians for 直接转矩. The FAST program was introduced in 1975 with a few hundred issues and several agents. Today, there are over 100 agents with over 1.1 million issues valued at over $41 trillion.

  The FAST program facilitates the industry’s dematerialization efforts and plays a significant role in reducing the costs associated with shipping certificates to and from agents as well as those related to printing and processing certificates. The FAST program does not apply to MMI securities.

• 项目如何运作

  Agents establish access to 直接转矩’s system through PTS/PBS or ANIRA. This access is required for daily balancing of FAST positions as well as confirming transactions made into and out of 直接转矩’s FAST balance. New FAST agents will be assigned a FAST transfer agent number by 直接转矩.

  Requests to add 直接转矩-eligible securities to the FAST program should be directed to the FAST Implementation mailbox at (电子邮件保护). All requests should include the security's CUSIP and the applicable FAST agent number. While debt issues are added upon request, all equity issues undergo an application review process. 批准, 直接转矩 will send the inventory to the agent for cancellation and will provide instructions about adding the security to the FAST balance. The agent (as required by the FAST Balance Certificate Agreement) must create a balance certificate representing the FAST balance position for each security. 

  FAST Agent Application Process and Requirements

  For agents interested in becoming a FAST agent, please see the 如何成为一个快速代理指南 以及下面的参考文件. Once these requirements have been fulfilled, the application will be reviewed and the agent will be notified of the status. To obtain further information about 直接转矩’s requirements, please email (电子邮件保护).

  • FAST的操作准则
  • 保险的主要要素
  • Deposit/Withdrawal at Custodian (DWAC) Agreement (可选)

  直接转矩余额证书协议

  • WC-NC标准
  • WC-CTA (Self-TA)
  • WC-PROC

  连接到直接转矩

  There are various communication protocols to establish connectivity with 直接转矩, including mainframe and via broadband Internet. 通常, large and medium-size agents elect mainframe connection while smaller agents elect broadband Internet connection to 直接转矩. ANIRA facilitates access to 直接转矩's systems via broadband Internet connection. The details needed to connect to 直接转矩 through ANIRA are referenced below. Agents interested in establishing mainframe connection should send an email request for further details.

  • ANIRA用户指南
  • ANIRA连接请求

  系统访问

  FAST agents are required to designate a Super Access Coordinator who is responsible for requesting access to 直接转矩 functions and entitlements on behalf of other employees at the agent.

  FAST发行资格

  A FAST transfer agent can request a 直接转矩-eligible security to be added to the FAST program by submitting a request to the FAST implementation mailbox at (电子邮件保护) to initiate the application process.

  可选服务

  Existing FAST transfer agents interested in opening a Direct Registration System / Limited Participant Account (DRS / LPA) should send an email request to mailbox (电子邮件保护) to obtain further information about 直接转矩 requirements.

  FAST代理退役

  直接转矩 retirement instructions for FAST transfer agents can be found within the form below.

  • 退出快速账户

  Specific client support e-mail addresses are listed in the 客户中心.