Computershare Fund Services provides full-service proxy solutions for mutual funds, closed-end funds, ETFs, interval funds, REITs, and variable life and annuity investments. In addition, we offer comprehensive compliance mailing solutions.
As the preferred proxy solicitor for mutual fund issuers, insurance and variable annuity companies, Computershare Fund Services brings expert industry knowledge and an experienced proxy team to manage the most demanding and complex proxy campaigns. We'll work with you to discuss your goals and construct a detailed analysis to help develop tailored strategies that best suit your budget and project timeline. We offer:
Comprehensive proxy services
Compliance mailing solutions
Quick post-sale fulfillment
Why The Capital Group trusts Computershare
We are the market leader in the proxy industry for the last twenty years, offering clients cutting-edge technology and best-practices expertise. We managed the top 3 largest proxy campaigns ever in mutual funds history.
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We will work with you to develop a comprehensive, campaign specific solicitation strategy, tailored to meet your goals for passing all proposals within the desired timeframe, using the most cost-effective approach.
With detailed project timelines, strategies, expert advice
and regular communications, we work with you every step of the way to ensure your budget and project goals are satisfied.
We partner with you to create customized proxy and printing solutions that fit your
needs.
We’ll manage your proxy campaign according to the project plan,
mitigating the risk of surprises or unexpected expenses.
We are equipped to handle large-scale, complex proxy solicitations. With multiple call
centers staffed by more than 1,500 representatives around the globe, we implement
communication campaigns that get results.
Our team members bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise specific to
mutual fund and insurance company proxy and compliance mailing requirements.
We keep your data safe. We operate on a single, unified platform and conduct
regular audits to reduce risk of data exposure at any time during the mailing process.
We invest for your success. We offer innovative tools like our Televote®
proxy voting service, QR codes, smartphone voting, cell phone solicitation and proxy
SmartCard™ to make your campaigns efficient and cost effective.
Televote® proxy voting service
Our vote-gathering tool is designed to save money and boost response rates.
Proxy SmartCard™
This solution reduces costs by consolidating multiple fund accounts on a single ballot.
Proxy Direct®
Clients benefit from our web-based reporting system that provides near real-time voting information for registered and street-held (beneficial) accounts.
Notice and access
This cost-effective method of providing proxy notices in lieu of full-kit materials to shareholders is beneficial for particular campaigns.
Virtual shareholder meetings
Hosting a virtual shareholder meeting or incorporating a virtual component doesn’t have to be complicated. With Computershare you can rely on market leading technology and rigorous security and risk protocols to make the process seamless and delight your shareholders.
Get access to industry experts and trends
We’ve developed strong relationships within the fund and insurance industries which means you benefit from our access to top resources and industry trending data. We’ll analyze your shareholder base, develop a strategy and execute a campaign that achieves your desired goals within budget and on time.
Open-end Funds, Closed-end Funds and ETFs
We serve the mutual fund industry and issuers with closed-end funds as well as ETFs including Nuveen, Invesco and BlackRock. Our comprehensive analysis and intelligent shareholder communication strategies paired with our proprietary Proxy01 technology maximizes response rates from retail and institutional shareholders.
Variable Annuity and Insurance Products
Take advantage of our experience and expert resources to put an insurance and variable annuity proxy campaign in place that works for you. From obtaining prior information on shareholder counts to printing and distribution to managing multiple data sources, we can make your plan a success.
Integrated solutions create efficient campaigns
Compliance mailings – We have the capacity and experience to distribute the largest and most complex compliance mailings, using our advanced printing and mailing solutions as well as full service electronic delivery.
We offer mailing solutions for:
Annual, semiannual and quarterly reports- Prospectuses, summary and statutory
- Tax notifications
- Privacy Notices
- Negative response letters
- Marketing materials
Post-sale fulfillment – We'll manage the entire prospectus fulfillment process to meet compliance requirements, quickly communicate information to investors and minimize costs.
Unclaimed property – In partnership with Georgeson, we offer resources and expertise that help you reduce liability, save the expense of due-diligence escheatment requirements and improve security holder relations.
SEC compliance services – We offer state inactivity services for unclaimed property, which include satisfying the due-diligence requirements of SEC Rule 17Ad-17.
Contact us to learn more about our complete proxy solution