Share Certificate & Nominee Services
Secure custody and flexible options for holding or selling your UK and overseas shares
As the number of brokers accepting paper share certificates continues to decline, Share Data remains one of the few providers able to support clients who wish to sell or hold certificated shares.
Through our network of nominated brokers, we offer custody services for both paper (certificated) and electronic (nominee) holdings.
Paper Certificate (Certificated) Share Services
We support UK clients who wish to retain or sell shares held in certificate form. This includes:
Nominee Shareholding (Electronic)
An increasingly popular and more secure alternative to holding paper certificates, a nominee account allows shares to be held electronically by a custodian on your behalf.
Our brokers operate fully segregated nominee accounts — independent from the brokerage — ensuring asset protection and continuity in the event of business disruption.
Benefits of Using Our Nominee Service
No ongoing cost
Free to maintain, with only a £40 inactivity fee after 3 years
Insurance Protection
Accounts are insured up to £10 million per claim
Hold Global Assets Securely
UK and international stocks and funds can be held electronically
Faster Transactions & Liquidity
Electronic holdings allow for quicker settlement and easier access to funds
Efficient Dividend Management
Overseas dividends can be converted into GBP, avoiding foreign cheque charges
Automated Corporate Actions
Share splits, rights issues, conversions, and takeovers are managed on your behalf
Ongoing Reporting & Oversight
Receive clear portfolio valuations, transaction records, and performance updates
Simplified Estate Administration
Nominee accounts ease the probate process and reduce costly indemnity fees for lost certificates