What is a Depositary?

A depositary works as an authorized agent who can put money and other valuable items into special places called depository institutions. These institutions include banks, companies that deal with stocks and bonds, and savings and loan organizations. Think of them as the trusted helpers who make sure money gets to the right place safely. Main…

What is Demutualization?

Demutualization occurs when a company owned by its members becomes owned by shareholders. Many insurance companies and stock exchanges used to be mutual organizations, which meant the customers who bought insurance or traded stocks also owned the company. Through demutualization, these member-owned companies sell shares to the public and become regular corporations listed on stock…

What is a Demerger?

A demerger is a special kind of business deal. It’s when a company takes part of itself and makes it into a separate company. Then, the original company sells this new separate company. Or they might decide to take the new company public on the stock market. Why do Companies do Demergers? There are a…