Corporate Shareholder Services Market Report 2025

The corporate shareholder services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.15 billion in 2024 to $5.55 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period was driven by factors such as rising shareholder activism, the expanding role of AI and data analytics, increasing digital transformation, stricter regulatory requirements, and the growing complexity of corporate actions.

The corporate shareholder services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.41 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. In the forecast period, growth is expected to be fueled by the expansion of institutional investors, rapid economic development, a rising number of public companies, greater awareness of corporate governance practices, and increasing investor demand for convenience and transparency. Key trends anticipated during this period include the integration of blockchain technology, advancements in power-efficient solutions, continued technological innovation, the emergence of smart development strategies, and the widespread adoption of digital platforms.

The growth of the corporate shareholder services market is being driven by rising shareholder activism, fueled by increasing investor engagement and demand for transparency. Shareholder activism involves actions taken by shareholders to influence a company’s operations or strategic direction to improve performance or address governance and ethical concerns. This trend is growing due to heightened investor demand for corporate transparency and accountability. Corporate shareholder services facilitate shareholder activism by offering tools and platforms that enable communication, voting, and access to critical corporate information. For example, in June 2024, the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, a U.S.-based online platform focused on corporate governance and financial regulation, reported that shareholder activism in the U.S. increased by 8% in the first half of 2024 compared to 2023. Activists targeted 446 companies and secured nearly 80% of contested board seats in the first quarter. As a result, the surge in shareholder activism is contributing to the market’s growth.

Companies in the corporate shareholder services market are increasingly developing advanced solutions such as digital shareholder services management platforms to boost operational efficiency, enhance shareholder engagement, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide secure, real-time access to shareholder information and services. These platforms streamline shareholder activities such as account management, voting, and payments through secure digital channels. For instance, in May 2025, Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation (TDCC), with support from the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) and the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA), launched the eCounter platform to modernize shareholder services. This platform enables shareholders to open accounts and update personal information online, replacing outdated paper-based processes. The initiative represents a major step in Taiwan’s digital finance transformation, supported by collaboration among government, industry, and academia. With strong adoption from listed companies, the platform improves efficiency, reduces environmental impact, and sets a new benchmark for secure, accessible, and sustainable shareholder services.

In November 2022, Corporation Service Company (CSC), a U.S.-based financial services provider, acquired Intertrust Group for $2 billion. The acquisition aimed to expand CSC’s global presence and enhance its range of corporate, fund, capital markets, and private wealth services to better support multinational clients across various jurisdictions. Intertrust Group, based in the Netherlands, specializes in corporate trust, fiduciary services, fund administration, and shareholder management solutions.

Major players in the corporate shareholder services market are Vistra Group Holdings S.A.R.L., Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc., SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc., Equiniti Group plc, Computershare Limited, TMF Group B.V., JTC Group Limited, Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, Equity Trustees Limited, Georgeson LLC, Intertrust Group B.V., Alliance Advisors LLC, Automic Group, Boardroom Pty Ltd., Apex Group Ltd., Morrow Sodali Global LLC, Pacific Stock Transfer Company, Nevada Agency and Transfer Company, Advanced Share Registry Limited, Tricor Group Limited, and Link Administration Holdings Limited.

North America was the largest region in the corporate shareholder services market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in corporate shareholder services report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the corporate shareholder services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s recommendations and conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the financial sector, particularly in investment strategies and risk management. Heightened tariffs have fueled market volatility, prompting cautious behavior among institutional investors and increasing demand for hedging instruments. Banks and asset managers are facing higher costs associated with cross-border transactions, as tariffs disrupt global supply chains and dampen corporate earnings, key drivers of equity market performance. Insurance companies, meanwhile, are grappling with increased claims risks tied to supply chain disruptions and trade-related business losses. Additionally, reduced consumer spending and weakened export demand are constraining credit growth and investment appetite. The sector must now prioritize diversification, digital transformation, and robust scenario planning to navigate the heightened economic uncertainty and protect profitability.

Corporate shareholder services encompass a variety of professional solutions offered to companies for managing shareholder records, facilitating communications with shareholders, handling dividend distributions, and ensuring compliance with regulations. These services help maintain accurate shareholder data, support corporate governance processes, and promote effective shareholder engagement.

The primary types of corporate shareholder services include stock transfer services, proxy services, annual meeting services, corporate governance consulting, and dividend and interest payment services. Stock transfer services - commonly referred to as transfer agents - are typically provided by third-party specialists, such as banks or trust companies, appointed by a corporation to oversee and record changes in share ownership. These services may be offered at varying frequencies, including one-time engagements, annual arrangements, ongoing consulting, ad hoc assistance, and event-specific support. Technology adoption in this field ranges from traditional service delivery to digital shareholder portals, mobile applications, blockchain integration, and automated reporting tools. These solutions cater to a broad spectrum of clients, including public and private companies, non-profit organizations, financial institutions, and government bodies, with applications for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as large corporations.

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The corporate shareholder services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as employee share plan management, regulatory reporting and compliance filing, and providing payment records and reconciliation reports. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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