Category: Cross-Border Services

How Do I Sell US Shares From the UK?

If you are based in the UK and need to sell US shares, the process boils down to where those shares are currently held. Option 1 - They Are Already In A UK Broker Account... Click here to read the full artcle

What is a Medallion Signature Guarantee?

If you have ever tried selling shares, transferring securities, or settling an estate involving US investments, you may have run into an unfamiliar requirement: a Medallion Signature Guarantee. More Than a Standard Notary Most people... Click here to read the full artcle

What is a Surety Bond?

If you are attempting to sell or transfer shares in a US or Canadian corporation, you have likely been advised that you need a Medallion Signature Guarantee. However, most people are unaware that a Medallion... Click here to read the full artcle

The Importance of the U.S. Credit Rating

Think of a credit rating as a giant report card for a country. Just like you have a personal credit score that tells banks if you’re likely to pay back a car loan, countries have... Click here to read the full artcle

Key Facts About the Medallion Signature Guarantee

When transferring or selling U.S. securities, the Medallion Signature Guarantee (MSG), an official seal created to stop fraudulent transactions, must be used. Another name for it is a Medallion Guarantee or a Gold Medallion Guarantee.... Click here to read the full artcle

The Demand for Medallion Signature Guarantees in the UK

Given that the US stock market accounts for more than half of global market value and that foreign investors are subject to additional regulations when selling shares on the US market, investing in securities can... Click here to read the full artcle

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