Unsponsored Depositary Receipts
Depositary Receipts (DRs) that provide investors access to global equities upon their request.
What we do
OUR VALUE
Unsponsored Depositary Receipts help investors and intermediaries access global equities in preferred currency with familiar trading and settlements supported by robust processing, compliance controls and dedicated program support, upon investor demand.
How we help
SOLUTION HIGHLIGHTS
01
Market Access
BNY enables access to foreign equities via OTC-traded DRs in preferred currencies supporting investors with simpler market entry and standard settlement and custody workflows.
02
Operational Efficiency
Cross-border trading is simplified with streamlined issuance and cancellation, standardized processing and clear fee and servicing practices designed for scale.
03
Controls & Support
BNY provides oversight and controls that help support program integrity, corporate action processing and responsive client service.
What you gain
BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
Preferred Currency Trading
We offer the ability to trade foreign equities in a preferred denomination via DRs, avoiding operational frictions tied to local currency handling and foreign market custody.
Familiar Settlement
We deliver access to standard clearing and settlement workflows to help reduce complexity for brokers, custodians, advisors and end investors.
Simpler Market Entry
Investors gain exposure to foreign companies without opening accounts in local markets or navigating local settlement, custody and documentation requirements.
Robust Servicing
We provide dedicated servicing for issuances, cancellations and corporate actions—designed to support accuracy, consistency and a smooth DR-holder experience.
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