SunStar

SunStar is a fully-integrated transfer agent solution with support for dividend and interest payments, dividend reinvestment, direct registration, stock splits, proxy processing, escheatment, reorganizations, regulatory compliance and tax reporting. SunStar is available under a software license for in-house processing or in an ASP hosted environment from SunGard, with the option to switch should requirements change.

Features:

• Provides for a central information file (CIF) with multiple account search keys
• Supports primary and seasonal addresses
• Streamlines processing with automated interfaces with DTCC, CDS, ADP and SIC
• Provides online access to account information
• Provides an interactive voice response system (IVRS) for shareholder self-service using a touch tone phone
• Supports proxy processing for householding, notice and access and electronic voting
• Supports regulatory compliance and tax reporting

Benefits:

• Provides for high-volume multi-company processing and reporting
• Supports both stock and bond processing in one application
• Stores one account record for each registration
• Simplifies account maintenance and control
• Provides online, self-service access to data and reports
• Allows agents to lower their costs for high-volume transaction processing through automation tools