Direct holding system

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Direct Holding System e.g. The Direct Registration System (DRS)

A direct holding system is an arrangement for registering ownership of securities (or similar interests) whereby every final investor in the security is registered with a single entity (for example, the issuer itself, a CSD, or a registry). In some countries, the use of a direct holding system is required by law.

The Direct Registration System (DRS) is an example of a direct holding system. DRS is a traditional system of securities clearance, settlement and ownership in which owners of securities have a direct relationship with the issuer. As implemented in the past, investors would either be recorded on the issuer's register or they would be in physical possession of bearer securities certificates.