A depository participant (DP) is a bank or financial institution that maintains accounts with a central securities depository to facilitate settlement of trades in financial instruments like equities, bonds, and government securities on behalf of investors. DPs act as an intermediary between investors and the depository, allowing investors to deposit securities for safekeeping and facilitating settlement of trades through book entry changes without the need to deal with physical certificates. DPs are regulated by securities laws and must meet certain minimum net worth requirements set by the depository.
A depository participant (DP) is a bank or financial institution that maintains accounts with a central securities depository to facilitate settlement of trades in financial instruments like equities, bonds, and government securities on behalf of investors. DPs act as an intermediary between investors and the depository, allowing investors to deposit securities for safekeeping and facilitating settlement of trades through book entry changes without the need to deal with physical certificates. DPs are regulated by securities laws and must meet certain minimum net worth requirements set by the depository.
A depository participant (DP) is a bank or financial institution that maintains accounts with a central securities depository to facilitate settlement of trades in financial instruments like equities, bonds, and government securities on behalf of investors. DPs act as an intermediary between investors and the depository, allowing investors to deposit securities for safekeeping and facilitating settlement of trades through book entry changes without the need to deal with physical certificates. DPs are regulated by securities laws and must meet certain minimum net worth requirements set by the depository.