Dispelling Myths About North American Securities Class Actions

North America has one of the most extensive and developed class action frameworks in the world. The US system relies on private methods of seeking redress – as opposed to government regulation or enforcement – effectively operating as an opt-out system, where shareholders are automatically included and can obtain redress without actively participating in litigation

Despite the system resulting in billions of dollars of recoveries annually, misconceptions often lead investors worldwide to miss out on their fair share of these settlements

Specialist providers like ISS SCAS offer comprehensive, end-to-end solutions combining advanced technology with expert analysts to ensure that no claim is missed and every settlement is captured.

By reading this paper, you will learn:

• The critical differences between the administrative process of filing securities class actions and the legal advisory role played by U.S. law firms
• Why the lack of internal resources to monitor and file in hundreds of cases should not prevent your firm from recovering settlements due
• How to evaluate the true cost of claims filing, particularly if the service is currently bundled or offered ‘free of charge’ by a custodian
• The benefits of leveraging specialist providers that offer access to robust reporting tools and dedicated analysts backed by a comprehensive database of over 14,000 cases stretching back three decades