Direct holding system (DHS) - Financial definition
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Concise definition of the term direct holding system
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).
Comprehensive definition of the term direct holding system
In some countries, the use of a direct holding system is required by law.