Dictionary of Accounting Terms: registered security
registered security
- security whose owner is recorded by the issuing corporation or its registrar. In the case of a registered bond, principal of such a bond and interest, if registered as to interest, is paid to the owner of the bond listed on the record of the issuing company. It contrasts with ) bond, where detachable coupons must be presented to the issuer for interest payment.
- public issue registered with the SEC.
Dictionary of Business Terms: registered security
registered security
- security whose owner's name is recorded on the books of the issuer or the issuer's agent, called a registrar; for example, a registered bond as opposed to a bearer bond.
- securities issue registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a new issue or as a secondary offering. See also letter stock.
Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms: registered security
registered security
- security whose owner's name is recorded on the books of the issuer or the issuer's agent, called a registrar-for example, a registered bond as opposed to a bearer bond, the former being transferable only by endorsement, the latter payable to the holder.
- securities issue registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a new issue or as a secondary offering. See also registered secondary offering; registration.
