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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 14Ch. 2§ 30201 Securities Depository Ownership Rules

§ 30201 Securities Depository Ownership Rules

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§ 30201 Securities Depository Ownership Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Only certain companies can run a securities depository (a place that holds stocks and bonds).
  • •Most of the company must be owned by banks, insurance companies, or other financial companies that are already regulated by the government.
  • •No single owner (except for certain big financial groups) can own more than 20% of the company.
  • •The rest of the company can be owned by directors, but only if they bought their shares when they became directors.

Example

A group of banks and insurance companies want to start a company to hold stocks and bonds for people.

They can do this, but they must follow the rules: most of the company must be owned by them, and no single bank or insurance company can own more than 20%. If they need directors, those directors can buy a small amount of the company to qualify for their jobs.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 30201 Securities Depository Ownership Rules

A securities depository shall only be operated by a corportion: (a) At least 90 percent of the capital stock of which is held by or for one or more persons (other than individuals), each of whom, (i) is subject to supervision or regulation pursuant to the provisions of federal or state banking laws or state insurance laws, or (ii) is a broker or dealer or investment company registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the Investment Company Act of 1940, or (iii) is a national securities exchange or association registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and none of whom, other than a national securities exchange or association, holds in excess of 20 percent of the capital stock of such corporation; and (b) Any remaining capital stock of which is held by individuals who have purchased such capital stock at or prior to the time of their taking office as directors of such corporation and who have purchased only so much of such capital stock as may be necessary to permit them to qualify as such directors. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1057.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

corporationinsuranceregulationportsecuritiesstockdirectorinvestment

Related Statutes

  • § 30204 Securities Depository License Application
  • § 30205 License Application Review Process
  • § 5652 Restricted Savings Association Names
  • § 30005 Securities Depository Exemptions
  • § 7252 Savings Association Service Investments

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 30201.
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