A consequence of the scripless (book-entry) settlement system operated by CDP is that:
Book-entry settlement replaces certificate movement with electronic records, enabling faster, safer settlement and supporting the T+2/DVP cycle. Retail investors can still hold securities and receive dividends.
Scripless means no physical certificates change hands — an efficiency, not a restriction on holders.
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