How Technology is Reshaping Securities Class Actions in 2025
Earlier this month, FRT attended the PostTrade 360° conference in Stockholm, Sweden, where Shy Benimadhu (Head of EMEA) participated in a speaking panel titled, “Innovation in Action: How Technology is Transforming Class Actions and Tax Recovery Operations.”
Although most securities cases unfold over a period of 5-12 years – long after trades first settle – shareholder recovery programs remain critical because of the dollars at stake. Each year, approximately $4-6 billion is made available to harmed investors through class action settlements. However, investors that do not file complete and accurate claims before the participation deadline forfeit their portion of the settlement proceeds to those who can meet all eligibility requirements.
Topics Discussed at PostTrade 360°
As noted during the speaking session, the recovery process is quickly becoming more complex and burdensome for investors in the U.S., where most class action activity still takes place. In response to these operational challenges, FRT has developed an integrated technology platform that manages the multi-year claim lifecycle from filing through remittance, while also giving institutions visibility into pending claim status at each step of the process.
Other areas covered include:
- The major trends affecting shareholder litigation in the U.S. and global markets
- The importance of capturing and reconciling relevant trading data before claims are ever filed
- How institutions are navigating documentation audits and preventing claim deficiencies
- The risks and costs created by relying on manual, fragmented class action processes