​Engaging RicePoint will give you the benefit of working with a team that understands the unique issues related to class action settlement administration.

Escrow Services

Through our affiliate, Computershare Trust Company of Canada, we offer comprehensive Escrow Services. Applying our extensive product expertise and a depth of service offerings, we deliver innovative corporate trust solutions for your most complex transactions to meet your unique and emerging needs. We serve a diverse client base, including major corporations in the private and public sectors, as well as governments and institutions, and currently have in excess of 1.8 trillion CAD of debt under administration.

Our coast-to-coast presence in Canada – with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal – means that we are there for you, anywhere, anytime, with bilingual services. We have a seasoned, professional staff with the expertise to facilitate smooth and timely closings. We have expertise in conducting all types of cross-border transactions by leveraging the strength of our global capabilities.

We work closely with you to ensure that we provide the best escrow solution for your transaction and offer a safe custody facility for a range of assets. We provide impartial and reliable expertise for all types of escrow arrangements.

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500000000000dollars in distributions
60000000cheques delivered and 16 million wire transfers annually


Disbursements of Funds

RicePoint manages settlement funds, manages fraudulent claim review, facilitates the disbursement of funds to class members and coordinates necessary tax reporting. Using our secure procedures, we can:

  • Establish, manage and report on escrow account

    Establish, manage and report on escrow account

  • Disburse funds through cheque printing and mailing, electronic email transfers and volume wire transfers in CAD

    Disburse funds through cheque printing and mailing, electronic email transfers and volume wire transfers in CAD

  • Clear cheques using “positive pay” fraud prevention security features

    Clear cheques using “positive pay” fraud prevention security features

  • Produce non-cash settlement solutions, such as the issuance of warrants, common stock, preferred stock, coupons, discount/gift cards, vouchers, etc.

    Produce non-cash settlement solutions, such as the issuance of warrants, common stock, preferred stock, coupons, discount/gift cards, vouchers, etc.

  • Prepare tax returns to ensure compliance with all Federal and Provincial requirements

    Prepare tax returns to ensure compliance with all Federal and Provincial requirements