The Underwriting group is the entry point for depository and book-entry transfer services at The Depository Trust Company (DTC). Services offered through the Underwriting group offer efficiencies in the capital markets and reduce risk to participants by automating and facilitating the distribution and settlement of new and secondary issues. To be eligible for the array of services DTC provides through a security’s lifecycle, securities must be processed through the Underwriting group for an eligibility determination (in consultation with Legal, as necessary) and operational setup.