Here's why the search for the prima facie document in the film is so important, writes Alex Green
One of the main plot points of Disney's festive release, Mary Poppins Returns, is the frantic search for a misplaced share certificate confirming Mr Banks' ownership of valuable shares. While being amused by the exploration of different worlds through bath plugholes and china vases, the film raises important practical questions for high net worth individuals and professionals, such as the importance of share certificates and what to do if they are misplaced.
A share certificate is a one page document executed by the company to whose shares the certificate relates which will include information such as the shareholder's name and address; the company's full name, address and registered number; and the number and class of shares held by the shareholder....MORE
