Originally Posted by
tororm
Yes, very hefty!
Now that I have the shares, (and with fear of appearing stupid) it seems, based on the IVR when I call Societe Generale that all I have to do is send my broker a letter asking them to transfer my shares to Societe Generale.
Does that read correctly? It seems odd that I don't need to contact Societe Generale to create an account first.
EDIT: This is indeed the case.
Societe Generale setup the account first, then I put through the transfer request to my broker. Don't see how your broker can transfer shares without an account already in place.
Also, Societe Generale requires identity verification, which I had to email/fax before they would setup acct.
If you can get SG to do it directly via your current broker - go for it. Seems a simpler process.
Good luck!