MAS field 28 of 135 – Option type (where applicable)

MAS field 29 of 135 – Option style (where applicable)

ASIC Rewrite: 82 Basket constituent identifier source

ASIC Rewrite: 80 Custom basket code

Common Errors in MAS Reporting

TRAction’s reporting services include data validation and data enrichment to identify and resolve errors as well as ensure the format meets requirements prior to Trade Repository (TR) submission. We’ve identified the most common errors made in MAS OTC derivative trade reporting and provide steps on how to rectify each one. We also encourage MAS firms […]
Canada Rewrite – Top 6 Changes That You Need to Know

Canada Rewrite rules are set to commence on 25 July 2025 (Go Live). The intent of the regulatory updates is to harmonise the Canadian regulations with other global trade reporting regimes, to have improved data quality, transparency and standards – this has resulted in major changes being introduced. In sharp contrast to the other recent […]
What are CBDCs? Will CBDCs be used as Collateral and require Trade Reporting in Australia?

Recently, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) considered a pilot for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and underwent a research project called Project Acacia. The intent of the project was to look into the adoption of a future digital currency along with the relevant technological infrastructure and how it may help shape the form of […]
Meet the team: Olivia Hamilton-Foster

How did Olivia find herself at TRAction? Prior to starting at TRAction, Olivia was working in luxury and beauty retail whilst finishing her studies. She says, “I decided I wanted to pursue a marketing role so that I could expand my skillset and maintain a bit of creativity in my work.” Olivia’s responsibilities in her […]
Back Reporting of Collateral & Valuation information under the updated ASIC & MAS Rules

When performing the back reporting for collateral and valuation information which is required under ASIC and MAS, do you need to report such information for each day or only on the latest day? For both regimes, the answer is the same and depends on the status of the transaction. If a transaction has been terminated, […]
7 Common XSD Errors in ASIC & MAS

ASIC Rewrite and MAS Rewrite both introduced a major structural change with the move from the CSV to XML file structure. XML uses an embedded schema and validation system using XSD files. Essentially, when creating an XML file, it is checked against a set of formatting and data rules in the XSD file. If your […]