The Most Common Errors in SFTR Transaction Reporting
We’ve identified the 3 most common errors in the transaction data we receive from our clients
Daylight Saving Time Starts in Europe and the UK
Most European countries alongside the UK will need to turn their clocks forward by 1 hour this Sunday, 31 March 2024. While you enjoy the sun and longer days, you will also need to check that the time settings in your trade/transaction reporting are correct.
Reminder: Daylight Saving Time for New York Starts This Weekend
Are you reporting trades by New York (NY) time or following NY close of business? If so, it is important to check your trades/transactions are still reported at the correct time now that daylight saving time (DST) has started in the US (13 March 2022).
Unique Product Identifiers – ANNA DSB & the UPI
The Unique Product Identifier (UPI) is a new field and a component of the common data elements (CDE) which will apply for EMIR Refit, UK EMIR Refit, ASIC and MAS rewrite.
How do the end of year holidays affect your trade reporting?
Public holidays and bank holidays can have a major impact on trade and transaction reporting requirements, especially if you are an entity operating under multiple regimes. When there is a public holiday where the regulatory body (or regulated entity) is located, it is likely that the timing of report submissions will be extended commensurately. […]
Daylight Saving Time for New York Ends this Weekend
Are you reporting trades by New York (NY) time or following NY close of business? If so, it is important to check your trades/transactions are still reported at the correct time since daylight saving time (DST) ends in the US this weekend (5 November 2023).
Negotiating Favourable Prime Brokerage Agreements
Recently TRAction’s co-CEO Sophie Gerber spoke at Finance Magnates Pacific Summit 2024 in Sydney, alongside other industry experts Andrew Wood (Institutional Sales Manager – IG Prime), Martin St-Hilaire (Managing Director – Titan FX), and Astrid Raetze (Principal and Director – ABML Legal). The panel features insightful discussions about the following topics: Differences between Liquidity Providers, […]
The Complexities of ISO 20022 XML for Transaction Reporting
ESMA went live with SFTR in accordance with the ISO 20022 XML methodology in July 2020. This is the first time an EU transaction reporting regulation went live with XML being the only format available for submission. This XML structure was created to provide an industry-wide framework to be used by all financial standards initiatives. Coming into effect in 2023, the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) REFIT will be adding ISO 20022
Position vs Transaction Reporting – After Refit you need to be in sync with your counterparty
Position vs Transaction Reporting – After EMIR Refit you need to be in sync with your counterparty Under EMIR Refit, counterparties are to do transaction level reporting and will only be permitted to report at position level where both counterparties agree to do so. The EMIR Regulation requires reporting of all details of a derivative […]
Is a Zero Notional Position Reportable?
Zero Notional Reporting What is a zero notional position? A notional position refers to the nominal or face value of a financial asset or contract. Therefore, a zero notional position occurs when the face value of a financial contract, like a derivative, is zero. An example of how a zero notional position arises when trading […]
