Blotters

Trade blotters for regulatory examinations and compliance reporting

Regulatory Data Request

This section provides templates for responding to regulatory examiners' requests for data. Each blotter follows standard field requirements and formatting conventions.

Instructions:

  • Provide all trading activities in CSV format with pipe (|) or comma (,) delimiter
  • Include all requested fields using formatting conventions specified in each blotter
  • Provide at least two security identifiers (Symbol, CUSIP, SEDOL, or ISIN) for each transaction
  • Use ISO 8601 date format (yyyy-mm-dd) and highest precision time format available

Documentation Requirements

Cancelled Trades: Include cancelled trades with clear indication of how they are represented.

Corrected Trades: If corrections occur, indicate the sequence of corrections.

Options: Document how option exercises and assigns are indicated in the blotter.

Field Legends: Provide legends for interpretation of field values (e.g., B=Buy, S=Sell, SS=Sell Short).