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Security Reference File feed - frequently asked questions:

 

Q: What does the Security Reference File feed contain?
A: It contains the whole of the Securities Reference File backbone. The feed covers over 40 fields, for example Sedol™, ISIN, Issuer Name, Country of Register, CFI Code, Security Class, or Industrial Classification, etc.

Q: How is the feed delivered?
A: Via FTP.

Q: How frequently is the feed delivered?
A: On a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or one-off basis depending on the client’s specifications.

Q: What time of day is it available?
A: The data should definitely be available by GMT10pm. Normally though, it can be picked up by GMT 7pm.

Q: Can the feed be tailored to our own specifications?
A: Yes, it can. We can produce custom feeds to your own requirements.

Q: Can the feed be matched with our own in-house feed?
A: Yes, the best way is by using Sedol™ or ISIN codes.

Q: Can the service be networked?
A: Yes, there is a Network Licence available, which allows more than one user to access the database via the server.

Q: If there is a missing SEDOL™, how would I go about getting it set up?
A: If you would like the London Stock Exchange to assign a SEDOL™ to a security the following information is required:

  1. issuer name
  2. security description/ par value
  3. security redemption
  4. ISIN code
  5. Listing/Exchange
  6. Fund Managers name if the security is a Fund.
The charge to assign a SEDOL™ to a security is £5.
You can either e-mail or fax the London Stock Exchange in order to set the Sedol™ up on
Fax: 0207 410 6848 or E-mail: smfnewissuer@londonstockexchange.com

Q: Are there any charges for revending the SRF feed?
A Yes, please speak to your Account Manager.

Q: What does QQ stand for in an ISIN e.g. QQ5987655448?
A: A security is allocated an ISIN that starts with QQ when the company is going through a corporate Action, such as a takeover. The company being taken over will be allocated a temporary ISIN code (i.e. a dummy ISIN) which will begin with QQ. Once the Corporate action is finalised the security will then be allocated a new ISIN. Normally this process will not last too long and the security can have a Trading status whilst this is going on.


 

Note: SEDOL is a registered trademark of London Stock Exchange plc.