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.

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.