FINRA and ISG Announce the Update of Blue Sheet Data Elements
Summary
FINRA and the other U.S. members of the Intermarket Surveillance Group1 (ISG members) have updated certain data elements for Electronic Blue Sheets (EBS) to reflect the SEC’s December 21, 2018 approval of MIAX Emerald and the name change of Chicago Stock Exchange to NYSE Chicago, Inc. The updates are effective immediately.
Attachments A and B to this Notice set forth the EBS record layout and reflect the modifications noted below and changes from the version previously published in Regulatory Notice 18-04.
Questions concerning the EBS enhancements should be directed to FINRA via email.
Discussion
FINRA and the other ISG members have updated certain data elements for EBS to reflect the SEC’s approval of MIAX Emerald, in accordance with MIAX Options Regulatory Circular 2019-03, MIAX PEARL Regulatory Circular 2019-03 and MIAX Emerald Regulatory Circular 2019-02 (January 7, 2019).
In addition, FINRA and the other ISG members have updated certain data elements for EBS to reflect the name change of Chicago Stock Exchange to NYSE Chicago, Inc.2
The updates are effective immediately.
Attachments A and B to this Notice set forth the EBS record layout and reflect the modifications noted below and changes from the version previously published in Regulatory Notice 18-04.
The following Requestor Codes were updated:
- Change name for Requestor Code “C” from “Chicago Stock Exchange” to “NYSE Chicago, Inc.”
- Change name for Requestor Code “7” from “Miami International Securities Exchange” to “MIAX Exchange Group.”
(Note: The “MIAX Exchange Group” will represent the consortium of the “Miami International Securities Exchange,” “MIAX PEARL” and “MIAX Emerald.”)
- Delete Requestor Code “8” with value of “MIAX PEARL.”
(Note: The “MIAX PEARL” will no longer use Requestor Code “8.”)
The following Exchange Codes were updated:
- Change name for Exchange Code “C” from “Chicago Stock Exchange” to “NYSE Chicago, Inc.”
- Add Exchange Code “9” with value of “MIAX Emerald.”
Firms are reminded that failure to properly fill out the EBS fields is a violation of FINRA Rule 8211 or 8213.
Attachment A
Record Layout for Submission of Trading Information
Field Position | Field Length | Field Name/Description/Remarks | Field Format | Justify | Picture Clause | Default Value | |
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From | To | ||||||
***This record must be the first record of the file*** |
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1 |
3 |
3 |
FILLER |
A |
LJ |
X(3) |
HDR |
4 |
5 |
2 |
FILLER |
A |
LJ |
X(2) |
.S |
6 |
10 |
5 |
DTRK-SYSID |
N |
LJ |
9(5) |
12343 |
11 |
12 |
2 |
FILLER |
A |
LJ |
X(2) |
.E |
13 |
14 |
2 |
FILLER |
N |
LJ |
9(2) |
00 |
15 |
16 |
2 |
FILLER |
A |
LJ |
X(2) |
.C |
17 |
20 |
4 |
DTRK-ORIGINATOR |
A |
LJ |
X(4) |
-- |
21 |
22 |
2 |
FILLER |
A |
LJ |
X(2) |
.S |
23 |
26 |
4 |
DTRK-SUB-ORIGINATOR |
A |
LJ |
X(4) |
-- |
27 |
27 |
1 |
FILLER |
A |
LJ |
X(1) |
B |
28 |
33 |
6 |
DTRK-DATE |
N |
LJ |
9(6) |
MMDDYY |
34 |
34 |
1 |
FILLER |
A |
LJ |
X(1) |
B |
35 |
59 |
25 |
DTRK-DESCRIPTION |
A |
LJ |
X(25) |
FIRM TRADING INFORMATION |
60 |
80 |
21 |
FILLER |
A |
LJ |
X(21) |
B |
1 |
1 |
1 |
HEADER RECORD CODE |
A |
-- |
X |
-- |
2 |
5 |
4 |
SUBMITTING BROKER NUMBER |
A–R |
LJ |
X(4) |
B |
6 |
40 |
35 |
FIRM'S REQUEST NUMBER |
A |
-- |
X(35) |
B |
41 |
46 |
6 |
FILE CREATION DATE |
A |
-- |
X(6) |
-- |
47 |
54 |
8 |
FILE CREATION TIME |
A |
-- |
X(8) |
-- |
55 |
55 |
1 |
REQUESTOR CODE |
A |
-- |
X |
-- |
A = New York Stock Exchange |
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B = NYSE American, LLC |
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C = NYSE Chicago, Inc. |
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D = The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC |
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E = NYSE Arca |
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F = Nasdaq BX, Inc. |
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G = NYSE National, Inc. |
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H = Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (Equity and Options) |
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I = Nasdaq ISE, LLC, Nasdaq GEMX, LLC, Nasdaq MRX, LLC |
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J = Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. and Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. (Equity and Options) |
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K = Cboe Exchange, Inc. and Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc. |
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R = FINRA |
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U = BOX Options Exchange, LLC |
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X = U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission |
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Y = Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. |
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3 = Investors Exchange, LLC |
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7 = MIAX Exchange Group |
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56 |
70 |
15 |
REQUESTING ORGANIZATION NUMBER |
A |
LJ |
X(15) |
B |
71 |
80 |
10 |
FILLER |
A |
-- |
X(10) |
B |
1 |
1 |
1 |
RECORD SEQUENCE NUMBER ONE |
A |
-- |
X |
-- |
2 |
5 |
4 |
SUBMITTING BROKER NUMBER |
A–R |
LJ |
X(4) |
-- |
6 |
9 |
4 |
OPPOSING BROKER NUMBER |
A–R |
LJ |
X(4) |
B |
10 |
21 |
12 |
CUSIP NUMBER |
A |
LJ |
X(12) |
B |
22 |
29 |
8 |
TICKER SYMBOL |
A–R |
LJ |
X(8) |
B |
30 |
35 |
6 |
TRADE DATE |
A–R |
-- |
X(6) |
B |
36 |
41 |
6 |
SETTLEMENT DATE |
A |
-- |
X(6) |
B |
42 |
53 |
12 |
QUANTITY |
N–R |
RJ |
9(12) |
Z |
54 |
67 |
14 |
NET AMOUNT |
N |
RJ |
S9(12) V99 |
Z |
68 |
68 |
1 |
BUY/SELL CODE |
A–R |
-- |
X |
B |
69 |
78 |
10 |
PRICE |
N–R |
RJ |
9(4)V(6) |
Z |
79 |
79 |
1 |
EXCHANGE CODE |
A–R |
-- |
X |
B |
A = New York Stock Exchange |
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B = NYSE American, LLC |
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C = NYSE Chicago, Inc. |
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D = Nasdaq PHLX, LLC |
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E = NYSE Arca |
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F = Nasdaq BX, Inc. |
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G = NYSE National, Inc. |
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H = Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (Equity and Options) |
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I = Nasdaq ISE, LLC (Options Only) |
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J = Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc. |
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K = Cboe Exchange, Inc. |
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L = London Stock Exchange |
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M =Toronto Stock Exchange |
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N = Montreal Stock Exchange |
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O =TSX Venture Exchange |
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P = Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. |
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Q = FINRA ADF |
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R = The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC, The Nasdaq Options Market, LLC |
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S = Over-the-Counter |
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T = Tokyo Stock Exchange |
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U = BOX Options Exchange, LLC |
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V = Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. (Equity and Options) |
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W = For Future Use |
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X = Nasdaq PSX, LLC |
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Y = Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. |
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Z = Other |
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1 = Nasdaq GEMX, LLC |
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2 = Nasdaq MRX, LLC |
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3 = Investors’ Exchange, LLC |
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7 = Miami International Securities Exchange |
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8 = MIAX PEARL |
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9 = MIAX Emerald |
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80 |
80 |
1 |
BROKER/DEALER CODE |
A–R |
-- |
X |
B |
1 |
1 |
1 |
RECORD SEQUENCE NUMBER TWO |
A |
-- |
X |
-- |
2 |
2 |
1 |
SOLICITED CODE |
A–R |
-- |
X |
B |
3 |
4 |
2 |
STATE CODE |
A–R |
-- |
X(2) |
B |
5 |
14 |
10 |
ZIP CODE/COUNTRY CODE |
A–R |
LJ |
X(10) |
B |
15 |
22 |
8 |
BRANCH OFFICE/REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE NUMBER |
A–R |
LJ |
X(8) |
B |
23 |
28 |
6 |
DATE ACCOUNT OPENED |
A–R |
-- |
X(6) |
B |
29 |
48 |
20 |
SHORT NAME FIELD |
A |
LJ |
X(20) |
B |
49 |
78 |
30 |
EMPLOYER NAME |
A |
LJ |
X(30) |
B |
79 |
79 |
1 |
TIN 1 INDICATOR |
A–R |
-- |
X |
B |
80 |
80 |
1 |
TIN 2 INDICATOR |
A |
-- |
X |
B |
1 |
1 |
1 |
RECORD SEQUENCE NUMBER THREE |
A |
-- |
X |
-- |
2 |
10 |
9 |
TIN ONE |
A–R |
LJ |
X(9) |
B |
11 |
19 |
9 |
TIN TWO |
A |
LJ |
X(9) |
B |
20 |
20 |
1 |
NUMBER OF N&A LINES |
A |
-- |
X |
B |
21 |
50 |
30 |
NAME AND ADDRESS LINE ONE |
A–R |
LJ |
X(30) |
B |
51 |
80 |
30 |
NAME AND ADDRESS LINE TWO |
A–R |
LJ |
X(30) |
B |
1 |
1 |
1 |
RECORD SEQUENCE NUMBER FOUR |
A |
-- |
X |
-- |
Value: 4 |
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2 |
31 |
30 |
NAME AND ADDRESS LINE THREE |
A–R |
LJ |
X(30) |
B |
32 |
61 |
30 |
NAME AND ADDRESS LINE FOUR |
A–R |
LJ |
X(30) |
B |
62 |
62 |
1 |
TRANSACTION TYPE IDENTIFIERS |
A–R |
-- |
X |
B |
63 |
80 |
18 |
ACCOUNT NUMBER |
A–R |
LJ |
X(18) |
B |
1 |
1 |
1 |
RECORD SEQUENCE NUMBER FIVE |
A |
-- |
X(1) |
-- |
2 |
31 |
30 |
NAME AND ADDRESS LINE FIVE |
A–R |
LJ |
X(30) |
B |
32 |
61 |
30 |
NAME AND ADDRESS LINE SIX |
A–R |
LJ |
X(30) |
B |
62 |
65 |
4 |
PRIME BROKER |
A–R |
LJ |
X(4) |
B |
66 |
66 |
1 |
AVERAGE PRICE ACCOUNT |
N–R |
-- |
9(1) |
Z |
67 |
71 |
5 |
DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION IDENTIFIER |
A–R |
LJ |
X(5) |
B |
72 |
77 |
6 |
Order Execution Time HHMMSS – Time format will be in Eastern Time and 24 hour format. |
A-R |
LJ |
-- |
-- |
78 |
80 |
3 |
FILLER |
A |
-- |
X |
B |
1 |
1 |
1 |
RECORD SEQUENCE NUMBER SIX |
A |
-- |
-- |
|
2 |
9 |
8 |
DERIVATIVE SYMBOL |
A-R |
LJ |
-- |
B |
10 |
15 |
6 |
EXPIRATION DATE |
A-R |
-- |
-- |
B |
16 |
16 |
1 |
CALL/PUT INDICATOR |
A-R |
-- |
-- |
B |
17 |
24 |
8 |
STRIKE DOLLAR |
N-R |
RJ |
-- |
Z |
25 |
30 |
6 |
STRIKE DECIMAL |
N-R |
LJ |
-- |
Z |
31 |
80 |
50 |
FILLER |
A |
LJ |
-- |
B |
1 |
1 |
1 |
RECORD SEQUENCE NUMBER SEVEN |
A |
-- |
-- |
|
2 |
14 |
13 |
Large Trader Identification 1 |
A-R |
LJ |
-- |
Z |
15 |
27 |
13 |
Large Trader Identification 2 |
A-R |
LJ |
-- |
Z |
28 |
40 |
13 |
Large Trader Identification 3 |
A-R |
LJ |
-- |
Z |
41 |
41 |
1 |
Large Trader Identification Qualifier |
A-R |
LJ |
-- |
Z |
42 |
49 |
8 |
Primary Party Identifier Identity of the party to the trade that is represented by the Submitting Broker of an EBS. Acceptable values include MPID, CRD or OCC Clearing Number. |
A-R |
LJ |
-- |
B |
50 |
57 |
8 |
Contra Party Identifier Identity of the contra party to the trade that is represented by the Opposing Broker of an EBS. Acceptable values include MPID, CRD or OCC Clearing Number. |
A-R |
LJ |
-- |
B |
58 |
80 |
23 |
FILLER |
A |
LJ |
-- |
B |
1 |
1 |
1 |
TRAILER RECORD DATE |
A |
-- |
X |
-- |
2 |
17 |
16 |
TOTAL TRANSACTIONS |
N |
RJ |
9(16) |
B |
18 |
33 |
16 |
TOTAL RECORDS ON FILE |
N |
RJ |
9(16) |
Z |
34 |
80 |
47 |
FILLER |
A |
-- |
X(47) |
B |
Field Format |
Default Values |
Justify |
Attachment B
Record Layout for Submission of Trading Information
Transaction Type | Security Type | |
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Equity* | Options | |
Agency |
A |
C |
Proprietary |
P |
F |
Market-Maker |
|
M |
Non-Member Market-Maker/Specialist Account |
|
N |
Customer Range Account of a Broker/Dealer |
|
B |
Error Trade |
Q |
|
Professional Customer |
W |
|
Joint Back Office |
|
J |
Riskless Principal |
R |
|
* Equity securities include those securities that trade like equities (e.g., ETFs and structured products).
Endnotes
- See the ISG website for a complete list of members.
- See Securities Exchange Release No. 84494 (October 26, 2018), 83 FR 54953 (November 1, 2018) (SR-CHX-2018-05).