Full funds settlement functionality testing is available in the Simulator.
This new functionality was introduced into CREST in September 2009. While it was possible to settle cash for trades in funds, this was enhanced by Euroclear to allow settlement of units.
The full service now offers:
Please note that legal title is recorded and transferred outside of the CREST system.
For more information on this service please see the White Book issued by Euroclear.
Testing
We have tried to simplify how you test this new Funds functionality.
Trades can be created in one of two ways:
For the automated input we have produced a proforma on which you specify all trade details and email back to the Support Desk, we then upload the data into the Simulator and depending on your Direct Input configuration create pre-matched or alledged trades.
To download the proforma please visit the Downloads page and select the Funds Proforma. Fill out all the relevant fields and return.
We can fully configure your Participant Id/s (or create new ones) to be set up as type Product provider and Registrar to enable you to carry out full Registration process testing. ISIN configuration is simple in that we can re-configure current ISINs (depending on your environment) or create new 'SF' ISINs specifically for you.
We have our own Product Provider within the Simulator (SFLPP) for distributors to test against.
If you would like any further clarification or have any questions regarding funds functionality testing please do not hesitate to Email or call the Support Desk on +44 (0)1283 495215.