MT 306 Field Specifications

13. Field 22K: Type of Event

FORMAT

Option K 4!c[/35x] (Type of Event) (Narrative)

PRESENCE

Mandatory (C4)

DEFINITION

This field specifies the event in the life of the option.

CODES

Type of Event must contain one of the following codes (Error code(s): T48):

CLST This is a confirmation of a close out.
CONF This is a first confirmation.
KNIN This is a notice of a knock-in: the option has a specified spot level, which, if touched during the knock-in period, triggers the option into existence. Prior to that level being touched, no option exists.
KNOT This is a notice of a knock-out: the option has a specified spot level, which, if touched during the knock-out period, terminates the option.
OTHR Any other event, as specified in the second subfield.
TRIG This is a notice of a trigger hit.

NETWORK VALIDATED RULES

If Type of Event contains the code OTHR, Narrative is mandatory; otherwise Narrative is not allowed (Error code(s): D81).