MT 502 Field Specifications

41. Field 17B: Flag

FORMAT

Option B :4!c//1!a (Qualifier) (Flag)

PRESENCE

Optional

QUALIFIER

(Error code(s): T89)

Order M/O Qualifier R/N CR Options Qualifier Description
1 O CONV N   B Convertible Flag
2 O FRNF N   B Floating Rate Note Flag
3 O COVE N   B Covered Flag
4 O CALL N   B Callable Flag
5 O PUTT N   B Putable Flag
6 O WRTS N   B Warrants Attached on Delivery Flag
7 O ODDC N   B Odd Coupon Flag

DEFINITION

This qualified generic field specifies:

CONV Whether the security is convertible into a different class of security.
FRNF Whether the interest rate of a bond is reset periodically.
COVE Covered flag.
CALL Whether the security is callable (the issuer has the right to pay the obligation prior to maturity).
PUTT Whether the security is putable (the issuer has the right to redeem securities prior to maturity).
WRTS Whether the warrants on a security which has been traded cum warrants will be attached on delivery of the traded security.
ODDC Whether the payment of a coupon (interest) on a bond is not according to the normal schedule.

CODES

Flag must contain one of the following codes (Error code(s): K17):

N No.
Y Yes.