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MT 306 Field Specifications

43. Field 26F: Settlement Type

FORMAT

Option F 9a

PRESENCE

Mandatory in conditional (see rule C9) sequence D

DEFINITION

This field indicates how settlement is to be effected.

CODES

Settlement Type must contain one of the following codes (Error code(s): T60):

NETCASH The underlying amount of the option is to be compensated against a foreign exchange deal and the seller of the option will settle the difference, in the counter currency, with the buyer. A non deliverable option (field 17F = Y) is cash settled with no foreign exchange deal behind it.
PRINCIPAL The underlying currency amount and the counter currency amount are exchanged at the exercise of the option.