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FIX TAG 494

Designation

StringAdded FIX.4.3

Definition

Free format text defining the designation to be associated with a holding on the register. Used to identify assets of a specific underlying investor using a common registration, e.g. a broker's nominee or street name.

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FIX 5.0 SP2 FIX Latest · EP309

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About the String data type

Alpha-numeric free format strings, can include any character or punctuation except the delimiter. All String fields are case sensitive (i.e. morstatt != Morstatt).

Used in messages 8

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