Data • TIC System

TIC Forms and Instructions

TIC forms and instructions define how certain information is collected and reported for TIC-related statistics. Instructions typically clarify definitions, reporting scope, timing, and how values should be recorded.

What Instructions Usually Include

Definitions: consistent terminology for security types and counterparties.
Scope: who must report and which transactions or positions are included.
Timing: reporting periods and due dates.
Validation: checks to reduce reporting errors and inconsistencies.

Why This Matters

Data quality: consistent reporting improves comparability across reporters.
Interpretation: understanding definitions prevents incorrect analysis.
Revisions: clear instructions reduce later corrections.