Designation

FIX Field 494

Tag	Name	Type	Enumerated	First introduced
494	Designation	String		FIX.4.3

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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