ISO/FDIS 18774

ISO 18774:2005 defines and describes rules for an internationally valid system for building short names of any kind of financial instrument within a defined structure. The FISN applies to both international and domestic financial instruments as covered by ISO 10962. The term "financial instruments" refers not only to classical securities, it also covers the innovative financial products that have emerged in different markets - a trend that is expected to continue in the future. ISO 18774:2005 is intended for use in any application in the trading and administration of securities globally.