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Introduction to Financial Instrument Global Identifier (FIGI)
"Introduction to Financial Instrument Global Identifier (FIGI)" offers an overview of the open data standard used to uniquely identify financial instruments across markets. Participants learn about FIGI structure, assignment, and mapping processes. While not inherently cybersecurity-focused, understanding FIGI helps ensure secure reference data management and reduces the risk of misidentification in algorithmic trading systems. FIGI's consistency aids in strengthening data integrity and supporting secure financial data exchange protocols.
Provider Information
Tonex, Inc.
6275 W. Plano Parkway, Suite 500
Plano, TX 75093
Course Overview
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the purpose and structure of the Financial Instrument Global Identifier (FIGI).
- Analyze the benefits of using a standardized identifier for financial instruments.
- Evaluate how FIGI contributes to data consistency and reconciliation across systems.
- Identify the applications of FIGI in various financial data contexts.
- Discuss how accurate and standardized identification via FIGI helps prevent misidentification-related cyber fraud and data breaches in financial systems.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Competency Areas
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