Welcome! In this section of the DTCC Learning Center you will find the resources you need to maximize your use of DTCC’s Settlement offerings. To find the content you need, either use the Search field or select a product below to access user guides, file specifications, video tutorials, and more.
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Click on the boxes below to learn about the transaction types and activities that make up the settlement process.
Log in to view the two-part DTC Loss Allocation Overview video series to obtain a better understanding of DTC's Loss Allocation practices and how they would be applied in the event of (hypothetical) single-or-multiple-participant default or non-default loss events.
DTC Loss Allocation Overview - Part 1 explains DTC's loss allocation practices at a high-level, as they apply to both a defaulting participant and NDL events. We discuss:
Click to view the 10 minute DTC Loss Allocation Overview - Part 1 video.
Continue your journey with DTC Loss Allocation Overview - Part 2 where you explore how DTC's loss allocation practices are applied in the case of (hypothetical) single-and-multi-Participant default and Non-Default Loss events. In Part 2, we review hypothetical examples for:
Click to view the 12 minute DTC Loss Allocation Overview - Part 2 video.
The Inventory Management System allows you to inquire about, authorize, or exempt securities eligible for settlement during the 6 business days beginning with S-1 (the day before settlement), and ending with S+5 (5 days after settlement).
DTCC is undertaking a multi-year effort to transform its systems into a more advanced, modular platform.
Access DTC's primary settlement user interface, Settlement Web to view your settlement activity. You can also submit transactions to DTC for end of day settlement transactions.
Access technical specification documents outlining the data format required in order to send and receive data.
SMART/Track provides a centralized communications hub for the transmission of various message types between clients.