Why Trades Fail, the Consequences of Failed Trades, and the Key Role of Reconciliation
By Todd Sloan Failed trades occur when the seller or the buyer does not meet their trading obligations on or before settlement date. Whenever this happens, the party who failed to deliver cash or securities on their side of the trade could face financial losses, fines and damage to their reputation on the street. Failing to meet their trading obligations may result in rating agencies dow...
