<P> As a result, work to standardize reference data is broadly considered to be an ongoing effort rather than a series of discrete programs . </P> <P> There are many fields included in reference data . Some of the most common include: </P> <Ul> <Li> Instrument classification (e.g., large vs small, tenor, region, sector) </Li> <Li> Sale information (e.g., ISIN, seller identity, buyer, price) </Li> </Ul> <Li> Instrument classification (e.g., large vs small, tenor, region, sector) </Li>

Collection of banking instruments of various banks reference