Trade confirmation redaction is the removal of personal data from an execution note in line with UK MiFIR and FCA COBS. These rules set reporting and conduct duties. anonym.plus marks each identifier on your device, so the price and quantity stay while the data goes.
When this applies
An execution note names the buyer, the venue, and the settlement number. You trim the personal parts under COBS before sharing it for analysis.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the note in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads a scanned broker confirmation.
- The tool flags name, IBAN, and reference numbers.
- Keep the instrument, price, and quantity intact.
- Swap or black out the marked items.
- Save the clean copy locally.
What you need to provide
- The confirmation (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator (Mask suits reference numbers).
- Optional batch for a day's worth of notes.
PII & financial identifiers detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | buyer K. Warner → [PARTY] |
| Financial | IBAN_CODE | GB29 NWBK 6016 ... → [IBAN] |
| Financial | UK_SORT_CODE | settle 20-00-00 → [SORT_CODE] |
| Money | MONEY | consideration £48,200 → [VALUE] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | trade date → [DATE] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | k.warner@example.co.uk → [EMAIL] |
Compliance achieved
- Aligns with conduct duties under FCA COBS.
- Supports transaction-reporting duties under UK MiFIR.
- Keeps instrument, price, and quantity for analysis.
- Offline work keeps counterparty data inside the firm.
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Limitations & cautions
A single large trade in a thin instrument can still point to one party. The tool flags named items; it does not judge when a unique trade re-identifies someone. Review unusual notes.
Frequently asked questions
What stays after I redact a confirmation?
The instrument, price, quantity, and venue can stay. Only the names, IBANs, and reference numbers are marked for removal.
Can I clean a whole day of notes at once?
Yes. Batch mode handles up to 20 files per local run, with OCR for scanned ones.
Is the note uploaded?
No. The app is fully offline, so execution data never leaves your machine.