2.3.1 General Information

This topic explains the General Information section in the Basic Information tab of Create Entity screen.

1. On Create Entity screen, click Basic Information tab to enter the general information details.
   The General Information details are displayed.

   Figure 2-1 General Information

   
   

   
   Description of "Figure 2-1 General Information"

   
   
2. On the General Information tab, specify the fields.
   For more information on fields, refer to the field description table.

   Table 2-1 General Information - Field Description

   Field	Description
   Entity ID	Alphanumeric; 12 Characters; Mandatory The Entity ID is a unique Identification for an entity in the system. Any detail regarding an entity is obtained by using the entity ID for reference. The ID you specify here must be unique and not already in use for any other entity in the system.
   Entity Name	Alphanumeric; 60 Characters; Mandatory Specify the name (or description) of the entity being set up in the system.
   Entity Type	Alphanumeric; 1 Characters; Mandatory Specify the type of entity being set up. This could be any of the following: 1 - Cash management Account 2 - Individual Savings Account (ISA) Manager 3 - Related Parties 4 - Standing Instruction 6 - Third Party A - Agent C - Bulk Client D - Distributor E - Participating Employer G - Legal Entity H - Bank Branch I - Independent Financial Advisors (IFA) J - Fund Manager K - Bank L - Clearing Agent M - AMC N - Agency Branch O - Account Officer P - Service Provider Q - Check Vendor R - Registrar S - Custodian T - Trustee V - Accounting and Valuation Agent W - Underwriter X - Paying Agent Y - Product Administrator
   Entity Type Description	Display The system displays description for the specified entity type here based on the details maintained in the system.
   Entity Category Type	Optional Select type of entity category from the drop-down list. The list displays the following values: Individual Corporate Note: AMC entity supports only corporate category.
   Entity Category	Alphanumeric; 2 Characters; Optional Specify whether the entity being maintained belongs to the Individual or Corporate categories. This specification is optional; if specified, you must also select the appropriate category in the Entity Category field.
   Entity Category Description	Display The system displays the description for the selected entity category.
   Restrict cross branching within agent	Optional Select Yes Cross Branching is allowed at this branch. By enabling this, the agency branch will be allowed to view details, perform transactions pertaining to the unit holders created by the other agency branches in the system. If this field is not clicked, the agency branch will be able to view details and transact for the unit holders created in this specific agency branch only.
   Nationality	Alphanumeric; 3 Characters; Optional Select the nationality from the adjoining option list. Applicable when Entity Category Type is Individual.
   Nationality Description	Display The system displays the description of the selected nationality code.
   Country of Birth	Alphanumeric; 3 Characters; Optional Select the country of birth from the adjoining option list. Applicable when Entity Category Type is Individual.
   Country Of Birth Description	Display The system displays the description of the selected country of birth code.
   Country of Domicile	Alphanumeric; 3 Characters; Optional Select the country of domicile from the adjoining option list. Applicable when Entity Category Type is Individual.
   Country Of Domicile Description	Display The system displays the description of the selected country of domicile code.
   Incorporation Country	Alphanumeric; 3 Characters; Optional Select the Incorporation country from the adjoining option list. Applicable when Entity Category Type is Corporate.
   Country Of Incorporation Description	Display The system displays the description of the selected country of incorporation code.
   Fund Structure Applicable	Optional Select if fund structure is applicable or not from the adjoining drop-down list. Following are the options available: Yes No This feature is application only for AMC (M). If AMC has Fund Structure applicable, then it can be used in Legal Entity as parent entity. Note: Error & Overrides option is available at top right corner of screen. This will help user to identify list of errors and override details. Next button will help to move to next Segment. Back button will help to move back to previous Segment. Cancel button will help to cancel the current activity and close the Entity screen.