1.1.8 Block Allocation

This topic provides information on block allocation.

Select the option Block in the Transaction Type of Allocation Detail screen to trigger the allocation of unallotted block transactions on a business day.

Refer Workflow of Allocation Process for executing the allocation process.

For more information on Block allocation, refer to the field description table.

Table 1-7 Block Allocation

Block Allocation Description
Certificate details

If the fund is scrip based or if the unit holder blocks units out of issued balance in certificate optional funds, then the certificates are marked as blocked and cannot be used for further transaction until they are unblocked.

For certificate option funds, where certificates are designated as required for block transactions in the fund rules, the allocation of the block transaction will result in certificate generation.

Reflection of allocated units in the system database
If the block transaction is successfully allocated through this menu item, the changes are reflected in the following data stores in the database:
  • The unit holder’s balance in the fund
  • The unit holder counter updating for block transactions for the fund
  • The fund transaction counter updating for block transactions
  • The outstanding units for the fund
  • Loads (fee/incentive) between the various entities (fund manager - broker, unit holder, agent, etc.) are logged
  • Fund certificate details updating, if the transaction is scrip based

If any of these counter limits is exceeded or if any of the fund rules set up at the Fund Manager are violated then an error is logged against the block transaction.

Confirmation of the block transaction is made after the allocation is successfully completed.

Note:

Amendment of a block transaction is not allowed.