The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) developed the Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (TRACE) to facilitate transparency in the U.S. debt market. All broker-dealers who are FINRA member firms are obligated to report transactions TRACE-eligible securities.

To help you comply with one of the most fluid, time-dependent, and onerous processes federal banking regulators require, we created a detailed guide covering the What, Why, and How of TRACE reporting.