1. Rule 5A.3.1 requires each Clearing Member to allocate the position of each trade cleared by the Clearing Member for a Customer to that Customer's Position Account or in accordance with that Customer's instructions, as soon as practicable, and in any event no later than such time as may be required for timely and orderly settlement of the relevant trade into the intended Securities Account. This Practice Note provides guidance on the timelines within which such allocation is to be completed by in various circumstances.

2. With the exception of warehoused trades, each Clearing Member shall allocate the position of each trade cleared by the Clearing Member for a Customer to that Customer's Position Account or in accordance with that Customer's instructions immediately upon the trade being cleared, or at the latest by the end of the next Market Day immediately following the trade date.

3. For warehoused trades under Rule 5A.3.4, each Clearing Member shall ensure that no trades are warehoused for more than one Market Day, unless under exceptional circumstances. Each Clearing Member shall allocate the position of each trade to the relevant Customer's Position Account or in accordance with that Customer's instructions, immediately after the order is completed, or at the latest by the end of the Market Day on which the order is completed.