OpenFIGI
The Financial Instrument Global Identifier (FIGI) is an open standard, unique identifier of financial instruments that can be assigned to instruments including common stock, options, derivatives, futures, corporate and government bonds, municipals, currencies, and mortgage products. OpenFIGI is an online entry point to multiple tools for identifying, mapping, and requesting a free and open symbology dataset. This user friendly platform provides the ultimate understanding for how a unique identifier combined with accurate, associated metadata can eliminate redundant mapping processes, streamline the trade workflow, and reduce operational risk. For more information on OpenFIGI see the company website.
In the context of Nintex Automation Cloud, OpenFIGI is a connector Service used to define a connection required for associated actions and start events. Examples include Salesforce and Box. Method of integration to cloud services, business applications and content stores. and is used to create connections for OpenFIGI actions A tool for building the processes, logic, and direction within workflows.. Use OpenFIGI actions to search for and map to Financial Instrument Global Identifiers (FIGIs).
Create an OpenFIGI connection
Note: Your browser-stored credentials are accessed to create connections. Either clear credentials from browser memory or make sure the stored credentials are for the intended environment.
Create a connection from the connections page or from the action configuration panel when configuring the action. For information about creating connections and assigning permissions, see Manage connections.
In the Add a new connection section, complete the fields as follows:
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In this field |
Select or enter the following |
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| Connection name | A name for your new connection |
| API Key | Your OpenFIGI API key. Access your OpenFIGI API key by logging in to the OpenFIGI API page. |
OpenFIGI account requirements
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You must use an OpenFIGI API key to create a connection. Access your OpenFIGI API key by logging in to the OpenFIGI API page.