TREASURY AUTOMATED AUCTION PROCESSING SYSTEM - TAAPS
Computer network system, created by the Federal Reserve and regulated by its banks, which receives and facilitates the tenders received for treasury securities. These securities are traded through an auction in the principal market. The system receives the tenders from brokers who desire to obtain marketable securities. Every bid in the auction process is facilitated and reviewed automatically to ensure adherence with the Treasury’s Uniform Offering Circular.
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