A failed transaction is an unsettled trade after the date on which delivery and payment were due. The failure may reflect a temporary shortfall of securities, cash or another asset needed to complete settlement. It does not necessarily terminate the trade; the parties may complete it at a later date.
Source: European Central Bank (ECB) (source). This glossary entry is an independently worded adaptation of the cited information.
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