Releasinga File of Securities

These instructions outline steps necessary to complete online forms for releasinga file of securities and submitting the release request to FHLB Des Moines. Members can also releaseindividual securities by completing the online securities release form. Instructions for releasing individual securities are available on the Collateral Toolkit, underRelease Individual Securities Instructions. All references to “Securities” in this document also means “Cash”. Cash may be released from FHLB Des Moines collateral using the eAdvantage securities pages referenced in this document. “Users” referred to throughout this document are members’ eAdvantage Securities Users.

Select the Release Securiteslink on the Collateral Summary Page. Users will be taken to theRelease Securities Page.Members can also reach the Release Securities Page by clicking the large Securities or Cashbutton on the right–hand side of the page or by clicking the Securities or Cash link available through the green Collateral tab.

On the Release Securities Page, select Releasea File of Securities. Users will be prompted to provide information regarding the securities being released.The securities release file formatting layout and instructions are available on the Collateral Toolkit, underSecurities Release File Formatting Instructions.

Navigating the Releasea File of SecuritiesPage:

  1. Enter the member’s Contact Information
  2. Select the entity thatpledged the securities being released, from the Pledgor Name drop down box

(Members with affiliates or subsidiaries who have pledged securities on their behalf need to select the correct affiliate or subsidiary listed in the drop down box)

  1. Enter Contact Information for the custodian holding the securities being released
  2. Enter the Total Item Count, which is number of securities being released and included on the release file to be uploaded
  3. Enter the Total Release Amount of the securities being released
  1. Click Browse to locate the release file to be uploaded

  1. Click Submit Securities File to submit the information on the page and release all securities included on the release file. Users will be transferred to the Release Securities ReviewPage to confirm the release.
  2. Click Cancel to clear all data entered on the page, close this screen and return to the Securities Home Page without submitting the release request


On the Release Securities Review Page, Users have the choice of saving and printing the release information, canceling the release before submitting it or confirming the release. To print or save the summary, click the Printer Icon located in the upper right hand corner of the page.

A PDF document summarizing the release information will appear for users to save to their local computer or print.

Click Cancel on the Release Securities Review Page to be transferred to the Collateral Securities Page without releasing the securities.

ClickConfirmon the Release Securities Review Pageto electronically send the release request information to FHLB Des Moines for processing. A box will appear requiring verification of the release confirmation, which is done by clicking Check this to confirm you wish to submit. Click Cancel to stop the release and return to the Securities Home Page.

Once the release request has been submitted, a Release Securities Confirmation notice is generated. Choices available from the ReleaseSecurities Confirmation Page are exiting to: the eAdvantage Home Page, the Collateral Summary Page, the Securities Home Page or Logging out of Advantage.

The member’s collateral balance may be checked within hours of submitting therelease request. Please contact the Collateral Department at 800-544-3452, ext. 5408 for assistance.

Revised 10/05/2011