### Question
How is the "filing date" defined?


### Answer
The term **filing date** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 5385* as follows -

> the date on which the Corporation is appointed as receiver of the covered broker or dealer

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 5385*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER II-ORDERLY LIQUIDATION AUTHORITY**

