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ISO 20022 Messaging

December 07, 2021

Welcome! In this section of the DTCC Learning Center you will find resources related to DTC's use of ISO 20022 real-time MQ messaging and files for automated electronic communication with clients. Use Quick Links, the ISO 20022 Resources tab (utilize filters to help narrow returned results), and Search to learn more.

CorporateActionsProcessing ISO 20022 is an international messaging standard that simplifies global business communication by creating a common language for financial information. DTC uses ISO 20022 real-time MQ messaging and files for automated electronic communication with clients. The ISO 20022 standard provides a modernized business model and platform that replaces legacy proprietary formats and files.

Corporate Actions Messaging Specifications for ISO 20022 are intended as an implementation overview for both technical and business experts. DTCC uses the ISO 20022 Corporate Actions Message format for its Corporate Actions Announcements, Entitlements and Allocations, Instructions and Meetings data.

The following resources may be accessed via the ISO 20022 Messaging Specifications page on DTCC's corporate website:

Standard Release (SR) message types in .zip archives:

Business Application Header
Announcements
Entitlements and Allocations
Elective Dividend Instructions
Voluntary Reorganization Instructions
Meeting Proxy

DTCC provides messaging specifications for the standard ISO 20022 message and when applicable, its proprietary Extension component.

The specification zip files contain the following folders, when applicable:

Message Usage Guidelines in Excel format
Message Usage Guidelines in .pdf format
DTCC extension schemas
ISO 20022 unrestricted schemas

Also available are the following ISO 20022 Messaging User Guides:

Getting Started - Announcements & Data Model
Lifecycle:
- Distributions (Entitlements and Allocations)
- Redemptions (Entitlements and Allocations)
- Reorganizations (Entitlements and Allocations)
Instructions:
- Distributions
- Reorganizations

Other, publically available related resources can be found at the following locations:

The information and links above are provided for your convenience. For additional ISO 20022 Messaging resources, see the ISO 20022 Messaging Resources tab.