ISO 20022 Messaging

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Corporate Actions Messaging Specifications for ISO 20022

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.

Access the technical documentation and supporting resources around ISO 20022 messaging. Explore data dictionaries, message specifications, file layouts, templates and reference guides designed to help streamline onboarding, support development efforts and ensure consistent data exchange.

Data Dictionaries
This collection of documents provides detailed mappings of event types to function / activity codes.
Announcements, Entitlements & Allocations, and Instructions – SR 2025
Corporate Action Announcements Data Dictionary SR 2025 Updated July 21, 2025 These documents list the ISO 20022 event types, as well as the ISO 20022 published data fields and mapping back to DTC function codes. Corporate Action Entitlements and Allocations Data Dictionary SR 2025 Updated May 30, 2025 These documents list the ISO 20022 event types, as well as the ISO 20022 published data fields and mapping back to DTC function codes. Corporate Action Elections Data Dictionary SR 2025 Updated October 15, 2025 These documents outline mapping for tags associated with ISO 20022 messages for Distributions Instructions to data elements associated with DTC's EDS legacy process, as well as Reorganization Instructions mapping.
ISO 20022 Messaging Specifications
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. 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:
1 Message Usage Guidelines/Excel: documents that present the logical layout of the message XML schema. There are separate documents for each XML schema – one for ISO 'core' standard message, and one for supplementary data (extension) that embeds in the standard message. The document shows the elements that will be used in the message, elements that will not be used are marked as "removed". The document also contains DTCC market practice usage for each element e.g. DTCC definitions, annotations, rules, as well as DTCC synonyms that are the DTCC names of the elements used in browser and Data Dictionary.
2 Message Usage Guidelines/pdf: Similar to the Excel document, the PDF version provides an alternative format showing the message structure, message building blocks, message components, message data types and restrictions summarization.
3 DTCC extension schemas: a plain XML schema for DTCC extensions.
4 ISO 20022 Unrestricted Schemas
ISO 20022 messages undergo annual change, maintenance each November via a "Standards Release" or "SR". Note: There are multiple message types within each of the four message categories in the table below. Please download and unzip the files.
Note that schemas for the standard ISO MX messages can be found on https://www.swift.com/ or in MyStandards.
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Message Inventory and MX/ISO 20022 Equivalencies Quick Tip

This document provides an inventory of ISO 20022 messages, including equivalencies between MX identifiers, ISO 20022 message information, and equivalent DTCC processes.
September 17, 2026

Corporate Action Elections Data Dictionary SR 2025

These documents outline mapping for tags associated with ISO 20022 messages for Distributions Instructions to data elements associated with DTC's EDS legacy process, as well as Reorganization Instructions mapping. (Updated October 15, 2025)
September 17, 2026

Corporate Action Announcements Data Dictionary SR 2026

These documents list the ISO 20022 event types, as well as the ISO 20022 published data fields and mapping back to DTC function codes. (Updated July 31, 2026)
September 17, 2026

Corporate Action Entitlements and Allocations Data Dictionary SR 2026

These documents list the ISO 20022 event types, as well as the ISO 20022 published data fields and mapping back to DTC function codes. (Updated July 31, 2026)
September 17, 2026

SR 2025 Announcements Message Specifications

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.These documents present the logical layout of the message XML schema. There are separate documents for each XML schema -- one for ISO ‘core’ standard message, and one for supplementary data (extension) that embeds in the standard message. The document shows the elements that will be used in the message; elements that will not be used are marked as “removed”. The document also contains DTCC market practice usage for each element e.g. DTCC definitions, annotations, rules, as well as DTCC synonyms that are the DTCC names of the elements used in browser and Data Dictionary. Message Usage Guidelines in .pdf format. Similar to the Excel document, the PDF version provides an alternative format showing the message structure, message building blocks, message components, message data types and restrictions summarization. DTCC extension schemas.Plain XML schema for DTCC extensions. ISO 20022 unrestricted schemas.
September 17, 2026

SR 2025 Entitlements and Allocations Message Specifications

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.These documents present the logical layout of the message XML schema. There are separate documents for each XML schema -- one for ISO ‘core’ standard message, and one for supplementary data (extension) that embeds in the standard message. The document shows the elements that will be used in the message; elements that will not be used are marked as “removed”. The document also contains DTCC market practice usage for each element e.g. DTCC definitions, annotations, rules, as well as DTCC synonyms that are the DTCC names of the elements used in browser and Data Dictionary. Message Usage Guidelines in .pdf format. Similar to the Excel document, the PDF version provides an alternative format showing the message structure, message building blocks, message components, message data types and restrictions summarization. DTCC extension schemas.Plain XML schema for DTCC extensions. ISO 20022 unrestricted schemas.
September 17, 2026

SR 2025 Elective Dividend Instructions Message Specifications

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.These documents present the logical layout of the message XML schema. There are separate documents for each XML schema -- one for ISO ‘core’ standard message, and one for supplementary data (extension) that embeds in the standard message. The document shows the elements that will be used in the message; elements that will not be used are marked as “removed”. The document also contains DTCC market practice usage for each element e.g. DTCC definitions, annotations, rules, as well as DTCC synonyms that are the DTCC names of the elements used in browser and Data Dictionary. Message Usage Guidelines in .pdf format. Similar to the Excel document, the PDF version provides an alternative format showing the message structure, message building blocks, message components, message data types and restrictions summarization. DTCC extension schemas.Plain XML schema for DTCC extensions. ISO 20022 unrestricted schemas.
September 17, 2026

SR 2025 Voluntary Reorganization Instructions Message Specifications

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.These documents present the logical layout of the message XML schema. There are separate documents for each XML schema -- one for ISO ‘core’ standard message, and one for supplementary data (extension) that embeds in the standard message. The document shows the elements that will be used in the message; elements that will not be used are marked as “removed”. The document also contains DTCC market practice usage for each element e.g. DTCC definitions, annotations, rules, as well as DTCC synonyms that are the DTCC names of the elements used in browser and Data Dictionary. Message Usage Guidelines in .pdf format. Similar to the Excel document, the PDF version provides an alternative format showing the message structure, message building blocks, message components, message data types and restrictions summarization. DTCC extension schemas.Plain XML schema for DTCC extensions. ISO 20022 unrestricted schemas.
September 17, 2026

SR 2026 Announcements Message Specifications

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.These documents present the logical layout of the message XML schema. There are separate documents for each XML schema -- one for ISO ‘core’ standard message, and one for supplementary data (extension) that embeds in the standard message. The document shows the elements that will be used in the message; elements that will not be used are marked as “removed”. The document also contains DTCC market practice usage for each element e.g. DTCC definitions, annotations, rules, as well as DTCC synonyms that are the DTCC names of the elements used in browser and Data Dictionary. Message Usage Guidelines in .pdf format. Similar to the Excel document, the PDF version provides an alternative format showing the message structure, message building blocks, message components, message data types and restrictions summarization. DTCC extension schemas.Plain XML schema for DTCC extensions. ISO 20022 unrestricted schemas.
September 17, 2026

SR 2026 Entitlements and Allocations Message Specifications

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.These documents present the logical layout of the message XML schema. There are separate documents for each XML schema -- one for ISO ‘core’ standard message, and one for supplementary data (extension) that embeds in the standard message. The document shows the elements that will be used in the message; elements that will not be used are marked as “removed”. The document also contains DTCC market practice usage for each element e.g. DTCC definitions, annotations, rules, as well as DTCC synonyms that are the DTCC names of the elements used in browser and Data Dictionary. Message Usage Guidelines in .pdf format. Similar to the Excel document, the PDF version provides an alternative format showing the message structure, message building blocks, message components, message data types and restrictions summarization. DTCC extension schemas.Plain XML schema for DTCC extensions. ISO 20022 unrestricted schemas.
September 17, 2026

SR 2026 Elective Dividend Instructions Message Specifications

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.These documents present the logical layout of the message XML schema. There are separate documents for each XML schema -- one for ISO ‘core’ standard message, and one for supplementary data (extension) that embeds in the standard message. The document shows the elements that will be used in the message; elements that will not be used are marked as “removed”. The document also contains DTCC market practice usage for each element e.g. DTCC definitions, annotations, rules, as well as DTCC synonyms that are the DTCC names of the elements used in browser and Data Dictionary. Message Usage Guidelines in .pdf format. Similar to the Excel document, the PDF version provides an alternative format showing the message structure, message building blocks, message components, message data types and restrictions summarization. DTCC extension schemas.Plain XML schema for DTCC extensions. ISO 20022 unrestricted schemas.
September 17, 2026

SR 2026 Voluntary Reorganization Instructions Message Specifications

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.These documents present the logical layout of the message XML schema. There are separate documents for each XML schema -- one for ISO ‘core’ standard message, and one for supplementary data (extension) that embeds in the standard message. The document shows the elements that will be used in the message; elements that will not be used are marked as “removed”. The document also contains DTCC market practice usage for each element e.g. DTCC definitions, annotations, rules, as well as DTCC synonyms that are the DTCC names of the elements used in browser and Data Dictionary. Message Usage Guidelines in .pdf format. Similar to the Excel document, the PDF version provides an alternative format showing the message structure, message building blocks, message components, message data types and restrictions summarization. DTCC extension schemas.Plain XML schema for DTCC extensions. ISO 20022 unrestricted schemas.
September 17, 2026

Corporate Action Announcements Data Dictionary SR2025

These documents list the ISO 20022 event types, as well as the ISO 20022 published data fields and mapping back to DTC function codes. (Updated July 21, 2025)
September 17, 2026

Corporate Action Entitlements and Allocations Data Dictionary SR2025

These documents list the ISO 20022 event types, as well as the ISO 20022 published data fields and mapping back to DTC function codes. (Updated May 30, 2025)
September 17, 2026

Corporate Action Elections Data Dictionary SR 2026

These documents outline mapping for tags associated with ISO 20022 messages for Distributions Instructions to data elements associated with DTC's EDS legacy process, as well as Reorganization Instructions mapping. (July 31, 2026)
September 17, 2026

ISO 20022 Messaging for Reorganizations Instructions

Presents general ISO 20022 messaging information as well as information about specific messages, timing, scenarios by event type, message triggers, and event type correspondences.
September 15, 2026

ISO 20022 Messaging for Distributions Entitlements and Allocations

Guide for using ISO 20022 entitlement and allocation messaging for corporate action distribution events. Complete description of message types, scenarios, and options. Includes: Message types Stock loan tracking, fail tracking, and REPO tracking Message subscriptions and message timing Holiday processing Message flows Reason codes CANO-E Messages CAPA messages CAPC messages CACO messages CARE messages CAPS messages
September 15, 2026

ISO 20022 Messaging for Redemptions Entitlements and Allocations

Guide for using ISO 20022 entitlement and allocation messaging for corporate action redemption events. Complete description of message types, many scenarios, and options. Includes: Message types and MX identifiers Supplementary data and message extensions Stock loan tracking, fail tracking, and REPO tracking Message subscriptions and message timing Holiday processing System mapping Message flows event templates CANO messages CANO-E messages CAPA messages CAPC messages CACO messages CARE messages CAPS messages
September 15, 2026

ISO 20022 Messaging for Reorganizations Entitlements and Allocations

Presents general ISO 20022 messaging information as well as information about specific messages, timing, scenarios by event type, message triggers, and event type correspondences.
September 15, 2026

ISO 20022 Messaging for Distributions Instructions

Presents general ISO 20022 messaging information as well as information about specific messages, timing, scenarios by event type, message triggers, and event type correspondences.
September 14, 2026

SR 2026 Meeting Proxy Message Specifications

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SR 2025 Meeting Proxy Message Specifications

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ISO 20022 Messaging Subscription Options for Corporate Actions

This document provides ISO 20022 Messaging Subscription Options for Corporate Actions.
October 01, 2024

Corporate Action Meetings Data Dictionary SR 2021

This document outlines mapping for tags associated with ISO 20022 published data fields for Meetings messages.
May 11, 2021
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