There are a number of different interfaces available which allow you to connect your back-office system to CTM. Below you can find further details on each interface type, along with the associated technical documentation to support your implementation.
Direct XML
The Direct XML Message Specification, CTM Common Reference Data, and CTM Error Code Reference Data have been incorporated into the CTM Technical Resources available below, providing the content in a user-friendly, searchable format. PDF versions are also available from within the CTM Technical Resources.
CTM Technical Resources
CTM XML DTDs for Debt and Equity
FIX
CTM FIX 4.4 Interface Message Specification for Investment Managers (Current)
CTM FIX 4.4 Interface Message Specification for Broker/Dealers (Current)
CTM F5 BIG-IP Edge Client Software for the CTM FIX Interface: Installation
Message Translation Interface (MTI/MTIR)
CTM MTI Specification: Debt/Equity for Broker/Dealers
CTM MTI Batch Scheduler: Broker/Dealers
CTM MTI Batch Scheduler: Investment Managers
CTM MTI Specification: Debt/Equity for Investment Managers
Reference Data
These materials are common to all interface types and can be used to gain an understanding of the fields available in CTM and the allowed values for those fields, and any error messages that are returned by CTM as a result of a failed message submission.
CTM Data Dictionary
Connectivity
CTM System Requirements
CTM .NET Framework Connectivity Guide
CTM Direct Client Interface Programmer's Guide