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: Message Specifications
CTM XML Message Specification for Debt and Equity
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CTM XML DTDs for Debt and Equity
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Direct XML: Additional Resources
CTM Technical Resources
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FIX
CTM FIX 4.4 Interface Message Specification for Investment Managers (Current)
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CTM FIX 4.4 Interface Message Specification for Broker/Dealers (Current)
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CTM FIX 4.4 Interface Message Specification for AACW for Broker/Dealers
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CTM F5 BIG-IP Edge Client Software for the CTM FIX Interface: Installation
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Message Translation Interface (MTI/MTIR)
CTM MTI Specification: Debt/Equity for Broker/Dealers
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CTM MTI Batch Scheduler: Broker/Dealers
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CTM MTI Batch Scheduler: Investment Managers
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CTM MTI Specification: Debt/Equity for Investment Managers
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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
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CTM Common Reference Data
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CTM Error Code Reference Data
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Connectivity
CTM System Requirements
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CTM DCIGate for .NET User Guide
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CTM .NET Framework Connectivity Guide
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CTM Direct Client Interface Programmer's Guide
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CTM Event Push MQ Programmer's Guide
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