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ISO 20022 Migration & MX Messaging Flashcards

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  1. What file format do ISO 20022 MX messages use?

    Answer: XML (Extensible Markup Language)

    ISO 20022 MX messages use XML (Extensible Markup Language), enabling richer, structured data compared to the ASCII-based MT format.

  2. Which SWIFT MT message does the ISO 20022 pacs.008 replace for single customer credit transfers?

    Answer: MT 103

    The pacs.008 (FI to FI Customer Credit Transfer) is the ISO 20022 equivalent of the MT 103 single customer credit transfer message.

  3. What does 'pacs' stand for in ISO 20022 message naming conventions?

    Answer: Payments Clearing and Settlement

    'pacs' stands for Payments Clearing and Settlement, covering messages used in interbank payment clearing and settlement processes.

  4. During the SWIFT ISO 20022 coexistence period for CBPR+, what was permitted on the network?

    Answer: Both MT and MX messages could be sent simultaneously on SWIFT

    The coexistence period allowed both MT and MX messages to operate simultaneously, giving institutions time to migrate at their own pace without disrupting live traffic.

  5. What is the primary advantage of ISO 20022's structured data fields over MT free-form text fields?

    Answer: Improved straight-through processing and higher data quality

    Structured data fields in ISO 20022 enable automated processing, reduce manual intervention, and improve data quality compared to unstructured MT free-form fields.

  6. Which organization serves as the Registration Authority for the ISO 20022 standard?

    Answer: SWIFT

    SWIFT acts as the Registration Authority for ISO 20022, responsible for maintaining and publishing the standard's message repository.

  7. In what year did SWIFT's Cross-Border Payments and Reporting Plus (CBPR+) ISO 20022 go live for production traffic?

    Answer: 2023

    SWIFT's CBPR+ ISO 20022 went live in March 2023, marking the official start of the coexistence period for cross-border payments.

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