OneGate's A2A interface allows automated submission of regulatory reports without manual portal interaction. This guide covers the technical implementation for integrating your systems with OneGate.
Key Takeaways
- A2A enables automated, scheduled submissions
- Certificate authentication is still required
- Web services use SOAP or REST protocols
- Response handling must be implemented
- Testing in sandbox recommended before production
A2A Overview
A2A benefits:
• Automated scheduled submissions
• No manual portal interaction
• Integration with internal workflows
• Batch processing capability
• Audit trail automation
Suitable for institutions with frequent, regular submissions.
Authentication Setup
A2A authentication requires:
• Technical certificate (separate from portal access)
• IP address whitelisting
• Service account configuration
• Test environment access
Contact BdF to initiate A2A setup process.
API Specifications
OneGate A2A supports:
• SOAP web services (primary)
• File upload endpoint
• Status query endpoint
• Receipt download endpoint
WSDL and documentation available from BdF portal.
Implementation Steps
Implementation roadmap: 1. Request A2A access from BdF 2. Obtain technical certificate 3. Configure IP whitelisting 4. Develop web service client 5. Test in sandbox environment 6. Validate response handling 7. Move to production
Error Handling
Handle A2A responses:
• HTTP errors: Network/connectivity issues
• SOAP faults: Service-level errors
• Business errors: Validation failures
• Timeout handling: Retry logic
Implement robust error handling and alerting.
Checklist
- A2A access requested and approved
- Technical certificate obtained
- IP addresses whitelisted
- Web service client developed
- Sandbox testing completed
- Error handling implemented
- Production migration completed
- Monitoring established