1. Update to the AMEDA Messaging Hub
Prepared:
Mohmed Hazem
Sherif A. Razek

2. Our Achievements
MCDR and Strate on AMEDAs behalf driving the activities on the Hub project
CSD to CSD links
MCDR to focus on Middle Eastern countries and North African Countries (MENA)
Strate and MCDR to create a link between them
Strate to focus on sub-Saharan African countries

3. What was done since we last met
RMA Between MCDR and Strate
Investigating Linking Options
Direct connectivity costs to put lines between Strate and NileIT
VPN connectivity options to connect to Strate via Internet (this is not the best solution but good for Proof of Concept)
Other option is a european counterparty networking
VPN Connectivity cross linking both our SWIFT Service Bureau.

4. Our Future Plans
Message Standardization by investigating the XML schemas and Messages to be used on the hub
Agreeing on a standardized bilateral agreements between AMEDA Members.
Analyze the impact of the proposed standards on AMEDA members systems.
Understanding market practice definitions require a lot of effort.
Getting AMEDA members to join the Hub based on the geographical location of the members.