What is considered the starting point for creating an outgoing message in AMI?

The correct starting point for creating an outgoing message in the Avaloq Message Interface (AMI) is Avaloq Data. This is because outgoing messages are fundamentally based on the information that resides within the Avaloq system. These messages are constructed using the data extracted from the Avaloq database, which includes client information, transaction details, and account data.

In the message creation process, the Avaloq Data acts as the foundation. It is the source of truth from which all subsequent messaging actions derive. This ensures that any messages sent out accurately reflect the most current and relevant information from the Avaloq system, which is crucial for maintaining accurate communications with external systems or stakeholders.

The other options, while integral to the message-processing workflow, play different roles. The Message Formatter is responsible for defining how the message is structured and formatted after the data has been gathered, and the External message refers to the final output ready to be sent. The Message Parser, on the other hand, is typically used for incoming messages to interpret and extract Embedded data. Therefore, none of these components can initiate the creation of an outgoing message in the same way that Avaloq Data does.