To improve the security, automation, and reliability of regulatory data submissions, Diligence Software is transitioning to a new connection method with OneGate, the portal operated by the Banque de France.
This shift involves replacing traditional username-password authentication with A2A (Application-to-Application) connections secured by a Banque de France authentication certificate. While this certificate does not serve as a digital signature for filings, it does provide a formal and secure method of identifying the submitting institution.
Since 2009, the Banque de France has supported A2A as the preferred method for automated data transmission between reporting software and the OneGate portal.
Historically, many institutions have relied on basic credential-based logins — a functional but less secure option. With A2A and certificate-based identification, OneGate directly recognizes the reporting institution, offering:
Credential-based access will still be available as a backup method, but A2A is now the recommended standard for future-proofed regulatory operations.
Diligence Software has long supported the A2A protocol. However, broad adoption across the industry was previously limited by:
Over the past year, we have developed the infrastructure, automation tools, and client support systems required to make A2A integration smooth, reliable, and cost-neutral.
This includes:
To enable the A2A connection, your institution must:
1) Request / order the Banque de France authentication certificate by contacting the OneGate support team (Banque de France).
That’s the only step on your side.
Once the Banque de France issues your certificate:
2) Share the certificate file with Diligence Software.
From there, we handle everything.
As part of our turnkey compliance approach, Diligence Software manages the full technical lifecycle of the A2A setup inside RiskAssist.express, including:
We also coordinate directly with Banque de France / OneGate support during setup when needed, to minimize back-and-forth for your teams.
There are no additional costs for Diligence Software clients.
This rollout marks a key step toward fully automated, secure, and reliable regulatory reporting infrastructure. Diligence Software is actively expanding certificate-based A2A connectivity across all compatible declarations.
We also continue to monitor regulatory guidance and adapt our platform to ensure every client benefits from the latest technical standards — without added complexity.
Have questions or looking to upgrade your reporting stack?
Our team can walk you through the transition in just a few minutes. Contact us →
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