The settings that can be configured to generate outgoing correspondence are transaction type, product type, and processing category. Transaction type defines the business operation of a financial transaction, such as spot, forward, or swap. Product type defines the characteristics and attributes of a financial instrument, such as money market, foreign exchange, or securities. Processing category defines the business process steps for a financial transaction, such as valuation, settlement, or interest calculation. These settings determine the correspondence rules and templates that are used to create and send correspondence to counterparties or banks.