The transition to T+1: Accelerated settlement cycles and progress so far

Pardeep Cassells
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Pardeep Cassells: AccessFintech, UK

Journal of Securities Operations & Custody, 2023, vol. 16, issue 1, 31-44

Abstract: This paper examines the current momentum driving faster settlements in financial markets, specifically focusing on the shift from trade date + 2 (T+2) to trade date + 1 (T+1) settlement cycles. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Canadian Capital Markets Association plan to implement it in May 2024. His Majesty’s Treasury in the UK and the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) have both established taskforces to assess the feasibility of transitioning to T+1 settlement. This paper aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the accelerated settlement movement and its potential implications for global market participants. It will delve into the reasons behind the simultaneous adoption of this change across various markets, highlight the key changes being introduced in the US market, and explore its impact on market participants within the US. It will also address the consequences of accelerated settlement for international markets, raising critical factors that all market participants need to consider when facing settlement cycle changes. Practical recommendations to prepare for T+1 readiness will be offered. Readers can expect insights into the motivations driving the accelerated settlement movement, the key changes unfolding in major markets and the potential effects on international markets, ensuring preparedness for the forthcoming T+1 settlement era.

Keywords: accelerated settlement; settlement cycle; trade date + 2 (T+2); trade date + 1 (T+1); regulation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E5 G2 K22 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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