CySEC Alerts Firms as EU Commission Targets T+1 Securities Settlement by 2027

CySEC Alerts Firms as EU Commission Targets T+1 Securities Settlement by 2027

The European Commission has proposed moving to a one-day (T+1) settlement cycle for securities transactions across the EU, shortening the current two-business-day (T+2) standard. This marks a significant shift in European capital markets.The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has already issued a circular to local market participants, outlining the expected changes and their implications. The circular was addressed to Cyprus Inves…

T+1 Settlement - Driving Behavioural and Technological Change in Post-Trade Operations

With the capital markets industry facing constant pressure to streamline operations and reduce costs, the shift towards a T+1 settlement cycle in Europe, including the UK and Switzerland, represents both a formidable challenge and a critical inflection point for post-trade processes. So what are the biggest risks facing firms ahead of this shift? How will...