T+1
Can AI beat exceptions out of the back office?
The Waters Wrap: Agentic AI can help operations teams tackle exceptions. But first, they need to get their house in order, writes Wei-Shen.
From manual SSIs to T+1 readiness: How AI is reducing settlement risk
Practical strategies to automate SSI capture, validation and authentication under compressed settlement timelines.
T+1 in Asia-Pacific: Preparing post-trade operations for what’s ahead
There are benefits of Asia-Pacific markets moving to T+1, but there are unique complexities to tackle, says DTCC’s Val Wotton.
Pressure mounts on Asia to fall in line for T+1
With the US already on a T+1 settlement cycle, and the UK and EU preparing for the shift in 2027, there’s pressure for Asia to follow suit. But moving may involve more risks than expected.
Despite regulatory thaw in US, major questions remain globally for 2026
From crypto and tokenization to the CAT to consolidated tapes to T+1’s advancement, the regulatory space will be front and center in the New Year.
Waters Wavelength Ep. 341: Citi’s Pitts and Topa
This week, Citi’s Michele Pitts and Marcello Topa join Wei-Shen to talk about UK and EU T+1.
Nasdaq’s blockchain proposal to SEC gets mixed reviews from peers
Public comment letters and interviews reveal that despite fervor for tokenization, industry stakeholders disagree on its value proposition.
Technology alone is not enough for Europe’s T+1 push
Testing will be a key component of a successful implementation. However, the respective taskforces have yet to release more details on the testing schedules.
Row breaks out over cause of FX settlement fails
One European bank blames T+1 for a 50% jump in FX fails, but industry groups dispute the claims.
Breaking through: Turning post-trade challenges into strategic advantage
The move to T+1 settlement in Apac is a catalyst for financial firms to modernise operations, drive digital transformation and build lasting resilience.
Franklin Templeton’s great DeFi migration
TradFi’s money and DeFi’s tech will inevitably combine, says the asset manager’s futurist-in-residence.
Waters Wavelength Ep. 332: DTCC’s Val Wotton
This week, Val Wotton joins the podcast to discuss the necessary steps leading up to the T+1 transitions in the UK and EU.
Citi gears up for EU T+1 climb
The bank has a dedicated team examining what it needs to do to ensure a successful transition to T+1 in Europe.
Risk mitigation in round-the-clock trading
Tied closely with shortened settlement times, overnight trading poses operational and technical risks, writes Sergey Samushin, head of exchange solutions at Devexperts, in this guest column.
Euroclear readies upgrade to settlement efficiency platform
Euroclear, Taskize, and Meritsoft are working together to deliver real-time insights and resolution capabilities to users settling with any of Euroclear’s CSDs.
T+1 for Europe: Crying wolf or real concerns?
Brown Brothers Harriman’s Adrian Whelan asks how prepared the investment industry is for the changes ahead, and if concerns about its implementation are justified.
Technical and regulatory questions surround Europe’s T+1 move
The EU roadmap mirrors the UK’s goal of an October 2027 move. With more than two years to prepare, firms must consider how to implement the non-prescriptive guidelines and weigh where to automate.
Waters Wavelength Ep. 321: AccessFintech’s Par Cassells
This week, Par Cassells joins Nyela to discuss shorter settlement cycles and the role of vendors in the transition.
The European T+1 effect on Asia
T+1 is coming in Europe, and Asian firms should assess impacts and begin preparations now, says the DTCC’s Val Wotton.
Experts say HKEX’s plan for T+1 in 2025 is ‘sensible’
The exchange will continue providing core post-trade processing through CCASS but will engage with market participants on the service’s future as HKEX rolls out new OCP features.
How to navigate regional nuances that complicate T+1 in Europe
European and UK firms face unique challenges in moving to T+1 settlement, writes Broadridge’s Carl Bennett, and they will need to follow a series of steps to ensure successful adoption by 2027.