Accelerating settlement: Navigating the Move to T+1

Tuesday 25 February 2025 @ GFT offices, London GFT and Genesis hosted an informative event exploring the required transition to T+1 settlement, a major shift in global securities markets. This is a past event.

In the context of the UK's commitment to move to T+1 settlement by the end of 2027, this event brought together industry leaders to discuss the learnings from the US, challenges, opportunities, and the technological solutions needed to navigate this accelerated environment successfully.

Key topics that were covered

US experience: Insights into the U.S. transition to T+1 in 2024, delving into the key drivers behind the shift and valuable lessons learned along the way. Explore how the U.S. industry achieved a successful transition, maintaining high affirmation and settlement rates throughout the process.
 

Practical insights for Europe: Practical implications of T+1 for various market participants. Understand the key challenges including jurisdictional and crossborder complexities, operational hurdles, and potential unintended consequences to look out for, pointing to the importance of starting early in your planning.
 

Strategic responses: Key approaches for a seamless transition, including early engagement, leveraging technology to automate and digitise post-trade processes, and foster collaboration with clients.

Speakers from our recent event

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