The European Union’s transition to T+1 settlement hasn’t been keeping Giovanni Sabatini up at night yet. However, potential technical complexities that could derail the process are top of mind for the man tasked with shepherding all 27 E.U. member states across the finish line by October 11, 2027. Sabatini was recently elected to lead of the Industry… Read More >>
E.U. Task Force Urges CSDR Adjustment for T+1
European capital markets firms are navigating a long list of regulatory changes required to enable a smooth transition to a shortened, T+1 settlement cycle, likely in 2027 and in coordination with the UK. The European T+1 Industry Task Force, comprised of 21 trade associations, outlined these regulatory changes in a recent work paper — “High-level… Read More >>
Firms Need Multi-Disciplinary & Complex IT Responses to Sanctions
World events are hitting home for financial services firms as the Obama and Trump administrations have been steadily issuing a growing list of complex economic sanctions against countries that have been hotspots across the globe, including Venezuela, North Korea, Cuba, Iran, Ukraine, Russia, and Syria. These sanctions are compelling firms to formulate multi-disciplinary responses and… Read More >>