Industry groups in the U.K. are clashing over whether the U.K.’s industry-led, principles-based approach to shorter T+1 settlement will be sufficient to facilitate an orderly transition by October 11, 2027. The U.K.’s Accelerated Settlement Taskforce published its final implementation plan, including the T+1 Code of Conduct, on Feb. 6, 2025. The plan outlines the scope,… Read More >>
U.K. Fires Starting Gun on T+1 Settlement
The U.K. Accelerated Settlement Taskforce (AST) has officially kicked off the transition to a T+1 settlement cycle, with backing from the U.K. government, the Bank of England, and the U.K. regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The switch is set for October 11, 2027, marking a major operational shift for UK financial services firms. AST… Read More >>
