EU T+1 settlement transition to next-day settlement sets a 2026 deadline
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The regulatory framework for the EU’s T+1 settlement transition is complete, ESMA said on October 16, 2026, but investment firms and their clients face a compliance deadline before the wider switch. New allocation and confirmation requirements take effect on December 7, 2026 , ahead of the transition on October 11, 2027. Key takeaways The EU’s T+1 switch is scheduled for October 11, 2027. Allocation and confirmation rules apply from December 7, 2026. ESMA wants participants to finish preparations and begin testing promptly.
Source: The Cryptonomist
