T+1 Settlement: What Did Wall Street Learn, and What Must Change Before 2027?

T+1 settlement is reshaping global financial markets, releasing billions in clearing capital while exposing operational gaps across Wall Street’s post-trade infrastructure. The U.S. transition delivered measurable efficiency gains, but securities lending, foreign exchange funding and trade processing continue to test institutions operating within tighter settlement windows. As Europe prepares for its October 2027 transition, rising failed trades and uneven automation are bringing these challenges into sharper focus. This report examines the financial impact of T+1, where settlement delays continue to tie up time and capital, and what market participants must improve to make faster settlement more efficient at scale.

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