T+1: Why This Time Feels Different from T+2

Learn the genesis of each shortening of the settlement cycle, why T+1 is an event-driven mandate with a higher degree of complexity, and more.

The Move to T+1 Settlement

On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, the first trading day after the U.S. Memorial Day holiday, regular-way settlement for U.S. equities, fixed income, and other select products will shorten from the current trade date (T) plus two business day cycle (T+2) to T plus one business day (T+1). A smooth and predictable settlement is essential to the global economy.

The whitepaper T+1: Why This Time Feels Different from T+2 examines how the drivers of the current move to T+1 differ from the 2017 move to T+2 in a few interesting ways that relate to settlement infrastructure. You’ll learn:

• The genesis of each shortening of the settlement cycle
• Why T+1 is an event-driven mandate with a higher degree of complexity
• What factors are needed to reach success in the remaining months