ESMA calls on firms to finalise preparations ahead of T+1 settlement deadlines
Why this matters
ESMA regulatory deadline for T+1 settlement preparations with critical milestones in 2026 and implementation in October 2027. Affects trading and settlement infrastructure across capital markets participants requiring significant operational readiness and ecosystem coordination.
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What the ESMA said
ESMA calls on firms to finalise preparations ahead of T+1 settlement deadlines 20 July 2026 Post Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU regulator and supervisor, has published a statement highlighting key deadlines and action points to be ready for the transition to a T+1 settlement cycle…
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Context
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) — EU securities markets authority. We track 97 updates from them.
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