ESMA Calls on Firms to Finalise Preparation for T+1

ESMA publishes statement on T+1 preparations

On 20 July 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a statement on preparing for the EU T+1 settlement cycle.BackgroundOn 11 October 2027, the EU financial markets will move to a T+1 settlement cycle. As a result, ESMA sets out that it considers that implementation of the changes required for a smooth transition to T+1 must therefore be a key priority for EU market participants in 2026.SummaryESMA sets out the followi…

ESMA Calls on Firms to Finalise Preparation for T+1

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 in EU financial markets. With the move scheduled for 11 October 2027, ESMA underlines that 2026 is a critical year for market participants to finalise their preparations.The statement outlines key milestones, including the first regul…

ESMA Sets First T+1 Readiness Deadline Ahead of EU Settlement Shift

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a statement setting out key deadlines and action points for the European Union's transition to a T+1 settlement cycle in financial markets.ESMA's latest statement follows the publication last year of its final settlement discipline rules supporting the EU's move to T+1. The package introduced same-day allocations, machine-readable confirmations and updated reference-data requirements, w…

ESMA Urges Firms to Finalise T+1 Settlement Preparations Ahead of 2027 Deadline | LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a statement calling on market participants to accelerate their preparations for the European Union’s transition to a T+1 settlement cycle, warning that 2026 represents a decisive year for firms to get ready. The EU’s securities regulator and supervisor confirmed that the shift to T+1, which will require securities transactions to settle one business day after execution rather than t…