The UK is preparing to implement a T+1 securities settlement cycle on October 11, 2027, a significant structural change to capital markets operations. T+1 means that once an in-scope security (for example, a stock or bond) is purchased or sold, the transaction must be settled within one business day (for
Shortening the cycle with faster settlement of investment fund trades
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The UK is preparing to transition to a T+1 securities settlement cycle on October 11, 2027, in line with other jurisdictions.