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UK will move to T+1 cycle for securities settlement from October 2027

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The change will come into effect from October 11, 2027, and has been welcomed by the industry. Photo: Peter Dazeley/Getty Images

Hameed Shuja

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The move is aimed at creating a modern and efficient trading system in the UK, in line with international standards.

The UK government has announced the country will move to a T+1 cycle for securities settlement from October 11, 2027. The move is part of the government’s Plan for Change to modernize the UK financial markets, improve capital markets competitiveness and deliver growth.

The announcement came after a meeting between Chancellor Rachel

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