Preparing for EU T+1 Regulatory Requirements, Operational Challenges and the Role of Automation

EFAMA and The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) hosted an online discussion on Monday 18 May exploring practical insights into Europe’s transition to a T+1 settlement cycle. As Europe moves towards the implementation of a T+1 settlement cycle in October 2027, firms across the post-trade ecosystem are assessing what readiness means in practice. The webinar provided an overview of key milestones, regulatory requirements and the implications for the European investment management industry. During the session, Matthew Johnson, Executive Director, ITP Product Strategy, and Laure Fauchet, Director, Government Relations at DTCC, shared their insights on regulatory expectations and industry recommendations, how firms can approach implementation, testing and industry coordination, the latest industry statistics regarding T+1 in Europe, and lessons learned from the U.S. T+1 implementation.