ESMA calls on firms to finalise preparations ahead of T+1 settlement deadlines
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…
Source: European Securities and Markets Authority · July 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM · AI-assisted report
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KUALA LUMPUR, 25 JULY 2026 —
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 in EU financial markets.
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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 regulatory deadline on 7 December 2026 for allocations and confirmations processes. Market participants are encouraged to prepare and test their own readiness, and to check the readiness of their entire ecosystem, across the entire trading and settlement chain.
Further information: Cristina Bonillo Senior Communications Officer press@esma.europa.eu 20/07/2026 ESMA74-2119945926-3773 Statement on T+1 preparations: key deadlines and action points