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T+2 settlement is finally here

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Beginning September 5, 2017, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will require asset managers to shorten their standard settlement cycle for most securities to two business days. Designed to reduce counterparty and systematic risk, and improve capital efficiencies, this change will require asset managers to take a close look at their settlement performance and practices.

Firms that are quick to recognize their existing limitations and take steps now to remedy those shortcomings should be on track for T+2 implementation later this year and well positioned to deal with the possibility of T+1 settlement down the road.


InsideOps | Insights for Operations Leaders: T+2 Settlement is Finally Here. This opens a new window.

InsideOps | Insights for Operations Leaders: T+2 Settlement is Finally Here

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Robert Rafferty

Robert Rafferty
Managing Director

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Now that the question of ‘when’ has been answered by the regulators, all operations leaders should consider the question—is my firm prepared to transition to a shortened settlement cycle? Now that the question of ‘when’ has been answered by the regulators, all operations leaders should consider the question—is my firm prepared to transition to a shortened settlement cycle?