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8 June 2026

83% of firms now actively engaged in UK transition, outstripping US preparations

UK T+1 preparations progressing well ahead of 11 October 2027 deadline. Comparatively, in North America at 18 months out from the deadline, just 67% of firms were actively engaged in the transition.

29 May 2026

Taskforce announcement on T+1 Settlement Efficiency Rate Target

The target settlement rate following the T+1 go-live date on 11th October 2027 will be calculated based on the average settlement rate of the three months prior to the deadline (July, August and September, 2027).

25 March 2026

European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), and Switzerland (CH) T+1 Testing Plan Launched

The T+1 Testing Plan is a joint initiative and publication from the EU T+1 Industry Committee, UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce and Swiss Securities Post-Trade Council to outline a collective industry framework around testing for T+1 settlement.

23 January 2026

Accelerated Settlement Taskforce Q4 Newsletter

Welcome to the final Quarterly Review of 2025 from the UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce. This edition highlights a full review of 2025, including updates on readiness and the path ahead in 2026.

6 January 2026

The UK AST launches its T+1 Readiness Register

The following market participants have self-certified* that they are compliant with all relevant T+1 recommendations ahead of 11 October 2027.

19 December 2025

A Christmas Update from the UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce

Before we head into 2026, which is set to be a big year for T+1 delivery across the market, a Christmas thank you message from our Chair Andrew Douglas .

25 November 2025

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Latest U.K. T+1 Settlement research by ValueExchange

New data reveals that preparation is underway for the UK’s move to T+1 settlement, with 60% of firms set to hit key 2026 confirmation deadlines.

23 September 2025

UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce calls for volunteers for Testing Workstream

Launch of the Testing Workstream offers an opportunity for volunteers to be involved in the delivery of T+1 in the UK.

16 April 2025

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U.K. T+1 Settlement research by ValueExchange

Latest U.K. T+1 Settlement research highlights strong market engagement ahead of transition, but firms need to act now to prepare.

14 April 2025

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UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce Quarterly Review – Q1 2025

In the first 2025 Quarterly Review from the UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce, we reflect on a busy last quarter and set the stage for what’s to come for the year ahead.

20 February 2025

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The UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce industry event – 20 February – videos now available

This event was an opportunity for market participants to hear speakers from the AST detail the critical recommendations made in the Implementation Plan. HM Treasury, the Bank of England and the FCA offered their thoughts on the Plan, and attendees heard a live discussion amongst firms who have already begun to plan their own journey to T+1.

06 February 2025

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The UK T+1 Accelerated Settlement Task Force (AST) has published its implementation plan for the UK’s transition from T+2 to T+1 securities settlement.

Financial markets globally are increasingly moving to shorten the settlement cycle from two days after the execution date, to one day after execution, known as a T+1 settlement cycle.

27 January 2025

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The UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce (AST) is recommending that the UK moves to the T+1 settlement cycle for securities on 11 October 2027

Confirmation of the migration date is important news for every asset manager, broker, custodian and intermediary in the trade and post-trade process for securities. It is the culmination of years of careful consultation and planning across the industry.

23 January 2025

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UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce Quarterly Review – Q4

In this newsletter, Andrew Douglas, Chair of the UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce, looks at what the taskforce has done in the last quarter and sets the stage for what’s to come in 2025.

17 October 2024

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UK T+1 Industry consultation

The industry event brought together industry participants working on the approach to T+1 and discussed the interim recommendations.

To view the presentation material, click here.

27 September 2024

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Accelerated Settlement Taskforce draft recommendations

The T+1 Technical Group (TGT) of the UK Accelerated Settlement Task Force (AST) has outlined its proposed recommendations for implementing the UK’s transition from T+2 to T+1 securities settlement.

March 2024

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Accelerated Settlement Taskforce Report

The Accelerated Settlement Taskforce published its report on the UK’s shift to T+1 settlement. It recommended the establishment of a Technical Group to help agree on market standards to ensure a smooth transition.