The T+1 Thursday conundrum pushing instantaneous settlement on traders

September 3, 2025--Following a similar issue with the US move to T+1,the second iteration of Thursday conundrum for ETFs trades has emerged as divergent settlement systems around the globe continue to cause headaches for traders.

The upcoming European and UK transition to a T+1 settlement cycle could see firms pushed to explore instantaneous settlement on some ETF trades,a process which could be wrought with operational challenges,The TRADE has learnt.

The move to T+1 settlement cycle across Europe's markets in October 2027 means misalignment with the US with regards to ETFs trading will no longer be a problem,however there will still be divergence with other markets which remain on T+2.

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