# What Are the Key Differences in T+1 Implementation between the US and European Markets? ▴ Question

**Published:** 2025-08-14
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## Concept

The transition to a T+1 settlement cycle represents a fundamental recalibration of market structure, compressing the temporal gap between trade execution and the final transfer of securities and cash. In the United States, this shift, which took effect in May 2024, was driven by a singular regulatory authority, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and implemented through a consolidated infrastructure overseen by the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). This centralized command structure facilitated a market-wide overhaul with a clear, albeit aggressive, timeline. The core operational reality of T+1 is the removal of a full business day that market participants historically used for a variety of [post-trade processing](https://prime.greeks.live/area/post-trade-processing/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) tasks, including correcting trade discrepancies, arranging foreign exchange transactions, and managing [securities lending](https://prime.greeks.live/area/securities-lending/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) recalls. 

For a global institution, particularly one domiciled in Europe, the US T+1 mandate is not an internal process change; it is an external shock that imposes a new, unforgiving temporal discipline. The primary challenge originates from the desynchronization of global operating hours. A trade executed late in the US market day requires immediate attention from European operations teams during their evening or overnight hours to meet the 9:00 PM Eastern Time affirmation deadline.

This temporal compression fundamentally alters risk calculations. What was once a manageable, multi-stage process spread across a comfortable 48-hour window has become a high-pressure, condensed sequence of operations where any delay can cascade into a settlement failure.

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## The Philosophical Divide in Market Architecture

The divergence in T+1 implementation between the US and European markets reveals a deeper philosophical split in their respective approaches to market infrastructure. The US system can be conceptualized as a vertically integrated, single-instance architecture. A clear, top-down mandate from the SEC was executed through a single, dominant [Central Securities Depository](https://prime.greeks.live/area/central-securities-depository/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (CSD), the [DTCC](https://prime.greeks.live/area/dtcc/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite).

This structure allows for rapid, sweeping changes because the lines of authority and technical implementation are unambiguous. The DTCC’s ability to set deadlines, incentivize early affirmation through pricing, and provide a central “playbook” created a unified path to compliance for all market participants.

Conversely, the European landscape is a federated, multi-instance system. It is characterized by a network of national and international CSDs (like Euroclear and Clearstream), each operating under the jurisdiction of its respective national regulator, with the European Securities and Markets Authority ([ESMA](https://prime.greeks.live/area/esma/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)) providing overarching guidance rather than direct command. This distributed model, while fostering competition and catering to local market specificities, introduces immense complexity into any pan-European structural reform.

A move to T+1 in Europe is not a single project but a coordinated series of national projects that must be harmonized across different legal systems, technological platforms, and settlement cycles. This inherent fragmentation is the principal reason that a European T+1 mandate is projected for 2027 or later, as it requires a far greater degree of consensus-building and horizontal coordination among a multitude of independent actors.

> The US T+1 shift was a centralized, top-down directive; Europe’s potential transition is a complex, multi-jurisdictional harmonization effort.

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## Risk Reduction as the Primary Driver

At its core, the global push towards accelerated settlement is motivated by the desire to mitigate counterparty risk ▴ the risk that one party to a trade will default on its obligations before settlement is complete. By shortening the [settlement cycle](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-adoption-of-a-t1-settlement-cycle-amplify-the-need-for-predictive-analytics-in-post-trade-operations/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), the period during which this risk exists is halved. The SEC and other regulators view this as a critical step in enhancing financial stability, reducing the systemic risk embedded in the market at any given moment. A shorter cycle also reduces the margin requirements for cleared transactions, freeing up capital and increasing overall market liquidity.

However, this reduction in systemic, time-based risk comes at the cost of increased [operational risk](https://prime.greeks.live/area/operational-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), particularly for participants outside the domestic time zone of the market in question. The systems and processes designed for a T+2 world must be re-engineered to function within a compressed, more demanding timeframe, where the margin for error is substantially smaller.

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## Strategy

Navigating the divergent paths of T+1 implementation requires institutional investors to develop distinct strategic frameworks for their US and European operations. The US market now demands a strategy centered on temporal efficiency and pre-emptive action, while the European context necessitates a focus on interoperability and regulatory complexity. The core challenge for a global firm is to create a cohesive operational model that can accommodate these increasingly dissimilar market structures without sacrificing capital efficiency or increasing [settlement risk](https://prime.greeks.live/area/settlement-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite).

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## The US Imperative Speed and Prefunding

For European firms, a successful US T+1 strategy hinges on overcoming the time zone disadvantage. This is not simply a matter of extending working hours but of fundamentally re-architecting the post-trade workflow. The strategy must shift from a reactive, T+1-based reconciliation model to a proactive, trade-date-focused confirmation and funding model.

- **[Trade Affirmation](https://prime.greeks.live/area/trade-affirmation/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)** ▴ The process of confirming the details of a trade between counterparties must be completed by 9:00 PM ET on the trade date. For a European asset manager, this deadline falls late in their evening. The strategic response involves either establishing a “follow-the-sun” operational model with staff in the US or implementing highly automated, real-time trade affirmation platforms that can achieve [straight-through processing](https://prime.greeks.live/area/straight-through-processing/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (STP) without manual intervention.

- **Foreign Exchange Management** ▴ The compressed settlement cycle has profound implications for trades requiring currency conversion. A European investor buying US equities needs to purchase US dollars. Under T+2, this FX transaction could be comfortably arranged on T+1. Under T+1, the FX trade must be executed on the same day as the equity trade to ensure the dollars are available for settlement the next morning. This drastically shrinks the window for executing FX trades, pushing a significant volume outside the normal operating hours of the CLS (Continuous Linked Settlement) system, the primary utility for mitigating FX settlement risk. The strategic response requires either pre-funding dollar accounts, which ties up capital, or engaging in bilateral FX settlement, which reintroduces the very settlement risk that T+1 aims to reduce.

- **Securities Lending** ▴ The timeline for recalling loaned securities to settle a sale is also truncated. A strategy of maintaining a buffer of readily available securities or utilizing automated securities lending recall systems becomes essential to avoid [settlement fails](https://prime.greeks.live/question/can-increased-settlement-fails-under-t1-trigger-broader-financial-stability-concerns-in-europe/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite).

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## The European Calculus Harmonization and Regulatory Burden

While Europe has not yet committed to a firm T+1 timeline, the strategic planning for its eventuality is already underway. The challenges are of a different nature, rooted in the market’s structural and regulatory heterogeneity. A European T+1 strategy must be built on flexibility and a deep understanding of cross-border complexities.

The primary strategic consideration is the fragmented CSD landscape. A trade between two parties in different European countries may involve multiple CSDs, each with its own batch processing cycles and deadlines. Harmonizing these into a single T+1 framework is a monumental task. An institution’s strategy must therefore involve investing in technology that can interface with multiple CSDs and provide a consolidated view of settlement obligations across the continent.

> In the US, T+1 strategy is about managing time; in Europe, it will be about managing complexity.

Furthermore, the Central Securities Depositories Regulation ([CSDR](https://prime.greeks.live/area/csdr/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)) imposes a strict penalty regime for settlement fails, a feature far more punitive than its US equivalent. This regulation introduces a significant financial risk into the T+1 equation. Any operational hiccup that leads to a failed trade will result in direct monetary penalties.

A European T+1 strategy must therefore incorporate a robust system for preventing settlement fails, with a greater emphasis on pre-matching trades and resolving discrepancies before they can trigger penalties. The potential for mandatory buy-ins under CSDR, although currently under review, adds another layer of risk that must be managed.

### Table 1 ▴ Strategic Response Comparison US vs. Future EU T+1

| Strategic Pillar | US T+1 Response | Anticipated EU T+1 Response |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Primary Challenge | Time zone compression and FX settlement window. | Market fragmentation (multiple CSDs) and regulatory penalties (CSDR). |
| Operational Focus | Achieving near-real-time trade affirmation and pre-emptive funding. | Ensuring interoperability across multiple market infrastructures and minimizing fail rates. |
| Technology Investment | Automated affirmation platforms, real-time cash management systems. | Middleware to connect to multiple CSDs, advanced fail prediction and prevention tools. |
| Risk Management Priority | Mitigating FX settlement risk outside of CLS and managing liquidity for pre-funding. | Avoiding CSDR penalties and managing counterparty risk in a multi-CSD environment. |

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## Execution

The execution of trades within a [T+1 settlement](https://prime.greeks.live/area/t1-settlement/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) cycle is a matter of precise, systems-driven procedure. For European institutions, adapting to the US T+1 reality has been a forced evolution, requiring a complete re-engineering of post-trade operational flows. The anticipated move to T+1 in Europe, while distant, presents a different and arguably more complex set of execution challenges that demand early and careful architectural planning.

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## The Operational Playbook for US T+1

Executing trades in the US market from Europe under T+1 requires a disciplined, technology-enabled playbook. The following steps represent a new standard operating procedure for any European desk interacting with US securities.

- **Pre-Trade Preparation** ▴ Before an order is even placed, the execution process begins. This involves ensuring that all static data, such as security identifiers and counterparty settlement instructions, is accurate and up-to-date in all systems. Any data mismatch discovered post-trade can cause delays that are unacceptable in a T+1 environment.

- **Trade Execution and Allocation** ▴ Upon execution, block trades must be allocated to their respective sub-accounts with extreme rapidity. The allocation information must be communicated to the broker-dealer almost instantaneously to allow for the affirmation process to begin. This necessitates the use of sophisticated Order [Management Systems](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-do-order-management-systems-and-execution-management-systems-interact-to-support-best-execution/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (OMS) and Execution Management Systems (EMS) with real-time allocation capabilities.

- **Automated Affirmation** ▴ The trade affirmation process, which is the responsibility of the institutional investor, must be largely automated. The goal is to achieve a “no-touch” workflow where trades are affirmed on a platform like the DTCC’s CTM (Central Trade Manager) without manual intervention. The industry benchmark for affirmation rates by the 9:00 PM ET deadline is now above 90%. 

- **Contemporaneous FX Execution** ▴ For any trade requiring currency conversion, the FX transaction must be executed on the trade date (T+0). This may involve dedicated FX trading desks working late hours or the use of automated FX execution platforms that can source liquidity and execute trades based on pre-defined parameters.

- **Funding and Settlement** ▴ Cash forecasting must become a real-time discipline. Treasury departments need to ensure that the required currency is in the correct settlement account by the morning of T+1. This often means pre-funding accounts, which has a direct impact on the firm’s liquidity management and cost of capital.

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## Quantitative Modeling and Data Analysis

The transition to T+1 introduces new quantitative challenges, particularly in the areas of settlement fail risk and liquidity costs. The following table provides a simplified model comparing the potential costs of a single failed trade in the US versus the EU, highlighting the punitive nature of the CSDR framework.

### Table 2 ▴ Comparative Cost Analysis of a Settlement Fail (Illustrative)

| Cost Component | US Market | EU Market (under CSDR) | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Base Penalty Rate | Varies by clearing house; generally lower and less consistently applied. | 0.5 to 1.0 basis points per day of the trade’s value. | CSDR imposes a direct, regulatorily mandated penalty. |
| Financing Cost | Cost of borrowing securities or cash to cover the fail. | Cost of borrowing securities or cash to cover the fail. | This is an implicit market-based cost in both regions. |
| Mandatory Buy-In Risk | Low; buy-in processes are managed by market participants. | High; CSDR includes provisions for mandatory buy-ins, though currently under review. | A mandatory buy-in can crystallize a significant loss if the security’s price has moved adversely. |
| Illustrative Fail Cost (on a €10M trade) | Primarily financing and operational costs. | €500 – €1,000 per day in direct penalties, plus financing and operational costs. | The direct penalty under CSDR creates a significant and predictable cost absent in the US system. |

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## System Integration and Technological Architecture

A successful T+1 execution model is underpinned by a sophisticated and highly integrated technological architecture. The move away from manual processes and batch files towards real-time, event-driven systems is non-negotiable.

- **Real-Time Data Feeds** ▴ Systems must be capable of consuming and processing real-time data feeds for trade statuses, cash positions, and securities availability.

- **API-Driven Connectivity** ▴ The architecture should rely on Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for communication between the OMS/EMS, the affirmation platform (e.g. DTCC CTM), custodians, and cash management systems. This replaces slower, file-based communication methods.

- **Automated Workflow Engines** ▴ A central workflow engine should manage the entire post-trade lifecycle, automatically triggering the next step in the process (e.g. sending a trade for affirmation, initiating an FX trade) upon the successful completion of the previous one.

- **Exception Management Platforms** ▴ Since eliminating all errors is impossible, a robust exception management platform is critical. This system must identify potential settlement fails as early as possible and route them to the appropriate operations team for immediate resolution. The focus shifts from reconciliation to pre-emption.

The execution of T+1 is ultimately a test of an institution’s level of automation and system integration. In the US, this test is already live. For Europe, the challenge will be to build an even more resilient and flexible architecture capable of navigating a more complex and punitive environment.

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## References

- TD Securities. “The Cross-Border Implications of T+1 Settlement.” TD Securities, 4 Apr. 2024.

- Torki, Kamel, and Eric Derobert. “T+1 settlement in the US and the outlook for Europe.” CACEIS, 21 June 2024.

- “T+1 settlement in the US ▴ A European perspective.” London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), 18 Apr. 2024.

- “Three Reasons Why E.U. T+1 is a Different Ball Game.” State Street, 18 July 2024.

- “Global T+1 outlook.” BNP Paribas Securities Services, 23 Sept. 2024.

- European Securities and Markets Authority. “ESMA consults on shortening the settlement cycle.” ESMA, 5 Oct. 2023.

- Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. “T+1 Command Center.” SIFMA.

- The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation. “DTCC CTM.” DTCC.

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## Reflection

The divergence between the US and European approaches to T+1 is more than a technical detail; it is a stress test on the global financial system’s architecture. It forces a critical examination of an institution’s operational resilience, technological agility, and strategic foresight. The knowledge of these differences is the foundational layer, but the true value lies in using this understanding to architect a superior operational framework. The transition exposes any latency, manual intervention, or systemic weakness in the post-trade lifecycle.

The ultimate objective is not merely to comply with a new settlement deadline, but to build a system so efficient and automated that the settlement cycle becomes an irrelevant constraint. This is the path to transforming a regulatory burden into a durable competitive advantage.

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## Glossary

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## Post-Trade Processing

Meaning ▴ Post-Trade Processing encompasses operations following trade execution ▴ confirmation, allocation, clearing, and settlement. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/securities-lending/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Securities Lending

Meaning ▴ Securities lending involves the temporary transfer of securities from a lender to a borrower, typically against collateral, in exchange for a fee. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/central-securities-depository/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Central Securities Depository

Meaning ▴ A Central Securities Depository functions as a financial market infrastructure entity that provides centralized safekeeping and administration of securities, both physical and dematerialized. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/dtcc/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Dtcc

Meaning ▴ The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is a core post-trade market infrastructure. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/esma/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Esma

Meaning ▴ ESMA, the European Securities and Markets Authority, functions as an independent European Union agency responsible for safeguarding the stability of the EU's financial system by ensuring the integrity, transparency, efficiency, and orderly functioning of securities markets, alongside enhancing investor protection. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-adoption-of-a-t1-settlement-cycle-amplify-the-need-for-predictive-analytics-in-post-trade-operations/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Settlement Cycle

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## Operational Risk

Meaning ▴ Operational risk represents the potential for loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, and systems, or from external events. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/settlement-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Settlement Risk

Meaning ▴ Settlement risk denotes the potential for loss occurring when one party to a transaction fails to deliver their obligation, such as securities or funds, as agreed, while the counterparty has already fulfilled theirs. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/straight-through-processing/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Straight-Through Processing

Meaning ▴ Straight-Through Processing (STP) refers to the end-to-end automation of a financial transaction lifecycle, from initiation to settlement, without requiring manual intervention at any stage. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/trade-affirmation/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Trade Affirmation

Meaning ▴ Trade Affirmation denotes the formal process by which counterparties confirm the precise terms of an executed transaction, including asset identification, quantity, price, and settlement date, prior to the initiation of the settlement cycle. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/can-increased-settlement-fails-under-t1-trigger-broader-financial-stability-concerns-in-europe/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Settlement Fails

A surge in T+1 settlement fails in Europe could threaten financial stability by transforming operational frictions into systemic liquidity crises. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/csdr/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Csdr

Meaning ▴ CSDR, the Central Securities Depository Regulation, establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for Central Securities Depositories operating within the European Union, mandating measures designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of securities settlement processes across the region. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/t1-settlement/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## T+1 Settlement

Meaning ▴ T+1 settlement denotes a transaction completion cycle where the transfer of securities and funds occurs on the first business day following the trade execution date. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-do-order-management-systems-and-execution-management-systems-interact-to-support-best-execution/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Management Systems

OMS-EMS interaction translates portfolio strategy into precise, data-driven market execution, forming a continuous loop for achieving best execution. </a>

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### [What Are the Primary Legal Recourse Mechanisms in the Event of a Settlement Failure?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-primary-legal-recourse-mechanisms-in-the-event-of-a-settlement-failure/)
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The primary legal recourses for settlement failure are penalty mechanisms, enforced buy-ins, and cash compensation protocols.

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### [What Are the Technological Prerequisites for a Successful Transition to T+1 Settlement?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-technological-prerequisites-for-a-successful-transition-to-t1-settlement/)
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T+1 settlement requires a systemic shift to real-time, automated post-trade processing, driven by integrated data and event-driven architecture.

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### [How Does T+1 Impact the Profitability of Securities Lending for International Firms?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-t1-impact-the-profitability-of-securities-lending-for-international-firms/)
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T+1 compresses securities lending profitability by shrinking loan tenors and demanding costly, automated operational architectures.

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### [What Are the Strategic Benefits of Exceeding Minimum T+1 Compliance through Hyper-Automation?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-strategic-benefits-of-exceeding-minimum-t1-compliance-through-hyper-automation/)
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Exceeding T+1 compliance via hyper-automation builds a superior operational architecture, transforming risk mitigation into capital efficiency.

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### [What Are the Primary Technological Hurdles for Middle Offices Migrating to T+1?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-primary-technological-hurdles-for-middle-offices-migrating-to-t1/)
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The primary T+1 hurdle is the systemic shift from forgiving batch processes to a demanding, real-time, exception-driven operational model.

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### [What Are the Main Technological Challenges in Migrating to a T+1 Settlement Cycle?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-main-technological-challenges-in-migrating-to-a-t1-settlement-cycle/)
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The primary technological challenge in T+1 migration is re-architecting legacy systems from batch-oriented cycles to automated, real-time workflows.

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### [How Does the CDM Impact Collateral Management and Securities Lending?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-cdm-impact-collateral-management-and-securities-lending/)
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The Common Domain Model refactors collateral and lending workflows into a standardized, automated, and interoperable system.

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### [Could the Move to T+1 Catalyze the Adoption of Blockchain Technology in Post-Trade Processing?](https://options.greeks.live/question/could-the-move-to-t1-catalyze-the-adoption-of-blockchain-technology-in-post-trade-processing/)
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The move to T+1 makes blockchain's efficiency a solution to immediate operational pressures, accelerating its adoption.

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### [What Are the Primary Technological Hurdles for Small Firms in the T+1 Transition?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-primary-technological-hurdles-for-small-firms-in-the-t1-transition/)
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The primary technological hurdle for small firms in the T+1 transition is the obsolescence of batch-based legacy systems.

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