Following a decision by the European Union, the Union’s securities markets – in coordination with the United Kingdom and Switzerland – will shift from the current T+2 settlement cycle to a T+1 cycle for regulated market transactions from 11 October 2027. The aim of the transition is to enhance the stability of financial markets, reduce market and settlement risks, strengthen international harmonisation, and improve operational efficiency. However, the shorter settlement cycle requires significant operational, liquidity and technological adaptation from market participants.
The purpose of the short questionnaire below is to assess the demand among KELER’s clients for the use of various functions supporting settlement, such as the product-level introduction of securities-backed settlement credit and the development of our securities lending service.
The rules governing the settlement cycle and settlement discipline are laid down in Regulation (EU) No 909/2014 (CSDR) and the supplementary Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/1229. As part of preparations for the amendments to Regulation 2018/1229 containing the rules on settlement discipline , KELER wishes to identify potential areas for development based on the views of market participants.
The legislation classifies securities lending and settlement credit services as ‘ancillary services’ to enable Participants to meet their settlement and clearing obligations by the deadline.
Please support our joint preparations by completing the questionnaire by 30 April 2026!
Based on the feedback received, KELER intends to define development priorities in line with market needs, and we will keep capital market participants informed of these.
Yours sincerely and with thanks:
KELER Ltd.