A move to halve the settlement time for stock transactions in Europe and Britain to align with Wall Street could realistically happen in late 2027, according to EU regulatory hearing participants. The European Securities and Markets Authority is considering completing the transition to T+1 in the fourth quarter of 2027, with the UK aiming for a similar timeline. Coordination between the EU and UK, as well as alignment with the United States, is being emphasized for the successful implementation of this change.
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