Xchange brief
Published 16 Mar 2026

Extended settlements: what role do they play in T+1 transition?

In the North American transitions, 44% used ‘extended settlements’ to alleviate T+1 pressures. Why is it a concern, and is it still happening?

Extended settlements: what role do they play in T+1 transition?
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In this brief: 

  • What is extended settlement
  • The key challenges driving the need for extensions
  • How many managers are using it
  • Why it is an issue, and why it may at some point trigger further regulatory scrutiny

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