Home APAC T+1 Share How Will Asia-Pacific’s Transition to T+1 Impact Global Firms? The global shift to T+1 settlement is reshaping capital markets in Asia-Pacific (APAC), demanding faster execution and greater automation in post-trade processes to meet shortened settlement deadlines – particularly for cross-border trades. While China already operates on a T+1 structure and India has been on T+1 since 2023, other APAC markets now face a strategic decision; should they transition to T+1 to stay competitive and aligned with global settlement standards? ValueExchange’s initial report published in September 2025 – based on a survey conducted in collaboration with DTCC, FIS, Nasdaq, Standard Chartered, and SWIFT – looked at how prepared global capital markets are for T+1 in APAC. Drawing insights from market participants across diverse segments, including firms with global representation, the findings revealed that 84% of respondents identify automation of standard settlement instructions (SSIs) and their maintenance as a critical enabler for successful T+1 implementation in APAC. The research also underscored the importance of industry coordination and regulatory alignment. While there are clear long-term benefits of moving to T+1, there are potential concerns around funding and operational readiness during the transition. The final report, published in late 2025, offers strategic guidance for market participants, regulators, and service providers to ensure they are prepared. Download the Final Report Home Accelerated Settlement APAC T=1 Share APAC T+1 Key Post-Trade Pressure Points Settlement Pressures Risk Mitigation Key Post-Trade Pressure Points As APAC markets evaluate their path toward T+1 settlement, global firms must grapple with a complex web of post-trade challenges – from increasing automation and optimizing allocation timing to the operational strain of maintaining standard settlement instructions (SSIs) as they get ready for the transition. With a shortened processing window, the need for a scalable post-trade infrastructure is clear. Industry-standard solutions such as central matching and automated SSI workflows are essential to streamline operations, mitigate risk, and support a seamless transition. Up to 54% of post-trade processes must accelerate. 70% of Asia’s settlement instructions require faster processing. About 50% of North American and European allocations need faster turnaround. 70% of custodians expect trade fails could rise by up to 25%. Over 50% of respondents anticipate challenges in managing funding and fails discipline. Process Automation According to the ValueExchange survey, up to 54% of post-trade processes will need to accelerate to meet T+1 settlement timelines in APAC. Industry guidance consistently highlights automation—including same-day allocation and confirmation, straight-through processing (STP), and eliminating manual steps—as the key enabler for achieving these compressed timeframes. Source: The ValueExchange: T+1 in APAC, Key Findings, Final Report released in November 2025 Data Quality The research also found out that about 70% of Asia’s settlement instructions will need to be expedited to meet T+1 timelines as the region considers accelerated settlement. Standardizing and automating SSIs through a central database is key to preventing trade delays or failures, as inaccurate or incomplete SSIs remain one of the leading causes of settlement failures across the industry. Source: The ValueExchange: T+1 in APAC, Key Findings, Final Report released in November 2025 Time Differences Time zone challenges are significant for the APAC markets, requiring same-day (T+0) allocation, confirmation, and settlement instructions to meet new deadlines when APAC markets transition to T+1 settlement. Given that around half of North American and European allocations may need to be accelerated for T+1 in APAC, global firms should consider central matching platforms to automate allocation, confirmation, SSI enrichment, and matching processes on T+0 – to meet the demands of the new settlement cycle when the time comes. Source: The ValueExchange: T+1 in APAC, Key Findings, Final Report released in November 2025 Settlement Pressures The survey results show custodians expect trade fails to increase by as much as 25%, due to Asia’s strict settlement discipline, and that pre-funding is anticipated for the transition to T+1. Managing tighter settlement pressures will require standardization and straight-through processing (STP) to streamline post-trade workflows. Additionally, cross-border complexity demands automation and fewer manual touchpoints to achieve efficient, low-intervention settlement. Source: The ValueExchange: T+1 in APAC, Key Findings, Final Report released in November 2025 Risk Mitigation In a region with zero tolerance for fails, failed trade remains relatively uncommon in APAC markets today. The shift to a compressed settlement cycle under T+1 will require changes in operational approaches and processes. Completing all pre-settlement activities, including automating and enriching SSIs and ensuring timely FX funding for cross-border trades must occur on the same day a trade is executed. Accurate and complete trade data must flow seamlessly downstream to support timely settlement. Technology is a critical enabler in this transition, helping firms mitigate operational risks and minimize trade fails. By embracing automation and streamlining processes, firms can better manage the settlement process moving forward. Source: The ValueExchange: T+1 in APAC, Key Findings, Final Report released in November 2025 The ValueExchange survey on APAC T+1 readiness. Download the Final Report Need help preparing for T+1? Contact Us
Key Post-Trade Pressure Points Settlement Pressures Risk Mitigation Key Post-Trade Pressure Points As APAC markets evaluate their path toward T+1 settlement, global firms must grapple with a complex web of post-trade challenges – from increasing automation and optimizing allocation timing to the operational strain of maintaining standard settlement instructions (SSIs) as they get ready for the transition. With a shortened processing window, the need for a scalable post-trade infrastructure is clear. Industry-standard solutions such as central matching and automated SSI workflows are essential to streamline operations, mitigate risk, and support a seamless transition. Up to 54% of post-trade processes must accelerate. 70% of Asia’s settlement instructions require faster processing. About 50% of North American and European allocations need faster turnaround. 70% of custodians expect trade fails could rise by up to 25%. Over 50% of respondents anticipate challenges in managing funding and fails discipline. Process Automation According to the ValueExchange survey, up to 54% of post-trade processes will need to accelerate to meet T+1 settlement timelines in APAC. Industry guidance consistently highlights automation—including same-day allocation and confirmation, straight-through processing (STP), and eliminating manual steps—as the key enabler for achieving these compressed timeframes. Source: The ValueExchange: T+1 in APAC, Key Findings, Final Report released in November 2025