
With China already operating on a T+1 structure and India having transitioned in 2023, a move to T+1 in other major APAC markets would require faster execution and greater automation across post-trade processes, particularly for cross-border transactions.
Industry coordination, regulatory alignment, and the automation and maintenance of SSIs will be critical to preparing for the transition. Firms will also need to accelerate key post-trade workflows, including trade allocation, confirmation and matching, while addressing funding and operational readiness considerations ahead of shortened settlement deadlines.
In this video, DTCC’s Val Wotton explains how global and regional firms can plan for a potential move to T+1 in APAC while strengthening operational resilience.

