A Trusted Legacy of Excellence
Over five decades, we’ve earned a reputation for delivering market-leading post-trade solutions that continue to set the benchmark for the industry.
Trade Processing Solutions
Optimize Your Post-Trade Operations
As markets around the world move to T+1 settlement, the stakes have never been higher. Speed, precision and resilience in post-trade are no longer optional – they are essential.
Our trade processing solutions set the standard for post-trade excellence, automating every step of the post-trade lifecycle. We connect buy-side, sell-side and custodian firms of all sizes to counterparties across 85 markets globally, optimizing post-trade operations by eliminating manual processes and inefficiencies, and enabling fast and efficient settlement.
Markets globally utilize our trade processing solutions
- Million
Transactions processed in CTM® and TradeSuite ID® daily
June 2026 daily average
- Million
Standing Settlement Instructions in ALERT®
Data as of June 2026
Delivering Value
Seamless Global Connectivity
Our post-trade ecosystem connects market participants across 85 markets worldwide, optimizing and accelerating every stage of the post-trade lifecycle.
Fast and Efficient Trade Settlement
Designed for accuracy, speed and resiliency in post-trade, our solutions help firms meet the demands of T+1 settlement, as well as what’s ahead.
Reduced Trade Fails and Operational Risk
Intelligent automation and robust processes reduce errors and exceptions, ensuring streamlined settlement and aiding risk management.
Operational Performance Insights
Unlock post-trade efficiency with insights that empower better decision-making and operational oversight with uncompromising data integrity.
Scalable, Resilient Infrastructure
Our architecture is built to deliver quality at scale; supporting business growth, regulatory compliance and dependable performance under pressure.
Explore Our Services
Our market-leading trade processing solutions automate every step of the post-trade lifecycle. With CTM®, ALERT® and TradeSuite ID®, you can eliminate manual, error-prone and inefficient processes and achieve a fast, streamlined and optimized end-to-end post-trade workflow.
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Trade Allocation & Matching: CTM®
Optimize your post-trade operations with automated trade allocation, confirmation, matching and settlement
- Streamlined allocation, confirmation and matching of global transactions
- Real-time view of positions across Equities, Fixed Income, Equity Options and Money Markets
- Unrivalled connectivity to a vast network of global depositories and exchanges
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SSI Management: ALERT®
Manage and share accurate Standing Settlement Instructions (SSIs) globally, with the industry’s largest SSI database
- Securely store, centrally manage and automatically share accurate SSIs
- Access to over 17 million global multi-asset SSIs, including Cash/FX
- Real-time data validation ensures high data quality and reduces settlement risk
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Trade Affirmation: TradeSuite ID®
Automate trade affirmation between counterparties for DTC-eligible securities
- Automated distribution of trade details for DTC-eligible securities with TradeSuite ID
- TradeSuite ID supports the efficient processing of US domestic trades
- Eligibility is determined based on participant status and security type
The Future of Trade Settlement
From paper-based securities settlement that took seven days to process, to a fast, automated and resilient post-trade lifecycle, over the past five decades trade settlement has been completely transformed.
As global capital markets move to T+1 settlement, operational efficiency in post-trade is essential.
Featured Insights
Open resource: What T+1 Means for APACJul 23, 2026What T+1 Means for APAC
As markets globally move to T+1 settlement, post-trade processing timelines for APAC firms trading in European markets will significantly compress.
- Open resource: Navigating Industry ChangeJul 21, 2026
Navigating Industry Change
In this article, Rebecca Ashton explains how DTCC Consulting is helping firms assess readiness, improve efficiency and manage risk to navigate industry change.
Open resource: The Critical Role of SSIsJul 6, 2026The Critical Role of SSIs
DTCC was joined by the Financial Markets Standards Board (FMSB), BNP Paribas and SSImple for an interactive webinar exploring the critical role of SSIs for Europe T+1 readiness.
Open resource: Closing the Readiness GapJul 1, 2026Closing the Readiness Gap
As Europe moves to T+1, our analysis of same-day match rates – a key indicator of market readiness – shows high levels of matching efficiency in CTM® across the top 10 European markets.
Open resource: The Overlooked T+1 RiskJun 17, 2026The Overlooked T+1 Risk
Europe’s move to T+1 leaves little time to correct settlement errors, making accurate, automated SSIs critical. Hear why DTCC’s Jan Coughlan believes SSIs are the most overlooked risk to Europe T+1.
Open resource: Momentum Builds, Risks PersistJun 8, 2026Momentum Builds, Risks Persist
The ValueExchange Q1 2026 Pulse Survey showed clear momentum across the industry, with firms moving beyond awareness into execution. But the research also highlights where action is still needed.
Open resource: Are Markets on Track for 2027?May 12, 2026Are Markets on Track for 2027?
With October 2027 fast approaching, how prepared is the industry for Europe T+1? Val Wotton explores the latest readiness metrics and why data-driven insights are critical to closing the readiness gap.
Open resource: De-Risking the TransitionApr 29, 2026De-Risking the Transition
During our interactive webinar we explored practical steps firms should be taking now to de-risk the transition to Europe T+1 and move from awareness to action.
