With the global shift to T+1 settlement now underway, post-trade operations face mounting pressure to deliver greater speed, accuracy, and resilience. In a recent article on the Global Treasurer, Danny Green, Head of International Post-Trade at Broadridge, emphasised that T+1 is not just a technology upgrade but a fundamental operational challenge. Manual, resource-heavy processes that were once manageable will no longer suffice in a one-day settlement cycle.
According to Green, firms must rethink their operating models with a focus on automation, data visibility, and predictive analytics. He highlights three priorities for minimising settlement risk: improving workflow transparency, ensuring assets are in the correct location, and using historical data to anticipate potential fails before they occur.
Green also points to AI and “always-on” resilience as the next imperatives for post-trade. As the industry phases out legacy batch systems, real-time processing, intelligent automation, and robust contingency planning will define the new standard for operational excellence. Read the full article here.
