On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 909/2014 as regards a shorter settlement cycle in the Union

On 12 February 2025, the Commission adopted a proposal amending the Central Securities Depository Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 909/2014, ‘CSDR’) to reduce the settlement cycle for EU transactions in transferable securities from two days to one, i.e. T+1.

Enshrined in the Capital Markets Union (CMU) initiative, this long anticipated “T+1” proposal aims to increase competitiveness, reduce risks to financial stability and promote the efficiency of settlement. The proposed legislative change would contribute to the development of a more efficient post-trading landscape in the EU, in line with the objectives set out under CSDR Refit (Regulation (EU) 2023/2845).

Moving to a T+1 settlement cycle in the EU will enhance EU capital markets’ efficiency, reduce counterparty risk, and improve liquidity. The Rapporteur therefore welcomes this important step in maintaining the EU’s competitiveness in global financial markets. Countries such as the U.S.A., China, India, and Canada have already adopted T+1, which means EU market participants currently face additional costs due to the differences in settlement cycles. Adopting T+1 in the EU, in coordination with the UK and Switzerland, will help prevent further market fragmentation and reduce the costs associated with misalignment in global financial markets.

Although significant operational and technical work remains, from a legislative and political standpoint, the proposal should not pose significant challenges. In view of the technical nature of the proposal and the urgency of adopting the proposal, your Rapporteur therefore proposes that Parliament approves the proposal without amendments.