Major markets, such as the United States of America, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, and Australia, continue to follow the T+2 settlement cycle. However, in different jurisdictions, the talk about moving towards a T+1 settlement cycle is gathering momentum. In February 2021, the United States DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation) released a two-year industry roadmap for shortening the settlement cycle for US equities to one business day after the trade is executed (T+1).
In recent times, customers are looking for a customized solution for their specific requirements and utilizing the digital features of banking as per their needs. Moreover, banks have realized the economic advantage of personalization which can bring in considerable cost reduction by providing diverse cutting-edge products with AI, ML, and big data capabilities. Banks are now trying to cater to customer personalization while meeting the larger organization goal.