FINRA T+1 Settlement Extension


On Sep. 5, FINRA on new T+1 settlement cycle extension requests.


  • FINRA issued Regulatory Notice 23-15 on T+1 settlement cycle extension requests.
  • Follows SEC final SEA Rule 15c6-1 (17 CFR 240.15c6-1) to shorten cycle, #128801.
  • To aid firms in preparing for transition, updated Regulatory Extension (REX) system to enable firms to file extension of time requests under the shortened settlement cycle.
  • Settlement Extension Requests
  • Amended Rule 15c6-1 shorted standard settlement cycle for most B/D transactions
  • From 2 business days after trade date (T+2) to 1 business day after trade date (T+1).
  • Firms are required to transition to the new T+1 settlement cycle by May 28, 2024.
  • To aid firms in preparing for transition, updated Regulatory Extension (REX) system to enable firms to file extension of time requests under the shortened settlement cycle.
  • Provided guidance on how to apply for Reg T (12 CFR 220) extensions using REX.
  • Firms applying for extensions with trade dates prior to May 28, 2024, compliance date for new cycle must continue to apply for extensions based on a T+4 payment period.
  • Beginning May 31, 2024, firms must file Reg T extension requests under a T+1 cycle.
  • REX system extension validations for Reg T updated to accommodate the new cycle.
  • Provided REX T+1 testing events; testing available from Sep. 25, 2023, - Apr. 5, 2024.
  • Also provided a 2024 margin extension schedule after transaction to T+1 settlement.

Regulators FINRA
Entity Types B/D; IA
Reference RN 23-15, 9/5/2023; SEA; Reg T; Citation: 17 CFR 240.15c6-1; 12 CFR 220;
Functions Compliance; Legal; Operations; Reporting; Settlement; Trade Reporting; Trading
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Clearing; Fund Mgt; Securities
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 9/5/2023
Effective Date 5/28/2024
Rule Id 184070
Linked to Rule :128801
Reg. Last Update 9/5/2023
Report Section US Investment

Last substantive update on 09/07/2023