GovWire

This industry taskforce will examine the case for trades to be settled more quickly in the UK, such as moving to a T+1 standard settlement period. It will publish its initial findings by December 2023, with a full report and recommendations made by December 2024.

The government has appointed Charlie Geffen to chair the Taskforce. Charlie was Senior Partner at law firm Ashurst and is currently a Senior Adviser at the consultancy Flint Global.

For full details, including the objectives of the Taskforce, please see the Terms of Reference above.

If you wish to provide feedback or raise any issues related to the work of the Taskforce, please email AcceleratedSettlementTaskforce@hmtreasury.gov.uk setting out:

1. Your full name and contact details
2. Your interest in the Taskforce, including details of your organisation and any other parties you represent
3. A brief note of around 500 words setting out any initial thoughts to guide the Taskforce