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M&A Integration Done Right: The Hidden Success Factors Most Leaders Miss
M&A integration is a vital yet often overlooked driver of deal success. Integration problems cause 83% of failed acquisitions. Growth plans and financial models look great on paper, but 70% of value loss in unsuccessful deals happens after integration.
T+1 Settlement Timeline: Are You Ready for the Big Switch?
The financial markets are undergoing their biggest transformation in decades. T+1 settlement will reduce transaction processing time by approximately 80%. UK firms must adapt to this fundamental change in financial transaction settlement by October 11, 2027.
T+1 Settlement Cycle: What You Need to Know Before 2025
U.S. stock markets went through the most important change in May 2024. The markets moved to a T+1 system that settles trades just one business day after execution. Market practices have come full circle to match those from about 100 years ago.
Treasury Clearing Explained: What You Actually Need to Know in 2025
The U.S. Treasury clearing system faces its biggest change in decades. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a central clearing mandate in December 2023 that will revolutionize U.S.
Why T+1 Settlement Matters: Essential Guide for Financial Firms
Settlement cycles play a crucial role in securities transactions. These cycles mark the time between executing a trade and its final settlement. This simple concept shapes how financial markets work and affects everything from managing risks to making operations more effi