The Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange (TTSE) is set to transition to a one-day trade settlement cycle (T+1) by 2026, as part of its broader efforts to modernize operations and align with global standards. CEO Eva Mitchell made the announcement during her opening remarks at the TTSE’s 2025 Capital Markets and Investor Conference held at the Hyatt Regency in Port of Spain on October 24. Mitchell highlighted that the exchange had already reduced its settlement cycle from T+3 to T+2 in 2024, and the move to T+1 will further enhance market efficiency. The T+1 system, already adopted by major exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange, will reduce settlement time to a single day, improving liquidity and minimizing counterparty risk. Mitchell emphasized that this transition aligns the TTSE with global best practices for advanced exchanges. Alongside the settlement cycle change, the TTSE is rolling out a series of technology upgrades, including an updated depository portal set to launch in November. The new portal promises faster processing, smarter systems, and enhanced scalability, while also enabling the collection of valuable data to better understand market trends and opportunities. Additionally, the exchange introduced TOBI, a user-friendly digital assistant designed to help investors access information and ask questions about the market and its services. Mitchell also revealed that the TTSE has completed infrastructure for a new Spot Market to support derivatives trading, marking a first for the Caribbean. The exchange is also exploring the introduction of a ‘market maker’ framework to improve liquidity and price stability. In line with its commitment to sustainability, the TTSE has partnered with IDB Invest to develop a Green Bond Guide and joined the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges (UNSSE) Initiative. Mitchell acknowledged the subdued local market but urged stakeholders to focus on long-term growth, emphasizing the importance of modernizing the market, embracing innovation, and fostering transparency and trust.