STP Investment Services (STP) has been officially designated as the Premier Partner for Fund Services by Lightspeed Data Solutions. This formalises a commercial relationship that began in 2019, positioning STP as the preferred operational partner for investment firms using the Lightspeed Trade Data Management System (TDMS) platform. The two firms already share 18 investment managers and fund services clients under this combined operating model.
The partnership integrates Lightspeed’s post-trade automation technology with STP’s operational teams, allowing investment firms to outsource trade settlement, reconciliation, and middle- and back-office operations without building internal infrastructure. Clients can choose from flexible engagement models, including standalone trade settlements, full outsourcing, or a managed service model where STP operates directly within the client’s own TDMS environment.
This expanded collaboration addresses a rapidly tightening global settlement landscape, following the US transition to T+1 in 2024 and ahead of the UK and EU transitions scheduled for October 2027. To mitigate the increased operational risks and costs of settlement failures under these tighter timelines, the platform features SmartSettle AI. This predictive analytics module identifies potential trade failures before they occur, preparing clients for future shifts toward T+0 settlement cycles.
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