REGULATION · APAC
Hong Kong stock exchange publishes roadmap for T+1 settlement transition
HKEX has released a timetable for moving securities settlements from T+2 (two business days) to T+1 (next day). Aligns Hong Kong with major markets including US and EU.
WHY IT MATTERS
Compressed settlement timelines increase operational and operational risk for custodians and brokers; requires technology upgrades to margin systems and post-trade infrastructure.
Source: Finextra · 2026-10-16