Hong Kong Exchange Targets T+1 Settlement by 2028

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited aims for T+1 settlement in second half of 2028 to boost market efficiency.

Oct 16, 2026

3 cards · 40s · tap to begin

From · · 40s

Hong Kong Exchange Targets T+1 Settlement by 2028

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited aims for T+1 settlement in second half of 2028 to boost market efficiency.

In brief

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited aims for T+1 settlement in second half of 2028 to boost market efficiency. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited plans to move cash equities to T+1 settlement by late 2028 for faster trade settlement. Originally reported by TokenPost.

HKEX Targets T+1 Settlement

A share certificate crosses between two metal settlement trays / TokenPost.ai

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited aims to move cash equities to T+1 settlement by late 2028 for faster trade settlement.

Market Participants Support Shift

109 market participants supported HKEX's move to T+1 settlement after consultation conclusions published on October 16.

Next Steps for Implementation

HKEX urges market participants to prepare systems and operations for T+1 settlement, with testing planned after regulatory approval.

The main idea

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited plans to move cash equities to T+1 settlement by late 2028 for faster trade settlement.

Read the original on TokenPost

React

Sign in to react and comment.

Comments (0)

Life is short. Keep it sweet. Respect others' opinions and be kind!

    Recommended next

    More decks on hong kong exchanges and clearing limited and related topics.