# 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.
- Title: Hong Kong Exchange Targets T+1 Settlement by 2028 · TokenPost
- Summary: Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited aims for T+1 settlement in second half of 2028 to boost market efficiency.
- Keywords: hong kong exchanges and clearing limited, t+1 settlement, cash equities market, trade settlement cycle, market efficiency, regulatory approval, financial center, crypto, finance, Hong, Kong, Exchange
- Source: TokenPost — https://tokenpost.com/news/regulation/33384
- Published: 2026-10-16T17:29:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hong kong exchanges and clearing limited, t+1 settlement, cash equities market, trade settlement cycle, market efficiency, regulatory approval, financial center, crypto, finance
## HKEX Targets T+1 Settlement
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.
## Key takeaway

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