ASX Confirms CHESS Release 1 Ready for Market Open

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:20:35 +0000
Securities

ASX announced on 20 April 2026 that CHESS Release 1, providing clearing services on a modernised platform, is ready for market open. All Approved Market Operators successfully connected ahead of market open following extensive testing. Project costs remain within the previously provided estimate of approximately $125 million. Work on Release 2 (settlement and sub-register services) is progressing with the industry test environment opened on 30 March 2026, targeting delivery by 2029.