Accelerated Settlement: T+1 Cycle for Hong Kong Cash Market

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:38:41 +0000
Securities

HKEX published a Consultation Paper on Accelerated Settlement proposing to shorten Hong Kong cash market settlement from T+2 to T+1. The indicative implementation target is Q4 2027, subject to market readiness and regulatory approval. The proposals cover adjustments to clearing procedures, extended service windows for settlement instruction input and matching, and modified clearing risk management timelines.