1. HKEX Targets T+1 Settlement by 2027, Aligning with Global Push Amid Investor Concerns
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is accelerating its market infrastructure, targeting a major reduction in trade settlement times. The exchange operator plans to cut the settlement cycle for stock trades from two days (T+2) to just one day (T+1) by the end of 2027. This move directly aligns with a global...