HKEX Plans to Cut Trade Settlement to One Day From End of 2027

Hong Kong’s stock exchange operator is planning to halve the time it takes to settle stock trades, matching a global push toward shorter settlement windows despite concerns over the operational hurdles for Western investors.

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. proposed moving to a T+1 cycle, settling trades one day after the transaction, from the current two-day requirement, according to a consultation paper released Friday. The shift could take effect in the fourth quarter of 2027.