The Hong Kong Stock Exchange published a consultation summary document on shortening the settlement cycle of the Hong Kong stock spot market, showing that the market broadly supports the implementation of the T+1 settlement cycle in the Hong Kong stock market. After integrating stakeholder comments, HKEx plans to complete the relevant transition in the second half of 2028, provided that the market is ready and approved by regulators. The consultation received a total of 109 unique responses from market stakeholders such as brokers, custodians, investment managers, industry associations, technology suppliers, and investors. Respondents endorsed Hong Kong's adoption of a T+1 settlement cycle and agreed that this move would help improve market efficiency, reduce settlement risk, improve capital efficiency, and strengthen Hong Kong's competitiveness as an international financial center.

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange published a consultation summary document on shortening the settlement cycle of the Hong Kong stock spot market, showing that the market broadly supports the implementation of the T+1 settlement cycle in the Hong Kong stock market. After integrating stakeholder comments, HKEx plans to complete the relevant transition in the second half of 2028, provided that the market is ready and approved by regulators. The consultation received a total of 109 unique responses from market stakeholders such as brokers, custodians, investment managers, industry associations, technology suppliers, and investors. Respondents endorsed Hong Kong's adoption of a T+1 settlement cycle and agreed that this move would help improve market efficiency, reduce settlement risk, improve capital efficiency, and strengthen Hong Kong's competitiveness as an international financial center.