Insights
Hong Kong prepares to move its cash market to T+1 settlement
Hong Kong is preparing for T+1 settlement transition in Q4 2027. This marks a major post-trade market structure change, aligning its cash market settlement cycle with the US, Europe, and other major capital markets. The shift will pressure operational readiness, automation, settlement efficiency, FX funding, and cross-border liquidity management for brokers, custodians, asset servicing teams, and global investors.
Revitalising Singapore’s stock market
Singapore’s stock market has long been viewed as “boring”. Last August, the government established an equities market review group to explore solutions for rejuvenating the stock market. But initial measures announced thus far do not address fundamental issues.