Korea delays faster stock settlement amid foreign investor concerns

What happened: South Korea pushed back its planned shift to T+1 stock settlement to 2028 from an initial target of the second half of 2027, citing system upgrades and testing. Key numbers: Initial target was the second half of 2027; revised earliest date is 2028. Why it matters: The revised timeline follows concerns from foreign investors that a shorter settlement window could raise costs and operational risks, since cross-border trades need extra foreign exchange transactions and coordination among multiple institutions. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

South Korea pushed back its planned shift to T+1 stock settlement to 2028 from an initial target of the second half of 2027, citing system upgrades and testing.

The revised timeline follows concerns from foreign investors that a shorter settlement window could raise costs and operational risks, since cross-border trades need extra foreign exchange transactions and coordination among multiple institutions.