Bloomberg
Australia, NZ Seen Switching to Next-Day Settlement by 2030
Thursday, July 30, 2026
New Zealand and Australia plan to implement next-day settlement for stock transactions by 2030, pending upgrades to clearing and settlement infrastructure, according to statements from banking officials. The shift aligns with a broader global movement toward faster settlement cycles. Both countries' financial regulators have been coordinating on the infrastructure requirements needed to support the transition.
