Shorter stock settlement cycles, the T+1 era is here
The stock settlement cycle is shortening from T+2 to T+1. Learn about the change, the impact on investors, and the global trend of getting paid for selling stocks one day earlier. What is an equity settlement cycle? Stock settlement cycle refers to the time it takes for money and shares to actually move back and forth when you buy or sell stocks. Trading stocks is just a click away on your brokerage app, but behind the scenes, there's a complex clearing and settlement process. This is because the Korea Exchange needs to confirm the transaction details, and the Korea Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation needs to exchange the money for the actual shares. Currently, two days after the trade date, Korea's...