Latest updates
On 13 March 2026, ASX released the CHESS Release 1 Cutover Runbook, outlining the planned activities, governance and support arrangements for the Release 1 Go‑Live weekend. Further details can be found here.
On 13 March 2026, ASX published a CHESS Release 1 progress update, outlining current progress and upcoming industry engagement activities ahead of Go-Live. Further details can be found here.
On 9 March 2026, ASX made available the CHESS Release 2 Drop 3 User Technical Documentation, detailing new functionality and ISO 20022 specifications for CHESS integration. Further details can be found here.
On 13 February 2026, ASX published updated ASX Settlement Procedure Guidelines (APGs) and CHESS External Interface Specifications (EIS) to reflect CHESS Release 1 Clearing Service changes, with the new APGs (version 4.0) taking effect at CHESS Release 1 Go‑Live, planned for April 2026. Further details can be found here.
On 9 February 2026, ASX released the CHESS Release 1 Clearing Regression Patch 2 Release Notes and updated Known Issues Log, outlining resolved issues ahead of IDR2 and Parallel Test Cycle 2. Further details can be found here.
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