Latest updates
On 1 December 2025, ASX published the CHESS Release 2 Drop 2 User Technical Documentation, providing the specifications required for development teams to integrate with CHESS. Further details can be found here.
On 20 November 2025, ASX published an industry update detailing the requirements for additional financial support payments to be made for Milestone 1 under the Development Incentive Pool. The industry update can be found here.
On 17 November 2025, ASX confirmed the successful completion of the first of two scheduled Implementation Dress Rehearsal (IDR1) events for CHESS Release 1. IDR1 was held over the weekend of 15–16 November with ASX and the AMOs rehearsing the planned test cutover activities for CHESS Release 1 Go-Live. Further details can be found here.
On 14 November 2025, ASX published the CHESS Release 1 AMO Parallel Test Release Notes, detailing activities, requirements, functionality, and supporting resources for Approved Market Operators (AMOs) and their Software Providers. Further details can be found here.
On 6 November 2025, ASX introduced a Change Log that will now accompany the CHESS Project User Technical Documentation. This addition provides greater transparency and helps users track updates efficiently. Further details can be found here.
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