Latest updates
On 30 March 2026, ASX announced the opening of the CHESS Release 2 Industry Test Environment (ITE2), enabling Software Providers to commence Build, Test and Drop 1 readiness activities. Further details can be found here.
On 26 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 23 March 2026, ASX published an update on upcoming changes to the CHESS External User Test Environments ahead of the planned CHESS Release 1 Go‑Live on 20 April 2026. These environment changes are applicable to all market participants wishing to include CHESS components in any testing being conducted. Further details can be found here.
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.
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