On Oct 6th 2014 BX will shorten the settlement cycle from 3 days (T+3) to 2 days (t+2) along the lines of other European markets and the Swiss value chain. Rules will be changed accordingly. Instruments concerned: All instruments traded on BX (BX Berne eXchange and BX Worldcaps). Technical changes: No technical changes required for trading partners. Settlement Dates: Trades of both Oct. 3rd and Oct. 6th 2014 will be settled the same day: Wed. Oct 8th 2014.