Norges Bank has launched a consultation on a consolidated operating schedule for its NBO settlement system and revised exception handling arrangements to support the European Union’s transition to a T+1 securities settlement cycle. The consultation covers the proposed operating times and the framework for managing disruptions or other exceptions. The new standard NBO closing time of 6 p.m. is fixed and is not part of the consultation. Norges Bank expects to publish the final operating schedule and exception handling framework in December 2026.