London Stock Exchange Weighs 24-Hour Trading in Global Push

London Stock Exchange Group is examining whether to introduce a 24-hour trading service, according to a report by the Financial Times. Management is said to be studying operational, regulatory and technology requirements needed to run continuous trading, as demand grows from investors who buy and sell securities outside traditional market hours. LSEG’s review comes amid a broader push by bourses to lengthen their trading windows. The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and Cboe Global Markets have already filed applications seeking permission to operate round-the-clock or extended sessions. Exchanges argue that constant access would cater to retail investors trading on smartphones and reduce the gap with crypto markets that operate without interruption. Any switch to 24-hour dealing would require clearance from regulators and support from market-making firms that provide liquidity. No timetable has been set, and the discussions remain preliminary, but the move underscores mounting competitive pressure on established exchanges to adapt their business models to evolving trading patterns.