London Stock Exchange Group considers launch of 24-hour trading

London Stock Exchange Group is weighing whether to launch 24-hour trading as bourses race to extend access to stocks amid growing demand from small investors active outside normal business hours. One person has told the Financial Times that the group is “absolutely looking at it, whether it means 24-hour trading or extended trading,” adding that it was “having important commercial, policy and regulatory discussions” about the topic. The Guardian reports that some brokers have argued the move could make it more difficult for clearing or guaranteeing trades, and would require significant technology and staff changes.