British media: London Stock Exchange Group considers launching 24-hour trading

According to the Financial Times, the London Stock Exchange Group is considering whether to launch 24-hour trading. Due to the increasing demand from small investors who are active outside of normal business hours, various exchanges are competing to extend stock trading hours. According to informed sources, the London Stock Exchange Group is studying the feasibility of extending trading hours, including the required technology and regulatory impacts. One of the sources stated that the London Stock Exchange is indeed seriously considering this matter, whether it is implementing 24-hour trading or extending trading hours, "and added that the exchange group is conducting" important commercial, policy, and regulatory discussions "on this" ongoing issue. Another informed source said that this exploration is part of a broad discussion about potential new products and services.