SEC to Host Roundtable on 24-Hour US Equity Trading
Quick Look
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will host a public roundtable in September to discuss transitioning to 24-hour trading in US equity markets, aligning with global trends and potentially offering continuous access to retail investors.
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Why It Matters
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is planning a public roundtable to discuss the potential for 24-hour trading in US equity markets. This initiative aligns with a global trend where more exchanges are offering or planning near-24-hour trading.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is set to host a public roundtable in September to discuss moving toward 24-hour trading in US equity markets.
“We are moving towards a new day – and night – in the US equity markets,” SEC Chair Paul Atkins said on Thursday.
“With the expansion to overnight trading, I’m excited at the prospect of US equity markets aligning with those markets that already trade continuously.”
The roundtable will run on Sept. 17 at the SEC’s headquarters in Washington, DC. Discussions will include preparations to support overnight trading, operations and resiliency in a 24-hour market, the regulator said.
The roundtable comes as a growing number of global exchanges are offering or planning near-24-hour trading, giving retail investors access to round-the-clock trading long offered by cryptocurrency exchanges.
The London Stock Exchange is reportedly planning to launch a night-time trading venue in early 2027.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The SEC will host a public roundtable on 24-hour trading on September 17.
Very likely · Within days
The London Stock Exchange will launch a night-time trading venue in early 2027.
Likely · Within years
Open Questions
- What specific preparations are needed for overnight trading?
- What operational challenges exist for a 24-hour market?
- What resiliency measures are required for continuous trading?
