SEC sets September talks on move toward 24-hour stock trading
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- SEC will host a public roundtable on Sept. 17 at its Washington, DC headquarters to discuss moving US equity markets toward 24-hour trading.
- SEC Chair Paul Atkins said Thursday: "We are moving towards a new day – and night – in the US equity markets," framing the shift as alignment with markets that already trade continuously.
- Nasdaq began engaging with US regulators in March about offering 24-hour trading five days a week, targeting a second-half 2026 launch pending regulatory approval and alignment.
- The London Stock Exchange is reportedly planning to launch a night-time trading venue in early 2027.
- Cboe is among major exchanges already moving toward longer trading hours.
- Roundtable discussions will address preparations to support overnight trading plus operations and resiliency in a 24-hour market.
Why it matters: Retail investors would gain round-the-clock equity access long available in crypto, with Nasdaq aiming for second-half 2026 and the London Stock Exchange targeting a 2027 night venue. The SEC's Sept. 17 roundtable signals regulatory receptivity to a structural shift that reshapes how brokerages and exchanges staff overnight sessions.
