The London Stock Exchange (LSEG.L), opens new tab on Tuesday announced plans to launch LSE 24, a night-time trading site for some exchange-traded products, in the first half of 2027, a move that could pave the way for round-the-clock equities trading in the future.
Traditional exchanges have been grappling with the growth of cryptocurrencies and other assets, which are not restricted by conventional opening hours and have raised expectations, particularly among retail traders, of being able to trade at any time.
LSE's new exchange will operate separately from its main market and will initially offer access to exchange-traded products such as funds tracking the UK or U.S. stock markets.
Julia Hoggett, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, said that other securities, such as equities, could be traded on LSE 24 in the future.
"We certainly envisage that would be the next step," she said. "You could see a version of the world where LSE 24 trades exactly the same securities that the main market trades."
