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London Stock Exchange plans to launch round-the-clock trading next year, FT reports

UK · 2026-07-21

Key takeaway

LSE plans 24-hour trading for ETFs from 2027, leveraging London's timezone for global access.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerLSE announces 24-hour ETF trading from 2027, extending access to Asian and US timezones.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onIncreased trading volumes and liquidity for UK-listed ETFs attract global institutional flow.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youLower bid-ask spreads and improved price discovery reduce cost of capital for UK-listed companies, including SMEs.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: Economic Times Markets

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