Exchanges across the globe are mulling moves to extended equity market hours, but the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) is airing a note or two of caution about the trade-offs and challenges of lengthening market hours for trading. The WFE is also arguing that round-the-clock trading is not inevitable. The WFE concerns are hitting as… Read More >>
Wedbush Securities Launches 24-Hour Trading
Wedbush Securities, a brokerage and investment advisor firm, reports that it has launched 24-hour trading capabilities that clients are using to access markets around the clock, particularly those operating in Asia-Pacific time zones, officials say. Wedbush offers market access across overnight, pre-market, core, and post-market sessions via partnerships with Blue Ocean Technologies and OTC Markets… Read More >>
Is Wall Street Ready for 24-Hour Trading?
Are financial markets in North America ready for exchanges that operate nonstop or as close as possible to a 24-hour cycle per day? We may find out next year as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last month issued an order approving the registration application of 24X National Exchange, LLC, which plans to operate… Read More >>
