突发，拟24小时交易

Core Viewpoint - The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is considering the introduction of 24-hour trading to meet the growing demand from investors and enhance the attractiveness of the UK market [1][2]. Group 1: Trading Hours Extension - LSEG aims to implement a 24-hour trading plan primarily to cater to "night owl" traders and attract overseas investors and younger traders to buy UK stocks [2]. - The UK stock market is facing a crisis with a significant decline in trading volume and a lack of new listings, evidenced by only 5 IPOs raising £160 million in the first half of the year, the lowest since 1995 [2]. - The CEO of JPMorgan, Jamie Dimon, has indicated that the low number of IPOs is causing London to lose its status as a significant financing market [2]. Group 2: Current Trading Environment - LSEG's revenue is mainly derived from selling financial data to banks and brokers, with stock trading-related income accounting for only 2.7% of total revenue in the first quarter [2][3]. - The current trading hours for LSEG are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM [3]. Group 3: Global Trends in Trading Hours - The trend of extending trading hours has gained popularity among various exchanges, originating from the United States, with the SEC approving the 24X National Exchange for 23-hour trading [4]. - Other exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange and the Chicago Board Options Exchange, are also planning to extend their trading hours significantly [4]. - Exchanges in Japan and Indonesia are following suit, with Japan's exchange gradually extending trading hours to attract overseas investors [5]. Group 4: Industry Insights - The European Securities Exchanges Federation has noted that while extending trading hours may attract retail traders, the long-term sustainability and benefits of such a model remain to be seen [5]. - The trend towards 24-hour trading is influenced by younger investors engaging in trading via smartphones and the continuous trading nature of the cryptocurrency market [5].