Beyond the Buzz: Enabling the Move to 24 Hour Trading

The move toward 24 hour trading is becoming a reality due to significant retail interest and a greater need for real-time market access, with major exchanges actively exploring extended hours. This shift requires a deep examination of the practicalities and the significant organisational and technological demands on market participants adapting to continuous operations.

Key challenges involve the resilience, performance, and maintenance of technology stacks, impacting areas like order management, market data and risk management.

What you’ll gain from this white paper:

• Understand the key drivers for extended and 24 hour trading, including increased retail participation and global demand for US equities.
• Learn about significant technological challenges, focusing on the need for enhanced system resilience and high availability, alongside continuous maintenance and upgrade strategies.
• Explore best practices for preparing for extended trading, including modular architectures, cloud considerations, and the importance of deterministic and high-throughput systems.
• Consider the integration of adjacent systems, ensuring data accuracy and scalability for continuous trading.