The traditional market close could soon become a relic of the past as exchanges, brokers, and market infrastructure providers prepare for an always-on trading environment.
Speaking to Trader TV, Munish Gautam, CFA, global head of trading product and platform at Broadridge, discusses the drivers accelerating the shift toward extended trading hours, with 23/5 seen as a stepping stone to eventual 24/7 markets. The transition, however, will require major upgrades across trading, operations, and settlement systems, with some, including Gautam, seeing AI as an essential component in the future of continuous trading.
In this episode:
Bracing for an always-on-trading world
What has been accelerating this push in equities?
What are the operational roadblocks?
What role is AI and automation playing?
How are firms preparing?
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