SEC to Host 24-Hour Trading Roundtable in 2026

Huo Xing Finance reports that on July 23, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it will hold a roundtable discussion at its headquarters in Washington on September 17, 2026, to examine issues related to the transition of the U.S. stock market to 24-hour trading. Topics will include preparations for overnight trading, operations and resilience in a round-the-clock market, and the opportunities and challenges presented by extended trading hours. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated in the announcement, “We are moving toward a new day—and a new night—for the U.S. stock market. As we expand into overnight trading, I am excited to see the U.S. stock market align with markets that have already achieved continuous trading, while maintaining a balanced approach to 24-hour trading under the paramount principle of protecting investors and customers.” The roundtable will be open to the public, with live webcasting of the discussions available on the SEC’s official website, followed by archived recordings. This roundtable marks another step forward under Atkins’ leadership in modernizing U.S. capital market infrastructure, following the adoption of electronic delivery rules and the crypto regulatory framework.