Majority advocate shorter trading hours but LSE awaits European consensus

"Potential to improve wellbeing and diversity"

James Baxter-Derrington
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A majority of investors, banks, brokers and market makers would prefer the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to alter its trading hours to 9am-4pm in an effort to improve diversity and wellbeing, according to a consultation conducted by the bourse.

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