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Posted on February 9, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 9, 2026
The UK Financial Conduct Authority will publish trading data for London shares to tackle market liquidity under-reporting.
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Britain's financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, is aiming to tackle a "drastic under-reporting" of market liquidity that has driven some companies to move their listings to the U.S. by starting to publish all trading data for London-listed shares, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
(Reporting by Rishabh Jaiswal in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)
Market liquidity refers to the ease with which an asset can be bought or sold in the market without affecting its price. High liquidity means assets can be quickly sold, while low liquidity can lead to price fluctuations.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is a regulatory body in the UK responsible for overseeing financial markets and protecting consumers. It aims to ensure that financial markets operate fairly and transparently.
Trading data includes information about the buying and selling of financial assets, such as stocks and bonds. It typically encompasses prices, volumes, and transaction times, helping investors make informed decisions.
A trading platform is software that allows investors to buy and sell financial assets online. It provides tools for market analysis, order execution, and portfolio management.
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