Trading Around the Clock: Inside FINRA's Trade Reporting Enhancements
From FINRA Unscripted by FINRA
April 7, 2026 · 23 min · Episode 186
About this episode
This episode explores the intricacies of trade reporting and the importance of transparency in market operations.
On this episode of FINRA Unscripted, we go behind the scenes of the market infrastructure most investors never see—from 4 a.m. trading windows to 23/5 operations and fractional shares—and learn why accurate trade reporting and transparency matter for everyone.
Topics covered
- trade reporting
- market infrastructure
- transparency
- investing
- trading hours
Keywords
- trade reporting
- FINRA
- market infrastructure
- trading windows
- fractional shares
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FINRA
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