DTCC's NSCC Extends Clearing Hours to 24x5 Model, Enhancing U.S. Equities Market Access and Liquidity

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) announced that its subsidiary, the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC), has extended its clearing hours to 24x5, from Sundays at 8:00 PM ET to Fridays at 8:00 PM ET. This move supports overnight trading activity from Alternative Trading Systems (ATS) and exchanges, reflecting a growing global demand for increased access to U.S. markets and aiming to strengthen the safety, soundness, and efficiency of the U.S. equities marketplace while supporting greater global participation.