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Retail Investing Goes 24/7: Exec Weighs In
21 Jun
Summary
- Steven Chou discussed extended trading hours at Nasdaq forum.
- He highlighted opportunities and challenges of 24/7 market access.
- VCGL focuses on scalable digital systems and regulatory compliance.
Steven Chou, Chief Strategy Officer at Valuable Capital Group (VCGL), was a panelist at Nasdaq's 2026 Global Retail Executive Forum. The event focused on how factors like extended trading hours and new asset classes are transforming retail investing. Chou addressed the infrastructure needs for a generation of investors requiring constant market access.
He noted the strong connection between Gulf region time zones and U.S. market hours, alongside a rising demand for flexibility outside traditional trading sessions. Chou stressed that as accessibility increases, so must customer support, risk management, and investor education to ensure transparency about both opportunities and risks.
Chou explained VCGL's approach to expanded market access, using tools like Overnight Trading to gauge demand while maintaining execution standards. He highlighted the company's strategy of building scalable, digital-first systems across the GCC and the potential of digital assets and tokenization to reshape global investment access within clear regulatory frameworks.
VCGL views regulatory compliance as a core value, essential for sustainable growth and innovation. The group actively engages with regulators, believing that integrity and compliance are foundational to credible innovation in financial services.
