The London Stock Exchange will introduce a new, simplified fee structure for trading on its U.K. order books beginning September 1, 2009.

The new price list includes balance charges applicable to each side of a transaction; lower threshold for volume discounts; increased number of firms benefiting from incentives; reduced minimum charge per execution; and new incentives for trading in small cap securities.

In a statement, Xavier Rolet, Chief Executive of London Stock Exchange Group, said, "We aim to ensure that our pricing evolves to meet the needs of customers. The structure announced today will offer new incentives from which a broader range of firms can benefit, and should help to encourage a return to the long-term trend of volume growth on our markets. There will also be savings for trading in small cap securities, where liquidity has been most affected by the financial crisis."