In the UK, Lightyear enables low-cost trading of over 1,000 US stocks with no trading fees, starting at £1 per trade, making global investing simple and accessible to European investors. The platform was founded by fintech veterans who sought to modernize investing in Europe by eliminating high fees and complicated systems. Lightyear partners with Alpaca Broker API to provide commission-free stock trading, market data, and more, empowering everyday investors to buy and trade US stocks. With its focus on simplicity, accessibility, and low costs, Lightyear aims to democratize global access to financial markets, starting with the UK and expanding throughout Europe in the coming year.