Banks face more scrutiny as regulators react to revelations contained in the so-called Panama Papers over the widespread use of offshore companies by clients potentially looking to avoid tax
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Derivatives players are breathing a sigh of relief as US and European lawmakers call a truce over clearing houses.
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Europe’s policymakers are determined to impose position limits and reporting requirements on commodity traders to combat so-called food speculation, despite deep reservations from the industry as to their effectiveness and unintended consequences.
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