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UK and US derivatives regulators build a ‘bridge over Brexit’

Transatlantic access to the multitrillion-dollar markets has been complicated by the UK's impending departure from the EU

UK and US derivatives regulators build a ‘bridge over Brexit’
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Financial regulators in the UK and US have agreed a pact to cut disruption to the world's largest derivatives markets following Brexit.

The Bank of England, UK's Financial Conduct Authority and US Commodity Futures Trading Commission have reassured banks, investors and other firms in both jurisdictions that they will still be able to access the other's derivatives markets and services. These are vital to the real economy as they allow companies to hedge financial risks and lock in borrowing costs.

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