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Upheaval looms in booking Asian trades

International banks have traditionally consolidated all trades in London but regulatory developments are making this model unviable

Global banks are reviewing where they book Asian trades amid regulatory pressures that are forcing them to overhaul their trading businesses.

A number of institutions, including Nomura and Credit Suisse, are restructuring or reviewing their global trading models with a view to creating new booking hubs in Asia, according to bankers and consultants. As the development drives up the cost of trading, some banks may exit smaller Asian markets.

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