London’s Financial Crown at Risk as Rivals Eye Brexit Opportunities

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Channel: Voice of America · 2016 · News & Politics

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By most measures, London rivals New York as the only true global financial center. But Britain’s vote to leave the European Union – so-called ‘Brexit’ – means the city could lose its right to sell services tariff-free across the bloc, risking its position as Europe’s financial headquarters. Already some banks have said they may shift operations to the mainland. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
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