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From THE COMMODITIES NOTE Feb 22, 2012

Valuing the London Metal Exchange

LME could be worth as much as £1.4bn

From COMMENT 8:05pm

Beware the risks of the rush to regulate

All countries must be alert to the unintended consequences, say George Osborne and Jun Azumi

From COMPANIES 8:12pm

UK and Japan warn Volcker rule poses threat to recovery

Finance ministers warn of risks from US banking reforms

MARKETS REGULATION Feb 21, 2012

CFTC delays vote on swap dealer designation

Current $2bn limit could rise

DEVELOPING MARKETS & ASIA Feb 21, 2012

CME doubles stake in Dubai bourse

US group invests in commodities exchange

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