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RegulationsJune 4 2006

Heel dragging means EC may stick boot in

The securities clearing and settlement industry in Europe needs to become more efficient, but instead it has been drinking in the “last chance saloon”, says European Commissioner Charlie McCreevy. An EU directive seems certain, writes Michael Imeson.

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