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Western EuropeJanuary 8 2021

UK faces tough battle for EU equivalence on financial services

With Brexit complete, UK negotiators are now striving to reclaim selected access to EU financial markets. The benefits may be overstated, according to critics. 
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UK faces tough battle for EU equivalence on financial services

On December 24, the UK and EU announced a trade agreement predominantly focused on physical goods, which came into force after the former ended economic transition arrangements with the bloc at the end of 2020.

A notable highlight is a lack of detail on managing cross-border financial services, something many professionals have branded as a ‘no deal’ for the industry.

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