LSE counter-attacks Swiss upstarts

The London Stock Exchange might be willing to countenance merger discussions once again with Deutsche Börse, but it is not content to stand idly by while the Swiss Exchange (SWX) tries to poach its lucrative Eurobond business.

The London Stock Exchange might be willing to countenance merger discussions once again with Deutsche Börse, but it is not content to stand idly by while the Swiss Exchange (SWX) tries to poach its lucrative Eurobond business.

As of the beginning of this year, EU issuers have had to report under International Financial Reporting Standards. The EU prospectus directive, to be introduced in July, will mean that those issuing in the EU will have to produce annual reports and greatly enhance disclosure.

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