LSE says Deutsche Boerse deal unlikely
UK group says it can't commit to the divestment of bonds trading platform as requested by EU officials
London
LONDON Stock Exchange Group Plc (LSE) said its US$13 billion tie-up with Deutsche Boerse AG is unlikely to proceed after a new regulatory hurdle signalled a potential end to the companies' efforts to create a champion European exchange.
European Union officials had requested that LSE divest MTS, an electronic trading platform for European government bonds. LSE said it couldn't commit to such a divestment and would not submit a remedy proposal.
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