Euronext set to lose LCH-C in LSE bid

The UK's Competition Commission has published a report acquiescing to a potential bid for London Stock Exchange (LSE) by Euronext on the basis of certain undertakings to limit anti-competitive behaviour.

The commission was concerned with ensuring the independence of LCH Clearnet (LCH-C) as LSE's clearing provider. Euronext currently has a 41.5% shareholding in  LCH-C, which would in the case of...