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Swedish government to probe OMX, Nasdaq deal

by Colin Packham, Sydney

Despite receiving assurances from OMX on regulatory concerns, reports suggest that the Swedish government will investigate the proposed takeover of exchange by Nasdaq, over concerns that the listed companies may be subject to US regulation.In June OMX chairman Urban Backstrom revealed that the Nordic group held talks with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the agency...

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