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First national emissions trade in Australia

by Laurence Davison

The first transaction in Australian Emission Trading Units (AETUs) was completed on May 13, with arranger Newedge Australia saying an active OTC market in the products is an important step towards the creation of a listed market.

Australian bank Westpac bought 10,000 tonnes of AETUs from energy firm AGL....

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