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Boris chaos casts doubt on post-Brexit finance rules: ‘There is concern now’

City executives see an uncertain future for the Financial Services and Markets Bill

Boris chaos casts doubt on post-Brexit finance rules: ‘There is concern now’
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson's shock resignation amid a flurry of departures from his cabinet has thrown into doubt the future of the UK’s major post-Brexit financial legislation.

“My concern is the Financial Services and Markets Bill will not be passed before summer recess,” said Alasdair Haynes, CEO of Aquis Exchange. “Parliament is probably going to be looking at other things now.”

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