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Feb 5, 2013

Weak trading activity hits CME earnings

Companies are left searching for new sources of revenue

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A London-Singapore axis looks attractive

Deal between SGX and LCH.Clearnet makes a lot of sense

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Japan Exchange seeks clearing alliances

Value of OTC trades being cleared soars

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Crunch feared if collateral rules enforced

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