Lloyd’s of London chooses Brussels for EU base on strong regulation

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Lloyd's of London staff hold their annual Armistice Day service at the Lloyd's building in the City of London, Britain November 11, 2016.  REUTERS/Eddie Keogh/Files

Lloyd’s of London chooses Brussels for EU base on strong regulation

Reuters  – ‎2 hours ago‎
LONDON, March 30 Insurance market Lloyd’s of London, an integral part of the British business scene since the 17th century, has chosen Brussels as the site for its European Union subsidiary because of its strong regulatory framework, it said on Thursday.

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