HKEx pulls off rapid $1bn block to fund LME buy

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HKEx pulls off rapid $1bn block to fund LME buy

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing raised $1bn on Thursday night after launching a block trade to raise money for its acquisition of the London Metal Exchange. The UK Financial Services Authority approved the sale on Thursday, and Hong Kong officials wasted no time in turning to investors for financing.

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