LSE Frank exchange

Is there a public debate to be had about the future of the London Stock Exchange? It’s not just London’s mayor, Ken Livingstone, who’s worried that a Nasdaq takeover could blunt the City’s competitive edge. Others fret that the hostile nature of the US bid means that London’s voice may not be listened to. It’s easy to see where Livingstone is coming from. He may be no friend of the rich hedge fund managers that make their money trading stocks on the LSE. But he is understandably fretful about t...