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First on EU pressing for Tobin tax 12.14.2009 Reuters romped ahead at last week’s European Union summit, breaking the news that European leaders were urging the International Monetary Fund to pursue a “Tobin tax”, which could force banks to pay a levy on financial market transactions, a big story for our banking clients. Dow Jones trailed by 50 minutes while Bloomberg reported over 3 hours later. Reuters Firsts will need at least flash player 9 to give you the full experience. The latest Flash player can be downloaded here	firsts across any industry Commodities & Energy Energy, metals, agricultural and environmental markets FX & Money Markets Macroeconomics, monetary policy, FX and money markets Politics & Risk Politics and political risk Equity & Derivatives Companies, sectors, M&A and the financial industry Fixed Income Sovereign and corporate debt, credit, and ratings firsts by region Americas View stories from this region Europe / Middle East / Africa View stories from this region Asia View stories from this region Emerging Markets View stories from this region

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First on EU pressing for Tobin tax

12.14.2009

Reuters romped ahead at last week’s European Union summit, breaking the news that European leaders were urging the International Monetary Fund to pursue a “Tobin tax”, which could force banks to pay a levy on financial market transactions, a big story for our banking clients. Dow Jones trailed by 50 minutes while Bloomberg reported over 3 hours later.

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