The consolidation story across the industry is certainly growing. Although there's no speculation on Legal General at the moment, its very strong UK market share could put it in the firing line.
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There is likely to be much deliberation over such a bid and it is almost unthinkable that the U.K. government would not become involved.
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While market expectation is that it will eventually lead to a full blown takeover, it could in the medium term prove to be a negotiating tactic - the board of the London Stock Exchange now have to think again with regards to their possible future while Nasdaq has effectively left itself with a big say in any future developments.
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