Brexit Prompts Banks to Plan $855 Billion Asset Move to Frankfurt

Brexit Prompts Banks to Plan $855 Billion Asset Move to Frankfurt

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The video discusses the movement of financial assets from London to other European cities, primarily Frankfurt, due to regulatory pressures from the ECB and German authorities. It highlights the significant relocation of $855 billion in assets by major banks like Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan. The video also touches on the dispersion of London's financial center across Europe, with Amsterdam emerging as a hub for quantitative traders.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic of the Bloomberg article mentioned in the video?

The outflow of money from London

The impact of Brexit on tourism

The growth of the tech industry in Europe

The rise of new banks in London

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30 sec • 1 pt

Why are banks moving assets to Frankfurt according to the video?

To avoid higher taxes in London

To comply with ECB and German regulations

To expand their customer base

To invest in real estate

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two banks are primarily involved in moving $855 billion of assets?

Lloyds and Santander

BNP Paribas and Credit Suisse

Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan

HSBC and Barclays

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the focus of some quantitative traders according to the video?

Shifting operations to Paris

Exploring opportunities in Amsterdam

Partnering with Asian markets

Investing in London

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the overall trend discussed in the video regarding London's financial center?

Dispersal across the European continent

Consolidation in London

Reduction in financial activities

Expansion into Asia