How ‘Brexit’ Could Alter London, the World’s Banker
By KARL RUSSELL. NYT. MAY 11, 2017
Wednesday 13 December 2017, by Carlos San Juan
For centuries, London has functioned as a critical artery for the flow of money around the world. From Canary Wharf to the City of London, it now comprises one of the greatest concentrations of financial companies on earth. But a large piece of London’s banking business depends on its inclusion in the European Union. Britain is now moving to exit the union, jeopardizing its status as a leading global financial center.