FCA clears path for BGC's takeover of GFI

UK regulator raps US broker over stake breach

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FCA headquarters, London

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has given the green light to BGC to take over rival interdealer broker GFI Group.

This comes after the New York-based broker settled a dispute with the FCA after exceeding its 10% stake in GFI without seeking its prior approval, which is a breach of regulatory law.

The original offer on the table to GFI shareholders expired at midnight on November 19, but it has subsequently issued a further deadline of 5pm December 9.

"We are extending our offer to

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