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MLex Comment: National reviews still open on Lloyds TSB, HBOS, but concerns unlikely

By Dafydd Nelson ( December 16, 2008, 15:36 GMT | Comment) -- As the storm abates over the UK government's clearance of Lloyds TSB's acquisition of rival HBOS, attention now turns to when the remaining formalities for completion of the deal will be obtained. Clearance is still pending in Ireland and Spain, but the deal is not expected to pose any significant competition issues in those countries. Lloyds TSB expects all antitrust clearances to be obtained by mid-January next year.As the storm abates over the UK government's clearance of Lloyds TSB's acquisition of rival HBOS, attention now turns to when the remaining formalities for completion of the deal will be obtained....

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