EU moves to tackle carbon market fraud

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Spot carbon permits to be brought into line with financial instruments such as futures, forwards and options

The regulation of European spot carbon permits will be brought into line with other financial instruments as the EU looks to enhance oversight of the carbon market. Proposals published yesterday by...

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