On Nov. 1 the Tokyo Stock Exchange made a fresh start as a stock company, trailing the Osaka Stock Exchange by seven months but beating its rival in New York.
It is hoped that these moves -- part of a growing trend among European bourses -- will boost the likelihood of international alliances forming among securities exchanges worldwide.
The TSE's transformation is meaningful, especially when one considers its history.
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