Prop desk decline in London

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LONDON -- Banks in London are cutting back proprietary FX trading desks by stealth -- largely by not replacing departing traders, or transferring them to other roles.

"There is more of a concentration on the less speculative side of the business towards client-facing roles," said one recruitment consultant in the City. This comes as banks become more risk averse in foreign exchange in favour of steadier income streams from increasing client business.

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