operation
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Prodded by the investigation, the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2003 required banks to separate their research and banking operations under a far-reaching legal agreement known as the Global Research Analyst Settlement.
The operation follows a record week of seizures - totalling almost £14m - across the country.
From BBC
It’s a question that completely flummoxed Michael Glasheen, the FBI’s branch and operations director, last week when he was testifying before the House Committee on Homeland Security.
From Salon
That was the spark for the operations room.
From Los Angeles Times
But, almost 24 hours later, HM Coastguard confirmed it was no longer involved in the operation.
From BBC
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