Hammond and Davis meet bank chiefs to talk Brexit 'opportunities'
by Rowena Mason Deputy political editor from on (#243KE)
Chancellor and Brexit secretary say meeting aimed to examine impact of UK vote to leave the EU on financial sector
Banking leaders from Goldman Sachs and HSBC were among those who met the chancellor and the Brexit secretary to discuss how to keep financial services in the UK after leaving the European Union.
Philip Hammond and David Davis hosted a gathering at the Shard tower in central London on Monday, amid concern among many banks about losing "passporting" rights and the potential shock of Brexit if there is no transitional deal to cushion the impact of leaving the EU.
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