London loop

London loop
 n.Note: ICE is a futures exchange. «The proposals are intended to stop traders from evading position limits in the US by trading on ICE—a method known as the “London loop.”» —“Oil traders fear for London’s position” by Robin Pagnamenta Times (London, United Kingdom) June 14, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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