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A survey that fails to address several key issues has obliged the European Commission to postpone a review of the revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, sources say. The survey "didn't provide any ideas or solutions, and it's not relevant to the problems the industry faces," one source says. Practice Insight (16 Jan.)

Mark Carney, who steps down as Bank of England governor in March, has agreed to advise UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on climate issues. Reuters (16 Jan.)

The UK Financial Conduct Authority and the Bank of England have announced a series of deadlines for Libor phaseout. The first deadline is March 2, when users and issuers of derivatives should shift to the Sterling Overnight Index Average. Pensions & Investments (free access for SmartBrief readers) (16 Jan.)