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I don't really know if that's possible (I'm absolutely no expert, but I believe you can clear any ccy in any country?), but it certainly seems like a statement of intent.
And it's not exactly a massive surprise is it.
I'm one of those jobs that supports 'the finance'. Despite the massive faff and inconvenience it would cause, I'm kind of hoping that a job move manifests as a viable way to get out of the country.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/apr/04/uk-jobs-merkel-juncker-euro-clearing-eu-manfred-weber-brexit