Logic would have it that targeted states would respond to the threat to their authority through a dual strategy.

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The MPs raised concerns about the dual role of the UK Statistics Authority - which produces data through its Office for National Statistics arm and also monitors statistics - that leaves it effectively reporting on itself.

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It is unclear how the dual regulation would work out, with the U.K.'s Financial Services Authority overseeing the London side, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and NASD overseeing the U.S. side.

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