U.S.Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the leaders are close to consensus, and there is a need for swift action.

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For serious action fans, this convention is as close as some will get to meeting their real-life super heroes - or just acting like one.

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"To close this important gap in our regulatory structure, legislative action is needed that would subject all systemically-important financial institutions to the same framework for consolidated supervision that currently applies to bank holding companies."

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Alistair McCaw, a performance specialist to tennis stars including Jelena Dokic, has been watching the action close-up in Madrid.

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The front rows of the audience observe the action at close hand, from plush waiting room seats that surround the stage.

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"It is necessary to take action to close it for future years to avoid any confusion for students and parents alike, " he said.

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