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Additionally, the rise of Islamism threatens to disrupt the flow of oil and natural gas from the region - a significant share of the world market - while discouraging investment in untapped reserves that could lessen dependence on Middle East supplies.
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Big London-based investment banks already are looking at ways to lessen the impact of the potential new rules, such as sharply boosting base salaries, industry officials said.
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In the long run, reform would also encourage foreign investment in Japan, steer firms towards the most profitable investments and lessen the influence of the tax code on companies.
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