U.S. exchange operator Nasdaq OMX has tendered a bid for a minority share in LCH.Clearnet, Financial Times reports. The offer is part of a consortium of several interested parties, adds The Wall Street Journal.

NYSE Euronext is partnering with data provider Markit, for a possible offer for the clearing house, while the London Stock Exchange is also said to be planning a bid. Nasdaq earlier dropped a bid to acquire NYSE Euronext.

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