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Robert Smith exits as KCG's European chief

Former Getco trader is first executive to leave KCG's London business since it initiated a review of its headcount last month

The most senior European executive at KCG, the trading firm created through a $1.4 billion merger of Getco and Knight Capital, has left the firm as part of a restructure of its London business, Financial News has learned.

Robert Smith, who was announced as KCG's head of Europe in February, left the firm this week, according to people close to the firm.

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