Brussels, 13/09/2005 (Agence Europe) - During a speech at the 14th transatlantic forum on investment funds on 13 September in Luxembourg, Charlie McCreevy denounced the high - if not prohibitive - costs of cross-border clearing and settlement, costs which are “up to six times higher” than those for domestic financial operations. The time has come for all actors to assume their responsibilities, the European Internal Market Commissioner said, adding “the next six months are crucial”....