Q: Even when the exchange detected violations , it often failed to take disciplinary action , the SEC said .

Even when the exchange detected such violations , it " often failed to take appropriate disciplinary actions " against individuals or firms .

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Q: The euro rose as high as $ 1.1535 -- a fresh four-year high -- in early Asian trading before standing at $ 1.1525 / 30 .

Against the dollar , the euro rose as high as $ 1.1535 -- a fresh four-year high -- in morning trade before standing at $ 1.1518 / 23 at 0215 GMT .

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Q: The group will be headed by State Department official John S. Wolf , who has served in Australia , Vietnam , Greece and Pakistan .

The group will be headed by John S. Wolf , an assistant secretary of state who has served in Australia , Vietnam , Greece and Pakistan .

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yes