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January 20, 2020

Europe loosens rules on stock options, but employees are still sceptical

France joins the wave of countries loosening rules on stock options, but employees still prefer hard cash.


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France is today unveiling a series of small changes to rules on employee stock options to make it easier for French startups to compete with US rivals and big corporations in hiring staff.

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