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The Group of 20 richest nations must adopt “binding rules” to regulate bank behaviour, the leaders of the UK, France and Germany have said.

UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel made the comments in a joint letter.

They also agreed to explore ways of limiting bonuses at banks to prevent future financial meltdowns.

The leaders also said banks could not go on as if the crisis never happened.

Bonuses will be on the agenda when the G20 leaders meet in Pittsburgh later this month. Hard Money Association