G7 to issue statement if Britain votes to exit EU - Reuters

The G7 is set to issue a statement if Britain votes to exit the EU, according to Reuters, noting that the Group is negotiating a draft of the statement that would be issued shortly after Thursday's referendum.

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Group of Seven finance leaders will issue a joint statement stressing their readiness to take all necessary steps to calm markets if Britain votes to exit the European Union, said government officials with direct knowledge of the preparations.

Finance authorities of the G7 major economies are negotiating a draft of the statement that would be issued shortly after Thursday's referendum results become clear, the officials said on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter.

Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso may also issue a separate statement to prevent a Brexit vote from triggering excessive yen rises, the officials said.