Dow Jones to maintain role in the management of the Dow Jones Industrial Average
Smaller contract size and proportionally reduced margins aimed to attract retail participation
Sets timetable for integrating Nymex operations
Plans to pay special dividend of US$350 million
Regulatory, shareholder approval still pending
CME Group has acquired Credit Market Analysis Ltd., a provider of credit derivatives market data.The firm says that this deal offers the potential to leverage its clearing and trade execution capabilities, enhancing CMA’s products to create greater value and efficiencies for its customers. CMA currently offers two products to over-the-counter credit derivative market participants, primarily […]
Combination creates global exchange with products in every major asset class
Parties have agreed to a 30-day exclusive negotiating period
The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures contract has been offered at the Chicago Board of Trade since 1997
CME Group today announced a workforce reduction of 380 positions, following its merger with the CBOT. The reduction is expected to be completed by June 2008 and reflects CME Group’s efforts to leverage synergies resulting from the CME and CBOT merger, it says.All individuals whose positions are being eliminated will be informed this week and […]