We are pleased to welcome you to CME Group Magazine, the first publication issued by CME Group, a CME/Chicago Board of Trade Company. Formed by the July 2007 merger of CME and CBOT, our combined enterprise is the world's largest and most diverse exchange. We are dedicated to serving the risk management needs of customers around the world. This issue celebrates the historic merger of our two companies, honors their legacies of innovation and outlines the promise of our joint future.
As an industry leader, CME Group provides customers with access to the widest range of benchmark products available across all major asset classes. Going forward, we will continue to use the best technology, our formidable clearing capacity and the combined strengths of our trading platforms to benefit users.
Our customers are the foundation of our success, and our magazine will continue to provide you with the latest information about new products and services, technological advancements and perspectives on the industry, as well as interviews and case histories. In this issue we feature:
- a conversation with CME Group President Phupinder Gill and Cme Group Chief Operating Officer Bryan Durkin detailing the benefits associated with a unified trading floor and single electronic platform.
- an overview of the expanded products and services we will offer and what it means for CME Group customers and the industry.
- a global perspective on the merger, from noted economist Craig Pirrong.
- a timeline that chronicles the innovative histories of CME and CBOT, culminating with the launch of CME Group.
Additionally, we introduce the CME Group brand, a new identity that reflects our leadership position in the financial marketplace and reaffirms the importance of our relationships with our customers.
As a combined entity, CME Group is committed to developing innovative new products, enhancing our leading technology, expanding our global presence and delivering unparalleled customer service to market users worldwide.
We hope you enjoy reading this special commemorative issue of CME Group Magazine.
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Craig S. Donohue
Chief Executive Officer
