Architects of an Early Electronic Trading Platform

As the global marketplace grows, CME Group recognizes the need to extend the trading beyond the hours of the trading floor in order to reach a universe of potential traders outside of the U.S. In addition, the trading floors at CME, CBOT and NYMEX expand dramatically and electronic order routing and trading floor technologies are introduced to support and advance operations. At the same time, electronic trading platforms emerge to complement traditional open outcry in the trading pits and provide market access for the increasingly computerized marketplace.

Electronic trading gives member trading firms direct access to CME Group markets