The CME is expanding its international incentive programs, which also cover FX products. The programs will include a simplified fee structure and run until December 31, 2010.
The exchange has seen an increase in international participation over the past five years from 4% to 18% and it is keen to build on this. The expanded program will allow proprietary firms and trading arcades located outside of North America to receive discounted fees for electronic trading of CME products. Incentives were previously limited to European proprietary firms and trading arcades.