- CME and Thomson Reuters today announced that they will take steps necessary to close FXMarketSpace, the 50/50 joint venture company they introduced in May 2006. All trading on the platform will be suspended at the close of business on October 17.
- Both firms remain commited to offering OTC FX markets and will be pursuing other clearing and operational platforms
- Note that no reason was given for the move in the offical press release.

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