Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc. Seeks Accelerated Approval for New Interest Rate Swap Rule

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc. has filed a notice with regulators seeking accelerated approval for a proposed rule change aimed at streamlining the clearing of additional interest rate swap products.

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