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CME nears deal with banks on CDS clearing

By Michael Mackenzie in New York and Hal Weitzman in Chicago

Published: December 3 2009 01:25 | Last updated: December 3 2009 01:25

CME Group, the world’s biggest futures exchange, is nearing a breakthrough deal with some of the world’s biggest banks to clear credit default swaps, according to people close to the negotiations.

An agreement with some banks could be announced on Thursday, capping more than a year of discussions.

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