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CME Group wants your feedback on their recent Customer Forum:

"In order to provide you with the most relevant and interesting updates on our technology and business initiatives at the CME Group Customer Forum, we ask that you complete this brief survey. This survey will take no more than 10 minutes of your time.

For additional information or if you have any questions, please contact CME Global Account Management at +1 312 634 8700 in the United States."

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