Exchange fee comparison (re CME fees)

["James F. Mazzulla" <tagteam@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Although I understand the concern regarding the new CME fee structure,
the arguments for lower fees appear somewhat weak in light of the
monthly fees imposed for RT quotes by other futures exchanges, to wit:

CEC: $88
LME: $75
IPE: $55
NYMEX: $55
COMEX: $55
CBOT $30

True, the NYSE only charges a buck. But consider how much the exchange
charges companies to list shares thereon and guess who pays,
ultimately at least. Same thing goes for the NASDAQ except it charges
$10 for Level II and the subscription fee (either charged separately
or incorporated in a data package) is an additional $50.

My intention here is not to touch off a flame war or pissing match;
just to put this issue into perspective.

Best regards,
Jim