but guys....John Thain thinks everything is WONDERFUL at the NYSE....and heck, they're going into the futures markets next....better BEND OVER !
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The NYSE would also consider expanding into the U.S. futures business.
"We will not be specific about any transactions, but the futures business is a great business," Thain said. "Trying to find a way to access the U.S. market is an opportunity for us."
The Euronext deal is expected to close toward the end of the first quarter. Thain will be the chief executive officer of the overall company, while Euronext CEO Jean-Francois Theodore will serve as deputy CEO and continue to run European operations, Thain said.
Most of the cost savings derived through the merger will come from technology savings, not cutting jobs, Thain said.
"Between the two of us, we spend $650 million a year on technology," Thain told Bartiromo. "As we consolidate the trading platforms, the data centers and networks we will save $250 million of that $650 million and that is really the main expense savings."
One of the drivers behind consolidation among exchanges is the "continual downward pressure on pricing," he added.
"We can take two platforms, consolidate them into one and then bring costs down for users of the exchange," Thain said. "I think you'll continue to see downward pressure on transaction pricing and that will be better for the users."