Nymex's decision mimics a host of other American exchanges that have decided to end their membership-based ownership structure by launching themselves on the stockmarket.

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The group claims no leaders or power structure and doesn't require any sort of membership.

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Other suggested changes to the structure of the ICC board and to the criteria for membership could be just as far-reaching.

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