Supplemental Trading Hours – 24/7 Trading

Overview and Guidelines

Clearing Members interested in participating in CME Event Contract Swaps must obtain Base OTC Clearing Membership. These members are subject to a minimum Guaranty Fund Requirement of $2.5M. Please note that Base OTC Clearing Membership is not required for Futures and Options 24/7. However, participation in 24/7 trading for any product is contingent upon formal approval by CME Clearing.

Detailed risk management considerations and operational workflows are available in the respective supplemental guidelines documents for Event Contract Swaps and Futures and Options.

Resources

Event Contract Swaps Guidelines

Futures and Options Guidelines

Base OTC Clearing Membership

To be eligible to participate in CME Event Contract Swaps you must be an approved Base OTC Clearing member. Existing Clearing Members looking to add Base OTC Clearing Membership can submit the below intention form to apply.

Intention form for Base OTC Derivative Clearing Membership

How to Apply

Fill out the intention form to initiate the assessment process. Once received, CME Clearing will contact your firm to guide you through the subsequent risk management and operational due diligence review.