• BrokerTec Markets on CME Globex Update: May 25, 2023

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      • 25 May 2023

    • Topics in this issue include:

      Versions of BrokerTec notices dated March 23, 2023, and onward are available from the Notice Search page. 

      Archived BrokerTec notices dated July 2019 through March 9, 2023, are available from the BrokerTec Support Portal, which requires a separate login.  

      Critical Information

      BrokerTec Global Front End (GFE) SSH Gateways Migration

      Following prior notification, new SSH gateways for BrokerTec GFE users are now available. Customers using the BrokerTec GFE SSH solution will have to migrate to the new SSH gateways. This entails a simple configuration change in the BrokerTec GFE to point the connection to the new gateways. For details, please see the 'BrokerTec GFE SSH Configuration' document on the BrokerTec Support Portal.

      As mentioned in the February and March notifications, firms using the BrokerTec GFE SSH solution are encouraged to update network and firewall configuration to allow users to reach the following new public IP addresses:

      • Production: 198.246.141.204
      • Disaster Recovery: 164.74.122.65

      The current BrokerTec GFE SSH gateways will be decommissioned by mid-June 2023.

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      Derived Data Enhancement for BrokerTec U.S. Treasury Channel 215

      Effective Sunday, June 4, CME Group will support implied prices for RV Curve instruments and a new Simple Binary Encoding (SBE) schema on the derived data channel 215 - BrokerTec U.S. Treasuries. This launch will not impact the BrokerTec on CME Globex market data channels. 

      The schema update will impact all client systems connecting to channel 215. The impacted services are as follows:

      Please review the Client Impact Assessment for full technical details and launch schedule.

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      Update - Support for BrokerTec Stream 2.0 Trades on CME STP and CME STP FIX

      † Denotes update to the article

      With †the launch of BrokerTec Stream 2.0, there will be enhancements to CME STP and STP FIX Trade Capture Reports and Party Roles for BrokerTec Stream 2.0 trades. Full details and the updated FIX dictionary can be found in CME STP BrokerTec Stream v2.0 Client Impact Assessment.

      Please Note: There is no impact to CME STP or CME STP FIX messages for BrokerTec Central Limit Order Book (CLOB) trades executed on CME Globex.

      These enhancements are backward compatible. However, due to the BrokerTec Stream 2.0 changes, any trades executed before the launch will not reflect the actual traded quantity on CME STP historical queries post launch. Clients are strongly encouraged to ensure they have accurately captured all BrokerTec Stream 1.5 trades by end of trading day Friday †before BrokerTec Stream 2.0 launch.

      These enhancements are currently available for customer testing in New Release.

      Customers are encouraged to test their CME STP and/or CME STP FIX processes in New Release.

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      New Release Source IP Historical Replay Update

      Effective close of business Friday, August 14, CME Group will change source IPs MDP for TCP historical replay as follows:

      IP Address Change
      Channel Name Channel ID Current Source IP Addresses New Source IP Addresses
      US Active Channels 490, 500 69.50.113.143 69.50.113.14
      EU EGB Channels 492, 502 69.50.113.143 69.50.113.14

      A new config.xml file will be available for customer download Sunday, July 16. See additional information on  SFTP - MDP Configuration.

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      Front-End Clients

      BrokerTec Global Front End Upgrade Client 10.8 - Coming in Early June

      In early June, there will be a new BrokerTec Global Front End (GFE) Client 10.8 software upgrade. Firms that need to package the BrokerTec GFE Client for distribution can download and distribute version 10.8 when it is available.

      Customers using BrokerTec Sync will automatically be upgraded to the latest version.

      The software release includes:

      • BrokerTec Stream 2.0
        • Sweepable Matching - in addition to the existing Single Ticket market segment, BrokerTec GFE users can execute in the new BrokerTec Stream 2.0 Sweepable market segment via a UI toggle.
      • U.S. Treasuries
        • Tick Up/Down Live Orders - new "Move Up" and "Move Down" buttons added to "Book" tab in Log Book for traders to change US Treasury and RV Curve order prices in one tick increment.
        • A new "Yield" column is added to the Consolidated Matching Window for Off the Runs.
      • EU Repo
        • New Import Options in Bulk Order Manager (BOM) to support ESTR Repo instruments.
      • Security Enhancements
        • Support for Two-factor Authentication (2FA) and CME Group Federation Single Sign-On.

      For additional details, please see BrokerTec GFE Client 10.8 - What's New.

      Please note that BrokerTec GFE 10.8 is a 64-bit application. If using a 32-bit version of Microsoft Windows, please reach out to the CME Group Global Command Center (GCC) by May 31, 2023. 

      Any client inquiries for technical issues or Production support should be directed to the CME Group Global Command Center (GCC) in the U.S. +1 800 438 8616, in Europe at +44 20 7623 4747 or in Asia at +65 6532 5010.

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      Product Launches

      Changes to BrokerTec U.S. Treasury RV Curve Leg Ratios and the Product Long Names - June 11

      Effective Sunday, June 11 (trade date Monday, June 12), BrokerTec U.S. Treasury RV Curve leg ratios and the product long names will be updated as follows:

      Changes to BrokerTec U.S. Treasury RV Curve Leg Ratios and the Product Long Names
      Product MDP 3.0: tag 6937 -
      Asset      		 iLink: tag 55 -
      Symbol MDP 3.0
      tag 1151 -
      Security Group      		 Current
      MDP 3.0 tag 2714 –
      Financial Instrument
      Full Name      		 New
      MDP 3.0 tag 2714 –
      Financial Instrument
      Full Name      		 Current
      Leg Ratios

       

      		 New
      Leg Ratios

       
      Front Back Front Back
      UST 2YR vs 10YR RV Curve UB2:10 USSY 2Y/10Y 4:1 2Y/10Y 9:2 4 1 9 2

      These products will be available for customer testing in New Release on Monday, June 5.

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      Announcements and Additional Resources

      CME RNet Network for BrokerTec Stream 2.0 Connectivity

      A CME RNet network is now available in Secaucus (NY5) for BrokerTec customers wanting to connect to BrokerTec Stream 2.0 using an API. Connection to the new CME RNet network in Secaucus is via a local Equinix cross-connect or carrier circuit terminating in NY5.

      For questions, please contact Global Account Management.

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      BrokerTec U.S. Treasury Testing in New Release

      CME Group is currently conducting internal testing on BrokerTec U.S. Treasury and U.S. Treasury Repo instruments in the New Release environment. These tests will impact instrument availability for trading, pricing, maturity dates, and General Collateral (GC) eligibility. Clients should be aware they may see non-standard behavior in these instruments in the New Release environment for the duration of the tests. The testing is scheduled to end by June 9.

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      Update - BrokerTec Stream 2.0 Upgrade

      † Denotes update to the article

      To allow additional time for client readiness, the BrokerTec Stream 2.0 upgrade will be rescheduled to †Sunday, June 11 (trade date Monday, June 12). The CME Group client mock trading session will remain available for June 3, †with an additional session available Saturday, June 10.

      Upgrade Details

      †Effective Sunday, June 11 (trade date Monday, June 12), CME Group will upgrade the BrokerTec Stream platform from version 1.5 to 2.0. BrokerTec Stream 2.0 is designed to deliver the best performance and lowest possible latency for our clients.

      BrokerTec Stream 2.0 has new enhancements including:

      • Sweepable matching
      • Firm price improvements
      • FIX 4.4-compliant APIs for Makers and Takers
      • Front-end access via BrokerTec Global Front End (GFE) Client

      This launch paves the way for future enhancements including netted credit across BrokerTec Stream and BrokerTec markets on CME Globex.

      Clients should have already received the Taker and Maker API rules of engagement documentation that outline the technical changes as well as the BrokerTec GFE Configuration for New Release environment. These are also available on the BrokerTec Support Portal.

      API clients must complete conformance testing and certification. CME STP does not require conformance testing and certification for this launch.

      Clients are strongly encouraged to test this upgrade in the New Release environment. Please contact Certification Support for Electronic Trading (CSET) at +1 312 930 2322 in the US, +44 20 3379 3803 in Europe, or +65 6593 5593 in Asia for assistance.

      Mock Trading Sessions

      CME Group is also offering BrokerTec customers two opportunities for mock testing for API clients in Production. To help ensure readiness and provide an opportunity to transact via our Production systems, customers are strongly encouraged to sign up and test with us on the following dates:

      • June 3 starting at 9:00 a.m. CT
      • †June 10 starting at 9:00 a.m. CT
      †Please note: After the June 10 mock date, customers will keep their changes in Production for the launch

      Customers can contact their account executive in advance to participate.

      Please review the †mock trading script for additional details.

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      BrokerTec Billing Report Update

      With the launch of BrokerTec Stream 2.0, the BrokerTec Billing monthly trade details with commission for BrokerTec Stream report EFS101: QDM Cash Report will be
      updated.

      The Quantity field will be updated to denote notional trade quantity. Currently the Quantity is denoted in lots.

      See additional details about BrokerTec Reporting in the BrokerTec Support Portal.

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      Manage BrokerTec Notices in Subscription Center

      Please be aware that customers can now subscribe to and manage email preferences for the ‘BrokerTec Markets on CME Globex Update’ notices via the Subscription Center, a self-serve online resource for managing email communications from CME Group. A CME Group Login is required to access the Subscription Center. Current recipients of the bi-weekly ‘BrokerTec Markets on CME Globex Update’ require no action to continue receiving these notices.

      The ‘BrokerTec Markets on CME Globex Update’ is currently sent bi-weekly at 9 a.m. Central Time (CT) Thursdays and includes critical information, announcements, and resources required for customers to support BrokerTec markets on CME Globex.

      Learn how to Subscribe to 'BrokerTec Markets on CME Globex Updates'. 

      Versions of BrokerTec notices dated March 23, 2023, and onward are also available from the Notice Archive page.

      Historical BrokerTec notices dated July 2019 through March 9, 2023, are available from the BrokerTec Support Portal, which requires a separate login.

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