• Block & EFRP Trade Submission Change - Effective May 1, 2017

      • To
      • Clearing Members & Market Participants
      • From
      • CME Clearing
      • #
      • 16-507
      • Notice Date
      • 02 December 2016
      • Effective Date
      • 01 May 2017

    • Effective May 1, 2017, to provide a more consistent and efficient experience, all Block trades and Exchange of Futures for Related Positions (EFRP) transactions must be submitted via CME Direct, CME ClearPort or CME ClearPort API.

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