• Exercise & Assignment (E/A) Processing and Deadline Changes for CME/CBT - Effective March 18, 2024

      • To
      • Clearing Member Firms
      • From
      • CME Clearing
      • #
      • 24-035
      • Notice Date
      • 31 January 2024
      • Effective Date
      • 18 March 2024

    • Please be advised that CME Clearing has planned changes to the Exercise & Assignment (E/A) Processing Times and Deadlines for CME/CBT Options. Option Assignment Processing for CME and CBT early Option Exercises will be moved to align with the times for Expiring Options. This change is scheduled for Trade Date Monday, March 18, 2024.

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