On Saturday, July 18, there will be a CME Direct software upgrade.

The software release includes:

  • Coming Soon: Staged Orders - A new functionality to stage orders with an execution desk. Request early access now by emailing platformsolutions@cmegroup.com
  • Modern Authentication - Enable login through the CME Group website. Learn more about the benefits of  Modern Authentication.
  • Bug fixes and other improvements


The CME Direct team recommends you save a copy of your workspace prior to the system upgrade. To save a workspace, navigate to: Menu > Export Window Layout.

If you receive an error message, use the following links:

  • Cannot Download Application - Download the version from the MSI Download page
  • Out-of-date error - Open the CME Direct application

Please contact the Global Command Center (GCC) with any questions in the U.S. at + 1 800 438 8616, in Europe at +44 20 7623 4747, in Japan at + 81 3 6733 7559 or in Asia at +65 6532 5010.

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