For the latest roadmap of CME Group technology initiatives:
See the Development Launch Schedule.
Additional Resources
- Weekly CME Globex Notices provide the latest information on listed derivatives and are available at 8 a.m. CT Thursdays.
- Previous EBS Market on CME Globex Notices are available from the Notice Search page.
Critical System Information
Changes to iLink 3 EBS On-Demand Party Details - May 18
Starting Sunday, May 18 (trade date Monday, May 19), CME Group will implement the following iLink 3 messaging changes to on-demand administrative information on Market Segment Gateway (MSGW), to return critical information currently only sent on the iLink messages from the customer to CME Globex.
These changes are only applicable to the on-demand administrative information. There is no change to the Pre-Registered Party Detail Definition Request Acknowledgment messages sent from Order Entry Service Gateway to Client System.
More information on these changes and the full production launch schedule are available in the client impact assessment.
These changes are available in New Release for customer testing.
NewDecommission of EBS CPT Email Service - June 29
Effective Sunday, June 29 (trade date Monday, June 30), CME Group will decommission the EBS Central Post Trade (CPT) email service. To obtain real-time EBS FX trades, CME Group recommends CME Straight Through Processing, a unified post-trade FIX and FIXML API solution.
Alternatively, clients can obtain their EBS FX post-trade tickets and PDF confirms through the CME STP Trade View user interface.
Please contact Global Account Management with any questions.
Post-Trade
CME STP FIX API on Google Cloud - Postponed
Previously announced availability of CME STP FIX API service on Google Cloud has been postponed. A new production date will be announced in a future article.
View the client impact assessment for additional information.
CME STP FIX API on Google Cloud is currently available in New Release.
Announcements and Additional Resources
Upcoming Changes to Duo Two-Factor Authentication - This Week
This Saturday, May 3, CME Group will upgrade to Duo Universal Prompt, a new two-factor authentication experience for applications and services requiring CME Group Login. The upgrade features improved security and a redesigned user interface. No action will be required for customers to receive the automated upgrade.
Additional details are now available in the Duo Security Frequently Asked Questions.
Please contact EASE with any questions.
Redesigned Request Center Within CME Customer Center - May 18
Effective Sunday, May 18, the Request Center within the CME Customer Center self-service functionality will feature a simplified, redesigned interface and streamlined navigation. For a clear and consistent experience across CME Group services, the Request Center will include updated terminology and instances of spelled out acronyms.
There will be no major functional updates to the user interface at this time and access will remain based on individual CME Group Login entitlements.
Currently, "Registered Entity" or "Administration Group" identifies a customer firm within the Request Center and the redesign will feature "Administration Group" for consistency.
Acronyms currently in the user interface will be spelled out, such as "Globex Firm ID," "Futures and Options" and "Order Entry" naming will identify the "iLink Sessions."
NewSAVE THE DATE: BrokerTec and EBS Customer Disaster Recovery Exercises - June 14
The CME Group Disaster Recovery exercises allow you to verify your ability to transact on CME Globex DR systems. Two exercises for cash markets will be offered on the following dates:
- Saturday, June 14 - U.S. Markets (BrokerTec and EBS)
- Saturday, July 19 - Europe Markets (BrokerTec and EBS)
Pre-registration is required for each individual participant to ensure access and support readiness. Logistical information, including timing, test scripts and registration forms, will be available in next week's notices.