Permanent Closure of Most CME and All CBOT Open Outcry Trading Pits, Associated Amendments to CME, CBOT, NYMEX, and COMEX Rules, and Updated Frequently Asked Questions for Members and Member Firms

The previously announced permanent closure of all CBOT open outcry trading pits and all CME open outcry trading pits other than the options on CME Eurodollar futures and options on CME SOFR futures trading pit will occur at the close of business on trade date Thursday, September 30, 2021.  In connection with the closure, and pending all relevant CFTC regulatory review periods, CME, CBOT, NYMEX, and COMEX are adopting amendments to the rules (the “Rule Amendments”) as described below, which will be effective on Thursday, September 30, 2021, for trade date Friday, October 1, 2021.  Additional information on the Rule Amendments is set forth below.  The text of the Rule Amendments begins on page 2, with additions underscored and deletions overstruck. 

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