Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Clearing House Advisory Notice

99-69 (Previously Numbered 99-65)

August 5, 1999

To: CME Members Firms

From: Clearing House Division

Subject: SPAN Minimum Performance Bond Requirements

Good News!

The SPAN Minimum Performance Bond Requirements is now available on the web. To subscribe for this "free" service, and to receive advance notifications of Performance Bond Requirements rates, simply send an E-mail to lists@cme.com. Type the words “subscribe pbrates” in the message body. A confirmation of your request will automatically be sent to you. SPAN Minimum Performance Bond Requirements can be accessed in the following location: www.cme.com/clearing/pbrates/pbrates.htm.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Paula Evans, Sr. Risk Management Specialist at (312) 930-3085, or the Risk Control Department at

(312) 648-3888.