With the implementation of CME SLEDS (Single Line Entry of Differential Spreads) for pit traded equity futures calendar spreads beginning on November 8, 2004, we will be conducting the following two seminars:

• Monday, October 25, 2004, committee room HIJ at 2:30 PM
• Tuesday, October 26, 2004, committee room HIJ at 9:30 AM

Note CME SLEDS End-to-End testing will be conducted on the following days:
• Tuesday, October 26 and Thursday, October 28
• Monday, November 1, Wednesday November 3, and Friday, November 5

The seminars will explain specific requirements and expectations for testing and implementation.

We strongly recommend that all firms send their appropriate business and IT staff to one of these seminars. 

Please reference Clearing House Advisory Notice 04-187, dated October 18, 2004 for additional information.

If you plan on attending, please email foweimri@cme.com.

If you have questions regarding CME SLEDS, please contact Gary George in at (312) 648-3774 or email at ggeorge@cme.com .  Thank you!