Notice to Members
Notice No. 168
03/27/2008
New Margin Rates and Tiers for the New Physically-Delivered Contract for New York Harbor Ethanol Futures
Effective Date: Monday, March 31, 2008 (close of business)

Futures Contracts: Physically-Delivered Contract for New York Harbor Ethanol Futures (QE)

Futures Contracts:


NYMEX Division Outright (Scan) Margin on QE
 
Clearing Member / Maintenance Margin
Member Customer Initial Margin
Non-Member Customer Initial Margin
 
New
New
New
QE $4,500 $4,950 $6,075


NYMEX Division Intra-Commodity Spread Margin onĀ  QE
 
Clearing Member / Maintenance Margin
Member Customer Initial Margin
Non-Member Customer Initial Margin
 
New
New
New
QE $400 $440 $540


Spot Assessment Margin For QE
 
Commodity
Clearing Member Assessments
Member Customer Assessments
Non-Member Customer Assessments
 
New
New
New
Commodity Clearing Member Assessments Member Customer Assessments Non-Member Customer Assessments
  New New New
QE $3,000 $3,300 $4,050


Note: The spot month assessment will take place in two increments. First, $100 on positions at the close of business on the day preceding termination. Second, the remaining of the spot assessment on positions at the close of business on the day after termination.
Should you have any questions or require any further information, please contact exchangeinfo@nymex.com