Performance Bond Requirement Changes for all commodities

Performance Bond (margin) Advisory Notice

To	Back Office Managers, Chief Financial Officers, Margin Managers
From	Clearing House Division
Subject	Performance Bond Requirement Changes for all commodities - August 1, 2001
Effective Date	07/24/01
Notice Number	01-55

At its� meeting on Wednesday, July 18, 2001, Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Performance Bond staff reviewed price volatility for all commodities and approved the performance bond requirements changes described below. These requirements will be effective at the close of business on August 1, 2001.

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Performance Bond Requirements - 8/01/2001

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