Performance Bond Requirement Changes for all commodities August 5, 2003

Performance Bond (margin) Advisory Notice

To	Chief Financial Officers, Back Office Managers, Margin Managers
From	Clearing House Department
Subject	Performance Bond Requirement Changes for all commodities August 5, 2003
Effective Date	07/31/03
Notice Number	03-59

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Performance Bond staff met to review price volatility for all commodities and approved the performance bond changes described below. These changes will become effective at the close of business Tuesday, August 5, 2003.

The staff recommendations are listed below:

PB Rate Changes for all commodities 8/5/03

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