Performance Bond (Margin) Advisory Notices
To Clearing Member Firms
From CME Clearing
Subject Performance Bond Requirement Changes -- Effective Monday, September 22, 2008
Notice Date 2008-09-19
Notice Number 08-232
Effective Date 2008-09-22
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As per the normal review of market volatility to ensure adequate collateral coverage, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Clearing House Risk Management staff approved the performance bond requirements for the products listed below. These margins will become effective at the close of business on Monday, September 22, 2008.
 
 
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