ChAdv09221 - CME Group

Performance Bond Requirement Changes - Effective Monday, June 15th, 2009

- To
- Clearing Member Firms
- From
- CME Clearing
- #
- 09-221
- Notice Date
- 26 May 2009
- Effective Date
- 15 June 2009

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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 following products listed below. The rates are effective with the launch of these products on Monday, June 15^th.

CME Energy Futures Outright Rates

Mt. Belvieu Ethylene - (1F)
Rate Type	Change	Current	New
Non-Member Customer Initial Rate	New	N/A	$6,075
Clearing Member/Hedger/Member Initial & Maintenance Rate	New	N/A	$4,500

CME Energy Futures Intra Spread Rates

Mt. Belvieu Ethylene - (1F) - All Months
Rate Type	Change	Current	New
Non-Member Customer Initial Rate	New	N/A	$2,700
Clearing Member/Hedger/Member Initial & Maintenance Rate	New	N/A	$2,000

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