Performance Bond Requirement Changes - NYMEX Spot Month Charges - Effective Friday, October 23, 2009

To receive advanced notification of Performance Bond (margin) changes, through our free automated mailing list, go to

http://www.cmegroup.com/newsletter/web2lead/web2sf-old.html 

and subscribe to the Performance Bond Rates Advisory Notice listserver.

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 will be effective after the close of business on

Friday, October 23, 2009.

Current rates as of:

Thursday, October 22, 2009.

NYMEX Spot Month Charges      

Spot Month Charge Reduction:

The following spot month charges will be reduced accordingly: