• Performance Bond Requirement Changes - Effective Monday, February 23rd, 2009

      • To
      • Clearing Member Firms;Chief Financial Officers;Back Office Managers;Margin Managers
      • From
      • CME Clearing
      • #
      • 09-67
      • Notice Date
      • 20 February 2009
      • Effective Date
      • 23 February 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 at the close of business on Monday, February 23rd, 2009.

       

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